The Dunable Gnarwhal from the USA Custom Shop Series stands as a fierce work of art, where primal form meets cosmic imagination. Its one piece flamed swamp ash body seems to pulse with the memory of forests and firelight, crowned by a mesmerizing Buckeye Burl top laced with glowing resin that flows through the grain like captured lightning. The Charcoal Tobacco Burst finish deepens the drama, giving the entire instrument an aura that shifts between shadow and flame, as though it were forged in both the earth and the stars.

The neck, carved from black limba, carries a sense of dark elegance and old soul warmth. A Mun ebony fingerboard rides its length, framed with flamed maple binding that glows softly at the edges, like embers breathing under the surface. Jumbo nickel frets invite effortless play, while Luminlay side dots guide the hand through the dim glow of the stage. With a 25.5-inch scale and weight of just 7 pounds 5 ounces, the Gnarwhal balances power and comfort in exquisite proportion.

At its core lie the Baphomet bridge and neck pickups, each dressed in aged nickel and capped with charcoal flamed maple covers. Their voice is thick with authority, snarling or singing at the twist of a dial, revealing the vast tonal landscape Dunable is revered for. Controlled by a simple layout of one volume, one tone, and a three-way switch, every sound feels within immediate reach yet infinite in variation.

The aged nickel hardware with black trim complements the guitar’s smoky sophistication, while the TOM bridge and stop tailpiece anchor every note in unwavering stability. Hipshot locking tuners ensure tuning precision and performance confidence, completing a design that merges artistry with mechanical perfection. Finished in satin lacquer, the touch of the Gnarwhal feels organic and alive, an extension of both player and song.

Housed in an Access Stage 3 case, this Gnarwhal from Dunable’s USA Custom Shop is more than an instrument—it is a living sculpture of tone and texture. It glows with mystery, speaks with authority, and invites the player into its world of dark beauty and boundless sound.