MotorAve Guitars
Mark Fuqua was born and raised in Northern California. He, like many of his peers, picked up the guitar at a young age. He played in bands throughout his adolescence and young adulthood in Eugene Oregon and Seattle Washington. He was good with his hands and had some basic woodworking skills, but he had not translated that to the guitar until he started working for Chandler Industries in San Francisco, in 1990.
During Mark's two years with Chandler, he began his first guitar repair operation. He started freelancing for an infamous guitar store, Black Market Music, where he eventually worked for five years. The sheer volume of gear that passed through that store was an education in itself, and greatly influenced Mark's design aesthetic.
In 1998 Mark moved to Paris to work with James Trussart, whom he continued to build guitars for when he returned to the States. During the next few years Mark got married and spent a while in North Carolina, where he worked for Terry McInturff and refined and gained the skills that made Mark the master luthier that he is today.
Mark was still helping James Trussart on and off in 2002, when he opened his first MotorAve shop on Venice Blvd. in LA. At this point Mark was just doing a little work for JT. (Painting Trussart necks and Steeltop bodies/fabricating bridge support blocks and tension bars for the Bigsby on Trussart thinline guitars) But by the time the first BelAire rolled off the line, Mark and James had professionally parted ways. They still remain great friends.
Mark moved the shop to Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood CA and continued to slowly build MotorAve guitars while juggling an ever increasing repair business. In 2007 the decision was made to concentrate on building, and MotorAve guitars was relocated to Durham, North Carolina, where MotorAve Guitars are made today.
MotoVox Limited Edition #1/5 - By Invitation Only |
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| MSRP: $3250.00 | FAT PRICE: $3250.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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Owner's Comments"The MotorAve, MotoVox #1 is stunning! As any recording simply cannot capture the emotion and energy of an inspired live music performance, or a “beautiful” photograph’s woeful inability to capture the majesty of Hawaii, the limitations of language and the usual guitar descriptors simply do not allow adequate, or meaningful, description of this amazing guitar. Mark Fuqua’s (MotorAve Guitars) skill, vision, artistry, craftsmanship and mercurial ability to channel “mojo” into his pieces are conspicuously evident in this extraordinary piece. This guitar is a truly inspired and inspiring rock and roll machine, the embodiment of finesse and fury. Jeff H. The MotoVox StoryAvailable via invitation only. You must have already owned, or had on order, a MotorAve guitar to have been considered for invitation. Mark Fuqua of MotorAve Guitars agreed to do a limited run of 5 of the "MotoVox" guitars as seen in the photo's above. This is Mark's interpretation of the 70's Univox Hi-Flier that was originally built as a one-off guitar for Tim Ristau, a mutual and dear friend of Mark and myself who worked for Carr Amplifiers for many years and now handles any Carr warranty work. The old, 70's Univox Hi-Flier, which was essentially a cool/cheap knock-off of a Mosrite Ventures model is a guitar that Tim Ristau of Raleigh's Superfine Ampworks has been passionate about since owning one as a young guitarist. The Hi-Flier was also the very first electric guitar that I personally owned having purchased one second-hand in 1977 for $40.00 at Finklestein's Music and Pawn in Wilmington, NC at age 11 after cutting lawns and washing cars to save up the money. I'd walk down to Finklestein's twice a week while saving my money just praying it was still there. It had 1/4" high action beyond the 5th fret but I didn't care; it was the coolest thing I had ever seen at that tender age and I just had to have it. Mark agreed to build a guitar for Tim that was essentially the aesthetic equivalent of the Univox, but with MotorAve's level of fit and finish, wood, hardware and electronics quality. It was pure dumb luck that Tim's childhood guitar just happened to be the same model I had owned and for which I still had a deeply rooted affinity. The MotoVox is made entirely by hand of solid mahogany, has a glue-in neck joint (versus the Univox's bolt-on neck) with an ultra-long neck tenon and dual carbon fiber neck-to-body support rods to eliminate the potential for SG style tuning issues, a hand-made aluminum pickguard, which is signed and numbered on its underside, and truss rod cover, Marks flawless scarf joint headstock, vintage correct 24.625" Gibson scale length