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Description

The Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord electrifies your musical journey with a masterful blend of innovation and tradition. Born from the collaboration with legendary guitarist Steve Morse, this guitar is designed to elevate your performance to new heights. With its reverse headstock, this model adds a unique visual flair, while the figured, roasted maple neck provides a silky smooth playing experience. The hand-rubbed wax finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood, ensuring comfort during long sessions.

The DarkLord doesn't just look good—it sounds incredible too. Equipped with chrome-covered DiMarzio pickups, this axe is capable of delivering everything from crystal-clear cleans to roaring leads, perfect for any genre you throw its way. The thicker neck carve and jumbo frets offer a robust feel and allow for dynamic playability, making it a versatile choice for both stage and studio. Whether you're shredding with Deep Purple or exploring new sonic landscapes, the DarkLord stands ready to unleash your creativity.

Key Features:

  • Reverse headstock for a distinctive look
  • Figured, roasted maple neck with a hand-rubbed wax finish
  • Rosewood fretboard with jumbo frets for enhanced playability
  • Thicker neck carve for a robust feel
  • Chrome-covered DiMarzio pickups for versatile tonal options
  • Includes a high-quality case for safe transport and storage

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord?

The Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord features a 25.5" scale maple neck with a thicker carve, providing a comfortable and substantial feel for players who prefer a more robust neck.

What kind of tones can I expect from the DiMarzio pickups on this guitar?

The DiMarzio DP-205 Morse Signature neck and DP-200 Morse Signature bridge humbucking pickups deliver a versatile range of tones, from warm, smooth leads to aggressive, articulate rhythms, making it suitable for various genres.

Is the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord suitable for advanced players?

Yes, the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord is designed with high-quality components and versatile tonal options, making it an excellent choice for advanced players seeking a professional-grade instrument.

How does the reverse headstock affect the playability of the guitar?

The reverse headstock on the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord can enhance string tension and slightly alter the feel of string bending, providing a unique playing experience.

What kind of bridge does the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord have?

This guitar features a Tune-o-matic bridge with thumbwheel height adjustment, allowing for precise action setup and stable tuning performance.

Does the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord come with a case?

Yes, the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse Y2D DarkLord includes a case for protection and easy transportation.

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mogwai73

Tone excellency, perfect feel and balance

This guitar is the best of two worlds between what Steve Morse thinks it's the perfect guitar (evolution from his "Frankenstein" Telecaster) and what Joe Bonamassa felt he could add (thinking of one of his Les Paul models).

It's an extremely versatile guitar, balanced, rich sounding, with all the ingredients that make it a high-end guitar. Adding to the fact, it is flawlessly/custom made at EB/MM factory at San Luis Obispo in California (USA).

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The Ernie Ball Music Man (Y2D) DarkLord model is based on the Steve Morse Y2D model, although it custom made for Joe Bonamassa; in his own words: The DarkLord guitar was designed by my former tech Dave Pate and myself... it was initially built for the series of shows with Black Country Communion in the winter of 2010. It has been in my solo band stable since 2011. Its important to remember it is still a Steve Morse model. The lovely cats at EB/MM asked if they could build a few. I was like: "As long as Steve is cool with it..."

The neck profile is based off of one of Joe's '59 Les Pauls, is chunkier than any other EB/MM neck, and also features jumbo frets. It shares the body style, pickups, compensated nut, 5-way switching, and bridge of the Morse Y2D but differs in that it has a reverse EBMM headstock, flame maple top with black burst finish, and chrome covers on the pickups.

The guitar features a poplar body, flame maple top, roasted (oil and wax rubbed) maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and weights around 8.5 pounds (4 Kg). It features a compensated nut and a reverse headstock. There is one standard model and a BFR (Ball Family Reserve) one, which features a special inlay on the 12th fret.

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