Seems I'm on the pulse for the first time ever! I think the first proper NGD on here for this guitar..
Satin neck:
Well... I'm not usually one for getting 'brand new' guitars. However this one got my attention as it's basically a full blown metal guitar that doesn't look like an overly metal guitar.
Honest disclosure, I'm a big Periphery fan but that wasn't why I got this.
The spec is what swung me, a modern hard tail, 25.5 scale with a flat ebony board and some very hot pickups did that. The purple was just extra...
Overall for £799 it's spot on. It isn't as nice as a proper PRS but it has no right to be and I certainly didn't expect that. It is however a very nice, well weighted competent feeling instrument.
The fret finishing is consistent and comfortable. Solid intonation across the whole board. Setup out of the box was just about perfect (low but no buzz) and it's a very, very comfortable neck shape. Almost like if ESP did a thin D shape. The 20" radius took no time to accustom to and makes big bends easier for me.
The sound isn't something I can really go on about as I am currently only packing a HT1 so can't comment too much other than it sounds great, more articulate and 'heavier' than my LP packed with PRS pickups. Unplugged it's clear, bright and loud. So I'm hoping paired with a proper amp it will slay.
The thing most seemed excited about is the satin neck finish. It's nice, smooth and is similar in feel, almost but not quite, to an unfinished neck. The paint doesn't feel like it will ever gloss up either which is good.
The finish is also a nice bit of attentive detail as shown below.
It's tapered with the headstock and heel. A nice touch.
The burat itself is nice, the veneer is pretty enough. But the faded burst is brilliant in person, a subtle purple at the base brightening towards the neck and cutouts. I really like this look and makes it a nice mature looking instrument and doesn't immediately scream Br0otZ guitar.
For the money, this is a killer deal with some very unique features.
Does it Djent though? I don't know.
Probably does though.
