CARGO
AUD $4,350
This instrument was built from a single beam of old-growth Douglas fir reclaimed from a recently demolished Ansett Airlines freight warehouse in Sydney.
The body has been left largely as found, preserving the original surface, remnants of paint, and working texture allowing the timber tells its own story.
The neck is carved from the same beam, paired with an antique blackwood fretboard markers made from reclaimed piano keys (non ivory).
It’s loaded with two hand-wound P90s — an Alnico 3 neck pickup (8.86k) and an Alnico 4 bridge (9.69k) — delivering tight, clear bass, expressive yet never harsh mid’s, and a sweet, singing top end.
Like Bonham instruments, this build honors the material and its past life, allowing honest timber and simple electronics to speak for themselves.
Timeless Timber - Timeless Sound
ANSETT REDLINER
AUD $4,350
This instrument was built from reclaimed old growth Douglas Fir, sourced from an Ansett Airlines warehouse which recently demolished in Sydney.
Both the body and neck are carved from the same original beam.
The body is finished in a lightly aged red lacquer, while the neck carries a clear lacquer finish that allows - the grain and history - to show through.
The fretboard is crafted from aged camphor laurel, selected for its warmth and visual character.
Fret markers are cut from reclaimed antique (non ivory) piano keys material, continuing the instrument’s story of repurposed heritage timber.
It’s fitted with a hand wound A90 neck pickup wound to (5.95k, Alnico 2), delivering clear top end, tight low end, vocal mid’s and a exceptional responsiveness to picking dynamics — no boom, nothing honky.
The bridge is an Alnico 2 humbucker (8.4k) for that classic warm, punchy humbucker bridge voice.
Like all Bonham builds, this instrument is grounded in about honest materials and simple electronics — allowing reclaimed timber, feel, and tone to speak for themselves.
Timeless Timber - Timeless Sound
ANSETT BLUELINER
AUD $4,350
This bass is built from reclaimed timber sourced from the Ansett Airlines warehouse, paired with a neck and fretboard crafted from antique maple salvaged from a 1910 American upright piano.
Fret markers are pearl, and the body is finished in a lightly aged blue lacquer that allows the grain - and its history - to show through.
It’s fitted with a hand-wound pickup set using Alnico 5 magnets — the neck 6.75k, bridge 7.8k — delivering a warm, elastic and articulate voice with softened lows, vocal mids and a treble that speaks rather than shouts.
The pickups feel broken-in from the first note, responsive under the fingers and quietly confident.
Like all Bonham instruments, this bass is about balance and feel — simple electronics, honest materials, and tone drawn from timber with a real past.
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PROSPECT
AUD $4,250
This instrument began life as my great-grandfather’s workbench — old-growth Douglas fir that’s spent generations earning its scars. Much of the character has been left intact, so what you’re holding is the history of real work - not something manufactured to look old.
The neck is carved from the same bench paired with an antique maple fretboard salvaged from a 1910 American upright piano, finished in traditional shellac.
It carries a single hand-wound bridge pickup with an Alnico 2 magnet (6.47k), delivering a vocal, woody early single coil voice with sweetness on top, blooming mids, and no ice-pick.
The snakehead profile nods to early electric design, and even the control knob comes from my great-grandfather’s workshop.
This instrument is about continuity — timber, tools, and tone passing quietly through generations, now finding a new voice.
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EMILY
AUD $4,250
Unleash dirty Texan hot-rod blues with this one-of-a-kind T Style guitar.
Crafted from my great-grandmother’s (Emily) kitchen door, it proudly wears its original green paint - a true piece of history.
The neck made from a 140-year-old piano, delivers a warm resonant character, while the aged hardware and a 50's style single bridge humbucker captures that classic vibe.
Hand shaped copper bridge, control and scratch plates finish the look, every detail using the Bonham hand method.
This guitar is as storied and soulful as the legend who inspired it.
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THE REDBACK
AUD $4,350
Crafted from reclaimed old-growth fir with a stunning fiddleback red gum droptop sourced from a specialist saw mill in Southern NSW. This guitar embodies vintage soul and artisan craftmanship.
