Music Man Kaizen Very Detailed Review

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[GlennMichaelThompson]

Electric guitar's been around for over 70 years. It's great to see some forward thinking in guitar design from a larger manufacturer.

[bretolson]

Thanks for putting in your time to spotlight this model. I agree on all points you made and I’m a more traditional player with curiosity for these new designs.

[HatOnAHat]

This is a really neat guitar with some very innovative features. Thanks for covering this, Phil.

[waynewilson]

This is one guitar I really hope to see an import version of. The quality at sterling is, in my experience, pretty great. I just can’t justify a $4, 000 guitar to play 000010011001000100 riffs in my bedroom, but if sterling could make one in the $1, 500-$1, 800 range then I’d be a buyer.

[Lucas_Salles]

Music Man is probably the most innovative mainstream guitar company nowadays. The Bongo, Albert Lee, St. Vincent, Mariposa, Majesty and now this one are all incredibly innovative and unique!

[jpizzleforizzle]

Using some dip switches for the pickup selector would be an awesome way to make stock wiring customizable without soldering or rewiring.

[aldahirlopez]

that guitar has to be one of the most interesting looking guitars ever

[DadRockAndGuitars]

I'm very much a traditional guitar style guy, but for a modern guitar this looks really good! Some interesting and cool features as well.

[ipuya]

It's not for me but i love that they are introducing new shapes with innovative designs, and thanks for getting a scoop on this and sharing with us!

[benzakonium]

Absolutely love the look of this. Never seen one in the wild to get my hands on it though.

[DrKevGuitar]

Something you mention re: cavity shielding, yes Music Man have always used conductive paint in the cavity before shooting the color coat.

[nugeforprez]

definitely one of the guitars of all time

[ilikeblackguitars]

I do like the Tuners being underneath the headstock and it is a nice looking guitar for me it would take a while getting used to but man what a ride it would be

[YesItsReallyKeith]

gorgeous ! and musicman is quality !!!!

[rexrathtar]

It's... interesting. I like how the form is planned out with a clear intention to improve function, rather than just being to look kewl. Not my kettle of fish (I struggle enough with six strings!), but I can appreciate the attempt to innovate and the care and attention to detail that went into creating it.

[ferdberfle]

Good job on the review! I like the looks and the straight string pull idea. Unfortunately at that price it is WAAYY out of my league!

[gazzy_burns]

Congrats on getting this, I love Musicman!

[stephanematis]

Ah! The infamous overnight at Sweetwater deep dive! It was worth it Phil, this is an intriguing piece of kit well worth sharing.

[retrocny]

I actually really dig this shape. There's something about it that I like. I typically am not a fan of pointy guitars, star body guitars, etc... the furthest I'm willing to go in that area is like an explorer or snakebyte shape. But this shape gives me a sort of retro sci-fi futuristic vibe. Think 80's sci-fi movies. It's definitely more out there than a traditional double cut shape, but I really dig this. I wish the headstock was designed a little more similar to the body. Compared to the body, the headstock shape looks a little too much like the traditional Music Man shape. Still, I like it though. Not sure I like it enough to buy one, but I'd definitely pick one up and play it if I see it in a shop...and who knows what happens from there.

[krymsix]

The body shape has carves and shaping that is reminiscent to a set of guitars Ibanez made for Ryan Shuck ages ago when he played with the band Orgy in the early to mid 2000s.

This sort of angular strat shape seems to be made by a few different manufacturers now.