Toluca Lake, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2016 -- If anyone knows guitars, it's Lloyd Chiate, owner of Voltage Guitars in Toluca Lake, CA. Voltage is a name synonymous with some of the highest quality custom built guitars around and has earned a reputation as a top purveyor among some of the greatest rock acts of all time. Having been in the business since the 60s, few have the eye (and ear) for guitars the way Chiate does. After acquiring the extremely rare only-one-of-its-kind Zemaitis "Macabre" 5-String Keith Richards Model even Chiate was beside himself.

The "Macabre" was built by now deceased legendary guitar craftsman Tony Zemaitas who built the original model for Keith Richards. Although the original was destroyed under mysterious circumstances, Zemaitas recreated the guitar on commission to the exact same specs making it the only version of this guitar now in existence. A pinnacle of Zemaitas craftsmanship and one of the rarest guitars available, the "Macabre" features a natural mahogany finish in its original condition and a cool back trap door to access the electronics. It is embellished with all of the same abalone inlays as Richards' original including an old pistol, a pirate knife, a skull, a mask with horns coming off the bridge, an alligator headstock logo, and the truss rod stating "Rebel Yell".

"No matter how many times I look at the 'Macabre' I am blown away and able to find some new, enamoring detail each time I study it," shared Voltage owner Lloyd Chiate. "It is truly a work of art in and of itself and reflects both the peak of originality from its designer as well as echoes the iconic sounds that Richards made with its identical twin. I am proud to carry a guitar of such high caliber and it will go down as one of the greatest I've ever held in my hands in the half century I've been in this business."

Gorgeous from top to bottom, this one of a kind treasure is waiting for the right owner to appreciate and take care of it. It is truly a guitar that has no equal. To learn more, visit Voltage's website and the page specifically dedicated to the "Macabre" to see photos of the beautiful inlays and guitar body as well as documents verifying the authenticity of the guitar's origins.

About Voltage Guitars
Voltage Guitars was established in 1982 in North Hollywood, California. Since then they have provided guitars to countless musicians. Everyone from Bon Jovi to Kiss to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Kurt Cobain have sought out their expertise. Voltage is Hollywood's oldest, largest and most recognized vintage guitar store, specializing in fine American stringed instruments. Through the years they have supplied thousands of instruments to professional musicians, collectors and museums throughout the world.

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