Minerva
By OD Guitars
A headless, super-lightweight ergonomic guitar with minimal Natural Geometric chambering built into an integrated armrest, offered in standard or single-cut body shapes.
About this guitar
Minerva is OD Guitars’ headless model — Omer Deutsch’s own take on a format he says he wasn’t previously a fan of, built to be a headless guitar he’d actually want to play. It’s ergonomic, comfortable, and super lightweight, with minimal Natural Geometric (NG) chambering worked into a built-in armrest and thumb-rest surface. Bridge-mounted tuning machines eliminate the headstock entirely, and the body is available in a standard or single-cut shape (the single-cut adds some weight and volume). Built to order with OD’s full customization menu, and available in 6-, 7-, or 8-string, standard or multiscale configurations.
Specs
| Body Construction | Headless solidbody with minimal Natural Geometric (NG) chambering integrated into a built-in armrest; available in Standard or Single Cut body shape (Single Cut adds weight/volume) |
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| Headstock | None — headless design with bridge-mounted tuning machines |
| Features | Thumb-rest surface; high fret access; ships in a custom soft gig bag rather than a hardshell case |
| String Count / Scale | Available in 6, 7, or 8-string configurations; standard or multiscale (fanned-fret) construction offered as a build option |
| Neck | Multi-piece neck, wood chosen from OD's tonewood selection (Ebony, Maple, Walnut, and other exotics) |
| Fretboard | Ebony or Maple (or other exotic woods); Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side markers standard |
| Frets | Silver nickel (Gotoh) standard; stainless steel optional |
| Nut | Bone standard; synthetic TUSQ available on request |
| Bridge | Bridge-mounted tuning machines; OD Mono-rail individual-string bridge for multiscale builds, fixed string-through-body bridge for standard-scale builds |
| Pickups | Bare Knuckle pickups; optional custom wooden pickup covers |
| Finish | Natural or mid-burst color, hard-cut or fade edge treatment; no solid colors, sparkle, mirror-gloss, or oil finishes offered |
| Build Process | Built to order, ~12-month lead time from finalized specs and down payment; base price ~$4,500 USD, typical fully-optioned build ~$6,000 USD per the maker's own FAQ |
Quick answers
- How much does the Minerva cost?
- OD Guitars lists it at $4,500 to $6,000 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Minerva still available?
- Yes. OD Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Minerva?
- OD Guitars, building gear since 2015. Where it's built: Custom built by luthier Omer Deutsch, with his Natural Geometric chambered bodies. It's listed here as an electric guitar.
- How long is the wait for OD Guitars gear?
- Every guitar is a custom build that starts with an order form, followed by a design conversation about playing style, specs, woods and pickups, and a top chosen from the shop's collection.