SFS727 Signature Stéphan Forté
Stéphan Forté
Stéphan Forté’s virtuosity and fierce imagination have been lighting up the sound of France’s dark prog metallers Adagio since 2001. Range, invention, and dramatic tension of his style sharpen the edge of neoclassical guitar and re-define what it means to be a shredder. After five albums with Adagio, Forté's solo debut "The Shadows Compendium" leaps into the stratosphere, uniting highly technical chops, romanticism and spectacular narratives. Acclaim follows from guitar gurus such as Jason Becker, and Marty Friedman invites him to support his 2012 European tour. In 2014 Stéphan releases his second solo album "Enigma Opera Black" via his own label Zeta Nemesis. In 2017, Stéphan writes, records and releases Adagio's latest album "LIFE" via Zeta Nemesis, and announce shortly after the end of the band in order to solely focus on his solo carreer from now on.
Forté is at the moment working on his third solo album which will without the shadow of a doubt establish a new era of shred guitar with its modern and dark very unique style.
Product Features
5pc Maple/Wenge neck
The 5pc Maple/Wenge Neck with excellent strength provides an enriched resonance.
Rosewood fretboard
Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.
Jumbo frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing.
Flamed Maple top / Basswood body
The Flamed Maple top features an exotic wood grain and the Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.
Seymour Duncan Hot Rails / Seymour Duncan NAZGUL pickups
The single coil sized Seymour Duncan Hot Rails humbucker pickup deliver big sounding, well balanced humbucker tones for rock and metal. The Seymour Duncan Nazgûl pickup offers the perfect blend of note articulation, saturation and brutal chugs.
Gotoh machine heads
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.
27 frets
This guitar features 27 frets which are designed for lead players and shredders who make their home in the higher octaves.
Specifications
Body
- Top/back/body : Flamed Maple top / Basswood body
Neck
- Neck type : SFS / 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
- Fretboard : Bound Rosewood fretboard / Reversed black sharktooth inlay
- Fret : Jumbo frets / Prestige fret edge treatment
- Number of frets : 27
- Scale : 648mm/25.5"
- Width at Nut ：48mm
- Width at 24F ：68mm
- Thickness Nut ：19mm
- Thickness 12F : 21mm
- Radius : 430mmR
Hardware
- Hardware Color : Satin Black hardware
- Gotoh machine heads
Electronics
- LoPro Edge 7 tremolo bridge
- Seymour Duncan Hot Rails 7 String (H) neck pickup
- Seymour Duncan NAZGUL(H) bridge pickup
Miscellaneous
- Ibanez Hardshell case included
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