“In line with my creative spirit and DIY methodology, I've chosen to create one from the ground up”: Coheed and Cambria guitarist Claudio Sanchez has designed his own signature guitar – and launched his own brand to make it

Claudio Sanchez Evil Instruments Jackhammer signature guitar in white finish on a blue background.

NAMM 2025: Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez has unveiled a new signature guitar, the Jackhammer, which he’ll be producing under his own Evil Instruments brand.

Those familiar with Sanchez, the restless creative mind behind the band – who alongside 11 studio albums, has also penned a series of comic books and novels and has a musical side project The Prize Fighter Inferno – will not be surprised by this seemingly bold step into luthiery.