Flaming Guitars! Minarik fuels the excitement of a new
generation of musicians.
Celebrating an endorsement between G-Man Music and the fiery
axe-makers known as Minarik Guitars, Scott G (The G-Man) reviews
the Minarik Inferno X-treme.
>From the Telecaster to the Flying V to the Iceman to the
Warlock, some guitar designs are forever branded on our
consciousness, and now there's a new one: the Minarik Inferno
X-treme. The body shape erupts in furious fingers of flame. If
ever there was a guitar design destined to ignite the
imagination of young players, especially boys and girls who want
to rawk, this is it.
Not that the Inferno X-treme lacks subtlety. With scientifically
placed tone chambers, this instrument can sing sweetly if that's
what you desire. Or, it can live up to its appearance and enable
you to carve sonic craters in the parking lot.
Although this guitar has a look that will inspire thousands of
preteen statements along the lines of "Mom, that's the one I
want," I suspect that tons of established players will find it
useful in the studio or on the road because of its delicate
balance, sleek feel, and stunning versatility. (And besides, the
cunningly crafted guitar is also available in a more traditional
body shape.)
"So, what's the story on Minarik Guitars?" I can hear you ask.
As the designer of the B.C. Rich Goddess Warlock and several
other noteworthy models, Marc Minarik already has a legacy in
the business. Now heading up his own company, Minarik has the
goal of fusing quality workmanship with visually exciting design
concepts.
Actually, his plan is much more complex than "make it attractive
and build it right." Marc Minarik is as eager to talk about the
playability of his guitars as about their construction and
appearance. And if you inquire about the light weight and the
chambered body, he is just as pleased to demonstrate the
superior nature of his firm's products.
The flame-shaped body isn't just flashy; the size and curve of
the flames have been carefully calculated to positively affect
the tone and balance of the instrument. The flame design is
eye-candy, but it's the application of the physics of sound that
makes the Minarik Inferno X-treme really hot.
With a wonderful combination of form and function, the Minarik
guitar line may have some interesting side effects, like
bringing vitality to retail sales, launching a new generation of
guitar players, and saving music from passive pop.
Not bad for a guy with a dream about a flaming guitar.
Minarik Contact: www.minarikguitars.com 818-383-1254
minarikguitars@aol.com
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