The Handle

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the Handle Guitar

The Handle is the name of an electric guitar created by the award-winning designer Peter Solomon and produced by the company .

The Handle is characterized by its hollow shell^[1] which construction favors direct transmission of acoustic vibrations and creates a resonance chamber similar to that of a semi-acoustic guitar.

The Handle is made from carbon fiber, a material developed for the aerospace industry, and used in F1 race cars. This ultra lightweight material is incredibly resistant, it won’t bend or deform under high temperatures or humidity. Surprisingly, carbon fiber offers a much wider harmonic range than wood.

The guitar won the "Good Design" 2006 award from has been selected by the acclaimed .

It was designed taking inspiration from musician’s needs, the handle was designed for speed and comfort; its concave form, thin profile, slim neck, and light weight offer a truly pleasing experience to anyone who plays it.

A baritone version has also been produced, called the "Billytone" after Billy Sheehan.

Related Discussions[]

• Electric Guitar
• Industrial design

External links[]

• Home Page
• New guitar unveiled: The Handle
• Good Design 2006
• interview
• the designer
• video of the guitar

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