DiPinto Mach IV

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Specs:

Body: USA Swamp Ash
Contour: German Carve
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood or Maple
Frets: Standard Jumbo
Tuners: Grover
Nut: Bone
Pickups: DiPinto Dual Single in Bridge, DiPinto Single in Neck.
Controls: Volume, Tone with Push/Pull Coil Splitter
Tailpiece: Chrome Stop Tail or Surf Trem
Bridge: Tune-o-matic or Surf Trem
Finish: Natural or Stain (Red, Green, Blue)
Solid Colors: Most Fender and Gibson colors available. Custom colors at an up-charge.
Pickguard: Custom pickguards available

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The Mach IV may require upgraded tuning pegs and a bone nut for optimal performance.
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The internal electronics layout is noted as haphazard, requiring careful inspection and potential rework for reliable performance.
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Features and functionality

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The guitar features a unique pickup system where each pickup can be used individually or in combination with others.
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The Mach IV-T model includes a coil-tapped bridge humbucker, enhancing tonal versatility for diverse styles.
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User experience

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Some owners find the Mach IV to be on the heavier side, approximately 7.5 to 8 lbs.
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The Mach IV is versatile and suitable for various musical styles, including shoegaze and light distortion-heavy effects.
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Setup and maintenance

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Tremolo arm durability issues have been reported; replacements may require metalworking for proper fit after breakage.
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Stock pickups are generally satisfactory, but some owners swap them for aftermarket options to tailor their sound.
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DiPinto Mach IV | Vintage Guitar® magazine

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With its eye-catching retro aesthetics and versatile sound palette, the DiPinto Mach IV captures the spirit of the '60s while delivering modern playability. The guitar's fast neck and solid mahogany body provide a robust platform for exploring surf, country, and garage-rock tones. Notably, the vibrato model holds its tuning admirably, even under aggressive use. The dual-single pickup setup, complemented by a push/pull tone knob, offers a range of sonic possibilities from clean to gritty. While its unique style might not suit traditionalists, the Mach IV's affordability and tonal versatility make it a standout choice for those seeking a vintage vibe with contemporary reliability.

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fraze

over 11 years ago

Unusual, versatile eyecatching surf guitar

Solidly made and beautifully finished mahogany bodied electric with surfy asymmetrical shape and a glittery paintwork finish which isn't obvious from the picture. Neat gofaster stripes. Pickups are stock from the Korean factory where it is made - good quality but a touch hot and need rolled back for tone. The bridge pickups are counterwound and work together as a humbucker, although the tone is a trebly single-coil tone. Middle pckup position gives a nice "quack" while the neck pickup is a moody jazz or blues tone. Mine has a jazzmaster-style tremolo unit fitted by Chris Dipinto himself who is a fellow lefty. Good for surf, punk, rock, metal - pretty much anything. Well finished fast rosewood neck. Cons: heavy due to the solid mahogany body, not much subtlety about the pups, poor resale value.

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Jack White

Guitarist, Drummer

The White Stripes

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In this picture, Jack White is using the DiPinto Mach IV, Red with White Stripes, live in 2002.

Jordan Cook

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Reignwolf

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Jordan Cook, also known as Reignwolf, is pictured with a DiPinto Mach IV electric guitar in a photo posted on his Instagram account, promoting his upcoming performance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.