Ocek Guitars are not mass-produced.
Every instrument is personally built, shaped, and finished by Cem Ocek, one at a time.
From hand-selected tonewoods to custom-voiced pickups, every detail is carefully chosen to serve the individual instrument’s voice — and the unique hands it will one day belong to.
Design Philosophy
Form Follows Story
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At Ocek Guitars, every design choice begins with narrative. The process is not about creating copies — it’s about discovering the instrument that wants to emerge.
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Inspired by Anatolian mythologies, particularly the Hittite civilization
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Influenced by aesthetics like simplicity, asymmetry, and imperfection as beauty
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Emotional tone precedes technical choices
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Each model is an individual dialogue between designer, material, and future player
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The guitar is not simply an object. It is an echo of memory, culture, and intention.
Craft Process
Built with Hands, Guided by Stories
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Original designs sketched, modeled, and prototyped with CNC precision
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Tonewood selection based on acoustic response and visual character
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Pickup voicing tailored to each model’s tonal character
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Finishing process combining hand-finished detailing and modern stability
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Assembly done entirely in-house for complete quality control
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Every instrument passes through a blend of engineering, intuition, and years of sonic research — from ateliers across Europe - Munich, Izmir and Istanbul