The new signature model from Adam Phillips features an Evertune bridge, Gotoh locking tuners, and VHC/Fire Ice humbuckers.
Featurin the Evertune bridge and paired with Gotoh locking tuners and a Graphtech nut for added consistency. The alder body is coated with an elegant white gloss finish and black binding for a timeless contrast. The bolt-on roasted maple neck features 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets, providing longevity and durability. The neck also employs a Vola Modern C profile with a compounding thickness to further comfortability.
From an electronics standpoint, the guitar is tonally driven by a VHC humbucker in the neck and a Fire Icehumbucker in the bridge, both designed in-house. Additional control is introduced by a volume knob, apush-pull pot to incorporate a coil tap, and a three-way switch to tie in different combinations of the twopickups. The installation of a kill switch further expands its creative potential. All in all, the Supernova is designed for efficiency, power, and musical exploration.
- Country of Origin: Handmade in Japan
- Construction: Bolt-on neck with V3 heel
- Body: Alder
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck: Roasted Maple, Vola Modern C neck shape, 1F 20mm/ 12F 21mm
- Nut: 42mm * 3.4T Graphtech TusQ
- Frets: 24 Stainless-Steel Jumbo/ 25.5” Scale
- Inlay: MOP offset dots with Atom logo
- Radius: 12" Radius
- Pickups: Vola VHC Humbucker (N), Vola Fire Ice Humbucker (B)
- Electronics:1Volume (push/ pull coil tap), 3way toggle switch with Kill Switch
- Bridge: Evertune F bridge
- Tuners: Gotoh Locking tuners
- Strings: D'Addario XTE0942 9-42
- Case: Vola Custom Series Gig Bag (included)
The Vola OZ Supernova is the culmination of Vola’s dedication to designing top-quality instruments for demanding players, without sacrificing the beauty that invites a closer look. Visit their website or your local Vola dealer for a closer look at the OZ Supernova..The Vola OZ Supernova has a street price of$1,549 USD. Vola Guitars now sells direct!
For more information, please visit volaguitars.com.
Introducing the BRAND NEW - Vola OZ 24 AP Supernova
The event will take place on what would have been Les Paul’s 109th birthday and marks the third anniversary of the Gibson Garage Nashville.
The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul through generations has announced the annual Les Paul Spirit Award in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson. The prestigious award will be presented to legendary musical artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Peter Frampton on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 6:30pm CT at a private event* held at the Gibson Garage Nashville located at 209 10th Avenue S in Nashville.
The annual award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the late, great Les Paul through innovation, engineering, technology and/or music. In addition to the award, a grant from the Les Paul Foundation will be made in the honoree’s name to the charity of his choice.
Frampton has also experimented with new technologies and music trends, apparent in his early recordings on albums Frampton and Frampton Comes Alive! and particularly his hit singles “Do You Feel Like We Do” and “Show Me the Way,” synonymous with the use of the talk box.
“I cannot think of anyone more fitting to be honored with this year’s Les Paul Spirit Award than Peter Frampton. Not only is he an extraordinary talent who has given us an amazing array of extraordinary music, but he is an innovator who understands music, technologies, and the spirit of Les Paul,” said Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of The Les Paul Foundation. “If Les were still alive today, I have absolutely no doubt that he and Peter would be experimenting together at Les’ house. I am personally thrilled to be able to present Peter with this award because I know he exemplifies everything Les was about and wanted to accomplish. I want to also thank the Gibson Gives Foundation for partnering with us on this exciting annual award and for everything they do to keep Les’ name alive.”
“At Gibson Gives, we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible contributions of Les Paul and partner with the Les Paul Foundation to bring awareness to Les Paul’s legacy as he continues to inspire musicians across generations and genres.” --Beth Heidt, Chief Marketing Officer, Gibson.
“Peter Frampton personifies the spirit of excellence through his musicianship and industry recognition. Gibson Gives is proud to partner with the Les Paul Foundation to present the prestigious Les Paul Spirit Award to this legendary artist who embodies the innovative spirit of Les Paul himself and his landmark contributions to music.” --Erica Krusen, Global Executive Director, Gibson Gives.
The exclusive, physical Les Paul Spirit Award for Peter Frampton is made from actual hand-carved acoustic boards built by Les Paul that he used in his home studio. Les Paul designed and created this now historical memorabilia during his life. The acoustic wood piece is a unique presentation and supported by Les’ personal story. No two Les Paul Spirit Awards are exactly the same, given the unique nature of the studio pieces which are being used to create them and their intrinsic value as authentic Les Paul memorabilia.
ABOUT THE LES PAUL FOUNDATION
The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through the support of music education, recording, innovation, exhibits about Les Paul and medical research related to hearing. The Les Paul Foundation is an approved IRC 501(c)3 organization that awards grants to organizations that share Les Paul’s legacy. The Foundation supports public exhibits which display Les Paul’s life achievements and that engage fans and students and periodically produce events to celebrate his achievements. For more information go to the official Les Paul website at www.les-paul.com
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