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Rig Rundown: Theo Katzman

How the Vulfpeck picker travels the funk fantastic—with a compact pedalboard, a two-amp setup, and some classic-style axes.

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Since launching in 2008, DBZ Guitars has introduced some of the most eye-catching instruments in the industry, quickly garnering the attention of players like John Corabi, Kid Rock’s Jason

Since launching in 2008, DBZ Guitars has introduced some of the most eye-catching instruments in the industry, quickly garnering the attention of players like John Corabi, Kid Rock’s Jason Krause, Train’s Jerry Becker, Kelly Pickler’s Josh Henson and the late Mike Scaccia of Ministry. The company’s latest lineup, rebranded DBZ/Diamond Guitars and launched at NAMM ’13, features three new streamlined headstock designs and several new models designed by DBZ/Diamond Founder, President and CEO, Jeff Diamant—also the man behind Diamond Amplification.

Among the new models is the Hailfire series, a cool twist on the Firebird/RD Artist template. And though it might not be as radical looking as other DBZs we’ve seen in the past, it packs a lot of bold style and authoritative tone in a relatively affordable axe. The series includes two models—the solid-mahogany Hailfire ST and the Hailfire SM reviewed here, which features though-body stringing, upgraded pickups, spalted maple top and flashier finishes.

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PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Diamond Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their three newest amps--the Hammersmith, the Assassin and the Heretic.



PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Diamond Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their three newest amps--the Hammersmith, the Assassin and the Heretic.