NGD! WR1 and KV2

[Newc]

Here's the KV-2 I got a while back:





Nice reflective top


And the WR-1:






Not too fond of the WR-1's neck profile. Kinda big for my taste for this body type. I preferred the old 1990 profile with the flat spot.


The KV-2 neck is ok, could be a bit more round.


The Bolted Steel finish looks a lot better in person than in pics IMO. It's kind of a Metallic Silver.
Would only take a couple of waterslide decals to turn it into a Warbird :P

[Axewielder]

Cool WR1! Is that the stock Invader/Full Shred in there?

[Newc]

Yup. Came tuned down to D, which suits the Invader nicely.
I've got an Invader in a WRMG tuned to C# which also sounds nice.

The Full Shred isn't too bad as a neck pickup.


The KV has dual JBs - including an actual neck model (with the screws on the neck coil). My NASLs came with a JB in the neck, but it was a regular bridge model.

[algeriet]

Nice kv!

[wilkinsi]

Warriors FTW! Did you get that one for $999?

[Mazrim]

Welcome to the WR1/KV2 owners club.

The first thing I did with my WR1 was swap that shitty Invader for a BKP Painkiller and no pup has ever suited a guitar more. The Full Shred is a sweet neck pup and a perfect companion to the Painkiller. Its like they were calibrated.

Love the KV2. Classic black.
Dave Mustaine would approve.

By the way, does anybody else own a Snakeskin KV2 or even seen one? I've never seen another. Not even on forums.

[PowerTube]

Nice guitars, Newc. Dare I ask.....where did you get the WR1? I *think* I've been wanting one of those for a while. That is, I would love to play one and see if I like it. I love the looks of the Bolted Steel. I'm with you; I would have no choice but to make it into a Warbird of some description.

[RacerX]

Newc, I'd like to hear you play some down-tuned schtuff on these! Got any clips or Youtube?

[Newc]

Nope. Usually I just do the slow plodding stuff like vintage Sabbath

[Cygnus X1]

That WR is outstanding!
Maybe it's just the pics but the inlays really stand out...like abalone.
Paintjob rivets are perfect as well, not overdone.

[stevieb91]

I always loved the KV, too, but could not get comfortable with the itty bitty frets on the damn thing.. The bolted steel has been a personal favorite as well, hope you can come to terms with both of those beasts.. Nice additions...

[atarilovesyou]

Nice geets! About that neck on the Warrior...I've yet to play a USA Warrior in a store, but I've played the bolt-on. I'm not a fan of heels, so it was a pass. Can you compare the neck feel to a USA Soloist?...enjoy!

[Newc]

Been a few years since I had a USA Soloist, but the neck on the KV and the Warrior feel the same to me, which feels like a DK2M neck. When did they change the KV2 to the bigger profile?

[CKJ]

I'm green! Kick ass guitars!!

I'd personally love to have more USA guitars but they just go for to damn much.

[Grim]

I'm green! Kick ass guitars!!

I'd personally love to have more USA guitars but they just go for to damn much.

Personally, I think they are very worth it.