McLaren Speedtail inspired this carbon fiber and leather guitar

The McLaren Speedtail XP2 prototype inspired the creation of a one-of-a-kind electric guitar. Made by David Gordon Guitars in Miami, Florida, the instrument was unveiled at the National Music Merchants Association show in 2023 and incorporates several hypercar styling elements.

The sleek body is made of lightweight alder wood, paired with a master grade flamed maple neck, a lower horn machined from aircraft grade aluminum, and an ebony fretboard. The XP2's Saragon Quartz finish influenced the guitar's finish. David Gordon, luthier and owner of David Gordon Guitars, said the supercar "was the perfect muse.

The back of the headstock features a carbon fiber laminate that matches the car's satin carbon door sills. Gordon also used carbon fiber for the back plate, with leather detailing the guitar's internal wiring cavities. It has laser-etched pickup covers and additional red accents that celebrate the XP2's Oxblood Red interior.

McLaren unveiled the Speedtail in October 2018, billing it as the company's first "Hyper-GT." Its aerodynamic exterior allows it to reach a top speed of 402 km/h (250 mph), and its cabin features a three-seat layout with the driver positioned in the center of the car.

The Speedtail XP2 prototype played a critical role in the model's validation process. McLaren finished the prototype's interior with full aniline leather and aniline nubuck in Oxblood Red, contrasting carbon fiber interior elements, and brushed and polished machined aluminum trim.

McLaren limited Speedtail production to just 106 examples, all claimed before the car broke cover. Deliveries for the hand-built, seven-figure hypercar began in 2020.

Source: McLaren