"This creation supposedly delivers a sugary appearance, a sugary sound, and music said to be just as palatable: a Russian craftsman crafts a Les Paul guitar made... somewhat... from donuts."
Artem Mayer, a renowned luthier known as ArtMayer on YouTube, has created a guitar that is sure to catch the eye and delight music lovers. The guitar, a Gibson Les Paul-style electric instrument, has been crafted to resemble a giant stack of glazed donuts, though the donuts themselves are not edible.
Mayer began the project by carving the body of the guitar from wood, shaping it in the form of a Les Paul. He then intricately drilled and chiseled over 20 "donut holes" into the body, creating realistic, sloping curves that mimic the appearance of donuts. A doughy base paint layer was applied, followed by hand-painted glazing and the addition of real sprinkles for authenticity.
The guitar features a playful tribute to Homer Simpson, with a special inlay at the 12th fret showing Homer’s hand reaching for a pink sprinkled donut. The guitar also includes a P-90 pickup and a volume knob styled to blend with the donut theme.
Mayer expressed his enjoyment in creating the donut guitar, stating, "It looks sweet, sounds sweet, and the music that comes out of it should be sweet too, so that all of you have a sweet life." The guitar's white neck and fretboard add to its overall appeal, making it a pop-art object that blends musical craftsmanship and visual humor.
This is not the first time Mayer has created a unique instrument. Last year, he made headlines with a copper Telecaster weighing 50lbs, claimed to be the heaviest guitar in the world[1]. He has also created a McDonald's French Fries guitar[1].
In addition to the donut guitar, Mayer has also built an aquarium guitar with an offset design, featuring goldfish in its body, a departure from traditional guitar designs[2]. The donut guitar is a testament to Mayer's creativity and skill as a luthier, and it is sure to bring a smile to the faces of those who see it.
References
[1] Artem Mayer YouTube Channel
[2] Burls Art YouTube Channel
[4] Artem Mayer's Donut Guitar on YouTube
Artem Mayer, known as ArtMayer on YouTube, crafted a unique Gibson Les Paul-style electric guitar that resembles a giant stack of glazed donuts, complete with "donut holes" and authentic hand-painted glazing, sprinkles, and a Homer Simpson tribute inlay. The guitar features a P-90 pickup and a volume knob styled to match the donut theme. Mayer's creativity extend to other unusual guitars, such as a copper Telecaster and an aquarium guitar with goldfish, showcasing his skill as a luthier. His donut guitar, a pop-art blend of music and visual humor, is sure to bring a smile to music and art enthusiasts alike. Artem Mayer's unique creations can be seen on his YouTube channel and other platforms like Burls Art.
