BeBeau Builds a Functional 49-Pound Acoustic Guitar Using 18 Slate Panels

By daily desk · Designboom · 2026-09-21

According to Designboom, maker BeBeau Builds has successfully constructed an acoustic guitar using 18 pieces of slate instead of traditional tonewoods. The experimental instrument utilizes a faceted body design and a salvaged neck to produce a recognizable sound despite weighing

According to Designboom, maker BeBeau Builds has successfully constructed an acoustic guitar using 18 pieces of slate instead of traditional tonewoods. The experimental instrument utilizes a faceted body design and a salvaged neck to produce a recognizable sound despite weighing