Wylde Audio Barbarian Special Edition Electric Guitar
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This is not a guitar for the faint of heart. The Wylde Audio Barbarian Blood River Burl is built for players who want crushing power, a neck that keeps up with their fastest riffs, and a top that looks like it was carved straight out of a volcano. If subtlety is your thing, this probably isn't your instrument.
Built for Riffing
Speed and control matter when you're chugging through a breakdown or climbing into a solo without warning. The Barbarian's neck and body were shaped with that reality in mind, so players never feel like they're fighting the instrument to keep up.
Set-neck construction: A 3-piece maple set-neck adds sustain and stability, giving your notes room to breathe even under heavy gain.
Built for speed: The neck profile is designed for quick, confident movement across the fretboard, perfect for players who don't like to slow down.
Ebony fretboard: Smooth and dense, it helps notes ring clearer and bend with less resistance under your fingers.
Tone That Doesn't Flinch
A metal guitar is only as good as what's loaded inside it, and the Barbarian doesn't cut corners. Zakk Wylde's signature pickups were voiced specifically for players who live in high gain territory.
EMG active 81/85 pickups: This Zakk Wylde pickup pairing delivers aggressive output with enough clarity to keep riffs from turning to mush.
Massive sustain: Notes hold their ground, letting leads soar instead of fading out early.
Articulate punch: Even under heavy distortion, chords stay defined instead of collapsing into noise.
Looks That Mean Business
Tone matters, but so does walking onstage with something that looks like it could start a fight and win. The Blood River Burl top makes sure the Barbarian turns heads before a single note is played.
Blood River Burl top: Every top has its own organic grain pattern, so no two Barbarians look exactly alike.
Mahogany body: Solid mahogany underneath the burl keeps the tone warm and full while supporting that aggressive look.
Flat-top body with beveled edges: A sharp, modern silhouette that feels as good resting against you as it looks under stage lights.
An Axe That Refuses to Blend In
Between the tone, the feel, and a top you won't find duplicated anywhere else, the Barbarian Blood River Burl is built for players who want an instrument as serious as their playing. It's not here to be background noise. It's here to dominate the mix.
Wylde Audio Barbarian Features:
Mahogany body with Blood River Burl top
Flat-top body with beveled edges
3-piece maple set-neck
Ebony fretboard
EMG active 81/85 pickups (Zakk Wylde signature voicing)
Bridge: Tonepros locking tune-o-matic bridge with locking stop tailpiece
Nut: 43 mm Graph Tech Ivory Tusq XL
Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46 string set (#2221)
Frequently Asked Questions
It's loaded with Zakk Wylde's signature EMG active 81/85 pickups, voiced for high-output tone that stays clear even under heavy gain.
Yes. Between the active EMG pickups, the aggressive body shape, and a neck built for speed, it's designed specifically with metal and hard rock players in mind.
A set-neck is glued into the body rather than bolted on, which generally improves sustain and tonal transfer. On the Barbarian, the 3-piece maple set-neck helps notes ring out longer and fuller.
It's a decorative wood top with a distinctive, organic grain pattern. Since burl grain varies naturally, every Barbarian Blood River Burl has a one-of-a-kind look.
Yes, the Barbarian features Zakk Wylde's signature EMG active 81/85 pickup set, the same pairing he's known for using to cut through heavy, high-gain tones.