i met johan gustavsson on a guitar forum back in 2002. i immediately recognized his incredible skillset and unflinching eye for the most minute details. his deep understanding of and appreciation for the iconic “58-“60 gibson les paul burst cemented my interest in securing one of his guitars for myself. i purchased the prototype for the now venerated bluesmaster “59 custom and ordered a souped up 7 string variation on this model, which has come to be known as the bruisemonster. this magnificent instrument was delivered to me in 2003 and became the basis for 7 string builds for my dear friend doctor know of the seminal hardcore/reggae force of nature known as bad brains, as well as iconoclast guitarist extraordinaire and occasional sonic partner in crime, david fiuczynski.
deviations include
“25 scale length
strat control layout
tummy cut
7 strings with 6 string whammy
straight string pull headstock
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