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I have wanted for some time to build a ‘thin’ guitar, simply because of how great they sound.  I think of it as the ‘Live at Leeds’ factor.  If you’ve ever played a SG special through a Hi-Watt then you know what I’m talking about, the guitar resonates VERY strongly. It’s even better with a single pickup version because the neck joint can be made stronger and the transference between neck and body is noticeably increased. You can feel it in your hands and against your body, the mahogany resonating like a soundboard, creating a responsiveness that just ISN”T there on lots of thicker, laminated guitars.  For me personally, this is my favorite rock sound.  It’s aggressive, punchy, and somehow very ‘natural’ sounding. (MORE)

LeMans Solid Body Guitar
Base cost- $2,650.00 includes:
  • One piece quarter sawn mahogany neck
  • All mahogany body
  • Rosewood fret board, MOP or real clay dot inlays.
  • 3-ply black, white, or parchment pick guard
  • Brushed aluminum control plate
  • High quality chrome or nickel hardware
  • Wrap-around, string thru, or stop tailpiece
  • One pickup of your choice (within reason)
  • CTS pot, switchcraft jack
  • Painted neck & body in vintage white or black, OR Natural finished neck with Seyffert Green, or other MotorAve solid custom color
  • Hard shell, plush-lined case
  • options/extras can be found by clicking on the Price List link above
Dimitri Coats' (Burning Brides) black LeMans
Dimitri Coats' white LeMans (below with a black pickguard)
Echo Lake Blue LeMans- click to enlarge.
Jet Fighter Blue LeMans- click to enlarge.
Above: Starting the carve with an angle grinder
Above: gluing & cutting out maple headstock caps
Above: LeMans after some sanding
Above: Two LeMans' heading for the finish line