Brian Moore Guitars DC-1

I HAVE DC1/P WITH PIEZO..HAS EVERYTHING WHAT I NEEDED (HERE IS SPECIFICATION FROM BMCG WEB SITE):

Single cutaway design
Mahogany body with highly figured top
Available in transparent colors and bursts - I HAVE BURST
Seymour Duncan pickups - CUSTOM
Versatile hum/hum configuration
Mahogany set neck w/rosewood fingerboard
22 fret, set neck, 24 3/4" scale, 12" radius
Sperzel tuners
Gold hardware
RMC Piezo
BMCG sculpted headstock
Comfort Contoured body
Innovative output jack - STEREO CABLE

THERE IS NO T. BRIDGE BUT I DO NOT CARE.

BECOUSE OF STRONG HUMBACKERS IT IS QUITE FLEXIBLE GUITAR. I PLAY JAZZ & ROCK BUT SOMETIMES LIKE TO TURN MINE DISTORSION ON. IN ADDITION I USE THE GUITAR WITH PIEZO AS IT WAS STEREO GUITAR. ON THE PIEZO CHANNEL I HAVE CLEAN AND SELECTED SOUND WITH STRONG REVERB, AND ON MAGNETIC I PUT SOME HORUS AND NO REVERB. THE EFFECT IS INCREDIBLE.

I REALLY CAN NOT SAY MORE THAN I SEE - MINE LOOKS AWSOME BUT STILL HASE SOME PAINT PROBLEMS AT THE BACK.IT IS SECOND HAND SO I DO NOT KNOW THE REASON...

IT'S BLOODY CUSTOM. WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO SAY...

I HAVE TRIED ONCE BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONCE FOR TWO DAYS.. AFTER THAT I MOVED OUT..

I AM 27. I PLAY SINCE I WAS 4... I HAVE CRAPPY FENDER STRATOCASTER FROM MEXICO, FENDER AUTOMATIC GT AMP FOR PRACTICE AND ITALIAN 20 YEARS OLD VALVE AMP (100 WATTS)(LOVE IT)...

TO COMPARE WITH ANOTHER GUITAR I WILL SAY THAT I WAS ABOUT TO BUY GIBSON ES-175. I HAVE BEEN TRYING DOZENS OF DIFFERENT GIBSONS, IBANEZES...I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A GOOD GUITAR IN MY HANDS AS MY BRIAN MOORE CUSTOM DC1/P...

Having firstly delivered their superstrat-to-end-all-superstrats ? the MC-1 - which combines synthetic and organic materials into a package that sounds like a chambered fat-Strat, but plays like a Steinberger ? the guys over at Brian Moore decided to deliver a guitar using the shorter Gibson scale length. With the help of some guru-luthier-to-the stars, they put together this model, the DC-1.

An update of the classic Les Paul design, it?s composed of a slimmed-down one-piece mahogany body with the characteristic Brian Moore (and insanely figured) quilted maple bent-top, which is quite thin and a departure from the thick, maple cap design by Gibson. (Unlike some Tom Anderson guitars, this DC-1 is solid under that bent-top; no chambers.)

A one-piece neck with the 2+4 tuner headstock, rosewood fretboard and nicely finished, substantial frets completes the design. (There is a substantial volute, which I hope never to have to 'need'...) Abalone fret dots, rather than large block or trapezoid fretboard markers, are centred down the neck, looking somewhat unusual on a singlecut design like this one. However, one of the nicest touches is the figured maple binding down the edges of the fretboard, with carefully-inset abalone microdots.

Hardware is top-flight, off-the-shelf stuff; locking Sperzel tuners, and the tuneomatic bridge setup can be locked into position (TonePros?) which helps avoid scratching that thick, glossy finish during string removal.

It's a fairly heavy guitar; heavier than most Fenders, but lighter than many Gibson Les Pauls. I guess it's a cross between an SG and an LP, mass-wise. (And sound-wise too?)

