All user reviews for the Warrior Soldier Fully Armed

Objective analysis:

Guitar United States
Mahogany body selected 40 years old
Flamed maple top 5a "one of ten"
Ebony fingerboard
Markers in mother of pearl (genuine) and pearl details
Set neck, oiled, 3 rooms (2 mahogany, bubinga a)
5-way switch
2 Bartolini pickups (77d chevalet/55 position in the neck position)
1 volume knob (certified pearl)
1 tone knob (certified pearl)
About 3500 euros new
Delivery time 9 months
Analysis:

At first glance, one notices an amazing level of finish. No, it's not my imagination, it is still above the normal folk guitars (prs custom, gibson custom, dean States, ect ...). A kind of super-short guitar or has been sanded, Results, licked, to perfection.

I can put it that [9] in this category. Although his first choice are wood, the electronic quality and exemplary finish, it lacks a more complete electronic with two tones and two volumes, making this guitar definitely excellent.

UTILIZATION

The handling of this guitar is in itself already the highlight of this instrument. Here the term "normal" is lost ... the guitar comes naturally curl up in your kidneys to stick to you.

The handle, a reference in the field, profile D, not too thick but quite wide, allowing a game in accordance comfortable and frenzied solos. ALL scratch that could touch this guitar told me the same thing: "the handle is a killer!"

The string action is pretty low and the intonation requires greater precision.

The junction with the heel is very organic and it can effectively play up the fret zero before the neck pickup.

Potentiometers perform their function on the race of their rotation.

The 5-way switch allows you to add possibilities to switch to guitar and potentiometers have a witness who can navigate the settings.

[10] It's high-flying guitar. The grip is instinctive and immediate. This is one of the many strengths of this instrument.

SOUNDS

When empty, the guitar sounds more powerful than any other solidbody guitar of this format. The sound is clear, structured and deep. We feel, moreover, very responsive to attack portends a great guitar for all that will have the momentum.

Connected, we are treated to a lesson of superiority. The Bartolini, original sound plan, walk between acidity and aggressiveness fenderienne, roundness Gibson, a medical laser accuracy with a significant gain.

The bridge pickup is very precise and cut each half interval audibly. Its grain angry, very natural and a little reminiscent of all that the guitar can give best and it can achieve high gain, allow large parties of pleasure and translate the depth of the instrument perfectly. The neck pickup, comes here with a more rounded (a micro blues behind), plus singing and softer in the attack. It can calm the excitement of her colleague and further increase the depth.

Note that if you are a player, the knobs have a great influence on the sound since a slight decrease in volume will cause an attack immediately softer while giving more heat to bring a small hand signal very fuzzy and nice vintage.

So the spectrum of use meets with no limits: NO LIMITS! And it's not a gag afien frustrated, it is a reality. This guitar will be limited only by that of your fingers. Rock / metal most angry and heavy to gypsy jazz, it proves nothing cutesy and radiates in all exercises.

[10] It is extremely rare that I put this note in this category! When I see a Gibson Lespaul was rated 10 ... what grade should I give this guitar? Maybe 12! Sound versatile, original, rich base and gain, but may be clear and soft crying. Sounds successful switched Ethernet. What more in the world.

OVERALL OPINION

The fully armed was an excellent guitar. The price of 3,500 euros may seem expensive. But the overall quality and the sound it gives off is still a hardening than what the market can offer for now. Only problem: Warrior has seen its reputation grow dramatically in states (several titles of best luthiers of the United States) and has halted production of the model considered, too accessible, too select. Now it is only possible to buy "customs" for prices exceeding 5500 euros blithely (and are in no way better than the latter.

For those wondering what the difference between custom and fully armed, it's just that the fully armed was not fully configurable. We had some colors available, some routing and some finishes and that's all. The Custom and much more customizable. And wood of the custom will still take from 20 to 40 years old. That's basically what makes schmilblick. But if you find a price that is not exorbitant, go for it. You will have a guitar that turns into the register of quality prs private stock, white bottle Gretsch United States custom shop, gibson supreme. At a price shaved hazelnuts.

Note again that this guitar is designed for professionals who want to stand out in terms of sound without ringing any competition and musicians who experiment, quickly raking in points on the original sound. This soldier has a sound that please, let it be said!

[10] The discharge of the round for many but not take you for a fool!
Complement 25.12.07
I spent this guitar was a fellow guitarist who has a lot of experience and I wanted to share with you his critics:
- Great set, you can play what you want, from tapping the craziest agreements with tears, the ups and downs boisterous, he tolerates everything
- The sound is incredible
- Flaw finishing at the base of the neck and body. The varnish opaque body trembled slightly at this point (behind the guitar)
- The sound tends a little too precise. For the vintage hardcore with a little runny, it's not completely up

U complement 12/07/2008
Despite many new tests (prs, dean, gibson, hamer, schecter custom shop, jackson esp, ect ...) I still have not found an instrument that is better.
Edit of 08/05/2011. I put some prices up to date. With the changes in the price of the euro I get lost myself a little in my argument.

