The Story of Kintsugi: A Guitar Mended with Gold

The Kintsugi electric guitar is more than just an instrument—it’s a celebration of resilience and beauty found in imperfection. Its story begins at a garage sale in Southwest France, where a stack of dusty, neglected Redwood offcuts caught my eye.

These pieces, stored for years in an old barn, seemed destined for the scrap heap. But beneath the grime and wear, I saw potential—hidden vibrancy waiting to be brought to life.

After carefully cleaning and polishing the wood, the true character of the Redwood revealed itself. Its grain was wild and unpredictable, with unique patterns shaped by nature’s hand over decades. To honor its flaws and fractures, I chose to join the pieces using gold epoxy resin, inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi.

This philosophy teaches that broken things, when mended with care, become even more beautiful than before. It’s a belief that echoes through every guitar I craft, and one that feels especially meaningful in this build. The golden seams running through the body of Kintsugi transform what might once have been seen as imperfections into stunning features. The result is a guitar that stands as a testament to second chances, sustainability, and the art of seeing beauty in the unexpected. No other guitar in the world shares this exact story or these distinctive features. Kintsugi is truly one of a kind.

Specifications and Features

The Kintsugi electric guitar is small and lightweight, perfect for comfortable play. Weighing just 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) and

Gold epoxy resin runs through this unique guitar.

measuring 102 cm (40") in length, it features a 650 mm (25.5") scale length. The neck is made of Maple, paired with a Rosewood fretboard for smooth playability, and the body is hollow to enhance its resonance.

Hardware includes a toploading bridge, a Lipstick pickup at the neck, and a P90 pickup at the bridge, giving players a versatile range of tones. Volume and tone knobs, along with a three-position pickup selector switch, provide fine control. Components are sourced from Musiclily, ensuring quality and reliability.

The Kintsugi also features a hoop in the headstock for easy wall hanging, making it as much a piece of art as it is a musical instrument. The body has been meticulously sanded and polished with Linseed Oil for a soft, smooth finish, and the guitar’s intonation and low action have been carefully set for exceptional playability. Priced at €860, Kintsugi is a masterpiece in both sound and story.

Explore more about Kintsugi and see how to make it yours by visiting the Timo Guitars store page.