The pickups are Seymour Duncan humbuckers, with the 'rhythm' or neck pickup reversed such that the adjustable pole pieces are closer to the bridge than to the neck pocket. With the five-way switch (and as far as I can work out) this allows you to get the combinations described in the next section (below).

This DC-1 was hotrodded with the piezo bridge and the Roland synth access module. With a stereo cable you can take the piezo signal to a full-range system for not-too-quacky pseudoacoustic tones, and with the appropriate Roland interface you can play synths, trigger samples, program sequencers and so on with great tracking and response. A real improvement on the old guitar synthtriggers of the past.

The included hardshell case is wood and black mock leatherette, with black plush within and a black shroud embroidered with the Brian Moore logo. There?s also a truss wrench, allen key, and a split-stereo cable. And (wait for it) the handle is padded.

The appearance of the guitar is ? frankly - lush; gold hardware on a fairly sumptuous tobacco quilt, and a really attractive caramel neck/body-back combination.

With the 5-way switch, you can get the following sounds;

1. a classic fat/warm/sweet/smooth/jazzy/plummy neck humbucker,
2. a somewhat Peter Greenish airy/chiming/phase-swapped neck humbucker,
3. a rather tasty/tangy/spanky/springy outside coilsy fat Telecaster combination,
4. a slightly Mark Knopflerish astingent/nasal/cerebral sqwawk,
5. and a skronking/stonking/slicing/dicing bridge humbucker mode.

Also, with the 5-way in position 1, you can pull out the tone control to get the sound of both humbuckers together (in series?), which is simply the second position on a standard, two-pickup Les Paul.

The sounds are great, usuable, colourful, and varied. With the shorter neck-scale length, you can use heavier strings and still achieve those very immediate bends and vibrato that (at least for me) is a big part of that rich, articulate Les Paul lead voice. Think of John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola, John Abercrombie, etc. (Actually, I?m pretty sure Abercrombie is using a DC-1 right now on his most recent ECM releases.)

I think a rock, blues, jazz and (due to switch position 3) even country guitarist would be able to go to work with this guitar, and be covered.

Plugged into a tube combo, or half-stack, the guitar sings and chugs enough for me. Even into a solid state amp, it has body and colour.

Here's the only really concerning area.

The truss needed some adjustment after shipping, which is not anything out of the ordinary, really. The neck is playing ok now, and is pretty buzz-free, although (and here's the only really concerning area) there is actually a slight twist to the neck, and a slight hump in the fretboard at the body join. (Could the neck wood selection and grain alignment be improved at the Brian Moore factory? Three-piece necks on the horizon?) Luckily the twist is like a very mild version of the thing that is featured in those wrist-relief Lace guitars (I think. With 11's on, and after tweaking, the action is about 4-5mm at the 12th fret, so it's probably not as low as some Les Pauls out there. Still, I come from acoustics and trem-equipped Strat-style guitars, so it seems fine.

Elsewhere the finishing is top-notch.

It's a pro instrument, feels solid, and should go the distance, although I've not started really punishing it yet. One questionable choice; the strap buttons were not locking.

Nice people, very helpful, working hard to do their thing in a crowded market. Phoning them isn't too much fun (voicemail maze) but they do good email.

Been playing for somewhere over ten years, moving fairly consistently between the rock and jazz worlds. Gear-wise, I have a standard Strat, a pointy Japanese shredder, a flat-top acoustic, and a Yamaha classical.

As an alternative to actual Gibson singlecut models, this was not-too-expensive, and feature-filled. If the neck had been perfect, I'd be even more enthusiastic. Still, it sounds great and is great to play. (And it's easy on the eyes...)

My new/used Brian Moore is a prototype. Appartently it is one of the first 50 of this model made in the New York Factory. (This is an all USA, Custom Shop model). It has two humbuckers and a three way switch. This is different than the current production which offers a five way switch and coil splitting. The body has a wonderful curled maple top which is stunning. Sperzel locking tuners and a tune-o-matic bridge round this puppy out. This is the "Les Paul" of the Brian Moore arsenal.

