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Better Mousetrap Guitars Handmade stringed instruments as unique as the musicians they're made for.

Absolutely the cleanest back ferrules I’ve ever done (3D printers for the win) and a pair of really great looking batter...
09/20/2026

Absolutely the cleanest back ferrules I’ve ever done (3D printers for the win) and a pair of really great looking battery and electronics covers rounding out the back of this single-cut 8-string for Matt Idle

Sending out a huge heartfelt congratulations to all the folks in the Breaking Benjamin camp in celebration of Awaken hit...
09/19/2026

Sending out a huge heartfelt congratulations to all the folks in the Breaking Benjamin camp in celebration of Awaken hitting Gold status. Celebrating a little on this end because this was the first song to hit this where a Better Mousetrap Guitars instrument was involved.

A little belly cut/reveal on this single-cut guitar. While the original might not have it, I’m all for added comfort and...
09/13/2026

A little belly cut/reveal on this single-cut guitar. While the original might not have it, I’m all for added comfort and reduced weight.

Finally got this Chuggernaut for John Matos in one piece
09/07/2026

Finally got this Chuggernaut for John Matos in one piece

Really loving how the contours and colors came out on the back of this headstock and volute for Matt Idle
09/06/2026

Really loving how the contours and colors came out on the back of this headstock and volute for Matt Idle

Getting some Luminlay side dot action going.
09/06/2026

Getting some Luminlay side dot action going.

Big boye 8-string headstock on the single-cut guitar for Matt Idle
09/05/2026

Big boye 8-string headstock on the single-cut guitar for Matt Idle

Continuing the push on this pair of 8-string sisters. Any other luthiers out there feel like they got in a bar fight wit...
09/02/2026

Continuing the push on this pair of 8-string sisters. Any other luthiers out there feel like they got in a bar fight with Wolverine after installing frets from all the tiny cuts they invariably end up with? Just me? Awesome. Also, maybe if we tag Jescar Music enough times they’ll start producing again.

A duo of 8-string guitar fretboards for John Matos and Matt Idle - gotta love that upper body workout that is radiusing ...
08/31/2026

A duo of 8-string guitar fretboards for John Matos and Matt Idle - gotta love that upper body workout that is radiusing a fretboard.

Be like Jason and order a killer bass! This will be a 532DC with this crazy walnut top over mahogany, maple and walnut n...
08/30/2026

Be like Jason and order a killer bass! This will be a 532DC with this crazy walnut top over mahogany, maple and walnut neck, East Indian rosewood fretboard, EMG Pickups and LHZ Preamps electronics, complemented with gold Hipshot Products, Inc. hardware.

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