On Guitars

Custom electric guitars & basses designed & handcrafted in Munich, Germany.

15/09/2026

Some news you don’t enjoy writing, but it needs to be told: On Guitars will close at the end of 2026. There will be no more handmade instruments from me. And yet this isn’t a sad post, because sometimes you have to let go so that something new can emerge.

I won’t beat around the bush: in six years I haven’t managed to turn On Guitars into a sustainable business. Founded in the Corona year 2020 and accompanied by one crisis after another, the appetite for my handmade instruments has lately not been as strong as I had hoped.

But that doesn’t change the fact that I crafted every bass, every guitar, every Dohle and every guitar conversion without compromise and with great attention to detail. It has brought me an incredible amount of joy, every single second of it.

What many people don’t know: On Guitars has always been a side project. My main profession is designing software interfaces, and I do it with the same passion I put into building instruments. That field has changed massively through AI — new possibilities are opening up that want to be explored, and it takes intense effort to keep landing exciting design projects. So that’s where my full focus goes now.

Don’t worry, I won’t run out of ideas any time soon. I’m a designer, and I’m sure the future will bring one or two more concepts for innovative instruments that carry my signature.

But I haven’t said the most important thing yet: T H A N K S to my wonderful customers. Without you the On Guitars journey would never have been this much fun, and it would have ended much sooner. I’ve experienced unforgettable moments with you, and I’m grateful that today I can call many of you my friends. Hearing and seeing my instruments together with you on stages around the world will put a grin on my face forever.

And thank you to everyone who followed this project with so much enthusiasm — on social media, at trade shows, on workshop visits and at concerts. Your feedback on my work and my instruments has been a huge inspiration.

19/08/2026

I just finished this beauty of a Pitpit bass, and it’s a special one for two reasons.

First: it’s the first 32“ medium scale Pitpit I’ve ever built. The 3+1 headstock is borrowed from the shape of the Pitpit Five. Now that I’m holding it and playing it, I’m wondering why I didn’t build one earlier. The sound and feel are just phenomenal. It’s loaded with an amazing sounding set of Nick Silver Pickups Mr Iggy humbuckers.

Second: it’s the second to last custom instrument built in the On Guitars workshop. Yes, that’s true. At the end of the year I’ll close the doors on my business as a guitar builder. I’ll make a dedicated post soon so you can learn more about what led to that decision. For now I’m still putting all my love and energy into my instruments, and I think this bass is the perfect example of that.

One more to go, and it will be colorful, fresh and a Pitpit. Exactly what you expect an On Guitars instrument to be.

22/05/2026

I just finished this new Elster, and it might be the most metal guitar I’ve built so far.

picked a breathtaking combination of materials and parts for this one:

Roasted swamp ash body in metallic Pearly Green
Black sparkle linoleum pickguard
European maple neck
A beautiful walnut fretboard
And just one pickup: a Swan Overwound in the bridge

That’s it. So simple - so beautiful.

I honestly can’t wait for David to come by the workshop and hear him pull the first sounds out of this thing in Drop G #.

Once that happens, I’ll definitely point a camera at it and show you how massive this guitar sounds.

Welcome to the heavy side, Elster.

21/02/2026

Welcome to the On Guitars family, .

We created this custom Fink in Summer Blue with an oxidized Walnut neck. The wood has this deep, almost smoky character with a fresh and vibrant body color that fits perfectly to what Philipp aka „Jizzy“ does on stage with his band

Pickup wise we went for something special. A Charlie Christian underwound in the neck and a Swan overwound humbucker in the bridge. From warm and woody to raw and punchy. A pretty wild and powerful sound palette.

Philipp, thank you for the trust and for giving me the opportunity to build this unique instrument. It means a lot.

You can catch him with Slope on festivals this summer and on tour in autumn. Go see them live. It is intense, I promise!

25/12/2025

The latest completed build and the last one leaving the shop this year. In a few days it heads to its new owner in the UK.

Pitpit Five 451 UW Herby in Flamingo Pink with a yellow linoleum pickguard in a terrazzo look.
32 inch medium scale five string bass that feels compact but still solid.

