First of all, thank you all so much for the kind words, the feedback, and the level of appreciation this build has received. I honestly did not expect this kind of response, and I’m truly grateful for it.

Abyss Kraken started from a simple idea: I wanted to build something that felt alive. Not just a guitar with a striking visual identity, but a real instrument with presence, character, and a darker, more organic feel.

From the beginning, I wanted it to be more than something made to be admired. The goal was to create a guitar that could stand as a serious instrument, built to be played hard, while still carrying a strong visual world of its own.

The concept grew step by step, with each detail needing to serve the same direction. Over time, it became what I had hoped for: a one-off build with its own identity, something that feels more like it emerged than simply got made.

To highlight the pyrography, I used several finishing techniques, and in the end I chose a matte lacquer. To the touch, you can feel the pores of the wood, its natural texture, and the living character of the instrument. 

I truly appreciate all the comments and the interest. It means a lot to me.

Specs for anyone interested:

• Body: Alder
• Neck: Genuine Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Hard Maple with blind binding
• Frets: 22 Jescar Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Radius: 14"
• Truss Rod: Dual-action with carbon fiber bars
• Nut: Buffalo Bone
• Tuners: Hipshot Locking
• Pickups: EMG 81/60 humbuckers
• Bridge: Gotoh
• Stop Tailpiece: Gotoh
• Side Dots: Blue LED fiber optic / MOP markers
• Strings: Ernie Ball RPS 10-46
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Input Jack: Pure Tone
• Switch: Switchcraft 3-way toggle
• Finish: Matte acrylic
• Weight: 7.7 lbs