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Here He Goes Again: Adrian Vandenberg's Signature Electric ? Reissued





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Adrian Vandenberg ? a.k.a. the Flying Dutchman ? made his mark during the '80s with his successful eponymous group and his platinum-plus tenure flanking David Coverdale in Whitesnake. His weapon of choice? The signature Peavey Vandenberg. Proving once again that all great things come back around, the rebooted Peavey Vandenberg Signature electric guitar supplies riff masters and nimble shredders with an instrument that's ready to do battle. With its flame maple top, mahogany body, and set-through neck, you'll revel in unmatched sustainability and midrange punch. The pair of Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups retain a vast tonal palate that can cover high-octane leads and crystalline power-ballad cleans with equal aplomb. And with the eye-catching gold Floyd Rose Original tremolo onboard, everything from frantic dive-bombs to subtle textural shades is in play. Sweetwater's metalheads have made up their minds: we can't get enough of the Peavey Vandenberg Signature guitar ? you'll feel the same after plugging it in!





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Versatile dual Seymour Duncan pickups





Anyone familiar with Adrian Vandenberg's discography knows the Flying Dutchman has a penchant for searing solos and articulate clean tones. The Vandenberg Signature is certainly up to the task, equipped with a stellar combination of Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups capable of blistering high-gain tones to crystal clear cleans. The Seymour Duncan TB-6 at the bridge offers impeccable note-to-note clarity and articulate highs, while the SH-6 at the neck is warm and packs a punch when paired with distortion, making it ideal for laying down monstrous riffs.





Tailor-made for fleet-fingered playing





Adrian Vandenberg and Peavey spent years perfecting the Vanderberg Signature series so other guitarists could enjoy an unrestricted and seamless playing experience, and the results speak for themselves. The Vandenberg Signature's mahogany set-through neck is capped with a gorgeous ebony fingerboard featuring unique Vandenberg inlays that feel as good as they look. A comfortable 15-inch fretboard radius aids in quick and agile string-to-string playing, while the 24.75-inch scale length supports increased playability and reduced string tension.





Revisiting a cult classic





Given the success of Whitesnake in the '80s, Adrian Vandenberg teamed with Peavey for his signature electric guitars. And while the original models are quite popular today, Peavey and Vandenberg sought to take it up a notch with the reissues. In addition to the Seymour Duncan pickups and set-through neck, the updated Vandenberg signature guitar features a flame maple top and a resonant mahogany body, a classy gold Floyd Rose Original tremolo, a dual-action truss rod, and top-shelf hardware. It all adds up to an instrument that combines the best of '80s nostalgia with modern precision.





Peavey Vandenberg Signature Series Features:


Modern reissue of Adrian Vandenberg's popular signature guitar


Seymour Duncan TB-6 and SH-6 pickups offer a wide range of tones for ultimate sonic exploration; mini-switich for coil-splitting


Mahogany body and set-through neck add warmth without sacrificing high-end presence


Comfortable 15-inch fretboard radius and 24.75-inch scale length support optimum playability


Ebony fretboard with eye-popping Vandenberg signature inlays


Floyd Rose Original tremolo bridge for ear-catching dive bombs and tuning stability


Gold hardware and flamed maple top provides a striking visual complement