Sonorus Skeletone 12-string Touchstyle Guitar

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I am well aware that some may not consider this a guitar, and if admins feel it should be in “Misc” I won’t be offended!

Doing a major clear out at the moment, and next up on the block is my wonderfully bonkers Sonorus Skeletone. This is a #touchstyle / #twohanded #tapping instrument in the style of a #ChapmanStick or #WarrGuitar. No longer made, these were handbuilt here in the UK based on the #TapLadder design, and the build quality, materials and fit and finish are all absolutely top tier.

This particular instrument has a 28” scale (a perfect compromise for the treble and bass sides), individual rail pickups with independent volume and tone controls and outputs, stainless steel rod “frets” with brass fret markers, Grover tuners and hardwood headstock and body base. There are strap buttons on either side making it easy to position in the typical more vertical position.

I experimented a fair bit with tunings and found it most intuitive for myself to tune both sides EADGBE, albeit with the bass side an octave lower like a Bass VI. I practiced daily for a few months during the pandemic, which helped my previously weak two-handed tapping technique tremendously… but realistically I think it’s probably time someone else got to have a go.

Comparable instruments like the Chapman Stick tend to sell secondhand for well into the four figure mark, so this is a great opportunity for someone wanting to dip their toe in at a bargain price. The condition is immaculate, with no sinks, scratches or dents.

Click and swipe to see other views and a quick little clip to hear what it sounds like through my cheap little Boss Katana and Fender Rumble amps (surprisingly good if you consider that I am a terrible player).

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£599 (cash, bank transfer or PayPal gift) collected or may be able to deliver or meet up somewhere along the SE London / Croydon / Guildford (Surrey) area. Would prefer not to post, especially since I don’t have a suitable case.

I have a few bits and bobs on the block in the next few weeks / months, so let me know if you are interested and I’ll keep you posted.