Watch Claudio Pagelli in his custom guitar video, see how Pagelli combines the beauty and aesthetics of the greatest Italian Designers with the legendary precision of Swiss watches. If there is any luthier in guitar making history who might compare to him, it would have to be Antonio “Wandre” Pioli. Pagelli is a master of one-offs. His feel for form and function is unsurpassed. Pagelli’s custom acoustic, electric and archtop guitar designs have made him an interesting source and consultant for major international guitar companies.

In his second custom guitar video, Claudio presents his custom electric guitar, the “Rattocaster”, his version of an old classic: the Telecaster. The other featured guitar is the only one of the only small series he ever made: the Jazzability. John Scofield was blown away by the acoustic properties of this unique version of a custom electric acoustic semi-hollow guitar.

In search of the perfect combination of form and function, Claudio Pagelli discusses the issue of whether he is a Craftsman or an Artisan in his third custom guitar video. This is a very short video, cut to maintain the integrity of the next three sequels.

Claudio and Claudia Pagelli are the perfect team when a customer commissions a custom guitar. Part 4 of this custom guitar video series shows the whole design process from the first sketches to the finished instrument. Vieng wanted a custom electric guitar with bass guitar strings tuned up to standard guitar tuning. More than 800 pounds of string tension! Everyone said this would be an impossible feat. Claudio Pagelli managed to make the impossible, possible. See for yourself in part 4 of the Pagelli custom guitar videos.

In the 5th installment of this Pagelli custom guitar video series, Claudio talks about why it better to split, not saw, the freshly cut spruce logs used in guitar making? Pagelli shows the locations where the best Alpine Spruce is cut, and he explains why he prefers true seasoned wood over artificially kiln dried wood. Check out his stashes of beautiful tone wood.

Lastly, Claudio Pagelli features his Custom Electric Avant-Air Guitar. He incorporated the Alesis AirFX effect unit into this unique instrument. It allows the guitar player to influence the effect parameters by the movement of his right hand. Extremely innovative and inspiring, and proof that even a guitar builder can have a great sense of humor. See it for yourself!

PAGELLI Custom Guitar Video 01 | Italian DESIGN, Swiss Precision
PAGELLI Custom Guitar Video 02 | Jazzability & Rattocaster
PAGELLI Custom Guitar Video 03 | Form and Function
PAGELLI Custom Guitar Video 04 | How to make a Custom Guitar
PAGELLI Custom Guitar Video 05 | True Seasoned Tone Wood
PAGELLI Custom Guitar Video 06 | Humor & Guitars – The Avant-air