{"product_id":"2012-dean-uli-jon-roth-sky-guitar-9-black-velvet-sky-signed-by-uli-jon-roth","title":"2012 Dean Uli Jon Roth Sky Guitar #9 \"Black Velvet Sky\" *Signed by Uli Jon Roth*","description":"\u003cp\u003e2012 Dean Uli Jon Roth Sky Guitar #9 \"Black Velvet Sky\" *Signed by Uli Jon Roth*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2012 Dean Sky Guitar Uli Jon Roth is part of a special run of 50 guitars hand built to the legendary guitarist's specs, with this particular guitar called 'Black Velvet Sky #9.' It was  signed by Uli Jon Roth last year on the back of the headstock, and comes with tons of case candy and the special power supply for the “Mega-Wing III” active pickup system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor a detailed description of this extremely special guitar, please follow this link to read the manual written by Uli himself! https:\/\/www.deanguitars.com\/pdfs\/Dean_Uli_Jon_Roth_Sky_Guitar_Owners_Manual.pdf\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note our tech's electronics disclaimer lower in the listing description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 7.9 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: Original Hardshell Case \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good.  Some scratching on the gold pick guard as well as general scratching\/wear on the body.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/span\u003eGuitar, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned\/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. Super Jumbo frets with plenty of life and no fret wear evident. Setup with minimal neck relief and medium\/low action. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMods\/Repairs\/Issues: None Evident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Custom Uli Roth Carve. Definitely unique! Feels like a thin C with slightly asymmetrical on the high string side. Ergonomic and fast playing\/access throughout the guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Thickness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st: 0.77\" \/ 12th: 0.77\" (bottom of scallop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius: 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.71\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics Layout: Volume x1, Treble EQ (+\/- 20db) x1, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMid EQ (+\/- 20db) x1 , Bass EQ (+\/- 20db) x1, Mini Toggle switch (Coil Split\/Humbucker) x1, 5-Way Pickup Selector x1, Led Dimmer control (on back plate) x1. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**********ELECTRONICS DISCLAIMER ***********\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar has a very unique electronics system\/setup unlike most standard guitars. This unit requires the use of a stereo cable and the 18V power supply (both included). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis preamp has the potential for \u003cstrong\u003eEXTREMELY \u003c\/strong\u003ehigh output levels when using the master gain control (100 dB). Aka if not prepared could pop fuses\/cause damage to amplifiers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvoid \"Hot Plugging\" or plugging\/unplugging the guitar will the power supply is in the \"on\" position. Most of the time nothing should happen, but it's a good practice to avoid a freak current spike which could damage\/fry capacitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out the manual (written by Uli himself) which goes through all the unique aspects of the guitar. (https:\/\/www.deanguitars.com\/pdfs\/Dean_Uli_Jon_Roth_Sky_Guitar_Owners_Manual.pdf)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Mega-Wing MK III System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Gauge: 9 - 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Spacing: You will notice the high E string is cut (intentionally) farther away from the edge of the neck. Uli chose to do this intentionally to enable full vibrato without the risk of the string slipping off the edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTremolo Bar: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools Included: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and\/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eINDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHEAR A LIVE DEMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__description\"\u003eExperience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800796582127,"sku":"9skyguitar","price":11999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2098\/2901\/files\/9skyguitar-1.jpg?v=1757010567","url":"https:\/\/ish.guitars\/products\/2012-dean-uli-jon-roth-sky-guitar-9-black-velvet-sky-signed-by-uli-jon-roth","provider":"Ish Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}