The Mayones Duvell Elite 7 Natural Satin is probably one of the fastest 7-string electric guitars in the line-up of the noble forge from the Polish Gdansk and convinces with a nimble action and contemporary metal sounds. Mayones uses a mahogany body in modern double-cut design and a burl poplar top, whose intensive pattern is an absolute optical highlight. With the flat D-profile the bolt-on neck made of wenge and purpleheart also offers optimal conditions for a smooth playability of all seven strings. With powerful Mayones TKO by Bare Knuckle pickups, the Duvell Elite delivers modern metal tones with tight definition and tremendous punch, even when drop-tuned. Last but not least, high-quality Hipshot Hardware completes the features of the Duvell Elite 7 Natural Satin by Mayones.
As a modern designed 7-string metal guitar Duvell Elite 7 convinces with optimal handling characteristics and a first-class wood selection. Mayones uses a mahogany body with a wide cut Cutaways and a flowing neck heel that gives access to the highest layers of the ebony fingerboard . The bolt-on, five-piece neck made of wenge and purpleheart (amaranth) also fits comfortably in the hand with its flat D-profile , so every riff or solo comes naturally. Fluorescent Luminlay side dots in the fretboard flank also provide unobstructed navigation between the 24 extra stainless steel jumbo frets.
The tone conversion of the Duvell Elite 7 is handled by Mayones TKO by Bare Knuckle 7-string humbuckers , which were developed by the English pickup manufacturer especially for Mayones guitars and the needs of contemporary rock and metal. While the neck pickup armed with Alnico-V magnets delivers a clean and open tone for multi-faceted clean sounds and singing Overdrive, the ceramic humbucker at the bridge convinces with a tight sound. Even at high gain and low tunings, every note is presented precisely and assertively. Thanks to the coil-split option , the Mayones Duvell delivers first-class single-coil sounds. A treble-bleed switch on the volume knob also preserves the treble when the volume is turned down.
In addition, the Mayones Duvell Elite 7 Natural Satin convinces with a high-quality hardware equipment from Hipshot. On the body the proven Hipshot Fixed Guitar Bridge is used. While the string guide through the body supports the crisp response in tone, the large adjustment possibilities of the string saddle guarantee an optimal setting of intonation and string action even when using thick string sets for low tunings. Behind the Graph Tech saddle, Hipshot Grip-Lock open-gear locking mechanisms also ensure precise and stable tuning. Last but not least, Schaller S-Locks keep the guitar securely on the strap even during heavy stage action.