There's no question that Zakk Wylde is a one-of-a-kind performer and guitarist. As the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founding leader of Black Label Society, Zakk has torched many a stage with his unique style and performance. Winner of multiple “Most Valuable Guitarist” awards in the metal genre, Zakk combines pure speed shredding with the use of pinch harmonics and chickin' pickin' to create a wall of sound that's second to none. And like Zakk, his new limited edition Epiphone “Graveyard Disciple” will also light up a stage.
Scary Good Looks! You may have already caught a glimpse on YouTube of Zakk performing on the 2009 “Peddle to the Metal” tour and caught a glimpse of this monster on stage. Designed by Zakk in cooperation with Epiphone, the new Graveyard Disciple combines killer sound with equally killer looks. Shaped like a coffin, the edges of the body are tapered and “pin-striped” in silver giving it a striking visual appearance and depth while providing for a comfortable feel. Pick one up on stage and you will raise the dead!
Dying to be Played: While looks are important, the new Graveyard Disciple doesn't compromise in the performance department either. As with most all Zakk's guitars, the neck is made of Hard Maple for bright attack and glued into a solid Mahogany body adding a touch of warm and of course, sustain. The neck features a “D” profile, SlimTaper neck with a smooth, satin finish for fast and effortless lead work. Top it off with a bound, Ebony fingerboard and medium-jumbo frets with easy access to all 22 frets and you've got a real performance guitar that's dying to be played.
EMG Pickups and Floyd Rose Tremolo: Perfectly paired for hard rock and metal, the Graveyard Disciple combines an original Floyd Rose(tm) tremolo with EMG HZ pickups. The tremolo cavity allows for serious dive bombing as well as pull-ups. The EMG HZ-4A is positioned in the bridge position for optimized lead performance while the EMG HZ-4 is voiced for and positioned in the neck position. Designed to emulate the sound of their active counterparts (the EMG 81 and 85), these HZ's are probably the quietest passive pickups available. And unlike actives, you never have to worry about these babies showing up dead.
Attention to Detail: Other features on the new Graveyard Disciple include a multi-bound headstock with mother-of-pearl “cross” inlay, black hardware with premium 16:1 ratio Grover(tm) machine heads, Mother-of-Pearl topped metal knobs, Epiphone's non-rotating output jack and Zakk's signature silhouette on the back of the headstock. For added comfort and convenience while playing in the seated position, the guitar features the brilliantly designed and patented Steinberger LegRest. Fold it down and rest it on your leg. Fold it up and it practically disappears.
Premium Add-Ons: With a guitar like this, you need to carry it in style and so it comes with a custom-made Coffin(tm) case featuring the “Graveyard Disciple” artwork on it. And for this limited edition model, you also get a Certificate of Authenticity.
It may look dead but it will last a lifetime! As with every Epiphone, it features their Limited Lifetime warranty backed by world famous 24/7/365 day Gibson Customer Service. Plug one in and wake the dead today!
For more information, please visit www.epiphone.com
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Hey its a great guitar…… for a costume party on halloween. After the party let it rest in peices burried somewhere. Please. Barf ~!
This is an Awesome Guitar i want! It would look cool with a couple paint jobs, such as Metallica’s Death Magnetic Cover on the body.
I own 1 of 200 Zach V’s. Of all my Pauls & Strats, IT is the one that beckons. As a collectors item, I’m forbidden to play. I have searched for comparable V’s, but, their layout appointments are not close. I have not played one of these, but, the lay out is functional, all be it JAP or KOREAN born. Once I saw this, I searched to see if GIbson Custom made one also. I think not. I really don’t know the difference in EMG pickups, but I assume these are inferior comparatively. Outside the commercialism that has evolved; the Zach V kicks the Zach Paul Customs ass, cause I own both. Hell, I’m building an old shovelhead based on my appreciation for this mans skills at such a young age. BOTTOM LINE, all of you wankers who are looking at this guitar for looks or cool, don’t know F%^& all nothing about playing guitar. FORM & FUNCTION ARE KEY. I would like this, were it made here in America, and with real quality parts.
NUF SAID………FOOT
Zakk, I’m deeply disappointed you allowed your name associated with this…..well, basically a piece of wood with strings. Good luck selling that piece of shiz!
he got randy rhoads circle pattern cuz ozzy gave hime rhoads guitar…!
And to ARay: The original design Zakk had custom made was a mistake. He wanted the spiral pattern from Vertigo, but they made a bull’s eye instead. He like the bull’s Eye better, so he kept it. French from Twisted Sister had a pink and black bull’s eye at one point.
It reminds me of the upright bass from Nightmare Before Christmas.
hey HEY…take it easy…that’s the 2nd BEST guitar in the world up there…it just happens that EVER OTHER GUITAR IN THE WORLD IS TIED FOR FIRST PLACE above it…LOL…
Im still trying to figure out how he STOLE Randy Rhoads circle pattern and made it his????
That thing blows.
In one word: UGLY
it just needs some good graphics
Got to admit its pretty damn ugly
Lame. That really is a chopping board with Strings.
You dont see this everyday…. pretty cool, I think its creative!
OMG … this is the most hideous guitar ive ever seen!