Mantispa
Headless, multidiapason

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Mantispa Guitar

The Mantispa is the latest addition to the lineup. It is a headless multiscale guitar, also known as a fan-fret headless guitar.

Even lighter than the Tourbus models, weighing 1.6kg for the 6-string version, its folding system is inspired by the Dragonfly bass model, allowing it to unfold in a single motion. Once unfolded, support points for the arm and leg are present for playing while sitting with either the right or left leg. The two strap attachments allow you to attach a strap for playing while standing.

The two handmade Growl humbucker pickups are Soul of Tornado models with a high output level. On the edge of the guitar, you’ll find a volume control, a tone control, and a 3-way pickup selector.

It is fundamentally designed as the ultimate tool guitarists who require optimal ergonomics and precise tuning.

Like all models, it is entirely customizable, including the choice of woods, neck profile, scale length, neutral fret, and finish.

The Mantispa is available in 6, 7, and 8-string versions for both right and left-handed players.

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Headless Bridge

The bridge is a Riviera model. It is made up of individual saddles. The thumbwheels allow the string tension to be adjusted smoothly and precisely. The saddles are easily adjustable for intonation or for the action of the strings.

The head

The headstock block allows locking the strings through 2 Allen screws. The 2 locking points provide better stability without the need to tighten the strings too much. This way, the strings are less pinched and, therefore, less fragile.

Access to the neck adjustment screw, the truss rod, is located at the headstock level.

Folding mechanism

The folding system is made of wood and carbon parts. By sliding the central piece, the entire mechanism folds up.

Pickups and electronic.

The pickups are handmade Growl pickups, Soul of Tornado model. These high-output pickups are designed for metal playing and are available with Alnico5, Alnico8, and Ceramic magnets, in various colors and finishing options.

For rock and jazz styles, the Feeling 58 and All Rounder Growl models can also be installed.

In the lower part of the guitar, the 3-way selector switch is housed, and on the upper part, there are straight or slider potentiometers for volume and tone control.

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The playing positions

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Le transport

The guitar is delivered in a Cordura gig bag. The Deluxe bag developed by Franck Bichon, shown here in the photo, is available as an option. It comes with a comfortable strap designed for Mantispa guitars.