OZ Keene Machine J1
OZ Keene Machine J1
- Maple Thru-Neck design
- Ebony Fingerboard with Custom Inlay
- Solid Alder Body
- Gotoh Locking Tuners
- Gotoh 1996 Floating Tremolo Bridge
- Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker Set
- Vola Custom Series Gig bag Included
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Made In Japan
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Designed in collaboration with metal titan Michael Keene of The Faceless, this powerhouse of a guitar has appropriately been dubbed “The Keene Machine”. With a sleek demeanor and crushing authority, it was created for uninhibited speed and grit. Perhaps its most notable feature is the integration of a GOTOH 1996T tremolo system, allowing you to raise or lower the pitch with intensity and accuracy. Another key feature is the installation of two Fishman Fluence pickups, which are complemented by a push/pull pot that allows two unique voices between the Fluences and can be expanded upon with the 5-way super switch. Aesthetically, the Alder body is finished with with a custom Keene Green Gloss. The ebony fingerboard is crafted with Vola Eye of Life inlays as well as a signature “Chaos Star” inlay on the 12th fret. If you are searching for a guitar that pushes the envelope in every capacity, look no further.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Country of Origin: Handmade in Japan
- Construction: Bolt-On Neck with New Contour Heel
- Body: Alder
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck: 3 Piece Hard Rock Maple with Vola MC Neck Shape and 3x3 Vola Angled Headstock
- Nut: Floyd Locking Nut R2
- Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Nickel Frets/ 25.5" Scale
- Inlay: Luminlay Green Vola Eye of Life Inlay + Custom 12th Fret Inlay “Chaos Star”
- Radius: 16" Radius
- Bridge: Gotoh 1996T Tremolo
- Tuners: Gotoh Tuners
- Strings: D'Addario XTE0942 9-42
- Case: Vola Custom Series Gig Bag (Included)
SWITCHING SYSTEM
- Volume(Push/Pull : Voice 1/ Voice 2)
- Tone
- 5 way switch
- Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker Set
ELECTRONIC SETUP
PUSH:
Alnico Voice 1 - Neck: (Modern Active High Output): The ideal active alnico sound. Full, round, and boosted, but with unprecedented articulation and dynamics.
Ceramic Voice 1 - Bridge: (Modern Active High Output): The ideal active ceramic humbucker tone. Crisp, searing crunch, tight bass with no mud, and a growl
PULL:
Alnico Voice 2 - Neck: (Crisp, clean and fluid): Experience the clear neck humbucker tone you’ve always wanted—without the thin, brittle overtones you don’t.
Ceramic Voice 2 - Bridge: (Modern Passive Attack): Organic, high output, passive ceramic tone. Superb distortion characteristics with Fluence dynamics and response.
5 Way Switch Positions:
1. Bridge
2. Bridge & Neck (Inner Coils)
3. Bridge & Neck
4. Neck Outer Coils
5. Neck
Custom Inlays
The entirety of the ebony fingerboard is adorned with one-of-a-kind Luminlay Green Vola Eye of Life inlays. This illuminating innovation provides visibility in any lighting setting. To add to the allure, a custom “Chaos Star” inlay is perfectly placed at the 12th fret.
New Heel Design
Our newly designed heel offers a stunning contour on the back side of the guitar’s body. The connection between neck and body is seamless, and access to higher frets has never been easier. Additional relief on the lower cutaway provides comfortability and further playability.
Custom "Keene Machine Green" Finish
The unmistakable “Keene Machine Green” paint job sets a bold and assertive visual precedent to overall look. Curated specifically for this guitar, this vibrant and electrifying paint job will be sure to turn heads from the studio to the stage.
Fishman Pickups
Equipped with two Fishman Modern multi-voice pickups in the neck and bridge position, the Keene Machine produces a wide range of sound in a remarkably accessible electronics package. The first voice offers a full and boosted sound with immense articulation and dynamics, where the second voice adds a crisp clarity to the mix. A push-pull pot in the volume knob offers additional tone sculpting by tying in a glassy single coil alternative.
3 x 3 Angled Headstock
The well-balanced aesthetic of the 3x3 headstock offers equal parts form and function. Black Gotoh tuners line either side for pinpoint tuning accuracy and reliability. The symmetrical layout accounts for even string tension and distribution, creating an exceptional playing experience.
Gotoh 1996T Tremolo Bridge
Unique vibrato capabilities are instantly obtainable with the installation of the Gotoh 1996T tremolo bridge. Paired with a locking nut, this timeless design opens a world of dynamic pitch effects. Fine tuning knobs at the base ensure optimal performance and a perfectly dialed sound.
La meilleure guitare que j’ai eu dans les mains. Un sans fautes de Vola, de la prise de commande à la livraison. Commandé le lundi à 11h arrivée chez moi le jeudi à 12:30.
Elle est arrivée parfaitement bien réglée, absolument rien à redire.
Vous venez de fidéliser un client vola.
I bought this guitar when it was first announced via Vola and Michael Keene. I’ve been holding off on writing a review to let everything sink it. I have to say, this is one of the best guitars, if not the best I’ve played. The thing that stuck out to me the most was the neck. It’s very comfortable, perfect frets, and the radius of the neck is one I’ve never played, but is perfect in my hands and they don’t get fatigued. The body is also very comfortable and contours to yours very nicely. The paint…lean, mean, and green! Gotoh Floyd rose style bridge is awesome. Better than an actual Floyd in my opinion. And the guitar was in tune , set up and played perfectly upon arrival. I bought this too get more into soloing as I’m predominantly a rhythm player, and I have to say, this guitar feels like it’s made me a better player, but that might just be me hyping this thing up. Either way, great guitar. My only gripe is the pickups. I was pretty underwhelmed with the fishmans. I mainly play EMGs and thought this would be a natural fit, but still getting used to them. But this does not take away at all from the quality of this instrument. If you can, at least get your hands on one to check it out and let it rip. You won’t regret it!
I love this guitar! High quality parts and amazing craftsmanship. This guitar rivals other guitars twice its price!
I do not have one of these. It is almost a perfect guitar. Great color, good pick up lay out, nice headstock shape. The only thing I don't like is the Floyd bridge. If this were a Vega Trem, it would be perfect. It is a bit out of my price range.
Great frets, great tremolo, great distance to strings. The service they gave me is amazing.
More than a a guitar it is brand that respect me as a customer and I'm sure they did that because they give value to themselves and their products.
I'm really happy to have found more than a guitar, un amazing luthier brand.
This guitar came super tuned in, the intonation is spot on, the Gotoh tremolo is fantastic, just like their tuners. The esthetic green paint job is flawless, as is the frets and back of neck, super fast neck, and slowed heel in the back and you can literally play this guitar for hours without it hurting your hands, super comfortable. Can you play in the dark? Sure the body and fretboard inlays glow. I could go on, but I made a great decision purchasing this guitar, was surprised at the great craftsmanship and build quality. Would be my first choice of another guitar in the future.
