This view of a Rat Rod Deluxe really shows off the great custom hardware from @armadilloguitar. Brass chopped bridge and set of heavy knurled dome knobs, also in brass. Coupled with stainless or titanium saddles, Sperzel or Hipshot open gear tuners, and an outstanding TV Jones Classic Plus pickup and the simple single pickup guitar concept is elevated to a true hot-rodded monster. Definitely not a one trick pony though, the Rat Rod can twang, purr, and roar; a great choice for anyone looking for versatile sounds with a bit of rough & tumble style. #mattoscustomguitars #pinecaster #nitroispoison #customguitar #guitarsofinstagram #gearshots #guitarphotos #instaguitar #altcountry #americanamusic #outlawcountry #honkytonkmusic #westernswing #teletuesday #armadilloguitar #tvjones #filtertron #cabronita

Sticking with the classics here’s a base model Studio Standard from a few years back. No whammy bars, crazy wiring, or Kustom Kolor metal flake finishes. Just beautiful wood lightly finished and early 50’s spec pickups that chime and twang. Could be all you need... Most of my work is by custom order but I occasionally list instruments for sale. Check out my Reverb store https://reverb.com/shop/mattos-custom-guitars (link in profile) for great Direct Retail pricing on currently available guitars. #mattoscustomguitars #madebyhumans #nitroispoison #liveformusic #honkytonk https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvd6MmTnVSV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5kgmp9h8sqwc

Sticking with the classics here’s a base model Studio Standard from a few years back. No whammy bars, crazy wiring, or Kustom Kolor metal flake finishes. Just beautiful wood lightly finished and early 50’s spec pickups that chime and twang. Could be all you need... Most of my work is by custom order but I occasionally list instruments for sale. Check out my Reverb store https://reverb.com/shop/mattos-custom-guitars (link in profile) for great Direct Retail pricing on currently available guitars. #mattoscustomguitars #madebyhumans #nitroispoison #liveformusic #honkytonk https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvd6MmTnVSV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l3g5h422ye9d

Fullerton Custom in Honey Amber over knotty pine. Custom Bakelite pick guard, soft V neck, great sounding DiMarzio Area T pickups. Plenty of bite and twang without the hum! Check out my Reverb store (link in profile) for great Direct Retail pricing on currently available guitars. #mattoscustomguitars #madebyhumans #nitroispoison #honkytonk #outlawcountry #countrypunk #altcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1jt6QnBXz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=isqu1wf5nj97

This Honey Amber Studio Standard hits all the basics: light and resonant 1950-style laminated pine body, classic vintage style, 1950’s lap-steel based pickups, and no petro-chemical finish materials. Just a sweet sounding guitar that’s loads of fun to play. More details and photos at my Reverb store (link in profile) for this and other currently available guitars. #mattoscustomguitars #madebyhumans #nitroispoison #honkytonk #outlawcountry #countrypunk #altcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_tg5BF1RG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7y2asulleew0

This Studio Custom’s redwood body is timber salvaged from an 1890’s Victorian. Baltic birch pickguard, ebony switch tip, chunky rosewood/maple neck are all part of an active attempt to reduce my use plastics and petro-chemical finishes. Details and more photos for this and other currently available guitars at my Reverb.com shop, link in my profile. #mattoscustomguitars #madebyhumans #nitroispoison #honkytonk #outlawcountry #countrypunk #altcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4RZ-ElI18/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tkpzuvrof4te

Stripped down to the basics using high-performance components the Rat Rod Deluxe is the '32 Ford of the guitar world. Light weight and resonant reclaimed pine body, fat 'n chunky maple neck, twangy but solid TV Jones Classic Plus pickup, custom hardware from Armadillo Guitar, stylin' Sperzel tuners. The "Rat" will take you where you want to go. Fast! Just added to my Reverb shop, link in my profile. #mattoscustomguitars #madebyhumans #nitroispoison #honkytonk #outlawcountry #countrypunk #altcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/BozHlfZlSeF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2s7u7bq06yem

On the workbench right now for final setup. Redwood body is timber salvaged from an 1890’s Victorian. Baltic birch pickguard, chunky rosewood neck. Will be posting this to Reverb.com this week. #mattoscustomguitars #madebyhumans #nitroispoison #honkytonk #outlawcountry #countrypunk #altcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/BotVFqSlIvl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1szttfrtn6417