Fodera Monarch Custom 5

This particular instrument was designed by Brian Buracker in collaboration with David Beasley at The Groove Shoppe and Vinny Fodera at Fodera Guitars and it was used on most of the album "Within This Brief Time." The instrument is fairly stock; however, the top was designed by Brian and the ramp located at the heel of the neck was later added to better accommodate Brian's playing style. The ramp was designed by Joey Lauricella and Vinny Fodera in conjunction with Brian's specifications.  The construction of the instrument can be viewed in two parts: Part One and Part Two.