DAPHNE, AL — Artist and craftsman Bear Walker is officially expanding into a new medium with the debut of Bear Walker Guitars, launching with an exclusive collaboration with Yu-Gi-Oh! The first release of “The Inferno,” the Red-Eyes Black Dragon Guitar, brings one of the franchise’s most iconic monsters to life as a handcrafted, professional-grade instrument.

Known for his highly collectible carved skateboards, Bear Walker applies the same dedication to craftsmanship and artistic detail to this new category. Each guitar will be handcrafted in the United States using a single-luthier build process, ensuring extraordinary attention to detail from start to finish.

From hand-selecting raw lumber to shaping the neck, installing hardware, and applying the final finish, every step of the build will be completed by one dedicated craftsman who guides the instrument through the entire process.

The result will be a one-of-a-kind playable work of art designed to perform at a professional level while also standing out as a collectible centerpiece for fans of music, art, and pop culture.

The debut instrument features fully custom artwork inspired by the legendary Red-Eyes Black Dragon, combining premium tonewoods, professional-grade hardware, and Bear Walker’s signature artistic style.

Only 25 guitars will be produced in this inaugural edition.

“I’ve always been drawn to projects that blur the line between art and something functional,” said Bear Walker. “With these guitars, I wanted to bring the same level of craftsmanship and creativity that people know from my skateboards into an instrument that is as equally functional as it is beautiful. Having one luthier guide each guitar through the entire build lets us focus on every detail and make sure each one is truly special.”

The Bear Walker x Yu-Gi-Oh! Red-Eyes Black Dragon Guitar is available exclusively at bearwalker.com.

This release marks the first chapter in the new Bear Walker Guitars line, with additional designs and collaborations already in development.

About Bear Walker Industries
Founded by Bear Walker, Bear Walker Industries is an internationally recognized skateboard design and manufacturing company that specializes in custom, hand-crafted, and limited-edition collector’s pieces, in part inspired by nostalgia and pop culture. Founded in 2017, the company employs 30 creatives and is headquartered in Daphne, Alabama.

About Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! is a true global phenomenon and perennial fan favorite. For over 25 years the Yu-Gi-Oh! has amassed a fervent following and the brand continues to flourish. To date, fans have engaged by reading the original Manga as well as watching more than 1,000 Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime episodes across eight series and playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and Yu-Gi-Oh! digital titles. The future is bright for the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise with a robust slate of new content, games and merchandise planned for release that will continue to engage and entertain fans globally.