Custom underwound Mr. Iggy humbuckers for a bit more vintage vibe compared to the more modern standard set.

Alder body paired with a beautifully flamed European maple neck. The black headstock ties in perfectly with the black bridge and tuners.

Strung with flatwounds and finished with custom made plastic parts like k***s and pickup covers in a black and white terrazzo look.
Packed up safely in a Gator ICON gigbag.

A few days ago I recorded a demo with . You can catch a small impression in the last picture. Full video demo coming very soon.

If you feel like it, jump over to the customizer on my website and build your own Pitpit Five.

09/11/2025

Two weeks ago I had the amazing chance to meet the incredible bassist . He was in Germany playing with at the Festival in Nuremberg.

It was a real honor to be invited by Tone to the soundcheck and the concert. Talking with him was truly inspiring. He has such a deep musical understanding and a very warm personality.

During the soundcheck he tried out my Pitpit Five, and later that night he played it on two songs. I was so happy to hear my bass becoming part of that unique sound of this band.

Bilal is still on tour across Europe until mid-November. If they play near you, go see them. You will love it.

20/07/2025

The hotter it gets outside, the cooler your guitar should look.

Say hi to this Fink MB in Caipirinha Fade – a new color variation that flows from one hue into another with a soft gradient around the neck pocket and cutaways.

I built this one especially for Bliss Fest on August 2nd in Amsterdam, hosted by the brilliant folks at . Can’t wait to be there – who else is coming?

This one features a set of Mockingbird pickups by my friend , giving this lightweight guitar (just 3.1 kg) a punchy, percussive tone that cuts through the mix with clarity – never harsh, always present.

Also worth pointing out: that killer bridge by . Seriously one of the nicest pieces of hardware I’ve worked with – solid feel, great design, and just the right vibe for this build. Thanks for keeping things fresh.

🤔 Should I do more of these gradient-style finishes like this Lemon Fade?

18/06/2025

🎸 Amsterdam, here we go!
Super excited to be part of Bliss Fest 2025, hosted by the one and only – and to join forces with my good friend Robin from to set up a full guitar rig for the event. Visitors will be able to plug into all the pedals and gear from an amazing lineup of builders.

Looking forward to meeting so many brilliant makers like , .world , , .club , , , , , , andof course Robin from . Let’s talk sounds, circuits & stories!

📅 August 2nd | 📍 Factory De Groot, Amsterdam
See you there ✌️

25/05/2025

Here’s something different from my usual guitar builds –

To celebrate five years of On Guitars, I teamed up with the one and only who illustrated this super limited Riso print. It’s called “Pitpit”, and it’s wild – layers of color, rough textures, and all the vibes of Travis’ old-school comic style.

Only 125 of these exist, each one hand-numbered.
If you ever wanted to support what I’m doing with On Guitars (but don’t need another instrument – or maybe you don’t even play), this is your shot at grabbing an original piece.

The print’s available now on my website, shipping worldwide. 👉 Link in Bio

If your country isn’t in the checkout, just DM me and I’ll sort it out.

Specs:
Size: 20 × 30 cm
2-color Riso (Aqua, Red)
Munken Polar Rough 170 gsm
Edition of 125, hand-numbered
Shipped flat, well protected

Swipe through for all the details!
Big thanks for sticking around and helping me do what I love.

Printed by

18/05/2025

Here’s a little something while the Fink and Elster are getting ready for the configurator…

This is the Fink – my very first guitar design – now with a fresh new look thanks to a redesigned pickguard. Paired with a walnut neck, Charlie Christian neck pickup, and a humbucker at the bridge. Classic meets punchy.

It’s wild how much the body color and pickguard can change the whole vibe of a guitar. This carousel shows just a few of the options I’ve been experimenting with lately.

Can’t wait to let you build your own soon. But until then – which one’s closest to your dream Fink?

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Pilgersheimer Str. 32
Munich
81543

Telefon

+4915110757334

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https://www.on-guitars.com/

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