I am very proud to present Freak Guitar Lab, my own guitar brand.
The first model is called Ulv, from Old Norse ulfr (wolf), an 8-string and a 6-string version. Now, also a 7-string version!
| Body | Alder, transparent Havana brown |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fret | 27 frets, TrueTemperament Stainless steel |
| Scale | 24,75”, radius 12” |
| String gauge | 6 string DR 009-042 |
| Tuners | Hipshot 6EN0B tuners |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose FRT802000 |
| Neck pickup | Lundgren Black Heaven Neck Custom Ceramic |
| Bridge pickup | Lundgren Black Heaven |
| Controls | Volume, push-push |
| Input jack | Flush mount barrel |
| Strap lock | Dunlop strap locks |
| Weight | 3,2 kilo (7,05 lbs) |
| Body | Red Alder, transparent Havana brown |
| Neck | Maple, 5pcs with walnut veneer |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fret | 27 frets, TrueTemperament Stainless steel |
| Scale | 25,5”, radius 16” |
| String gauge | 7 string DR 009-054 |
| Tuners | Hipshot 6EN0B tuners |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose FRT802000 |
| Neck pickup | Lundgren Black Heaven Neck Custom Ceramic 7 |
| Bridge pickup | Lundgren Black Heaven Bridge 7 |
| Controls | Volume, push-push |
| Input jack | Flush mount barrel |
| Strap lock | Dunlop strap locks |
| Weight | TBA |
Solid 8-string electric guitar:
| Body: | Alder, transparent Havana brown |
| Neck | Ellipse-shaped neck profile in maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fret | 27 frets, TrueTemperament Stainless steel |
| Scale | 27”, radi 350mm-400mm |
| String gauge: | 8 string DR 009-065 |
| Tuners | Hipshot 6EN0B tuners |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose FRT802000 |
| Neck pickup | Lundgren Black Heaven Neck Custom Ceramic |
| Bridge pickup | Lundgren Black Heaven |
| Controls | Volume, push-push |
| Input jack: | Flush mount barrel |
| Strap lock | Dunlop strap locks |
| Weight: | 3,9 kilo (8,6 lb) |
We stain the Ulv guitars with a color called Havana Brown and put wax on top of the alder body.
You might want to go easy with that studded heavy metal belt unless you don't want to go for that popular road-worn look.
The pickup selector of both Ulv 8 and Ulv 6 is in the push/push volume knob.
...I never was a fan of push/pull as it, in my book, takes too long and is confusing to a simple guy.
While the neck is oiled, we settled for a more exclusive look: the nice and shiny headstock of the Ulv models.
"Piano black", as we call it.
Incredibly sturdy, clever custom Freak Guitar Lab hard case.
Made by Swedish company Wareco
True Temperament frets are the best thing that ever happened to the guitar. Once you tried it, there is no going back.
Watch this space and follow us on social media for updates!
I am a Swedish guitarist and vocalist, in the trio Freak Kitchen as well as my various Freak Guitar and Freak Audio Lab projects.
For the past 25 summers I have been hosting the Freak Guitar Camp in the woods of Sweden. A camp for dedicated guitar players from all over the world — my true annual highlight.
