Bear Guitars - unique instruments lovingly created in DorsetBear Mongrol T typeThey are Bear shaggy, rough and ready and possessing a lived in feel, not so much distressed as riotously pissed offBased loosely on the T type, with a little bit of extra swagger, they can come in a riot of different finishes, from the traditional crafted wood tops to an explosion of metal leaf and coloursTheir sound is loud and raw, ready to rock and grind with a howling fury, but capturing a sweet soul and joy to be alive under their belligerent appearanceA lightweight slim body created by adapting a 40 year old Japanese alder tele body, shoulder and belly carve, subtle weight relief under the scratchplate, a one piece design created in 90 year old Walnut veneer, bought by my grandfather in Australia, making a super light and resonant guitarPickups - A stunning Bare Knuckle Stormy Monday humbucker emulating that extraordinary sound from one of the most famous les paul's in history, the one played on stage by Duane Allman. Paired with a warm smooth Warman P90 under a hand crafted cherry cover, Master volume , tone and a 3 way switch keep it simple and oh so tonefulNeck - hand finished and varnished maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, complete fret dressing and polishing as standard, copper metal leaf burnished headstock finishFinish - Blend of wood dyes, sanded back and then hand burnished danish oil surface, distressed over wood dye and finished with handmade Italian violin oils and varnishesNeck screwed for maximum resonanceGotoh Mini machine headsCheck out my other posts, Much much more about my work at Www.bearguitars.co.uk