Tausch electric guitars

EST. 1995 | Germany

Electric Guitars

rainer tausch | Luthier

Close-up of a Tausch electric guitar 665 bridge with metal strings, pickups, and a cream-colored body showing signs of wear and scratches.

“In a world of Strats and Teles, I wanted to build something that looked familiar but sounded unique.”

Tausch Electric Guitars is a boutique electric guitar brand based in Illertissen, Germany, known for its masterful blend of traditional form and innovative design. Founded in 1995 by luthier Rainer Tausch, the company has gained international recognition for its unique approach to tone and construction. Each Tausch instrument is handcrafted in small quantities using locally sourced woods—most notably pearwood—and built with precision chambering, set-neck construction, and flamenco-inspired scale lengths that offer unmatched resonance and playability.

Signature models like the 665 embody Tausch’s vision: guitars that feel instantly familiar yet deliver a bold sonic experience. With carefully voiced pickups, thoughtful hardware choices, and a design philosophy rooted in musical functionality, Tausch Guitars continues to redefine what a modern classic can be.

"This is the most nuanced, beautiful work of art that has really changed my mind on this style of guitar." — Collin Littlejohn

Tausch Guitars

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Collin Littlejohn demos the Tausch La Grange—his favorite guitar of all time. With a chambered cherrywood body, plumwood fretboard, and Haussel pickups, this $10,000 single-cut masterpiece delivers unmatched comfort, clarity, and craftsmanship. Hear why it changed his mind on the style entirely.

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Tausch Guitars

Rhett Shull Reviews Tausch La Grange & 665 | Boutique Guitar Showcase Spotlight

“It felt like a brand-new Porsche… perfect fit and finish, absolutely resonant.”- Rhett Shull

On the Dipped in Tone podcast, Rhett Shull recalls his first encounter with Tausch Guitars at the Boutique Guitar Showcase hosted by Righteous Guitars—where the La Grange model left a lasting impression. “It felt like a brand-new Porsche… perfect fit and finish, absolutely resonant.” Hear why the La Grange and 665 models continue to stand out in the world of high-end electric guitars.

boutique guitar showcase en tour | 2017 - 2025

  • Close-up of a Tausch Electric Guitar, 665 body, neck, and headstock with detailed specifications and features against a black background.

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  • A close-up image Tausch 665 Guitar of a vintage-style electric guitar with a sunburst finish, set against a black background.

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  • Tausch electric guitar on a black background, with close-up details photos

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  • A Tausch electric guitar with a wooden neck, silver pickups, and control knobs against a black background.

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  • Close-up of a Tausch electric guitar with a sunburst finish, featuring pickups, strings, and a control knob, on a dark background.

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  • Close-up of a Tausch electric guitar with a sunburst finish, demonstrating texture and hardware details, dark background with subtle lighting.

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  • Close-up of a Tausch electric guitar with a sunburst finish on a black background.

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  • Back of a Tausch electric guitar with a wooden neck, displayed against a black background.

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  • Sunburst Tausch electric guitar with a sleek body and a vintage-style tremolo bridge.

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  • Close-up of a black Tausch guitar with a glittery finish and a natural wood neck against a black background, featuring a circular jack plate and the text 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2022'

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  • Black Tausch electric guitar with a natural wood neck displayed against a black background, part of a boutique guitar showcase at an enTour 2022 event.

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  • Black Tausch electric guitar with a textured finish hanging against a black background, labelled as part of a 2022 boutique guitar showcase collection.

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  • Back view of a sunburst Tausch electric guitar with a single cutaway, black pickguard, and wooden neck, displayed against a black background.

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  • A sunburst Tausch electric guitar with a quilted maple top, mounted on a black background, was displayed at a boutique guitar showcase.

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  • Red Tausch electric guitar with silver pickups and black knobs on a black background.

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  • An orange Tausch electric guitar displayed against a black background, with text reading 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2021'.

