This is one of the more interesting designs I've come across. Two vertical pieces for the body, with bouts that interlock and look almost like shark's teeth. Kinda cool.

I found out about Scrimshaw via Mark Mitchell, who sent me the photo above (thanks Mark!), as well as a copy of Scrimshaw's brochure. Scrimshaw's instruments are normally black with natural wood (as shown above), but custom colors are available as well. Standard setup is 4- or 5-string, but 6-string versions are available by special request (I assume that means they're more expensive).

Scrimshaw's a trained luthier, and also makes acoustic violins and violas. On top of that, he's worked in the electronics industry making musical instrument amplification systems, so his electric instruments are a nice marriage of skills.

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Contact Information

A.V. Electric Strings
6b Beatrice Road
Finsbury Park
London N4 4PD
England

Phone: 44-0181-292-1926