Bohemian Guitars

Bohemian Guitars

Also known as: Bohemian

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Bohemian Guitars is an Atlanta, Georgia-based instrument maker founded in 2012 by brothers Adam and Shaun Lee, along with Mark Friedman. The Lee brothers grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, where they were inspired by township street musicians who built playable guitars from discarded oil cans and other recycled materials. After moving to the United States, Shaun began crafting his own oil c...

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Bohemian Guitars is an Atlanta, Georgia-based instrument maker founded in 2012 by brothers Adam and Shaun Lee, along with Mark Friedman. The Lee brothers grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, where they were inspired by township street musicians who built playable guitars from discarded oil cans and other recycled materials. After moving to the United States, Shaun began crafting his own oil can guitars in his parents' basement in Marietta, Georgia, eventually turning the concept into a full-fledged brand.

The company produces electric guitars, basses, and ukuleles built from unconventional body materials — primarily repurposed oil cans and tin lunchboxes. Their product range includes the Boho Series, a line of mass-produced instruments featuring maple necks and rosewood fingerboards in themed designs such as Bohemian Ale, Moonshine, Honey, Hot Sauce, Motor Oil, TNT, and Surf Wax. They also produce a Vintage Series of one-of-a-kind instruments built from antique oil cans and recycled components. The brand gained early traction through a 2013 Kickstarter campaign that raised $55,000 and a 2015 Indiegogo campaign that brought in over $325,000.

Bohemian Guitars have been used by artists including G. Love & Special Sauce, Kongos, Guster, Hozier, and David Cook. The instruments occupy a distinct niche in the guitar world, appealing to players looking for visually striking, conversation-starting instruments with a lo-fi, blues-friendly character.

Bohemian Guitars has 4 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars, Solid Body Electric Guitars, and Hollowbody Electric Guitars. Their gear is featured by 2 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Folk, World, & Country. Notable users include Hozier and Billie Joe Armstrong.

Artists Who Use Bohemian Guitars

Hozier uses 2 Bohemian Guitars products

Hozier

Singer, Guitarist

Billie Joe Armstrong uses 1 Bohemian Guitars product

Billie Joe Armstrong

Singer, Guitarist · Green Day

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