Fostinis Guitars Matadaur 2020 - Tobacco Burst - Owned by Luthier Jimmy Fostinis

Up for sale is Tobacco Road, a one-of-a-kind, hand-built master built electric guitar from Fostinis Guitars. Jimmy Fostinis’ personal guitar.

This instrument is based on the flagship Matadaur model, but built as a true one-off with top-tier appointments throughout. It has never been reproduced and never will be—making this a genuinely unique piece for collectors and serious players alike. This particular semi-hollow cutout is original and one of a kind.

Condition

Excellent / near-mint condition

• One small cosmetic ding (shown in photos)

• Otherwise extremely clean and well cared for

Playability

Professionally set up and ready to go:

• 9-gauge strings

• Low action

• Perfect intonation

• Fast, smooth neck—effortless playability

Tone & Performance

This guitar covers a massive range:

• Thick, powerful tones comparable to a Gibson Les Paul

• Tight, aggressive response for modern metal and hard rock

• Fast neck ideal for shredding, tapping, and sweeping

It’s one of the few guitars that truly “does it all”—from heavy riffing to technical lead work.

Build Quality

Built at a level above mass-production instruments from brands like ESP Guitars and Schecter—this is a true boutique/masterbuilt instrument with exceptional attention to detail.

Includes

• Original hardshell case

• Spec sheet (see photos)

This is a rare opportunity to own a completely unique, boutique-built guitar that stands apart from anything on the market.

Specs:

- Set Neck w Ultra Access

- Body Material: 1 Piece Mahogany

- Top Material: 2 Piece Quilted Maple

- Top Contour: 3 Dimensional Carve

- Neck Material: 1 Piece Mahogany

- Fretboard Material: Ebony

- Inlays: Curved square design made from Mother of Pearl

- Scale Length: 25.5” (648mm)

- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)

- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’

- Neck Thickness: 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)

- Nut Width: 1.625" / 41.30 mm)

- Nut: Tusq

- Pickups: Instrumental: Passive

- Tuners: Hipshot locking tuners for 6 strings (Chrome)

- Bridge: Hipshot fixed (Chrome)

- Electronics: 3-Way Toggle Switch, 2 Volume Knobs, 2 Tone Knobs

- Comes with Hardshell Custom Designed Case

- Finish: Tobacco Burst 3D Quilted Maple Top