RJB Guitars - Tiburon Semi-Hollow

Overview

The RJB Guitars Tiburon is a stunning example of true boutique craftsmanship, built entirely by hand in Pennsylvania by master luthier Rob Budzinski. Inspired by the iconic "hippie sandwich" customs of the early Grateful Dead era, the Tiburon blends artistic woodworking with professional-grade performance.

Constructed using an intricate multi-laminate neck and body, premium tonewoods, and top-tier hardware, the Tiburon is designed for players who want a lightweight, tone-rich, heirloom-quality instrument. With a Porter Overdrive Plus bridge pickup and Classic Humbucker neck pickup, this guitar delivers everything from articulate cleans to harmonically rich overdrive.

Every detail on this guitar is handcrafted — no CNC, no shortcuts — resulting in a unique instrument with unmatched character, resonance, and playability.

Hardware & Components

• Bridge: Babicz FCH OEM Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Designed and handcrafed by RJB Guitars
• Tuners: Gotoh black locking tuning machines
• Electronic Components: CTS and Switchcraft components.
• Strap Locks: Premium Schaller strap locks

Electronics & Wiring

• Pickups: This guitar features 2 humbuckers from Porter Pickups:
• Bridge: Overdrive Plus – tight, aggressive, and harmonically rich.
• Neck: Classic Humbucker – warm, articulate, and smooth for expressive leads and clean passages.
• Wiring: The internal wiring utilizes a .022 poly film

Build & Finishing Touches

• Frets: Smooth and durable Jesar fretwire
• Truss Rod: A low-profile dual-action truss rod
• Finish: Coated in nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar is finished for a satin vintage feel.
• Nut Width: 1 11/16 of an inch
• Scale: 25.5" Scale
• Radius: 12"

Wood

• Neck (Left to Right): Flame Maple: Purpleheart: Flame Maple: Goncalo Alves: Flame Maple: Purpleheart: Flame Maple
• Body (Front to Back): Curly Maple: Purpleheart: Black Limba
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Tailpiece: Ebony
• Heasdstock (Front to Back): Maple: Neck Laminates: Maple: Walnut: Tigerwood

Case

• Included Gator Hardshell Case