Lace Music Products has announced the debut of its long awaited Helix guitar.
The MAYA Edition crafted from its Red Label series line of guitars and basses. The new Helix guitar line was inspired by a hugely successful launch of the Lace Helix bass in 2008. The Helix's accolades and acceptance worldwide by bass players last year inspired our newest model to debut at Winter NAMM 2009.
This initial launch features three distinct models defined by their finish and pickups.
HG01 is equipped with three of the revolutionary patented Lace Alumitones. Two single coil versions for the neck and middle, followed by a new Lowboy Alumitone humbucker in the bridge. Gloss black is the standard color.
HG02 is designed with the Lace Drop and Gain humbuckers;, with all black hardware and a special matte black finish. This model is designed for a Heavy Metal sound.
HG03 features three of the Lace Hot-Gold single coil pickups along with a precision tremolo. It is available in gloss black.
All three of the new HELIX models feature: Made in USA – Lace pickups, Lace control knobs, CTS pots and Grover tuners. All our pickups are handmade and assembled at the Lace factory in Huntington Beach, CA.
Further theMAYA edition carries the new Helix guitar body silhouette, an ebony fingerboard and abalone 12th fret Helix inlay. The guitar comes standard with a trend setting Red Label gig bag at no additional charge.
This first run of Helix MAYA Edition in black will be signed by Don and Jeff Lace and is limited to the first 100 pieces of each model.
Dealers will receive their first Helix guitars first quarter of 2009. Suggested Retail is $999.99
For more information, please visit www.lacemusic.com
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