The Guitar Player's Resource
When Michael Angelo Batio specs a guitar, he's not thinking about casual weekend warriors - he's designing an instrument that can handle the kind of superhuman technical demands that would leave most guitars begging for mercy.
That super-thin neck profile isn't just about feeling fast - it's engineered for players whose hands need to move at lightning speed without fighting unnecessary wood mass. The straight neck joint angle eliminates the heel bump that can slow you down when you're executing those extended-range passages that made Batio legendary. Every millisecond matters when you're playing at those tempos.
The EMG pickup combination - 81 bridge, SA middle, 85 neck - provides exactly what extreme players need: crystal-clear definition even under massive gain. When you're executing rapid-fire single-note runs, muddy pickups will turn your precision into indecipherable noise. These active pickups maintain clarity and punch that cuts through any mix without getting harsh.
That Floyd Rose Original tremolo handles everything from subtle vibrato to those dive-bomb theatrics that make shred guitar so visually dramatic. Combined with Grover tuners, you get the tuning stability needed for aggressive tremolo work without constant retuning breaks between songs.
The custom "Speed of Light" finish creates stage presence that matches the musical fireworks. When you're playing at Batio's level, your instrument needs to look as impressive as your technique sounds. Those pearl block inlays on ebony fingerboard aren't just aesthetic - they're easy to spot during rapid position changes under stage lights.
The 25.5" scale length and 1.625" nut width provide the string tension and spacing that serve precise, fast playing. This isn't compromise between comfort and capability - it's optimization for players who've pushed technical boundaries into territories most guitarists never explore.
Body Material: Alder
Inlays: Pearl Block
Number of Frets: 24
Scale Length: 25.5 inches
Nut Width: 1.625 inches
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Finish/Color: Custom Speed of Light Graphic
Bridge Pickup: EMG 81
Middle Pickup: EMG SA
Neck Pickup: EMG 85
