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Explanation
"Do you want to capture Steve Morse’s infinite range of tones and overwhelming speed of tone switching—as he effortlessly crosses genres from rock to fusion to country?" But are you frustrated because standard guitars have limitations in pickup options and switching, making it impossible to perfectly reproduce his trademark "ultra-extreme yet practical H-S-S-H sound"?
Steve Morse, hailed as one of the greatest and most versatile guitarists of our time, has shaken the world with his virtuosic playing in bands like Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple.Inheriting the DNA of the legendary modified Telecaster he once cherished—commonly known as “Frankenstein”—this signature model, co-developed with Music Man in the late 1980s, has been his ultimate companion, supporting him in the studio and on stage for over 25 years. However, what fans crave most are the early “1st Lot” units, which perfectly capture the atmosphere and passion of the original development phase. They are extremely rare on the market.
This elusive early model is a fusion of Steve Morse’s meticulous attention to detail and Music Man’s proven craftsmanship. It marks the origin of the signature model’s history and boasts overwhelming responsiveness: the Ernie Ball Music Man STEVE MORSE MODEL “1st Lot” Stop Tailpiece. It embodies unique, original specifications that enable boundless sound creation.
Equipped with a staggering four DiMarzio custom pickups, its unique layout—featuring a front-biased single-coil pickup positioned at an exquisite angle—delivers an unlimited range of tones, from the ultimate bright tones to sweet, rich lead tones.
Two 3-way toggle switches and one 3-way lever switch are positioned for optimal control. This allows for Steve’s signature quick tone changes mid-song—effortlessly and intuitively.
The poplar body produces a clear, neutral tone, and the stop tailpiece directly transmits string vibrations. Even with aggressive picking, pitch remains stable, ensuring overwhelming responsiveness and smooth, extended sustain.
The combination of a sturdy, comfortable maple neck and a high-quality rosewood fingerboard delivers stress-free playability that prevents fatigue even during long, intense performances.
In the history of this signature model—cherished by Steve Morse for over 25 years—the early “1st Lot” stop-tailpiece version holds exceptional value both as a collector’s item and as a performance instrument.For players who want “to capture an infinite range of tones that effortlessly transcend genres” or who wish to “make this rare, earliest-production model—imbued with the spirit of Steve Morse—their primary instrument,” this is a once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece; if you miss this opportunity, you may never encounter another like it.
A one-of-a-kind “tone monster” packed with the meticulous attention to detail of a versatile master. Be sure to experience the direct tone and boundless switching capabilities unique to the 1st Lot.
[SPEC] BODY: Poplar NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Rosewood PICKUP: DiMarzio H-S-S-H WEIGHT: 3.5 kg NUT WIDTH: 41.3 mm w/ Original Hard Case (inner lining peeling) Long Scale Neck *Note: There is some peeling on the body top finish
*Since this item is a consignment item, it is not covered by our store’s warranty
[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.] *Please note that as this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on what we were able to determine during our inspection.
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