For **[Spiritbox](https://grammy.com/artists/spiritbox/54230)**'s **[Mike Stringer](https://grammy.com/artists/mike-stringer/54150)**, his go-to instrument is a custom prototype from Aristides Guitars — crafted not from wood, but from a proprietary material called Arium. "A group of scientists made it in 1995 while researching how different materials react sonically," the guitarist explains. "It gives me a sonic palette that's completely unique."
Built as a one-piece body with a multi-scale fretboard and Evertune bridge for unmatched tuning stability, the guitar is engineered for the crushing clarity and low-end resonance that define Spiritbox's sound. "It may not be history to a lot of people, but for me, it's a moment in my career," he shares about its acquisition. For more episodes of It Goes To 11, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.