I have about thirty guitars. I really like my Paul Reed Smiths for my style of modern/alternative-pop rock. I have only practiced alone with this guitar so far, but it sounds awesome. It is a little less dense than a Les Paul; But I like the bounce that this gives me. (Which is also what I like about PRS) The guitar can be a little bright sounding, but the tone control is great and for any guitars I have, has the best "Woman Tone". (I know that phrase is over used in reviews, but I swear its true) Roll of the volume to about 81/2 and the tone to about 40%, some nice simple distortion and its amazing the Clapton circa 1966 that I was able to get through a VOX 15. This guitar sings.

I bought it used. It was set up with very low action. Absolutely no fret buzz. In fact, even though the neck is fairly big, it is a speed demon. The quilted top is match as close as can be. The only guitar wood that I have this pretty is on the back of my Breedlove.

There is gold harware on the guitar, so some of that is coming off. However, if you buy gold hardware, its expected. Other than that this guitar has aged well. It's old enough now where any problems would have appeared. Its flawless. I do plan on playing live with it and expect absolutely no problems. Good solid contruction, perfects intonation, nice balance, and the top mount output jack on the back makes you wonder why no one ever thought of it before.

I wanted to know what I had, but couldn't find much information on older Brian Moore guitars. I sent an email on a Saturday and by 10:00am on Monday the company had emailed me back with the information I requested. Imagine my surprise to find out that I had a prototype for a model from a company with such a fine reputation. With their catalog including the Custom Shop, Custom Shop to order, Guitars with bodies prepared oversees and assembled in USA (at a lower price), and terrific sound and eye appeal, this company will be joining PRS at the head of the class.

Once again, I've got thirty guitars from crappy (but charming) Hagstom III's to a vintage Gretch, PRS top ten top, and the standard cast of characters. I'm no genius but this guitar seems special to me and I will treat it accordingly. (By playing it, not storing it) Sometimes its fun to play a Danelctro, but sometimes its time to drive the Cadillac. This my friends is a Caddy.

Late 90's model, the BMC Guitars p[age says it best:
? Single cutaway design
? Mahogany body with highly figured top
? Available in transparent colors and bursts
? Seymour Duncan pickups (I have heard they are seth Lovers but I thought seth lovers were't tappable and this guitar does offer coil tapping, maybe a specia proprietory deal with Duncan??)
? Available with the T.W. Doyle pickup system (mine does not the Doyle system)
? Hum/Hum configuration
? Mahogany set neck w/rosewood fingerboard
? 22 fret, set neck, 24 3/4" scale, 12" radius
? Sperzel tuners, Tun-o-matic bridge

came with a custom fitted case

I am a rock/blues player who has begun to heavily dabble in Jazz. The Seth Lover pickups (if that is what they are) are amazing, really sweet sounding and musical. I can't say enough about them. THis guitar sounds a LOT like the PRS singlecut but is more ergonomin and is a nicer playing instrument (IMO) Sounds amazing clean in all positions (I love rolling off the tone and playing clean through Channel one on my DIezel......beautiful) Distorted this guitar has a great grown, very woody sounding......very complex. This guitar is fantastic

it has a 5 way switch, and a push pull tone pot that acticates the bridge pickup when the 5 way is in the first and second positions for a total of 5 combinations.

Lean but solid, the top matches beautifully. No problems here.

Brian Moore guitars are streamlined, this guitar borrows its general lok from the Les Paul and has a very thick tone that is not really like a Paul or PRS it has its own voice.

I have 3 other US Brian Moores and trust them all....however I would not gig with out a backup

It seems to be rock solid but I don't know (and hopefully won't find out)

With questions on other Moores I got replies within a day at the most. Their support is very very good (at least a year ago it was...I don't know since the Korean models came around

I honestly think that the US Brian Moore guitars are equal to any builder out there, PRS, GIbson, MCturff, McnaughtHamer. You can't go wrong but they are pricey (new). My advise buy used.

Don't believe Ed Romans reviews and slags on BMC's