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NEW REVIEW - Damn Good.
This guitar is one of the most versatile musical instruments that I have ever picked up.
I have played a few other electric guitars before, but this is my first electric that i have ever bought--I own just a cheap acoustic Jhonson, so this was an obvious big jump for me, so i guess my review is a little biased
-HOWEVER I have played a few of my friends Jacksons and PRS and Fenders-And this is just as good, if not better as the PRS. It has a very fast neck as opposed to some cheaper guitars, it holds a tune very well, and i play alot of For Today and they only play in tuning drop C,and it played extremely well, even after sitting over night in drop C-it needed very litle tweaking.
Im not going to get in the nit-picky details about pick-ups or anything like that cause there is a list of all that up top.
How ever i will say that it is EXTREMELY versatile.
I play on a 1989 Crate half-cab, 115 Watt amp which is (in my opinion) better than some modern day amps.
And to give an example of just how versatile this guitar is--I tuned it to standard and played without any distortion, and played Black Or White by Michael Jackson, then later tuned it to drop C and played Infantry by For Today, with full distortion, and in both cases i was very surprised with how great it played.
All in all, this a great guitar for those who want to melt faces with heavy breakdowns and tap some crazy riffs from Metallica, or those who want to impress their great grandmomma with 'Sweet Home Alabama'--in both situations, you wont be let down.
Reviewed by Ty Manker on 11/1/2009 who plays anything from Michael Jackson to Metallica.
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NEW REVIEW - Rock Solid Rock Machine
Very good guitar! Build quality is accurate, solid, and durable. I like the black satin finish, seems like the kind of guitar Batman would own. There is nothing on this guitar that feels cheap. The EMG HZ get the job done; they are neither sub-par, nor above-average. I put the H4A in the bridge, H4 in the neck, to warm up the distorted chuggah and brighten up the neck cleans. But considering the build quality of the guitar as a whole, I think it would handle pickup upgrades very well. There are only a few potential downsides to the Damien: physically it is a little heavy, and the neck is a little thick. It reminds me slightly of a baritone guitar. But it just feels all the more solid like a tank. Also, when you strum it unplugged, you don't get that loud acoustic resonance like with lighter neck-through guitars (LTD 400s for instance). Therefore this is not the kind of guitar in which you put boutique pickups that accentuate the natural wood tone; active EMGs would kill though. So overall, I'd say this is a somewhat physically chunky, but durable and solid guitar with excellent build quality that does metal well, cleans decently, and easily handles down-tuning. Good second guitar for metal heads.
Reviewed by James Teal on 10/19/2009 who plays metal.
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NEW REVIEW - Great Guitar
This is a really great guitar. It's good looking, the body doesn't get those nasty fingerprints all over it. The bat inlays are great. I played one at my friend's house and the only thing negative I have to say about it is that the sustain is not that great on it, but everything else... It's a damn good deal for what it's worth. I would deffintely get one without thinking twice
Reviewed by Clint on 10/13/2009 who plays Metal/Hardcore/Rock/Alternative.
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Get More Than You Paid For...
All in all, this guitar is amazing!!!
Feature-wise, it packs everything you need for rock or metal playing. Its best aspects are the 2 EMG pickups and the thin super fast neck with 24 jumbo frets (and the cool original bat inlays that make it stand out). The only thing that it is missing is a Floyd Rose tremelo, which is available on the Damien 6 FR. If you don't use a tremelo a lot, you would actually be glad that it doesn't have a Floyd Rose because the Floyd Rose bridge can get in the way if you're not used to it (and it is prone to problems that arise sooner than expected). The through-body stringing system makes it extremely easy to change strings or to change tunings (versus the Floyd Rose system which can be a huge pain). Also, the guitar will hold its tuning for quite a long time. In terms of knobs and switches, it has basic tone and volume knobs and a 3-way swtich. In 9 years of playing guitar, I never felt the need for additional tone and volume knobs. The tone you get is largely affected by your Amp and/or effects pedal, so the controls on the Damien 6 are enough.
In terms of looks, I personally think it is one of the best looking guitars out there (in this price range). The black finish is not a glossy one, which is something to rejoice for because you don't run into the problem of visible persistent fingerprints on a glossy surface. As for the unique bat inlays on the fretboard, it depends on whether you like them or not. I personally think they look really good, and in reality they look better than in the pictures.
As for the sound, I think it has a unique warm tone to it, and a great ability to vary it from a deep tone to a bright one (considering it is equiped with EMGs). It probably will not be the best tone for blues as it has a deeper character to it. But again, if you have a versatile Amp and/or effects pedal, you can really mimick any tone you want with this guitar. The Damien 6 really shines in rock and metal distortion (not that it is bad in clean mode, it is actually excellent). Pinch harmonics are so easy to achieve on the Damien 6, and they deliver an amazing screech!
As for the setup, mine was very well put together, it was ready to be played. The action was low and produced no buzz on any of the frets. Some players may want to lower it even more (I thought it was very good), in any case it is very easy to do so given the simple bridge system. You'd probably want to change the strings that it is shipped with, since they are not the best out there.
As for durability, the Damien 6 holds its ground. Its finish may not be as durable as other guitars' given its unique non-glossy paint finish which is more prone to scratches that can't be polished out (though I'm not sure because I haven't scratched mine yet). But, if you're a person who takes good care of his/her guitar, it should not be a problem. It feels very solid, the strap bolts seem and feel well rooted.
In terms of comfort, the Damien 6 is very comfortable playing while sitting and standing. It is not that heavy, but not as light as the super thin Ibanez S-series guitars. I personally haven't felt it to be heavey on my shoulder or on my lap. As for the neck, it is very thin (but strong) which allows for comfortable fast playing/shredding (equivalent to the Wizard II type necks on the new Ibanez guitars).
In terms of value, I am sure that there is no guitar out there that packs all these features for this price. The EMG pickups are awesome! You will not find any guitar in this price range packed with EMGs and 24 jumbo frets. Add to that its killer looks!
I never buy anything before I thoroughly research it and its alternatives. I spent 1 month checking everything on all guitars I could find, and the Damien 6 out-did all of the guitars in its price range and a lot of the guitars on the higher end too! I am a person who values versatility in a guitar, and I believe the Damien 6 is versatile enough in what it has to offer. It also puts together comfort, quality, and great looks!
You will not regret buying this guitar, but rather you will regret not having bought it earlier!
Reviewed by HBN on 10/30/2006 who plays Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Alternatice, Metal..
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They priced this guitar much too low.
I loved this guitar, I tried it out for hours at a Guitar Center store. It was a mighty guitar, the feel and handling of a guitar that would be 3 times as much. This guitar has strong durablility but it's a beautiful guitar. The sound is amazing it can be transformed from anything like shredding metal to a soft sound. This a top quality guitar that is worth 3 times the amount it is now. All in all this is a must buy excellent guitar.
Reviewed by Guitbox978 on 11/1/2006 who plays Rock, Blues, Metal, Pyschedelic.
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