CV820WB
Wes Borland Signature Model
Controls (CV820WB)
q
3P Pickup Selector
w
Front Volume
e
Rear Volume
About Wes Borland’s String
Gauges
We s’ s i g n atu re s o u n d i s p a r tl y
attributed to the use of the unique
set of string gauges he uses on his
signature guitar.
String Tuning Gauge
1st C# .011
2nd G# .014
3rd E
.022
(Wound)
4th B
.032
(Wound)
5th F# .042
(Wound)
6th C# .052
(Wound)
* The guitar is strung with .010–.046 gauge
strings when shipped from the factory.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
CV820WB
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (350mm)
24
Maple / Alder
Maple 3 piece
“Finger clamp” locking system
Alnico V Split Humbucker X 2
3-position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume
Black
Custom 33 Pickup Designed
by YASH and Wes
The Custom 33 pickups were developed
by YASH ( Ya m a h a A r ti st S e r v i c e
Hollywood) in collaboration with Wes
Borland. 1st through 3rd and 4th through
6th string pole pieces are grouped
separately in a design that emphasizes
high-end sharpness to produce a clear
tone from the hollow body.
Finger Clamp Tremolo System
A locking tremolo and nut system
offers stable tuning even under heavy
tremolo use. And no tools are required
when it comes time to change strings.
Original Semi Hollow Design
Designed by Wes Borland and YASH,
the maple top is carved to produce its
uniquely curved shape.
Wes Borland is well known on stage for his elaborate face paint and
black-tinted contacts as guitarist for Limp Bizkit. He has also kept him-
self busy fronting his own band Black Light Burns and as a member of
such bands as Big Dumb Face, Eat the Day, and Goatslayer.
CV820WB
Black
Two Bridge Types
Two bridge types are available. The
AES1500 is equipped with a Tune-O-
Matic bridge while the AES1500B comes
with a Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato.
Controls (AES1500/1500B)
q
Front Volume
w
Rear Volume
e
Front Tone (Push-Pull Switch)
r
Rear Tone (Push-Pull Switch)
Sound Character
Two DiMarzio Q-100s produce a sound
that lies between a single coil and a
humbucker. Push push tone controllers
split pickup coils allowing this guitar to
cover a wide selection of sounds from
Jazz to Blues to Rockabilly.
Semi Hollowbody
What looks like a full acoustic guitar is
actually a semi-hollow design with a
center block located underneath the
bridge to prevent feedback.
AES1500
Pearl Snow White
AES1500B
Orange Stain
AES1500B
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Arched Sycamore Top, Maple Back/Sides
Maple
Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato
DiMarzio Q-100 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front/Rear Volume, Front/Rear Tone
with Push-Pull Switch
Black, Orange Stain
AES1500
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Arched Sycamore Top, Maple Back/Sides
Maple
T-O-M Bridge
DiMarzio Q-100 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front/Rear Volume, Front/Rear Tone
with Push-Pull Switch
Orange Stain, Pearl Snow White
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
AES1500/1500B
q
w
e
r
q
w
e
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