Bunting Willow 2026, Black

The Willow is a semi-hollow, short-scale guitar with a solid Spruce top, designed to capture the classic 50’s rock 'n' roll tones while offering something extra. Its thin solid wood top and back contribute to a rich, woody sound full of overtones, enhancing its interaction with your amp and body. With rounded highs and clear, punchy bass, it adds musical feedback to your playing.

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The challenge was to design a small semi-hollow guitar that would sound big and be rich in overtones. What drew me to this design was the combination of electric guitar tone with acoustic response. Inspired by classics like the Harmony Jupiter and Duo Jet, I aimed to create my own interpretation of these iconic designs.

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The Willow has undergone extensive development. While the initial prototype was crafted in my first year of guitar making, its current design emerged after years of testing and refinement. Over time, I experimented with different tone woods, sizes, structures, braces, pickups, and bridge materials, each contributing to its overall resonance, tone and response.