Guitar World Verdict
The most metal-focused of Mustaine's new models, the Vanguard isn't the most versatile of the bunch, but its razor-sharp tone and shredder-friendly playability make it a worthy V alternative.
Pros
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None-more-metal looks.
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Neck-through build.
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Quality Seymour Duncan humbuckers.
Cons
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A little on the heavy side.
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We'd still be tempted by Dave's Epiphone Flying V Custom.
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While the Prophecy is undoubtedly the most sonically updated of Dave Mustaine’s new signature guitars, it still has more of a vintage aesthetic in line with the rounded edges of the original Flying Vs of the late ’50s. The Kramer Vanguard, on the other hand, is less retro and more futuristic thanks to its sharper contours and knifelike edges.
In that regard, it bears kinship with the Megadeth founder’s previous signatures through ESP and Dean – pointy metal machines that wouldn’t look out of place in an executioner’s hands.
Specs
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