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This is NAMM 2024 Exhibition Model 2 - the incredible Morgoth 6 ‘Abyss’. The monster’s inlay is made with stones and mother of pearl. It features an Italian poplar figured top over a mahogany body, with a purpleheart neck and an ebony fretboard.
The guitar’s full spectrum tone is complemented by GNG alnico III pickups ‘Abyss’, providing an impressive dynamic range and screaming fat leads. The tuners with ebony knobs, mega switch, and strap locks are all made by Schaller. Gotoh EV510TS tremolo, compound radius 10-18”, Jescar medium/jumbo stainless steel frets, Graphtech nut, and luminlay side dots. The hi-gloss ‘Abyss’ finish, matching headstock with top’s veneer, mother of pearl logo, and engraved themed brushed copper backplate complete the guitar’s look. Bourns potentiometers are used for volume and tone.
The Morgoth is named after the evil Silmarillion's outrageous antagonist, aka Melkor.
First sketched by Giulio Negrini on a napkin in 2002, this modern and distinctive design features carefully studied proportions for the perfect balance. The comfortable shape of the lower horn keeps the guitar in place when playing seated, while the deep access to the higher frets provides ample space for comfortable shredding in the higher range.
While all the usual options and customizations are available, the Morgoth is only made with a carved or radius top, as a flat one wouldn't do it justice.
Melkor (Quenya: "He who arises in might"), also known as Morgoth (Sindarin: "Black Foe of the World"), was the first Dark Lord and the primordial source of evil in Eä.
