Sébastien Gavet Mantispa – Folding Multi-Scale Electric Guitar
Handcrafted electric guitar – Made in France
The Sébastien Gavet Mantispa is an unconventional electric guitar that combines a headless design, a multi-scale fingerboard and an ingenious folding mechanism. It has been designed to deliver a genuine playing experience in an exceptionally compact format.
Its clever folding system allows the guitar to be unfolded in a single movement. Once deployed, it provides ergonomic support points for comfortable playing while seated, regardless of which leg you use, or standing with a strap.
With an advertised weight of just 1.6 kg for the 6-string version, the Mantispa is ideal for guitarists looking for an ultra-lightweight, easy-to-carry instrument without sacrificing the feel of a proper electric guitar.
Innovative design for outstanding playing comfort
The Mantispa stands out with its headless architecture and multi-scale fingerboard. Each string has a different scale length, providing an ergonomic approach to string tension and playing comfort.
Its articulated folding mechanism combines wooden and carbon components. The guitar can be deployed quickly, with the mechanism restoring the support points required for a natural playing position.
Two strap buttons also allow you to play standing up. This makes the Mantispa particularly appealing to travelling musicians, touring guitarists and players who need to minimise the amount of space their equipment takes up.
Hand-wound pickups with plenty of character
The Mantispa comes equipped with two hand-wound Growl Soul of Tornado humbuckers, designed to deliver a powerful output.
They are particularly well suited to high-gain tones, making them a great choice for heavier rock and metal. Other pickup configurations can be considered for players seeking more vintage-inspired, classic rock or jazz-oriented sounds.
The controls remain simple and accessible: a master volume, a tone control and a three-way pickup selector let you switch between the two pickups and their combined sound.
A handcrafted guitar tailored to your needs
Like other instruments made by Sébastien Gavet, the Mantispa can be configured to suit individual playing preferences.
The choice of tonewoods, neck profile, scale lengths, neutral fret position, pickups and finishes allows the instrument to be tailored to your playing style and requirements.
The Mantispa is available in 6-, 7- or 8-string configurations, for both right-handed and left-handed players.
Specifications
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Model: Sébastien Gavet Mantispa
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Construction: Handcrafted in France
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Type: Folding headless electric guitar
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Scale: Multi-scale
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String options: 6, 7 or 8 strings, depending on configuration
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Pickups: 2 hand-wound Growl Soul of Tornado humbuckers
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Electronics: Master volume, tone control and three-way pickup selector
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Bridge: Headless system with individually adjustable saddles
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Folding mechanism: Wooden and carbon components
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Approximate weight: 1.6 kg for the 6-string version
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Transport: Cordura gig bag included
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Customisation options: Tonewoods, neck profile, scale lengths, pickups and finishes
Designed for travelling guitarists without compromise
The Mantispa is more than just a compact guitar. Its design aims to preserve a natural playing position while making transportation significantly easier.
Its folding mechanism, exceptionally low weight and extensive customisation options make it an original choice for travelling musicians as well as guitarists looking for an alternative to the ergonomics of a conventional electric guitar.
Price: €2500