with modern radius and fretwire and will be available in either Sunburst with matching burst back and neck, White, Black or Metallic Orange nitrocellulose lacquer. Pickups are Lollar P-90's. This is a phenomenal, huge sounding guitar that, as mentioned above, was initially intended strictly as a one-off built on a lark for Tim. Of course Mark being the amazing luthier and extreme perfectionist that he is, the guitar became something more than just a fun copy of a Hi-Flier; it became a serious guitar that is absolutely stunning and sounds truly amazing. Upon completion, Tim brought this guitar by my shop for me to play and to photograph and I immediately fell in love with it. A combination of nostalgia, retro-cool looks and amazing Rock-n-Roll tones caused quite a stir at my shop while the MotoVox had its brief, 24 hour stay for its photo shoot. My first inclination was to ask Mark to build one more for myself and then my business head kicked in and my second inclination was to ask Mark to make the MotoVox a permanent offering in his lineup.....much to the unspoken, but obvious chagrin of Tim Ristau who was present when this idea began to take shape. After discussing this with Mark it quickly became clear that he does not want to become a copier of previous designs since he has his own, very clear vision of what MotorAve Guitars are and is adamant about building instruments that are original designs and he initially declined to build more of these guitars, but after much cajoling (i.e. begging) on my part, Mark has agreed to do a limited run of five of the "MotoVox" guitar which I feel is a guitar that is way too cool to build just one of, that my best clients and loyal MotorAve owners should have access to and is also a guitar that I desperately want for myself. To qualify to purchase one of the four available MotoVox guitars (#5 is going in to my personal collection) you have to already own a MotorAve or have a MotorAve on order and be invited to be a part of this limited run. |
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MotoVox Limited Edition #5/5 - By Invitation Only |
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| MSRP: $3250.00 | FAT PRICE: $3250.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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Owner's Comments
The thickest, meatiest guitar I have ever played when running into an overdriven amp yet still perfectly capale of offering a gloriously shimmery clean tone in the middle and neck positions. Into a Sommatone OD35 or Matchless Spitfire or Xits X10...the amps I've been using the most this week.....it offers tones that'll make you cry. You other 4 guys are going to flip when you get yours!" Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars **See above listing of MotoVox #1 for full details and the story behind this amazing guitar |
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LeMans model #53 in Seyffert Green |
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| MSRP: $2750.00 | FAT PRICE: $2750.00 | AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required |
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MotorAve Guitars are built one at a time, entirely by hand. All are pre-sold on completion so reservations are required. Current lead time is about 12 months. SN. 0053 Weight: 6.4 pounds (6.4 ounces) Shown here in "Seyffert" Green Metallic over Mahogany with medium honey tinted neck, lightning bar wraparound tailpiece and Stephens Design P-90 Owner's Comments"Stu As expected, my much anticipated Seyffert Green LeMans arrived today. You have been effusive in your praise of Motor Ave guitars, and my expectations - as a result - were quite high. The musical instrument world is already replete with a myriad of tired cliches describing the various attributes and qualities of guitars - production and custom, alike. I will do my best to avoid such generalizations in describing my reactions to this amazingly alive piece of art and craftsmanship. I'll begin with the case (not a commonly reviewed item, I'll acquiesce), since Mark has recently upgraded those supplied with his guitars. It is made by Cedar Creek Case Co. Everything about the case suggests strength - from its general heft, to the stoutness of its hardware, to the girth of its well-padded handle. The custom-fit foam interior is covered in gold crushed velvet, and nicely sets off the color of the guitar. There is no movement afforded the guitar within the closed case. There is a generously sized accessory pocket. Kudos to Mark for not relegating the case to an afterthought. The build quality (woodworking, metalworking, finish, etc.) is as good as (and likely better than) any guitar I've ever encountered in nearly 30 years of playing. Planes are flat, curves are