Michael Angelo Batio is one of the most prominent players of the modern era shred movement. He started out back in the 1980s with the first wave. His most successful band was a glam super group named Nitro. Michael Angelo, also known as MAB is known for his ambidexterity and ability to play on two necks at the same time. He even experimented with quad guitars. MAB ArmorFlame is, however, a single-neck guitar made with a more conventional double-cut body. Body is made of alder and it`s paired with a bolt-on maple neck. Bridge on this one is a double-locking Floyd Rose bridge. EMG 81 is in the bridge position, SA single-coil in the middle and 85 in the neck position. 24-fret fingerboard is made of ebony.

MAB ArmorFlame Full Specs

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Body Shape Soloist
Body Type Solid Body
Body Construction Double cutaway
Body Wood Alder
Bridge Floyd Rose
Bridge Pickup Type Humbucker
Controls Tone
Controls Volume
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Inlays Abalone Blocks
Hardware Nickel
Tuners Grover
Neck Joint Set neck
Neck Wood Maple
Number of Frets 24
Number of Pickups 3
Neck Pickup Type Humbucker
Middle Pickup Type Single Coil
Number of Strings 6
Scale Length 25-1/2"
Neck Shape V-shaped neck
Pickup Switch Type 5-Position Blade
Custom Features: EMG-81 (bridge, EMG-85 (neck), and EMG-SA (middle pickup. Finishes: ArmorFlame custom etched finish. MAB special set maple neck.
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Body Construction
Double cutaway
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Body Wood
Alder
Alder
Bridge
Floyd Rose
Floyd Rose
Bridge Pickup Type
Humbucker
Humbucker
Controls
Tone/Volume
Volume
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlays
Abalone Blocks
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Hardware
Nickel
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Tuners
Grover
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Number of Frets
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24
Number of Pickups
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3
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Humbucker
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Middle Pickup Type
Single Coil
Single Coil
Number of Strings
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Scale Length
25-1/2"
25-1/2"
Neck Shape
V-shaped neck
Asymmetrical
Pickup Switch Type
5-Position Blade
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1 User Review

shupe13 on 2013-12-31 21:27:52

The body graphic is not etched. The neck is bolt on not set and the shape is a "C" not a "V". This guitar is designed from top to bottom to be a shredder! The body is a multi beveled alder (top is also alder) making it extremely comfortable to play sitting or standing. The alder also allows for a tonality tgat is different than the mahagoney shredder. When sitting the body does not dig into my inner bicep or the top of my leg allowing me to jam longer. When standing the guitar seems to mold itself to me. The guitar has some weight! Not too much but enough to feel very solid. All wrapped in an awesome Armorflame graphic! The pickups are active EMGs. An 81 (bridge), SA (middle) and 85 (neck). The EMGs are designed to push tubes to the brink while maintaining clarity and remaining articulate. Drive and sustain for days! The tonal possibilities are endless. The neck... WOW! Fast, fast and fast! The neck is a thin ( but not too thin) "C" shape. Topped in ebony (my favorite) with beautiful pearloid block inlays and jumbo frets. The fretwork on my guitar is perfect. Level, no sharp edges. The frets are tall. Top all that off with a killer headstock design also sporting the Armorflame graphic and Grover tuners. The bridge is a FLOYD ROSE! Accept no substitute! Dive, pull, whatever and be confident the MAB stay in tune!

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Dean MAB ArmorFlame 3.98 out of 5 based on 16 ratings

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