How is that colour made?
This is one of the first ever made Valvebucker Mk2 powered guitars. It is the piece featured in our press releases and a number of demos – see the newest of those demos below! Now as the demos, photo sessions and guitar show premiere for the Mk2 is done, the guitar is available to purchase.
Many have asked us how was the colour of this guitar made? The translucent green is an in-house stain mix we call Bad Absinthe (non-drinkable!) – but I feel it would arrogant to claim the colour you’re looking at is of our making. You see, the marble-like pattern entwining with the different shades of green is the magic of the forests in Finland. Arctic birch is a genuine wildwood – not cultivated in any way – and in some rare cases it grows in this mysterious way, generating a map-like topography that holographically changes shape depending on the direction of light. True artwork of nature!
This Unicorn Classic is a demo instrument, even if in superb condition. If you’re seriously interested (and didn’t get a heart attack when seeing the price tag below), please contact me for an offer. Or, if you have any questions about the guitar, I’m more than happy to answer!
SPECIFICATIONS
Amount of frets: 22
Back colour: Amber
Back finish: Glossy back finish
Body binding: Arctic Birch
Body construction: Solid
Body wood: Spanish Cedar (Cedrela Odorata)
Bridge: ABM 3024 / Lock-thru-body bushings
Fret marker style: Mother-of-pearl Crowns
Fret material: Stainless Steel
Fret size: Jumbo
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Fretboard finish: Oil / Wax
Fretboard radius: 12″
Hardware: Nickel plated
Headstock face: Ebony (Diospyros Ebenum)
Neck construction: Long tenon set-neck
Neck profile: Boat ’59
Neck wood: Spanish Cedar (Cedrela Odorata)
Nut: Moose Shin Bone
Pickup: Valvebucker Mk2
Scale length: 24,75″
Strap buttons: Gotoh Straplocks
String gauge: Elixir Nanoweb 010-046
Top colour: Bad Absinthe
Top finish: Glossy top finish
Top wood: Exceptionally figured Arctic Birch
Tuners: Gotoh SD510 Non-locking
Tuning: Standard
Wiring: Valvebucker Custom
Weight: 3.61kg / 7.96lbs
Valvebucker PSU (Power Supply Unit) in matching colour included
12VAC wall adapter included
XLR cable (3 meters) included
Hiscox custom hard case included
Warranty: 20 Years
Price: 11 500€