Dunable Gnarwhal 7 String USA Custom Shop | Quilt Sapele Natural Burst

The USA Dunable Gnarwhal 7 String isn’t just another extended-range build — it’s part of Dunable’s first-ever 7-string run, the models that debuted at NAMM and officially launched the brand into extended-range territory. These were the guitars that marked a new era for Dunable, and early examples like this are the ones players and collectors pay attention to.

This Gnarwhal 7 delivers the tight low-end response and clarity modern players demand, while keeping the feel fast and balanced. The black limba body and matching black limba neck bring a rich, complex midrange with warmth and punch, while the rosewood fretboard adds smooth articulation and snap. Jescar FW51100 stainless frets ensure durability and an ultra-slick playing surface that feels dialed in from the first note.

Visually, this one is on another level. The quilted sapele top under a Natural with Light Brown Burst satin finish is absolutely stunning. The figuring moves under light with depth and dimension, creating that three-dimensional, almost liquid effect boutique players chase. It’s organic, warm, and alive — a perfect contrast to the aggressive extended-range platform beneath it. No pickguard, no distractions — just wood and detail front and center.

Hardware is performance-driven: black appointments throughout, Hipshot locking tuners, and a Hipshot TOM/Stop bridge for rock-solid tuning stability and sustain. Slugwolf pickups deliver thick, authoritative low end, focused mids, and articulate highs that stay tight under gain but retain clarity for complex chords and clean passages. The stripped-down 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way layout keeps it direct and stage-ready.

USA-made. First-run 7-string. NAMM-debut era. A Gnarwhal platform wrapped in premium tonewoods and jaw-dropping figuring.

If you’ve been searching for a Dunable Gnarwhal 7 string that represents the beginning of the brand’s extended-range chapter — and looks every bit as special as it sounds — this is it.

Serial: 25214
Weight: 8lbs 8oz
Model: Gnarwhal 7 String
Strings: 7
Orientation: RH
Body Wood: Black Limba
Top Wood: Quilt Sapele
Neck Wood: Black Limba
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Frets: Jescar FW51100 Stainless
Inlay: Dot
Side Dots: Luminlay
Finish: Natural with Light Brown Burst
Finish Type: Satin
Hardware: Black
Tuners: Hipshot Locking
Bridge: Hipshot TOM/Stop
Neck Pickup: Slugwolf
Bridge Pickup: Slugwolf
Electronics: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way
Setup: 10–56 B Standard