Passion and poetry can be written in metal.Guital Andco · Hydrogène

A subtlety from another century.Fred Melville · Hydrogène

Lovely tone coming out the Oxyde ResoCalum, New York · Acétylène

Oxyde Steel Guitars

Steel guitars,
shaped by hand.

“A subtlety from another century” — Fred Melville

Hydrogène, steel resonator guitar
The Premium Series

Hydrogène€2,450no. 26009

The sound

Hear them play.

Guitarists discover the material, feel and character of each piece.

Acétylène #26006Tested by Calum

Hydrogène #26009Tested by Guital Andco

Hydrogène #26009Tested by Fred Melville

They play Oxyde

Passion and poetry can be written in metal.

One of the most beautiful discoveries of my life. Here, metal gives the very best of what it can do. These resonators have a huge personality. In the hand, they are incredibly smooth. The feel is satiny, very soft. The neck and string setup is perfectly calculated, which makes not only playing easier but expression too. The sound takes you straight back to the 1920s. Beautiful mids, bright highs. I’m going to reserve one for my 70th birthday. Add to that the extreme kindness of their maker. Since meeting him, I know that passion and poetry can be written in metal. (translated from French)

Guital Andco · after trying Hydrogène at La Ruche, Saucats · Hydrogène #26009

A subtlety from another century.

What a joy, before going on stage at La Ruche in Saucats two days ago, to have had the immense pleasure of trying these magnificent young guitars and meeting their passionate maker! Under the fingers: instant comfort. For the eyes: mostly metal, with a raw yet refined look, but also carefully crafted wood, oiled for the very latest creation. For the ears: a subtlety from another century, powerful when needed thanks to resonators with remarkable projection. Oxyde Steel Guitars will go far — New York has already placed an order, which says it all. (translated from French)

Fred Melville · musician, before his gig at La Ruche, Saucats · Hydrogène #26009

Lovely tone coming out the Oxyde Reso

Calum · musician, New York — via Facebook · Acétylène #26006

Two series

Premium Series

The workshop’s most accomplished pieces.

Numbered instruments with the most refined finishes, fitted with hardware chosen for each piece: National cone, Grover tuners, carefully crafted necks.

See Argon and Hydrogène
Founding Series

The first Oxyde guitars, pieces with a story.

A steel body built in the workshop, paired with pre-owned necks, pickups and hardware, selected and checked (Class B). Their history is visible and openly acknowledged — and they help fund the workshop.

See the Founding Series

The workshop

Steel becomes instrument.

Oxyde Steel Guitars was born from a simple idea: what if steel — the material I have been shaping all my life — could also sing?

My name is Damien. Trained as a boilermaker, I worked metal first through the discipline of the craft, then through the precision of 3D modelling and digital machining. A guitarist for a long time, I wanted to bring these two worlds together.

The first Oxyde guitar was born in June 2025. Every piece is designed, cut, welded, oxidised and set up in my workshop near Bordeaux. No two are alike.

Steel becomes instrument.
  1. Design

    Design

    A drawing and a 3D model before taking shape in steel.

  2. Cutting

    Cutting

    The steel is cut following the model’s template.

  3. Assembly

    Assembly

    Every part is welded and shaped by hand.

  4. Finishing

    Finishing

    Sanded, oxidised, varnished, then set up to suit your playing.

Custom & contact

An idea for a piece? Let’s talk.

Shape, finish, neck, electronics: every custom build starts with a conversation, then a quote. For an available piece, just ask your question.

Prices in euros, shipping quoted separately. Reply within 24 hours.

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