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  • A close-up of a brown and black Tausch electric guitar with a tiger stripe pattern, set against a black background, with the text "Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2021"

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  • A sunburst Tausch electric guitar with chrome pickups and black control knobs against a black background, with text that reads 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2021'

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  • Black Tausch electric guitar with a sparkly finish on a black background, with text reading 'Boutique Guitar Showcase en Tour 2021'.

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  • Gold Tausch electric guitar with overlay text promoting Boutique Guitar Showcase tour 2019, sponsored by D'Addario.

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  • Close-up of a dark green Tausch electric guitar with a wooden neck, metallic pickups, and six strings.

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  • Teal-colored Tausch electric guitars with wooden necks, shown from the front and back against a black background, with specifications and features listed.

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  • Close-up of a white Tausch electric guitar with three pickups, a wooden fretboard, and control knobs, set against a black background.

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  • White Tausch electric guitar, with a maple neck and a semi-hollow body, against a black background

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  • Red Tausch electric guitar with a natural wood neck and headstock on white background, promotional poster for a boutique guitar showcase, part of the Taush Electric Guitars World Tour 2018, powered by Seymour Duncan.

    entour 2018

  • A close-up of a brown Tausch, quilted maple top electric guitar with silver pickups, bridge, and fretboard against a black background. "Boutique Guitar Showcase 665 Deluxe Tausch Guitars."

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  • Yellow RAW Tausch electric guitar with distressed finish against black background, 'Boutique Guitar Showcase 665 Tausch Guitars'.

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“I realized I didn’t want to make cover songs—I wanted to write my own, in wood.” 

Rainer Tausch, in a blue shirt and jeans, is sitting and holding an electric guitar, looking directly at the camera against a white background.

Rainer tausch | Luthier

  • and years of experimentation with tonewoods and design. He launched his brand, Tausch Guitars, in 1995 with a focus on creating instruments that honor tradition while carving new paths in sound and feel.

    Known for his meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful design, Rainer brings a player’s perspective to every guitar he builds. Whether crafting a signature 665 model with its extended scale and chambered body, or collaborating with fellow artisans like Harry Häussel on custom pickups, Rainer’s work is driven by a deep understanding of musical nuance and a commitment to expressive playability. His instruments reflect not only his technical mastery but also his philosophy: guitars should inspire, perform, and speak with their own voice.

Biography

Rainer Tausch

"I started as a luthier before I ever owned a real guitar."– Rainer Tausch

life with strings attached | podcast ep 67

Discover the story of German luthier Rainer Tausch in this Life With Strings Attached biography episode. From building his first guitar at 13 to founding Tausch Guitars, Rainer shares how music, craftsmanship, and creativity shaped his journey. Learn how his signature pearwood instruments and bold design philosophy redefined the electric guitar.

gallery | tausch guitars

Close-up of a Tausch electric guitar bridge with a worn yellow finish, showing metal components and some chipped paint.
A Tausch yellow electric guitar with a distressed finish, featuring a maple neck and fretboard, three pickups, and two control knobs, placed on a white background.
Close-up of a white Tausch electric guitar's control knobs, switch, and bridge components.
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A white Tausch electric guitar body with a natural wood neck and hardware components visible on the top.
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Electric Tausch guitar with a sunburst finish, single-cutaway body, six strings, and a maple neck against a white background.
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Electric Taushc guitar with a sunburst finish, lying on a white surface.
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A yellow Tausch electric guitar with a sunburst finish and a black fretboard with rectangular inlays
Close-up of a Tausch electric guitar with a sunburst finish, showing the neck, strings, pickups, and control switch.
A close-up of a Tausch electric guitar with a sunburst finish, black pickguard, and metal control knobs on a white background.
Close-up of the headstock of an electric guitar with tuning pegs and a logo that reads "Tausch Electric Guitars" on a white background.
Back of a Tausch electric guitar with a natural wood neck and a silver body, lying flat against a white background.
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A close-up of an electric Tauschguitar with a sunburst finish, six control knobs, and a bridge, viewed from a slightly elevated angle on a white background.
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