| Ed C. from Largp, FL United States |
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| Subject: | x_metalmaniac is what i am and this guitar fits it well..... |
| Quality:
| Guitar is well made and solid. No loose or cheap parts anywhere. Case is a bit on the weak side but it'll do the job it was intended to do. I can't comment on dependability yet as only had it 2 weeks or so but I don't see any problems in this department down the road. As well built as some of my other high end guitars and is at a great price making it an affordable kick XXXX axe. |
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| I have EMG's (60 neck,81 bridge) on my ESP Truckster and love how absolutely loud they are, but also have excellent tone wehn you dial down the volume and tone knobs. So this with the extra single coil in between the humbuckers just gives you that much more tonal possibilities added with the 5 way pickup selector switch. Tone os definitely metalor rock but it can pull off blues and many other genres. |
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| I have only had it for a couple weeks and so far it's a solidly built guitar and don't forsee any problems. Have to add to this down the road when it's been played more....... |
| Overall:
| Love the look of the guitar, absolutely stunning! I own pretty much all Les Pauls and have been loking for a strat body so this one definitely caught my eye. You have to have at least one sick & over the top crazy looking axe in your arsenal.....oh yeah!!!! |
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| This axe is very light as far as I'm concerned, super fast smooth neck. Volume and tone knobs are easily accessible but not in the way. Floyd looks great in nickel and adds more tricks to your playing. Love this guitar!!!!! BADASS>>>AXE |
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| Tone is pretty hard but you can also get that start type tone with the single coil. The neck pickup is crunchy yet bright if needed, just dial down the volume some. I love the bridge humbucker on this very hard thrashy type tone. I don't normally like the bridge pickups as much as the neck but this one will do just as well as the neck. EMG's are some of the best pickups out there as far as I'm concerned but this is my own personal opinion and not evryone likes the same thing. |
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| I can't say enough about the chain mail and armor flames, wicked looking and evryone who see's you play will be drawn to your guitar. It was one of the main reasons I bought it. With the added ebony fretboard which mine isn't as black as I wanted but it is a nice switch from all my rosewood fingerboards. I think more guitar companies should use the ebony fingerboards and some other exotic and colorful woods, hint hint!!!! |
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| The action was set nice and low but I'm used to playing my Les Pauls which the action is always a bit higher and a meatier fatter neck. This neck is very fast. Allot smaller then all my other guitars which makes it an absolute dream to play. And as I said the string height was perfect for me right out of the box and lower then I'm used to. |
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| Intermediate |
| Do you own this product?:
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| Date submitted:
| 11/14/2009 |
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| mikeitup from UK |
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| Subject: | Super Axe!! |
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| Very well made. Nice finsih (love that chain mail!)
Nice choice of woods and components. |
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| Well. I have tried this at my local music store as I am 40 this year and my spouse has said I can have a new guitar. I want one of these. Will review again when I own it! |
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| Excellent guitar. I love the fret markers. Nice and big and so are the frets. |
| Playability and Feel:
| Nice weight. The neck is nice and THIN. shred city. Plays nicer than my strat. Love 24 fret guitars. The Cutaway is nice and smooth and gives nice access to the top 4 frets. |
| Tone:
| Great tone. Nice metallic shred sound. I have EMG 81's on other guitars. They are so quiet. |
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| Love the nascar flames. The armour and chain mail is the icing on the cake. |
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| The one I played in the store was set up a tad higher than I would like. But when I get mine I will have it set up to my tastes. |
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| Semi-Pro |
| Do you own this product?:
| Not yet. |
| Date submitted:
| 31/01/2009 |
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| JGmkII from UK |
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| Subject: | MAB1 Armourflame |
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| i think this is a really well made guitar and i would love to own one when i have the money |
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| i know people who use it and it still plays perfect as the day they bought it |
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| overall i think that this would be the best guitar i would ever have |
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| the guitar is made for playing fast, and the result is exactly that, a great guitar that is easy to get around the neck |
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| the guitars tone is perfect for playing metal and is made for soloing |
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| the finish of the guitar looks absolutely stunning, i love the design of the Armourflame |
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| ive never played it straight out of the box so i cant comment on this |
| Skill Level:
| Intermediate |
| Do you own this product?:
| not yet |
| Date submitted:
| 21/06/09 |
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| sanghei from portugal |
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| Subject: | great guitar! |
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| its amazing |
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| very good |
| Overall:
| get this guitar, You do not regret vai |
| Playability and Feel:
| the guitar is very adjustable, very comfortable, for me its really good |
| Tone:
| The tone is very specific, you know when someone plays a MAB1 |
| Finish:
| the beauty of the guitar is unquestionable |
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| great! |
| Skill Level:
| Beginner |
| Do you own this product?:
| yes |
| Date submitted:
| 17 may 2009 |
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| signofthehammer from Spain |
| oliserio88@hotmail.com |
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| Subject: | feel MAB's technique |
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| Made with top quality woods, incredible |
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| Pretty similar in this case to an ibanez prestige, so excellent |
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| I can feel MAB's power every time I play it, it's an excellent guitar, probably the best one Ive got right now |
| Playability and Feel:
| It's pretty easy to play and fast shredding, like it should be. It's even faster to play than my Ibanez prestige. |
| Tone:
| It's pretty much a dark tone, very very metal. If you like shredding and soloing, buy it. |
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| That graphic is just amazing, I mean my girlfriend loves it better than me so... |
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| Very good and rewarding |
| Skill Level:
| Semi-Pro |
| Do you own this product?:
| yes |
| Date submitted:
| 17 April 2009 |