Developing Nations Guitars / The 'Bird - $2,400 (Charlottesville)

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I'm putting a feeler out there for this Developing Nations Guitars (DNG) aluminum neck-through guitar. Gorgeous reclaimed cherry body in the shape of a B.C. Rich Mockingbird w/ shorter horns. This handmade beauty is both a marvel in precision and craftsmanship. Kevin Bernsten is the builder and he pulled out all the stops on this one. I believe this is the 30th guitar/bass he has made. The aluminum neck is inlayed into the body with both the bridge and pickup directly attached to it. The neck has a satin finish and does exhibit minor scratches, as this was made available to me as a "B-stock" model. The single bridge-positioned humbucker pickup is a Distor'tron, which is Kevin's take on the combo of a Dimarzio Super Distortion and a Gretsch Filter'Tron. Kevin's personal description, "it's a ~13.7k alnico/ceramic hybrid. has good chunk and crystal clear top end. compared to a super distortion, it is a little hotter, has a little less low-mid and a much clearer top end." It plays and sounds incredible. Scale is 25.5" and takes low-tuning very well. I have 11-54s on it now and it is setup in D Standard. Oil-based finish. Just a guess, but it probably weighs in around 9 lbs. The condition is exceptional and has only been taken out of the hard case (which is included) a handful of times for play at home. Never gigged and babied since I've owned it. No shipping and local pickup only at this time. Cash or Venmo accepted. Guitar is located in Charlottesville, VA.

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posted: 2026-04-27 15:51

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I'm putting a feeler out there for this Developing Nations Guitars (DNG) aluminum neck-through guitar. Gorgeous reclaimed cherry body in the shape of a B.C. Rich Mockingbird w/ shorter horns. This...