November 5, 2017

Inspector Maniac - Guitar for metal

There is a popular opinion that all achievements of Russians are due only to Europeans. And if Russians start doing something on their own, then it turns out to be complete nonsense. Nevertheless, something Russians are doing well. For example, guitars.



On video you can see guitar "Maniac" from company "Inspector". Guitar body has an asymmetric "arrow" shape. Body is made of walnut (there is an opinion that its properties are similar to mahogany) and covered with glossy varnish. Neck is made of three pieces of maple. This is fixed to the body with bolts. Fretboard is made of palisander. Frets have high height and medium width. Hardware from Wilkinson. Pickup from ToneRider. Potentiometer is very smooth and made in Japan.

Next, author of video tells about features of body structure. Guitar is very light - 3 kilograms. Body is made very well - a cut at junction of neck and body allows access to upper strings. Guitar body is compared with Jackson King V - body is symmetrical and widens from place of neck attachment. This does't allow access to upper strings. Also from 9:51 the behavior of guitar on strap is compared. Maniac is perfectly balanced. Again, compared with Japanese Jackson King V.

And, finally, the main advantage: price of guitar is 31000 rub (530 USD). But usually this sound is cost 1500 - 2000 USD.