Woodrite Guitars has announced the highly anticipated release of the Matt Pike Signature Warlord Imperial 9. This limited-edition electric guitar is a collaboration with the legendary guitarist and vocalist from High on Fire.
A Guitar Fit for a Warlord
The Warlord Imperial 9 is a unique 9-string guitar designed to deliver the heavy tones and versatility that Matt Pike is known for. Featuring a Warlord Imperial 9 Double Cut body, mahogany neck, and ebony fretboard, this guitar is built to withstand the rigors of heavy metal performance.
At Guitar Bomb, we are all huge fans of Woodrite Guitars and Does it Doom, so following last month’s release of the Brent Hinds limited run, we were very impressed to see this new Matt Pike model officially announced. They are also being made available left-handed, which is excellent news and very impressive. We wish more guitar brands would do this with product launches
Warlord Imperial 9 Specifications
The Warlord Imperial 9 is a high-performance guitar designed for heavy music. Its double-cut mahogany body, topped with maple, delivers a rich, resonant tone with plenty of sustain. Available in striking Canaan Burst, Crimson Burst, or Antarctican Burst finishes, the guitar’s glossy polyurethane coat protects the wood and adds to its aesthetic appeal.
It has a mahogany neck, adorned with a binding, and features a comfortable medium “C” profile. The 24.75-inch scale length and 21-inch radius ebony fretboard, inlaid with Matt Pike’s “Serpent Sun” design by Jordan Barlow, provide fast and effortless playability. The 22 jumbo stainless steel frets ensure precise intonation and long-lasting durability.
9-String Guitar
All the hardware is chrome-plated and includes a custom Woodrite Imperial 9 bridge and tailpiece, Grover Mini-Rotomatic tuning machines, a black pickguard, black pickup rings, black top hat control knobs with reflectors, a black switch tip, and a chrome jack plate cover.
Firespitters
Pickups consist of Lace Matt Pike “Firespitters” neck and bridge models with a mixture of proprietary Barium Ferrite, Ceramic magnets, and Lace Micro Matrix Bobbins. These signature pickups have a resistance of 14.6 kohm for the neck and 23.4 kohm for the bridge.
The controls include two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a three-way toggle switch.
Other specifications include a C-standard tuning (C, F, A#, D#/D#, G/G, C/C), D’Addario Custom Set strings (.056, .046, .036, .024p/.024p, .016/.016, .012/.012), approximate weight of 11.0 pounds, a hard shell fitted case.
Key features of the Matt Pike Signature Warlord Imperial 9
- 9-string construction: Three unison paired courses on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd strings offer unparalleled versatility and heavy tone. This innovative design allows for a wider range of chord voicings and riff possibilities, making the Warlord Imperial 9 a powerful tool for heavy metal musicians.
- Custom Woodrite Imperial 9 hardware: Includes a bridge, tailpiece, and tuning machines designed specifically for this guitar. These components work together to provide exceptional tuning stability, intonation, and playability.
- Lace Matt Pike “Firespitters” pickups: Deliver the powerful and aggressive sound for which Matt Pike is known. These pickups are designed to capture the unique tonal characteristics of Matt Pike’s playing style, offering a wide range of sounds from clean to heavy distortion.
- Matt Pike “Serpent Sun” inlays: Designed by High on Fire artist Jordan Barlow. These intricate inlays add a touch of visual flair to the guitar and pay homage to Matt Pike’s musical style.
- Limited edition: Matt Pike will play and hand-sign each guitar, making the Warlord Imperial 9 a collectible instrument for Matt Pike and High on Fire fans.
Pre-order Now
The Matt Pike Signature Warlord Imperial 9 is available for pre-order now. Guitars will ship in February 2025.
Visit the Woodrite Guitars website to learn more and place your order.
MSRP – $1799
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