Magnesium and aluminium
Metal guitars
Metal matters
Guitar features
Magnesium electric guitar bodies
Magnesium is the ideal material for a metal guitar: it is very light, strong, and has a stunning sound.
ToneSmelter magnesium bodies weigh roughly the same as equivalent wood electric guitar bodies. The magnesium body has an incredibly long sustain, and a light, beautiful sound.
The ToneSmelter magnesium body has been carefully designed with the right dimensions for a Partscaster – it is compatible with most common parts from ST-style guitars.
Notoriously difficult to machine, we have worked with the best to precision CNC the magnesium. The magnesium guitar body has an innovative micro-arc oxidation "MAO" finish. MAO is a tough, environmentally-friendly, ceramic-like coating. It’s a good base for painting, or it can be left plain to enjoy its natural beauty.
Aluminium electric guitar bodies
Guitar bodies out of aluminium are strong, tactile and available in stunning colours
ToneSmelter aluminium bodies come in striking anodised colours that are hard-wearing and eye-catching.
The ToneSmelter aluminium body has been carefully designed with the right dimensions for a Partscaster – it is compatible with most common parts from ST-style guitars.
The aluminium body is heavier than many wood bodies but still light enough to handle. Compared to wooden bodies, the aluminium body offers a long sustain, and unique sound.
Unique metal electric guitars
We carefully source the best parts to assemble truly unique metal guitars.
Each hand-assembled, bespoke guitar is unique: we choose a theme, a colour, a mood, a sound, to put together truly unique Partscasters.
Craftsmanship + design
Gallery
A lifelong passion
Our story
Unique materials for a unique sound
Innovative, precision-engineered musical instruments - from our workshop to your stage.
We are designers and guitar enthusiasts working with light metals to reimagine, innovate and create precision-engineered components.
ToneSmelter magnesium and aluminium bodies are a composition of music and engineering. Designed to look as good as they sound!
We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Going metal
Why buy a metal guitar?
Sound
Incredibly long sustain and unique sound. Choose magnesium for the best sound. Choose aluminium to try something new.
Touch
Light and sensual magnesium. Cold and strong aluminium. Whichever you pick, it's a unique playing experience.
Look
Precision-machined to micron tolerances. Unique curving design. A classic look redone for the 21st century.