elegantly arced, contour lines are uninterrupted, and transitions are seamless. Gaps between adjacent components are - for all practical purposes - nonexistent. As an amateur woodworker, I can really appreciate the joinery in this guitar. I know all human endeavors fall short of perfection, but this joinery comes as close to that lofty description as I could possibly imagine. Even the most detailed photographs fail to capture the exactness with which Mark creates these sculptures. If all of this execution were carried out utilizing CNC machining, it would be impressive enough. That Mark does it all with only a combination of powered and non-powered hand tools makes this level of achievement nothing short of extraordinary. All that description would be just as well suited to a piece of art (and don't get me wrong: this guitar is a piece of art). But this is a guitar... how does it play? In the hand it's gossamer-light, but feels surprisingly solid. I requested a special neck carve (I described it to Mark simply as a fairly chunky soft "V" profile; I did not furnish any measurements), and Mark absolutely nailed it. The "V" is very subtle - it's not visible, but perfectly seats in the palmar crease of my hand. I think the interface between a player's fretting hand and the neck is one of the most important factors in determining whether or not a guitar works well for an individual. For me, this neck is PERFECT! Not only is it the right shape, it's also perfectly rolled with no discernible transitions from one contour to the next. The frets are beautifully finished. Basically - but for the fact that the lacquer feels new - it could be a neck I've played for 20 years. The action is ideally set along the entire length of the fingerboard. When I play a new electric guitar for the first time, I always do so "unplugged". Pickups and electronics can certainly alter an instrument's sound, but a guitar either has great intrinsic resonance or it doesn't. This one has it in spades. I could feel the resonance in my joints as I played chords and single note runs. Also, the resonance was uniform between all strings along the entire length of the fingerboard. Plugged in, this guitar really shines as a superb rock tool. I specified a Stephens Design Vintage Lab P-90 in the bridge position as the sole pickup - and what a pickup it is. It has all the girth that one typically associates with a P-90, with a velvety low-midrange that sings like a saxophone. Individual notes as well as chords are clear and articulate, and the pickup drives my Quidley superbly. Rolling back the volume to around 8 reduces the wail to a great crunch; to around 5 still retains plenty of meat and cleans up without getting "tinkly". Another cool trick is to activate both treble cut switches and play with a wah - incredibly organic, wooly sounds. There are lots of boutique (and production) builders out there who build great sounding and playing guitars, but the cosmetics or the fit/finish are just a little off - for me, that's OK. There are plenty others that build beautifully crafted instruments that happen to sound and play like amplified 2x4's - that's NOT! Mark managed to cover all the bases with this one. The build quality is second to none, and the sound and playability are astounding. This is a rock machine, not a jazz box. For its intended mission, if there is a weakness in this guitar I can't find it. Simply put, Mark has set a new benchmark for hand-built set-neck guitars. I'm indebted to you for turning me onto Mark's guitars. This is my first, but it certainly won't be my last!" Jeff B. Available in a variety of colors, neck carves etc... Since every MotorAve guitar is built by hand, by Mark Fuqua with no CNC work and lots and lots of hand cutting, sanding, metal work etc......each guitar takes about 30 days from start to finish and Mark only works on one guitar at a time. As a result lead times are literally getting longer by the day as we continue to take orders so call us toll free at 888-328-7686 or email me directly at stu@fatsoundguitars.com to begin the process of spec'ing your guitar and reserving your spot in Mark's rapidly growing queue. About the Le Mans: This is a stripped down rock-n-roll machine with simply jaw-dropping tone. Lightweight, balanced, defined, meaty.....potentially aggressive. It's truly phenomenal sounding and playing. There are many color, bridge, pickup, etc.....options available. A few option examples: Handmade aluminum pickguard $150.00 Racing Stripes $200.00 Custom MotorAve "Soft-Stop' tailpiece $300.00 Korina construction $150.00 Translucent finishes $100.00 Left-handed $250.00 The guitar comes standard in solid African Mahogany or Spanish Cedar with an East Indian Rosewood board, a single Lollar P-90 in the bridge and a Lightning Bar tailpiece. Pigtail style tailpiece also available. Mark will also install the Tone Cut mod with switches, as seen on the control plate of the guitar above, for no additional charge. These work in series with the switch closest to the volume knob providing a very useable, mild top end cut, the second switch providing additional cut and the two combined rolling off quite a bit of top end for a woolier tone. We are also working on dual and three pickup models using the Burns style Adeson pickups in the neck only or neck and middle positions in conjunction with a Lollar P-90 bridge or for all three positions depending on your needs/desires. Standard Features/Specs:
