From the far reaches of tone and time comes the Songwriter Recording Artist in Rosewood Burst—a guitar built not just to be played, but to transmit emotion across galaxies.

At Interstellar Guitars, we don’t just stock instruments—we curate vessels. And this one? It’s a flagship.

Born from Gibson’s late-’90s innovation and infused with the sonic DNA of their legendary 1930s builds, the Songwriter Recording Artist delivers a voice that feels both ancient and futuristic. Its square-shoulder modern dreadnought body projects with authority, while the scalloped Advanced X-bracing unlocks a resonance so rich it feels like it’s echoing through space itself. The 25.5” scale length gives every note clarity and reach—like signals traveling light-years without losing strength.

At its core is a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, paired with rosewood back and sides—tonewoods chosen for their depth, warmth, and harmonic complexity. The result? A sound that blooms with every touch, from subtle fingerstyle passages to full-bodied strums that feel like solar flares.

The mahogany neck, shaped in a comfortable Round profile, is built for long journeys—whether that’s a marathon recording session or a live performance under stage lights. The bound ebony fretboard glides effortlessly beneath your fingers, adorned with mother-of-pearl diamond eye inlays that shimmer like distant stars.

Every detail is engineered for maximum tonal transfer and stability: a compound dovetail neck joint secured with hot hide glue, a bone nut and saddle, and premium Grover® open-back tuners ensuring precise, reliable tuning. The aesthetics are just as stellar, with a rosewood-bound headstock, abalone rosette, and a Rosewood Burst finish that radiates like a cosmic sunset.

And when it’s time to plug in, the onboard L.R. Baggs™ HiFi system captures your sound with stunning realism. Dual bridge plate sensors and a carefully voiced preamp deliver exceptional dynamics, balance, and note definition—so whether you're in the studio or on stage, your tone remains pure, natural, and unmistakably yours.

This isn’t just a guitar—it’s a transmission device for creativity. A companion for those who write, record, and perform at the highest level. A piece of craftsmanship built in Bozeman, Montana, and destined for stages, studios, and soundscapes far beyond.

The universe is listening. What will you send?

Model: Songwriter Recording Artist
Body Back/Sides: Rosewood 
Body Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce 
Body Shape: Songwriter 
Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back, Single-Ply Fretboard and Headstock
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: MOP Diamond Eye 
Nut: Bone, 1.73" 
Neck Profile: Round
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 12" 
Frets:  20 (Standard)
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail to Body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo and Crown in MOP
Bridge: Belly Up: Ebony with MOP Arrow Inlays
Pickguard: Custom Line, Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Bell: Black
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Grover Open Back
Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs HiFI (Mounted Under Bridge Plate)
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume 
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack 
Case: Gibson Hardshell  
String Gauge: .012. .016, .024, .032, .042, .053