Matt Pike Signature Woodrite Warlord Imperial 9

 

Woodrite Guitars Presents: The Matt Pike Signature Warlord Imperial 9

“Many moons ago, I dreamt of this weapon—this instrument of destruction. Wielding nine strings, this beast delivers three unison paired courses on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd strings, summoning the layered fury of a war march. From the crushing weight of the doom-laden riff to the soaring cries of distortion that tear across the sky, every note from the Warlord Imperial 9 is a communion with the sonic gods.” – Matt Pike

A Bound in mahogany body and neck, topped with a maple cap, form the heart of this sonic weapon, delivering unmatched resonance and warmth. The Woodrite custom 9-string tune-o-matic bridge, tailpiece, synthetic bone nut, and refined headstock design offer unshakable stability—just as the flames of conquest remain unquenched, so too does the sustain of the Warlord endure.

When your fingers lay against the stainless steel frets, it’s as if you’re reaching across the veil, where sound and soul merge into one, taking command of the immortal. Every note blooms with power, vibrating through the meticulously crafted woods, balancing warmth with clarity like an ancient hymn of creation and destruction.

Emblazoned with the Matt Pike Serpents Sun inlays upon a bound ebony fingerboard—designed by none other than the legendary Jordan Barlow—the Warlord Imperial 9 channels the serpent’s eternal wisdom, the power of rebirth through destruction, wrapping your fingers in the ancient sun’s sacred geometry. Every slide, every bend, every vibration resonates with the energy of life and death entwined.

Topped off with nine Grover mini-rotomatic tuners, this weapon is primed to take on the heaviest tones and deepest tunings. The unison strings sing with a power that echoes from beyond the grave, rising like the phoenix from the flames. It’s an instrument for those unafraid to wield the power of the past to conquer the present.

With every stroke of the Matt Pike Signature Warlord Imperial 9, you’re walking the line between life and death, light and shadow—summoning riffs that are as much ritual as they are revelation. This is the guitar to usher in the apocalypse, to lead the armies of sound into battle.

Riff. Repeat. Lay Waste.

Matt’s Signature Finishes

The Warlord Imperial 9 is available in three powerful finishes, available in both right and left handed editions, each symbolizing a different realm of sonic domination:

• Canaan Burst: The forgotten, desert tones of an ancient world, where riffs echo across the sands, summoning power long abandoned.
• Crimson Burst: The searing hue of blood on the battlefield, where riffs are forged in fire and fury.
• Antarctican Burst: An icy, shimmering landscape where the frozen winds howl and the riffs cut like glaciers.

About the Lace Matt Pike Signature “Firespitters” Humbucker Set

“Our goal in designing the Matt Pike Signature Firespitters was to create a set of humbuckers that perfectly complemented Pike’s aggressive playing style and contributed to his signature metal tone. We began by incorporating a mix of proprietary ceramic magnets, barium ferrite magnets, and impossibly fine gauge copper wire wound on our patented Micro Matrix Comb bobbins. Our aim was to achieve a high-output, aggressive-when-you-want-it, articulate-when-you-need-it set of humbuckers suitable for the heavy and dynamic sound associated with Matt’s playing style.

The meticulous craftsmanship and direct collaboration with Matt Pike on the design showcase our commitment to delivering a visually and sonically distinctive premium product tailored to Matt Pike’s aesthetic and tonal specifications.” – Gabriel Freeman, Lace Pickups

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