The seasoned Australian scented rosewood neck timber has been with the maker for over 30 years, awaiting that special project. The camphor laurel fretboard offers rich resonance and smooth playability.
Inspired by the LP Junior, it features hand wound vintage P90 pickups and a vintage style tailpiece for raw dynamic tone.
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ALBERT FAHR ‘T’
AUD $4,350
The sister instrument to the Albert Fahr ‘S’ - a striking T Style guitar sharing a storied lineage with it's upcycled counterpart.
Both instruments were made from the same Albert Fahr upright piano from Zeitz, Germany, and stand as siblings in musical innovation.
While one channels vintage German precision with a bold rock ‘n’ roll spirit , the T style delivers a modern twist on classic craftmanship.
Together, they harmonise’ a rich heritage with contemporary sound, proving that history and innovation can truly be family.
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GRACIE - PIANOCASTER
AUD $4,300
A stunning vintage electric built in a classic T Style design. Crafted from Black Ash Timber salvaged from the case of a 1900 Princeton Pianola. It’s slim thin line body melds historic character with modern playability.
The yellow pine fretboard displays the “823” stamp from the pianola - a unique signature of it storied origin. Hand wound Alnico 3 pickups deliver an unmistakable aged vintage tone that echoes the raw soul of rock ‘n’ roll.
Completing this masterpiece are meticulously hand-crafted Bonham style components - a brass bridge, scratch plate and control plate.
As the sister instrument to two other rare guitars born of the same pianola, the Gracie thin line stands as a tribute to heritage, innovative craftsmanship and the untamed spirit of rock.
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HAWTHORN
AUD $4,350
This junior style electric guitar began life as a Gors & Kallmann upright piano, handcrafted in Berlin around 1890 collected from a Family in Hawthorn Melbourne. Over a century later, its richly aged timber - seasoned by time and music - was salvaged and reborn into a strikingly resonant instrument.
The timber and veneer from the piano’s case retains a visual and tonal depth that only decades of vibration and patina can produce.
With a stripped-back single-pickup design echoing the raw simplicity of the original style, the guitar channels the soul of its past into every note.
It’s not just an instrument; it’s a reincarnation - one that sings with the ghosts of sonatas and symphonies, now reimagined in gritty blues and electric howl.
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THE STABLE
AUD $4,050
"The Stable" Guitar has been a journey into musical history, where every note plucked resonates with a legacy that spans centuries.
Crafted from an Old Growth Fir beam that once crowned the roof of an 1882 horse stable, this instrument weaves melodies from the fabric of time itself.
The standout feature of "The Stable" is the unity of its body, neck, and fingerboard, all originating from the same venerable fir beam. This singular source of material lends a remarkable resonance to each chord played, evoking a symphony of heritage that carries echoes from ages past.
Housing a single bridge pickup equipped with Alnico 3 magnets for a mellower sound. "The Stable" delivers clean tones that evoke nostalgia. The hand-applied Blonde Shellac finish pays homage to age-old craftsmanship, while the meticulously hand-cut control plate and scratch plate add an artisanal touch.
Playing "The Stable" is akin to beckoning melodies from bygone eras. Its nuanced tones invite musicians to explore their compositions with a sense of history and depth.
This guitar isn't just an instrument; it's a connection to the past, a tribute to enduring materials, and a testament to skilled hands. In an era where mass-produced instruments are the norm, "The Stable" Guitar stands as an emblem of uniqueness and tradition. It carries the spirit of the stable it was born from, resonating with the power to bridge generations through music.
For those who value heritage and craftsmanship, "The Stable" is a treasure trove of sound waiting to be explored.
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HOOP PINECASTER
AUD $4,350
Crafted with precision and a nod to history, this electric he “Hoop Pinecaster” electric guitar features an antique hoop pine body, offering a unique resonance from a century of weathering.
The aged wood's distinct grain patterns tell a silent story, making each note a connection to the past.
The 100-year-old Kauri Pine neck adds strength and stability, while the mango wood veneer top introduces an eye-catching visual element and enhances the instrument's sonic palette.
This guitar is a harmonious blend of antiquity and innovation, showcasing the artistry of luthiers who weave together history, craftsmanship, and materials to create a timeless instrument.
Timeless Timber - Timeless Sound
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