Origin Series • Build No. 001

The guitar that introduced the original Noceti body design.

Origin Series

Built for the 2023 Great Guitar Build Off, this guitar represents an important milestone in the evolution of Noceti Custom Guitars.

It was my first complete scratch build—from designing the body and neck to winding the pickups and assembling the final instrument. More than just another project, it became the foundation for what would eventually evolve into today's Restani Production Model.

Every aspect of this build was an opportunity to learn, experiment, and refine techniques that continue to influence every Noceti guitar today. From the custom electronics to the original body design, this instrument captures the beginning of that journey.

As part of the Origin Series, this guitar represents a chapter in the history of Noceti Custom Guitars and will never be built again in this exact form.

Specifications

Body

• African Mahogany
• Flamed Maple top
• Cream body binding

Neck

• Flame Maple neck
• Gonçalo Alves fretboard
• Cream bound fretboard
• 25.5" scale
• Bolt-on construction

Electronics

• Hand-wound Noceti PAF humbuckers
• Onboard Tone Bender MkII fuzz circuit
• Traditional three-way switching
• Master volume and tone controls
• Push-pull tone control activates the onboard Tone Bender MkII fuzz circuit

Hardware

• Vintage-style hardtail bridge
• Locking tuners
• Cream pickguard
• Nickel hardware

History

Built in 2023 as my entry for the Great Guitar Build Off.

This instrument introduced the original Noceti body shape and marked the beginning of my journey building complete guitars entirely from scratch. Many of the ideas first explored on this guitar—including the body design, custom electronics, and construction methods—would later evolve into today's Restani Production Model.

Build Documentary

▶ Watch the complete build from the 2023 Great Guitar Build Off on YouTube.