Artist Signature Archives

October 7, 2026 darthphineas Artist Signature, Ebony, Floyd Rose, Jackson, Mahogany, Maple, PC1, PC1-E, Phil Collen, Sugar Chakra, Sustainer, X2N

Jackson Phil Collen PC1-E

The Jackson PC1-E puts a different spin on Phil Collen’s signature formula with a new neck, mahogany body, X2N, Sugar Chakra, Sustainer and Floyd Rose 1000.

Guitar Review

September 16, 2026 darthphineas Alder, Artist Signature, DiMarzio, Edge Zero II, Ibanez, Kiko, Kiko Loureiro, KIKO10BP, Maple, Premium, Rosewood, Titanium, Walnut

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.

Guitar Pickup Review

September 2, 2026 darthphineas Alnico 5, Artist Signature, Ceramic, DiMarzio, Humbucker, Pickup, Steve Morse

DiMarzio Steve Morse Signature Set

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.

Guitar Review

June 24, 2026 darthphineas 7VP, Artist Signature, DiMarzio, Edge, Evolution, Ibanez, JEM, JEM 7VP, Lion's Claw, Monkey Grip, Premium, Steve Vai, Tree Of Life, Ultralite

Ibanez JEM 7VP

The Ibanez JEM 7VP delivers the unmistakable Steve Vai experience with iconic JEM styling, Evolution pickups, an original Edge tremolo, and the fast Wizard neck that made this series legendary.

Guitar Review

September 17, 2025 darthphineas Artist Signature, ESP, GL-200MT, LTD

ESP LTD GL-200MT

The ESP LTD GL-200MT takes the legendary George Lynch tiger design and delivers it in an affordable, high energy shredder. With a fast maple neck, a roaring humbucker, and Floyd Rose power, it is built to turn heads. The fretwork and hardware show budget compromises, but the solid foundation makes it a perfect platform for upgrades that take it from tiger cub to arena predator.

Guitar Review

August 27, 2025 darthphineas Artist Signature, Desert Eagle, ESP, LTD

ESP LTD GL Desert Eagle

The ESP LTD Desert Eagle makes a striking first impression with its unique finish, comfortable alder body, and clever neck profile built for serious playing. From standout stock electronics to smart design touches like the truss adjustment wheel, this guitar packs in plenty of details that demand a closer look.