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The Ibanez KIKO10BP takes the sleek S series formula in a distinctly Kiko direction. A beefier body, custom DiMarzio pickups, a more substantial neck, 24 frets and an Edge Zero II tremolo give this signature model plenty of personality and serious Brazilian metal attitude.
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The Ragnarok is a chunky, fat sounding pickup that’s also tight and aggressive; a hot pickup with a smooth top end and incredible clarity.
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The DiMarzio Steve Morse Signature pickups are anything but an ordinary humbucker set. One packs 21.00 kΩ of resistance yet delivers vintage output, while the other cranks out 450 mV from a comparatively modest 9.94 kΩ winding. Add Steve Morse’s very particular approach to tone, and there’s a lot more happening here than two pickups with his name on the box.
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The Horizon was one of ESP’s defining high-performance guitars of the late ’80s, and the LTD Horizon Custom ’87 stays remarkably close to that original formula with an archtop alder body, neck-thru construction, fast maple neck, and the Floyd Rose tremolo.
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True Grit humbuckers are medium output range producing a fat, rich clean and punchy driven tone with Alnico 5 magnets.
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The DiMarzio MegaDrive has been pushing amps hard since the 1980s. Its unusual design gives this high output humbucker a few tricks you might not expect.
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The ESP LTD Deluxe MV-1000 revives one of ESP’s most distinctive designs while preserving the original 24.75″ scale that helped define the Maverick during the late 1980s. Modern construction meets classic performance without losing the character that made the Maverick unique.
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The VHII carries a legendary name, but Bare Knuckle built this vintage hot humbucker set to cover much more than one era of guitar tone. With an open response, excellent dynamics, and plenty of versatility, the VHII delivers everything from classic rock crunch to modern gain without losing its personality.
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The DiMarzio Air Norton S packs the character of a full size humbucker into a Strat sized footprint. Tested in both the neck and bridge positions, it delivers smooth lead tones, articulate rhythm sounds, and the balanced response that has made the Air Norton family a favorite among players.
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The JS240PS brings the legendary Joe Satriani signature design into the Ibanez Premium Series, combining familiar JS ergonomics, powerful electronics, and the expressive possibilities of a Sustainiac system. After evaluating two examples of this guitar, this review explores the craftsmanship, playability, hardware, and real world performance behind one of Ibanez’s most accessible JS models.
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