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LeMans Model in Nassau Blue with Adeson neck pickup and Soft Stop tailpiece |
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| MSRP: $3500.00 | FAT PRICE: $3500.00 | AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required |
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MotorAve Guitars are built one at a time, entirely by hand. All are pre-sold on completion so reservations are required. Current lead time is about 12 months. The above pictured guitar belongs to Fat Sound Guitars owner Stu Carter and is not for sale, but of course, we are accepting reservations for identical or similar guitars. Shown here in Nassau or "Corvette" Blue Metallic. The LeMans P-90 models remind me of a mid-50's Les Paul Junior in terms of the sonic qualities. Immensely fat, yet defined low end with huge punch and girth yet an ability to clean up nicely. These guitars actually sound 50 years old. Available in a variety of colors, neck carves etc... Since every MotorAve guitar is built by hand, by Mark Fuqua with no CNC work and lots and lots of hand cutting, sanding, metal work etc......each guitar takes about 30 days from start to finish and Mark only works on one guitar at a time. As a result lead times are literally getting longer by the day as we continue to take orders so call us toll free at 888-328-7686 or email me directly at Stu Carter to begin the process of spec'ing your guitar and reserving your spot in Mark's rapidly growing queue. About the Le Mans: This is a stripped down rock-n-roll machine with simply jaw-dropping tone. Lightweight, balanced, defined, meaty.....potentially aggressive with an incredible girth to the overdriven tones. It's truly phenomenal sounding, playing and looking. There are many color, bridge, pickup, etc.....options available. Base Price: $2850.00 A few option examples
The guitar comes standard in solid African Mahogany or Spanish Cedar with an East Indian Rosewood board, a single Lollar, Wolftone or Bareknuckle P-90 in the bridge and a Lightning Bar tailpiece. Pigtail style tailpiece also available as well as Mark Fuqua's ingenious Soft Stop tailpiece as featured here. Mark will also install the Tone Cut mod with switches, as seen on the control plate of the guitar above, for no additional charge. These work in series with the switch closest to the volume knob providing a very useable, mild top end cut, the second switch providing additional cut and the two combined rolling off quite a bit of top end for a woolier tone. Mark is also working on a three pickup models using the "Burns" style Adeson pickups in all three positions which based on the tone of the Adeson in the neck position should be fantastic! A little bit about the Adeson "Burns" style pickup: It also just looks really, really cool! Standard Features/Specs:
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LeMans Model in "Seyffert Green" Metallic |
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| MSRP: $2750.00 | FAT PRICE: $2750.00 | AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required |
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MotorAve Guitars are built one at a time, entirely by hand. All are pre-sold on completion so reservations are required. Current lead time is about 12 months. Owner's Comments (Mike Ayers - Manager, Fat Sound Guitars)"Mark Fuqua brought this LeMans by the shop a few months ago for us to use as a demo for our customers. Of course I flipped out immediately over Years ago, I had a '61 Les Paul Junior that sounded phenomenal but for some reason I never bonded with it. It was neck-heavy, which drove I asked Mark if he minded if I borrowed the guitar for a big show I had coming up with my band, just to get a feel for it live. (Plus, I look really cool with, and The next day I called Mark and bought it from him. I disguised the request as wanting it as a "demo" for the shop; the selfish truth, Mike Ayers - manager Fat Sound Guitars, guitarist for The Connells and Mommie Gneral InfoAvailable in a variety of colors, neck carves etc... Since every MotorAve guitar