Wylde Audio Viking with Floyd Rose Electric Guitar - Black Pinstripes

OVERVIEW



With scorching riffs and remarkable stage presence, Zakk Wylde has earned his reputation as heavy metal's premier lead guitarist. It's perhaps no surprise that he's now going from making great music to making great guitars at the head of his own company. The Wylde Audio Viking electric guitar is part of the first wave of models to come from this new company.With nordic spirit this Flying V-style guitar is ready to seize the stage. The Viking offers the player one of Zakk's most classic designs featuring a solid mahogany body with a set 3-piece maple neck. The ebony fretboard has a 24.6' scale and 14" radius with 22 jumbo frets, just the way Zakk likes it.From Ozzy Osbourne, Pride and Glory, and now Black Label Society, Zakk has always used EMG active pickups and you'll find a pair onboard in the time-tested combination of EMG 85/81 that has helped define Zakk's sound. Black satin hardware includes Grover tuners and Floyd Rose tremolo bridge. Case sold separately.Details about the EMGs onboardAlthough the EMG-85 pickup has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy low end and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn't muddy. It's a perfect choice as a rhythm pickup in combination with an 81 in the bridge. The midrange has great definition and doesn't get foggy or muddy in the rhythm position. The EMG-85 works best if you like the natural distortion that comes from overdriving the front end of your amp. Under any condition, the humbucker responds accurately to your technique. The EMG-81 pickup is a high-output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you're playing power rock 'n' roll, or overdriving your amp, there's a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. If you're looking for exceptional qualities in a rock pickup, the EMG-81 is the one. Distortion during lead passages is consistent, sustain is long and the breakup fades smoothly. The ceramic magnet in combination with wide aperture steel poles lend a quick attack but the tone stays nice and fat at the same time. Perfect if you're the only guitarist in the band, and need to switch from rhythm to lead and still keep the band moving. Another great thing about the EMG-81 humbucker is it's quiet. If you're playing at really high gain the last thing you need is noise.

A distinctive model with active EMG pickups and signature features.



FEATURES Body

Body shape: V
Body type: Solid body
Body material: Solid wood
Top wood: Not applicable
Body wood: Mahogany
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: Zakk spec (Awesome)
Neck wood: Maple 3-piece
Joint: Set-in
Scale length: 24.6"
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
Material: Ebony
Radius: 14"
Fret size: Jumbo
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Pearl block
Nut width: 1.687" (42.8mm)
Pickups
Configuration: HH
Neck: EMG-85
Middle: Not applicable
Bridge: EMG 81
Brand: EMG
Active or passive pickups: Active
Series or parallel: Series
Piezo: Yes
Active EQ: No
Special electronics: None
Controls
Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Pickup switch: 3-way
Coil tap or split: No
Kill switch: No
Hardware
Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
Bridge design: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking Tremolo
Tailpiece: Not applicable
Tuning machines: Grover
Color: Black satin
Other
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Pickups
Case: Sold separately
Accessories: None
Country of origin: South Korea



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