Music Man Kaizen Apollo Black

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Music Man Kaizen Apollo Black

Music Man

Kaizen Apollo Black

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 554120
Model: Kaizen Apollo Black
Price: $4,343.90

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This Kaizen Apollo is a serious instrument built for modern progressive metal and beyond. The multiscale design and Tosin Abasi's input really shine, offering incredible clarity and extended range. It’s a beautifully crafted, high-performance guitar for players who demand the absolute best and are willing to invest in it.

Product Description

  • Music Man Kaizen Apollo Black
  • 7-String Multiscale Electric Guitar
  • Developed in collaboration with Tosin Abasi
  • Body: Alder
  • Glued-in neck: roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck profile: Infinity with conical radius
  • 24 Frets
  • Multiscale scale: 629 - 652 mm (24.75" - 25.65")
  • Pickups: Music Man HT humbucker (bridge) and Music Man slanted Mini-humbucker (neck)
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 3-Way switch
  • Music Man multi-scale tremolo
  • Black hardware
  • Machine heads: Steinberger Gearless locking
  • Colour: Apollo Black
  • Included case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a remarkably smooth feel.
  • • Music Man HT humbucker delivers a powerful, articulate high-gain tone.
  • • Multiscale design enhances playability and expands harmonic possibilities across the range.
  • • Steinberger gearless locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with heavy use.
CONS
  • • The alder body, while resonant, might lack the sustain of a mahogany alternative.
  • • The Infinity neck profile, while comfortable for many, isn't universally preferred.
  • • The premium-priced tag places it out of reach for many aspiring players.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Music Man HT Humbucker (Bridge), Music Man Slanted Mini-Humbucker (Neck)
Scale Length 629 - 652 mm (24.75" - 25.65")
Frets 24
Bridge Music Man Multi-Scale Tremolo
Weight 8.8 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for optimized string tension across all seven strings, resulting in a more comfortable feel and improved intonation, especially in the lower registers.
It's a modern, asymmetrical profile that’s flatter and slightly thinner than a standard C, offering a faster feel but may require a short adjustment period.
The HT is voiced for clarity and articulation, offering a more refined high-gain tone compared to some of the more aggressive Music Man options, perfect for complex, layered riffs.

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