is built by hand, by Mark Fuqua with no CNC work and lots and lots of hand cutting, sanding, metal work etc......each guitar takes about 30 days from start to finish and Mark only works on one guitar at a time. As a result lead times are literally getting longer by the day as we continue to take orders so call us toll free at 888-328-7686 or email me directly at stu@fatsoundguitars.com to begin the process of spec'ing your guitar and reserving your spot in Mark's rapidly growing queue. About the Le Mans: This is a stripped down rock-n-roll machine with simply jaw-dropping tone. Lightweight, balanced, defined, meaty.....potentially aggressive. It's truly phenomenal sounding and playing. The guitar comes standard in solid African Mahogany or Spanish Cedar with an East Indian Rosewood board, a single Lollar P-90 in the bridge and a Lightning Bar tailpiece. Pigtail style tailpiece also available. Mark will also install the Tone Cut mod with switches, as seen on the control plate of the guitar above, for no additional charge. These work in series with the switch closest to the volume knob providing a very useable, mild top end cut, the second switch providing additional cut and the two combined rolling off quite a bit of top end for a woolier tone. We are also working on dual and three pickup models using the Burns style Adeson pickups in the neck only or neck and middle positions in conjunction with a Lollar P-90 bridge or for all three positions depending on your needs/desires. Standard Features/Specs:
There are many color, bridge, pickup, etc.....options available. Options
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LeMans Model in Korina with Soft Stop tailpiece |
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| MSRP: $3300.00 | FAT PRICE: $3300.00 | AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required |
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MotorAve Guitars are built one at a time, entirely by hand. All are pre-sold on completion so reservations are required. Current lead time is about 12 months. SN. 48 Weight: 6.4 pounds LeMans single humbucker model in Korina. An amazing sonic combination of the most girth I have ever heard with perfect clarity and definition Owner's Review:"If the devil were a Sexy Exotic Women and came up from Hell by way of a 1960 nightclub turned herself into a beautiful golden honey brown curvy guitar and said "Do you wanna play" You would have my Korina Lemans. This guitar wants to play, and play hard. The guitar takes you over, from deep down the notes come and will linger long in the air. This guitar will make a Man out of you, cure baldness and no one will ever kick sand in your face ever again. Pure power and sexiness. Mark Fuqua is a true artist! Chris G. (Chris Gray Band) Specifications:
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LeMans Model in Ice Blue Metallic with Silver Racing Stripes |
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| MSRP: $3200.00 | FAT PRICE: $3200.00 | AVAILABILITY: Reservations Required |
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MotorAve Guitars are built one at a time, entirely by hand. All are pre-sold on completion so reservations are required. Current lead time is about 12 months. SN. 0045 Incredibly striking LeMans in Ice Blue Metallic with Silver Racing stripes and Aluminum pickguard option. Owner's Comments:"Absolutely love it! Plays great, the tone is SO cool, not just another P90/Junior type of tone. It reminds me of a killer Esquire with the guitar volume slightly backed off, then it morphs into a beefier Esquire on steroids tone. I like that it doesn't approach a humbucker in its tone. I've had several P90 guitars that with some gain almost sounded like a humbucker, but this one still sounds like a P90. It still has a unique "growl" in the midrange that my korina LeMans has, it must be the body style. I love both of them in that they are not a clone of something, they have their own vibe! What Lollar is in it? [ED: Standard Lollar P-90] I love the tone switches, I use all the setting. I can't wait for rehearsals. Anyway, thanks AGAIN for another stellar guitar. BTW, it looks Gilbert T. Specifications:
Beyond description.........one of the most amazing, all hand-built guitars you could dream of owning. Fat Sound's Award for Sonic Excellence!!!™ |
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BelAire Nassau Blue with Trapeze Tailpiece |
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| MSRP: $5,000.00 | FAT PRICE: $5,000.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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SN. 51 Weight: 8.4 Pounds (6.4 ounces) Date of Completion: June 5th, 2010 This is a truly astounding instrument with a solid mahogany back in a medium honey toned nitro-cellulose back and solid mahogany top in Nassau Blue Metallic nitro-cellulose Accented by Mark's handmade, aluminum pickguard and truss rod cover and proprietary, hand-made Trapeze tailpiece. Specifications:
