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The Spectraflare Kaizen has landed

Sweet!
Congrats!

So what's the verdict? Are you loving it?
The upsides: It’s light and ergonomic like the Majesty. And it’s so easy to play. It just feels great. Everything about the build quality to thoughtfulness is a 10/10

The bad: I’m not a huge fan of the tones I’m getting with the HT bridge and mini humbucker. Much more slappy and more hifi than my other ebmms. Nothing I can’t get used to though.
 
Wow - I can't wait to play one of these. And that headstock design is beautiful.

Not entirely surprised about the pickup comments as they have been marketed as "high-def", whatever that means. I would love to see what Bare Knuckle could cook up for this guitar.

Congrats!
 
Received my black one today! Guitar is awesome but the case seems to be super flimsy and poorly made. One of the hinges even snaps when opening and closing. May be the worst case I've ever received. Can you please post a pic of your case? Thanks!
 
I like the tones you're getting. It sounds similar to what PRS is doing with some of their pickups, going more hifi and getting out of the way of the pedals and amp.

I picked up an Abasi Larada 8 last week and it covers a lot of sonic territory thanks to the Fluence pickups. Not surprisingly, some of that territory is the hifi thing the Kaizen seems to be aimed at.
 
Love the looks of this guitar and the multi-scale, etc. Has anyone heard if it will be issued in 6-string? TIA
 
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