(Originally written by Pucelle_Dabidjan/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Objective description:

Guitar made in the USA

40 years old selected mahogany body

"One-of-ten" 5A flamed maple top

Ebony fingerboard

Authentic mother of pearl inlays

3-piece set neck (two mahogany and one bubinga) and oiled finish

5-way toggle switch

Two Bartolini pickups (77d in bridge position, 55 in neck position)

One volume control (with mother of pearl ring)

One tone control (with mother of pearl ring)

Delivery time: about nine months

Subjective description:

At first sight its high-class finish is impressive. It's not only my imagination, it really looks better than popular high-class guitars (PRS custom, Gibson custom, Dean USA, etc.). It's a kind of super guitar with the perfect finish.

Nevertheless I give it only a [9]. In spite of the first-choice woods, the high-quality circuitry and the exemplary finish, I miss a comprehensive controls set (two tone and two volume controls) which would make it the ultimate guitar.

UTILIZATION

The ease of use is the main asset of this instrument. The guitar is perfectly ergonomic and it stays always close to your body.

The reference-class neck with D profile is rather wide but not too thick so you can play chords and high-speed solos comfortably enough. ALL guitarists that have used this guitar said the same thing: "the neck is terrific"!

Low action for an accurate playing.

Very ergonomic neck/body junction and easy access to the last fret.

Perfectly sensitive controls.

The 5-way toggle switch provides lots of sound possibilities and the knobs have a convenient mark that clearly indicates their position.

[10] High-class guitar. Immediate and intuitive handling. It's one of the numerous strengths of this guitar.

SOUNDS

Unplugged it produces a more powerful sound than every other solid body. The sound is accurate, deep and structured. The guitar reacts to every attack with a large dynamic range.

The unplugged sound is a superior experience. The Bartolini pickups produce a particular tone: they have a twangy and aggressive Fender touch with Gibson roundness, and a surgical precision and high output gain.

The bridge pickup sounds astonishingly precise and it reproduces the musicians playing accurately. Its raging sound character is very natural and deep, and it can reach gain levels that guarantee a lot of fun. The neck pickup has a rounder and more singing sound (it was originally a blues pickup) with softer attacks. It sort of quiets down the excitement of the other pickup and enhances the deepness.

If you like playing with the guitar knobs they have a strong influence on the tone. The slightest decrease in volume will immediately produce smoother attacks, while the tone knob allows you to add more warmth to the signal giving it a nice vintage fuzzy character.

So the sound range is endless, there are simply NO LIMITS!!! And it's for real. The only limits of this guitar are determined by your fingers. From violent rock and heavy metal to gypsy jazz, this guitar always has a strong personality and excels in every music style.

[10] It's extremely rare for me to award such a high mark! When I see that a Gibson Les Paul gets a 10... How am I supposed to rate this guitar? Perhaps with a 12! Versatile, original, rich and powerful sound but also clear and crying gentle.

OVERALL OPINION

The Fully Armed is an excellent guitar. It's price might seem expensive. But the overall quality and sound are the best currently available on the market. Only problem: Warrior's reputation is growing in the USA (they've won several awards as the best luthiers in the US) and they have discontinued this model in order to produce only higher range products. Now there are only custom models available. They are much more expensive but don't really offer much more value.

The difference between a Fully Armed and the custom models is that the Fully Armed is not customizable. For example there were some colors, pickup combinations and finishes not available. The custom can be fully personalized. And the woods are 20 to 40 years older. That's the difference. If you find one at an "affordable" price, buy it. You'll get a guitar with the same quality as a PRS Private Stock, a Gretsch White Falcon USA custom shop, a Gibson Supreme.

This guitar is made for professional musicians who want to have an original sound and musicians taking part in contests who want to win based on the originality of their tone. Everybody likes the sound of this Soldier!

[10] Ultimate but expensive sound!

Add-on to the review of 12.25.07

I lent this guitar to an experienced guitarist and you can read his comments below:

- Great neck that allows you to play everything you want from crazy tapping licks to complex chords and also to shred up and down the neck. Everything is possible.

- Incredible sound

- Small varnish defect on the neck/body junction. (on the back of the guitar)

- The sound is a bit too accurate. A pure vintage sound would be a bit less precise.

Add-on to the review of 12.7.2008

Although I've tested many other guitars (PRS, Dean, Gibson, Hamer, Schecter custom shop, ESP, Jackson, etc.) I still haven't found a better instrument.