Top and back bound Built entirely by hand with no CNC work, yet possessing as high a level of fit and finish as I have ever seen, the BelAire is simply a classic example of functional art. This guitar possesses the ability to range from fat, full Jazz tones to full on rock-n-roll without batting an eye. The overdrive tones will actually surprise you as they are very thick and meaty. The notes release from compression at just the right instant and feedback is highly controllable. Fat Sound's Award for Sonic Excellence!!!™ |
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McQueen Model (Prototype #1) |
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| MSRP: $4250.00 | FAT PRICE: $4250.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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MotorAve Guitars are built one at a time, entirely by hand. All are pre-sold on completion so reservations are required. Current lead time is about 12 months. Weight: 7.4 Pounds Above guitar has $250.00 Golden Ivoroid Block inlay options. Base model is $4,000.00 The guitar pictured above is the prototype for Mark's new McQueen model. This will be the only McQueen model to not have the "McQueen" script on the headstock Mark builds each guitar entirely by hand using no CNC machinery, yet his fit-and-finish is as good as any CNC guitar I have seen. This level of craftsmanship, time and perfection come at a cost both in terms of price and lead times. Mark builds about 25 guitars per year. As of 5-21-2010 the lead time for this model is about 12-18 months......expect it to be 3 years very soon. Owner's Comments"First. It's gorgeous. Anthony L. "About the McQueen: It is rare that I buy a guitar or amp for my personal collection simply because I am fairly inundated with cool gear that flows in and out of my shop on a constant basis, but every once in a while I'm handed a guitar or plugged in to an amp that I know immediately is something special and that I must own. That was my reaction to my McQueen. I first was drawn to the phenomenal aesthetic design of the instrument, but thoughts of rock-n-roll stage presence and Hot Rods quickly faded in to the subconscious as I realized I held in my hands one of the most meticulously built, incredible sounding and smoothly playing guitars I've experienced in my nearly 40 years as a guitarist. "The fact that I'm also a car nut and know about Steve McQueen's penchant for racing his Jaguar XKSS......one of my dream cars.....up and down the streets of LA....like Motor Ave. after dark only added to the appeal of this model for me. Coincidentally this quote from a Motor Trend article that I've read a hundred times regarding Mr. McQueen and his love affair with street racing in the Hills of LA after dark fits this new model for MotorAve Guitars guitar to a T: "He could be kindhearted one moment, evil-spirited the next. He exhibited a wicked sense of humor and a violent temper." Now if that ain't rock-n-roll.......tell me what is. And it also is the perfect descriptive sentence for the new MotorAve "McQueen" Mark builds each guitar entirely by hand using no CNC machinery, yet his fit-and-finish is as good as any CNC guitar I have seen. This level of craftsmanship, time and perfection come at a cost both in terms of price and lead times. Mark builds about 25 guitars per year. As of 5-21-2010 the lead time for this model is about 18 months......expect it to be 3 years very soon." Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars Specifications:
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McQueen Flame Top (Prototype #2) |
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| MSRP: $4500.00 | FAT PRICE: $4500.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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MotorAve Guitars are built one at a time, entirely by hand. All are pre-sold on completion so reservations are required. Current lead time is about 12 months. Weight: 7.2 pounds A freakin' phenomenal guitar!!! This is prototype #2. This is the first McQueen to be built with the McQueen script on the headstock. These first two McQueen models are destined to be valuable Collector pieces in my opinion. Owner's Comment"GOOD GAWD!!!!" Kim A. (Guitar collector extordinaire who's owned nearly every guitar known to man) Specifications:
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McQueen Goldtop #47 |
