An Explorer-Inspired Bruiser Built for High Gain
If you grew up on Black Label Society or spent any time watching Zakk Wylde bulldoze through a riff, you know exactly what this guitar is about. The Wylde Audio Blood Eagle takes the classic Explorer-style silhouette and evolves it — adding bevel edges, a flat top, and the kind of purposeful aggression that comes only from a guitarist who actually plays the things he designs.
The Blood Eagle isn't a guitar trying to cover all genres. It's built for players who want a hot, focused instrument that nails heavy rhythm tones and screaming leads without compromise. If that sounds like you, read on.
This particular unit is B-Stock, meaning it is new — never owned or played — but ships from Wylde Audio with a noted cosmetic issue (see details below). Our licensed tech will inspect and set it up for you before it leaves our shop.
A Mahogany Core Built for Sustain and Warmth
The body is solid mahogany, a wood long associated with thick fundamental tone and the kind of natural sustain that keeps notes blooming under high gain. Mahogany doesn't get thin or harsh when pushed — it rewards distortion with body and presence rather than ice-pick treble. The Mahogany Blackout finish gives the whole guitar a matte black look that makes the wood grain just barely visible — understated but unmistakably intentional.
Construction is set-neck, meaning the 3-piece maple neck is glued into the body for tighter coupling and added resonance compared to a bolt-on joint. The neck shape is the Zakk 'C' profile — a substantial, comfortable C that feels sturdy without being a workout. At the first fret it measures .79" thick; at the 12th, .93" — a gradual, even taper that suits both chord work and single-note runs.
Ebony Fretboard, EMG Pickups, and Hardware That Holds Tune
The ebony fretboard is smooth, dense, and fast — a material known for its articulate attack and tight low end, which pairs well with active pickups. The 14" radius keeps bending comfortable and reduces fretting out on high-fret lead work, while 22 X-Jumbo frets give you plenty of playing surface. Large Mother of Pearl block inlays add a classic visual contrast against the dark ebony. Scale length is 24.625" — a slightly shorter-than-Fender measurement that eases string tension and contributes to the warmer overall feel.
Pickups are an EMG 81/85 active set — the 81 at the bridge for tight, high-output rhythm attack; the 85 at the neck for fuller, warmer lead tones. These are active pickups requiring a 9V battery (clip-in compartment included) and are wired to a Volume/Volume/Tone/3-way switch configuration. The TonePros LPM04 Tune-O-Matic bridge locks in place for maximum tuning stability and intonation transfer, backed up by Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners that hold tune reliably. All hardware is satin black, tying the aggressive aesthetic together cleanly. The Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut measures 43mm wide — a comfortable width for standard 6-string playing.
Product Features:
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Body: Solid mahogany with bevel edges and flat top contour, Mahogany Blackout (matte black) finish
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Neck: 3-piece maple, set-neck construction, Zakk 'C' profile (.79" at 1st fret / .93" at 12th fret)
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Fretboard: Ebony, 14" radius, 22 X-Jumbo frets
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Scale Length: 24.625" (625.5mm)
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Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL, 43mm (1.693") wide
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Pickups: EMG 81 (bridge) / EMG 85 (neck), active humbuckers
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Bridge: TonePros LPM04 locking Tune-O-Matic with stopbar tailpiece
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Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
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Hardware: Satin black throughout, black 1-ply binding
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Controls: Volume / Volume / Tone / 3-way toggle switch
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Origin: South Korea
This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned by an individual. we will have our licensed tech go over the guitar and set it up for you. On this guitar Schecter noted Dent On back (see pictures) that's not to say its the only defects that could have caused it to be a B-stock.
Schecter noted: Dent
Brand: Wylde Audio (by Schecter)
Model: Blood Eagle
SKU: 4520-2ND|WA25120026
Condition: B-Stock
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