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The Signature is our most balanced and versatile body shape.
It is designed as a neutral, physical platform—providing stable weight distribution and predictable ergonomics without imposing any tonal or mechanical bias.
Rather than directing how the instrument behaves, the Signature shape is engineered to “get out of the way,” allowing neck geometry, nut break angles, and construction choices to define the guitar’s response at the series level.
This makes the Signature an ideal foundation for players who value clarity, consistency, and long-term comfort, whether across multiple scale lengths, string counts, or playing styles.
The Signature body is proportioned to remain physically neutral under the hands.
Offset mass distribution minimizes neck dive without overloading the body, while deep cutaways provide unrestricted upper-fret access without compromising structural integrity.
Contours are carefully placed for stability whether seated or standing, prioritizing long-term comfort over visual exaggeration.
The result is a shape that feels immediately familiar, predictable, and fatigue-free during extended play.
The Signature does not attempt to correct or color the instrument—its role is to allow the Series architecture to define response, articulation, and tonal behavior.
The Signature shape supports a wide range of builds depending on Series architecture, including multiple scale lengths, string counts, and construction methods.
Specific dimensions, and hardware choices are defined at the Series level—where structural behavior is intentionally controlled.

A predefined, repeatable system focused on reliability and consistency.
Graduated nut geometry promotes even articulation and uniform tension behavior.

A more dynamic response platform using a fixed, integrated nut break angle via a concealed scarf joint.
Delivers a slightly firmer feel on the low strings with looser, more compliant highs.

A headless system, with a head, using shallow break angle geometry and a Fender-style drop-down.
Designed for reduced mass, uniform articulation, and balanced response across all strings.
The Signature is not designed to be dramatic—it is designed to be reliable.
Its purpose is to provide a consistent physical interface, so that every change in feel, response, and articulation comes from deliberate engineering choices, not unintended consequences of body shape.
This approach reflects our Build Philosophy
When the structure is right, the instrument speaks for itself.
The Signature shape is a starting point—not a limitation.
Choose the Series that defines how the instrument behaves, then refine materials, hardware, and setup within a known, predictable framework.
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