Venator Vintage 2026- Faithful Tribute. Modern Power.
A limited-run electric guitar honoring a modern metal icon—reborn for today’s stage and studio.
The Venator Vintage 2026 is a reverent yet forward-thinking take on one of modern metal’s most recognizable instruments. Inspired by a legendary player’s primary guitar, it preserves the look and tonal authority that defined a career while refining reliability, playability, and performance for modern demands.
Engineered to Honor a Legacy
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Mahogany body and neck deliver weighty sustain and unmistakable authority
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Ebony fretboard adds snap, clarity, and fast response under gain
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High-output ceramic pickups push amps hard while staying articulate
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Iconic Silverburst finish on both front and back captures a timeless aesthetic
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Limited production ensures exclusivity and long-term collectability
Designed for Power and Presence
A resonant mahogany foundation gives the Venator Vintage 2026 its thick, sustaining voice and strong midrange focus. The ebony fretboard sharpens attack and definition, keeping chords and lead lines clear at high gain.
The comfortable C-shaped neck balances speed with familiarity, making the guitar feel immediately playable while supporting aggressive rhythm work and expressive leads.
High-Output Electronics, No Compromises
High Proof licensed “Hot Iron” ceramic pickups deliver the punch, saturation, and tight low end modern metal demands. Even under heavy gain, note separation and attack remain intact, allowing complex parts to stay defined.
A straightforward control layout keeps everything intuitive and distraction-free, letting the guitar’s voice take center stage.
Who Is the Venator Vintage 2026 For?
This guitar is for players who value heritage, tone, and meaning alongside performance. It’s ideal for modern metal and hard rock guitarists who want a legendary look with dependable modern playability, as well as collectors seeking a truly limited instrument with real significance.
Only 20 individually numbered pieces will ever be made—and once they’re gone, the Venator Vintage 2026 will never be recreated.
Ready to Elevate Your Sound?
The Venator Vintage 2026 is more than a tribute—it’s a continuation. Built to honor a legacy while delivering modern precision, it pairs iconic design with confident performance. Each guitar also contributes beyond music, with $50 from every sale donated to an Atlanta animal shelter in his memory.
If you’re ready to own a guitar that blends history, power, and purpose, the Venator Vintage 2026 stands apart.
Tech Specs
Body
- Mahogany body
- Silverburst finish (front and back)
- Set neck construction
- Fully bound body
- Multi-ply pickguard and output jack cover
Neck
- Mahogany neck
- Comfortable C-shape neck profile
- Neck thickness: 20mm at 1st fret, 21mm at 12th fret
- Dual-action truss rod
- Fully bound neck and headstock
Fingerboard
- Ebony fingerboard
- Pearloid block inlays
- 22 stainless steel frets
- 12” fretboard radius
- 24.75” scale length
Electronics
- High Proof licensed “Hot Iron” high-output ceramic pickups
- 2 volume controls, 1 tone control
Hardware
- Artec locking tuners
- Artec Tune-O-Matic bridge
- “V” shaped tailpiece
- Genuine bone nut