I built a guitar just for my Mark V

[bassmantim71]

So, I know what I like.

V shaped neck profiles, 1 5/8" nut, mahog body & neck with maple tops..., rosewood is my 3rd choice for fret boards, but a USA Dean is not in the cards right now.

Anyway, I love my Mark V. Totally versatile and it always sounds great!!!

I wanted to wire up a guitar that is just as versatile :mrgreen:

Duncan Phat Cat P-90 in the neck
Bareknuckles Warpig in the bridge

The guitar sounds badass thru the Mark V..., clear articulate notes with tons of sustain & plenty of gain on tap. With the volume & tone knobs all on 10, the BK Warpig is like an overdrive pedal when switched on. The Phat Cat takes care of any Hendrix, blues, RATM, or Alt Rock single coil tones you could ever want. The pushed mids sound awesome.

The Warpig is just one of the best humbuckers out there, hands down. These 2 pick ups pair up amazingly..., I'm in love!!!


BEFORE:

AFTER:

 

[Rkorn]

This guitar is strangely VERY good looking!!!
Never seen one of these!!! Looks great!!

 

[bassmantim71]

This guitar is strangely VERY good looking!!!
Never seen one of these!!! Looks great!!

Thank you..., the guitar does look great.


Most importantly..., it sounds great too thru the Mark V.

The high quality P-90 / Humbucker combo is to die for with this amp!!

 

[golfnguitarz]

Cool inlay on the neck. Mind if I ask where that came from?
BTW, the guitar in my avatar is one I built for a friend of mine (neck made by USA Custom). It is basically a mahogany/maple/hollowed-out Tele.

 

[bassmantim71]

Cool inlay on the neck. Mind if I ask where that came from?
BTW, the guitar in my avatar is one I built for a friend of mine (neck made by USA Custom). It is basically a mahogany/maple/hollowed-out Tele.

The flame inlays are standard on most Solteros.

 

[cremona]

VERY cool axe :shock:

 

[bassmantim71]

VERY cool axe :shock:

Thanks man..., I just need to tweak my pick up height a bit, and this pick up combination not only slays in this geetar, but it really shines with the Mark V!!!

 

[sevycat]

How is the comfort level with that cut in the body? Very nice looking top on that geetar.

 

[bassmantim71]

How is the comfort level with that cut in the body? Very nice looking top on that geetar.

Thanks man!!

I love this axe..., most folks love the comfort of this guitar, and NOW, I do to as well.


The guitar has a bevel all around the maple cap that is sharp IMHO, looks great, but it annoys the hell outta me (I have a medical issue with my arm). If you look at the recent pics, with the new pick ups..., I've taken some sandpaper to the bevel. For me, this guitar is all about sound & playability..., I didn't want to shave the bevel, but for me, it was more important to have a super comfy axe.