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| MSRP: $4250.00 | FAT PRICE: $4250.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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SN. 0047 Weight: 7.6 pounds Nitrocellulose Goldtop finished Maple top over light, honey toned Mahogany back. "The fact that I'm also a car nut and know about Steve McQueen's penchant for racing his Jaguar XKSS......one of my dream cars.....up and down the streets of LA....like Motor Ave. after dark only added to the appeal of this guitar for me. Coincidentally this quote from a Motor Trend article that I've read a hundred times regarding Mr. McQueen and his love affair with street racing in the Hills of LA after dark fits this new model for MotorAve Guitars guitar to a T: "He could be kindhearted one moment, evil-spirited the next. He exhibited a wicked sense of humor and a violent temper." Now if that ain't rock-n-roll.......tell me what is. And it also is the perfect descriptive sentence for the new MotorAve "McQueen" Mark builds each guitar entirely by hand using no CNC machinery, yet his fit-and-finish is as good as any CNC guitar I have seen. This level of craftsmanship, time and perfection come at a cost both in terms of price and lead times. Mark builds about 25 guitars per year. As of 5-21-2010 the lead time for this model is about 18 months......expect it to be 3 years very soon. About the McQueen: It is rare that I buy a guitar or amp for my personal collection simply because I am fairly inundated with cool gear that flows in and out of my shop on a constant basis, but every once in a while I'm handed a guitar or plugged in to an amp that I know immediately is something special and that I must own. That was my reaction to my McQueen Prototype. I first was drawn to the phenomenal aesthetic design of the instrument, but thoughts of rock-n-roll stage presence and Hot Rods quickly faded in to the subconscious as I realized I held in my hands one of the most meticulously built, incredible sounding and smoothly playing guitars I've experienced in my nearly 40 years as a guitarist." Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars Specifications:
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McQueen Goldtop #50 |
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| MSRP: $4350.00 | FAT PRICE: $4350.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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SN. 0050 Weight: 7.4 Pounds (6.4 ouces) Nitrocellulose Goldtop finished Maple top over light, medium honey toned Flame Cedar back. "The fact that I'm also a car nut and know about Steve McQueen's penchant for racing his Jaguar XKSS......one of my dream cars.....up and down the streets of LA....like Motor Ave. after dark only added to the appeal of this guitar for me. Coincidentally this quote from a Motor Trend article that I've read a hundred times regarding Mr. McQueen and his love affair with street racing in the Hills of LA after dark fits this new model for MotorAve Guitars guitar to a T: "He could be kindhearted one moment, evil-spirited the next. He exhibited a wicked sense of humor and a violent temper." Now if that ain't rock-n-roll.......tell me what is. And it also is the perfect descriptive sentence for the new MotorAve "McQueen" Mark builds each guitar entirely by hand using no CNC machinery, yet his fit-and-finish is as good as any CNC guitar I have seen. This level of craftsmanship, time and perfection come at a cost both in terms of price and lead times. Mark builds about 25 guitars per year. As of 5-21-2010 the lead time for this model is about 18 months......expect it to be 3 years very soon." Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars About the McQueen: It is rare that I buy a guitar or amp for my personal collection simply because I am fairly inundated with cool gear that flows in and out of my shop on a constant basis, but every once in a while I'm handed a guitar or plugged in to an amp that I know immediately is something special and that I must own. That was my reaction to my McQuee. I first was drawn to the phenomenal aesthetic design of the instrument, but thoughts of rock-n-roll stage presence and Hot Rods quickly faded in to the subconscious as I realized I held in my hands one of the most meticulously built, incredible sounding and smoothly playing guitars I've experienced in my nearly 40 years as a guitarist. Specifications:
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McQueen Blacktop #52 |
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| MSRP: $4250.00 | FAT PRICE: $4250.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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SN. 0052 Weight: 7.4 Pounds (6.4 ouces) Nitrocellulose Black finished Maple top over light, medium honey toned one piece mahogany back. Owner's Comments"First. It's gorgeous. Anthony L. Specifications:
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