we just love it.
We build boutique electric guitars one at a time in Italy. Thin nitro, hand wound pickups, and necks shaped by hand, for that vintique soul with the tour-ready response you can rely on.
The Slow Way
Hi, we’re Luke and Alessia (NitroAle). We do the work the slow way because it’s the only way we’ve found that keeps the guitar responsive and consistent. Luke handles the build: wood selection by ear, detailed fretwork and final assembly, setup. Alessia handles the nitro: thin coats, controlled aging, and the final feel in the hands.
No production line. No shortcuts. Each guitar gets its own decisions, and its own time.
less is more.
T-Twangers™
Built to Kick.
Bite, growl, and the kind of attack that sits perfectly in a loud band mix. It can be as gentle as a caress or as rugged as an outlaw.
S-FuzzAxe™
The Funk-Rock Machine.
Perfect for blues, rock, and the ultimate clean tones. You'll get lost in the crystal-clear details of its three-dimensional, authentic sound.
Masterbuilt One Offs
Pure Artistry.
Unique specs, One-Off builds. For those who want a distinctive axe. Contact us for an introduction to our Masterbuilts.
The Stuff You Feel in the First 10 Seconds
Chest-Thumping Resonance
Strike a low E and feel the body thrum against your ribs. It’s not just wood; it’s a living, breathing pulse that vibrates through your soul.
Notes that Bloom & Explode
Plug in and hear the air move. Pickups wound to capture every ghost note and scream, turning your fingers into a direct line to the speakers.
The 'Missing Link' Feel
Your thumb slides over silk. The hand-carved neck disappears in your palm, feeling like a long-lost friend you’ve been playing for decades.
Vintique Skin & Bone
A finish so thin you feel the grain. Silky to the touch, expertly checked, and smelling of 50s magic. It’s an extension of your body.
Masterbuilt One-Offs
This is where we get picky in the best way: rarer woods, bolder aging, and all our best craftsmanship. If you want something that won’t be repeated, start here.
What you get
A private spec consult with Luke & Alessia, priority build planning, and a finish level that’s dialed for “already my favorite guitar” on day one.
Typical Masterbuilt range
€4,500 to €10,000
Includes vintage case + premium leather strap, lifetime warranty.
Workshop Moodboard
A few details from the bench, relic work, late nights, and the stuff that doesn’t show up on spec lists.
