I am not that sure that the resonant qualities of electric guitars actually count for that much, since it is the steel strings vibrating in a magnetic field that actually produce the sound.
The timber can only be graded in terms of acoustically bright - kind of like a drum, or dead kind of like putty - in terms of pulling the vibration energy from the string, some will soak it out quickly and others not so much.
In an accoustic guitar this is VERY important - an electric? - not so much.
There is more magical mystical bullshit like most things surrounding construction materials in electric guitars, than practical reality.
However the finess of a beautifully built instrument, with quality construction and certain characteristics (i.e. the pick ups) has more to do with the playability and sound than which side of the valley the tree was grown upon.

Agree with Stiffy. I\'ll still buy design (and this guitar is brilliant) but its the engineering that makes or breaks the product. Also many guitarists will want somewhere to rest their strumming/picking hand and I fear that the air space below the pickups is it.

@ Mr Stiffy, Different kinds of materials absorb and reflect vibrations differently. And the waves that are reflected by the wood (or other material), have an effect on the strings when they travel back to them. This makes the same electric instrument, sound differently depending on the material that has been used. This behaviour isn\'t exclusive to the material. The shape of the electric instrument can effect the sound too. If you where 100% correct, swapping the standard \"Squire by Fender\" pickups for the Gibson ones, would make my Squire sound like a Gibson. Guess what... Didn\'t happen. The sound came really close but still it lacked the volume of the Standard Gibson.

The headline to this piece uses the word \"stunning.\" Yeah, stunningly ugly.

A modern version of Prince\'s guitar in Purple Rain? No thanks.

re; Mr Stiffy
It depends on the type of sound pickup that is used.

THe cord is still in a silly place, and will knocked and bumped and over time crackle and pop with ware, However, a visually stunning guitar. AS We musos know, if we a good, we have our guitars set up as we like, what gauge string, and the effects we love then comes the amp, and that is just personal. The guitar is just one part of the process before we hear the sound.

Stunning! A masterpiece! This is a true work of art that will also change the face of guitars to come. Hope it sounds as great at it looks. I love the Wood encased pickups. Wish i had not given up learning to play the guitar. IMHO this guitar will make many people just want to pick up a guitar & learn. And should make many want to stow away those gadgets that connect to play stations and get the real thing.
Ooo, this guitar is to make music a sensual private afair, maybe a friend or two. No live show needed. This has made my Monday become a friday. Thanks, now i know why i look to Gizmag for inspiration.

Just perfect for Si.

As the former Guitar Doctor for Stars Guitars in San Francisco, I'm afraid I must disagree with some of the comments I find here - Material (like size) does matter; especially when it comes to timber (pronounced "tambour") i.e.: "Tonality". The type of materials, their density, mass, location and amount of of them used all make a difference in the sound of the instrument. It is why some players can hear a choral piece being sung in unison as harmony. It's the unique overtones produced by the unique voice boxes of the singers that causes the effect. It's the same with luthier constructs - Material (like size) matters.