We get a lot of questions about our instruments and decided to create a section to answer the most frequently asked ones. If you have a question that isn't covered in this area please feel free to contact us!

iGuitar/i2000 Series

Q: What kind of hardware are the i2000 and iGuitar series equiped with?

Custom Shop

Q: What are the setup specs for my custom guitar neck?
Q: What are the pickup combinations available on the custom series guitars?

MC/1

Q: Can I order an MC/1 in a color that is not in the catalog?
Q: Can I order an MC/1 with any pickups under the sun and pay the same price?
Q: How long does it take to receive a custom ordered MC/1?
Q: What type of tone wood is used in the MC/1 body?
Q: What type of fret wire is used?
Q: What is the neck radius of the MC/1 and the C-Series models?
Q: What is the headstock angle on the MC/1?

DC/1

Q: Is the neck pickup in the DC/1 model "supposed to be" positioned with the pole pieces towards the bridge or towards the neck like most Les Paul guitars?

Piezo

Q: Please explain your Piezo system and options?
Q: Can I use the Piezo system with only standard mono guitar cables?
Q: Can I get a Piezo system with a Floyd Rose tremelo?
Q: Can I get a Brian Moore guitar without magnetic pickups and only the Piezo/synth pickup? What is the price difference?

MIDI Options

Q: What is the difference between the 13-pin RMC System and the new 5-pin MidiAxe System?
Q: Are there any drawbacks in performance/tracking with the 5-pin MidiAxe system?
Q: My guitar with 13 pin synth acces (iGuitar2.13, C-90P.13, etc) has different control configuration than what is pictured in the brochure. Please Explain?

Miscellaneous Questions

Q: How can I become a Brian Moore Featured artist.
Q: How can I become a Brian Moore Custom Guitars Dealer?
Q: I heard that Brian Moore Guitars put out a CD! How can I purchase one?

General Info FAQs

Q: Can I buy direct from Brian Moore Guitars, or do I have to place my order through a dealer?
Q: Are Brian Moore Guitars available in left-handed models?

iGuitar/i2000 Series

Q: What kind of hardware are the i2000 and iGuitar series equiped with?

A: You can see the hardware that comes with each model by looking at the i2000/iGuitar Specification Table.

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Custom Shop

Q: What are the setup specs for my custom guitar neck?

A: See the Custom Shop Neck Specification Table.

Q: What are the pickup combinations available on the custom series guitars?

A: We can wire a custom series instrument to your specifications. For information on some of our standard setups choose from the following:

Hum/Hum
Hum/Single/Hum
The C-45 config
Tom Doyle System
Active Bass config
Passive Bass config

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Miscellaneous Questions

Q: How can I become a Brian Moore Featured artist.
A: Please contact us for more information.

Q: How can I become a Brian Moore Custom Guitars Dealer?
A: Please contact us for more information.

Q: I heard that Brian Moore Guitars put out a CD! How can I purchase one?
A: You can do so right here on our Catalog/CD page.

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General Info FAQs

Q: Can I buy direct from Brian Moore Guitars, or do I have to place my order through a dealer?
A. We only sell in the USA through our list of authorized dealers. The only exception to this are instruments sold directly to our endorsing artists.

To see a list of Dealers and Distributors, choose one of these links:

If for some reason you cannot get your order fulfilled through one of our dealers, or you are outside of the USA without a distributor in your country, please contact us by email at sales@brianmooreguitars.com, or call toll free 1.800.795.PLAY and we will try to help you.

Q: Are Brian Moore Guitars available in left-handed models?
A: Yes. We offer all C-Series (6-string) guitars as left-handed models for the same price as our right-handed models. They are available with Wilkinson Trem, Floyd Rose Trem or fixed bridge.

Please note: the MC/1 and DC/1 models are NOT currently avaliable as left-handed models.

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MC/1 FAQs


Q: Can I order an MC/1 in a color that is not in the catalog?
A: Yes. You must provide a picure or sample that we can match the color to. It can be ?a magazine or other catalog.

Q: Can I order an MC/1 with any pickups under the sun and pay the same price?
A: Yes. The only exceptions are Seymour Duncan Antiquities and Joe Bardens pickups. ?These may require an upcharge. Your dealer can call us for this information.

Q: How long does it take to receive a custom ordered MC/1?
A: Delivery is normally 8-10 weeks.

Q: What type of tone wood is used in the MC/1 body?
A: Mahogany wood block.

Q: What type of fret wire is used?
A: Dunlop 6105.

Q: What is the neck radius of the MC/1 and the C-Series models?
A: All have a 15" radius.

Q: What is the headstock angle on the MC/1?
A: 14 degrees.

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DC/1 FAQs

Q: Is the neck pickup in the DC/1 model "supposed to be" positioned with the pole pieces towards the bridge or towards the neck like most Les Paul guitars?

A: We offer this guitar in both configurations, and we also custom build in many other configurations. It is "supposed to be" a certain way if you are attempting to emulate Gibson or PRS, etc. (this is not our intention!).

Regarding custom wiring, it is possible to tap any coil in any position. We let our ears (or our customers) decide what's best.

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Piezo FAQs

Q: Please explain your Piezo system and options?
A: We use RMC Piezo elements on our Wilkinson style vibrato bridge, fixed bridge and Tun-O-Matic style bridges. The Piezo is a pressure transducer and the "pickup" mounted in the bridge that allows the electric guitar to have a sound similar to an acoustic guitar (that has been processed through a PA system) without the trouble of some feedback problems.

When there is a Piezo system installed in any of our guitars, it requires a standard stereo "Y" cable which splits the magnetic and Piezo signals from the guitar, sending the magnetic signal down one cable to "your regular guitar amp" and allows the Piezo signal to be sent to an "acoustic amp", a PA system or a mixer.

We have found that sending the Piezo signal to a separate amp such as an acoustic amp or PA, it gives the best authentic acoustic sound.

Q: Can I use the Piezo system with only standard mono guitar cables?
A: Yes, if is prefered, it is possible to custom order or upgrade the guitar so both the magnetic and Piezo signals can be sent through a standard mono cable. This work is done at our factory. Price $125.00.

Q: Can I get a Piezo system with a Floyd Rose tremelo?
A: As far as we know, no Piezo manufacturer offers a Piezo for a Floyd Rose tremelo (yet). Stay tuned.

Q: Can I get a Brian Moore guitar without magnetic pickups and only the Piezo/synth pickup? What is the price difference?
A: Yes. We offer this option on all of our models. (This option is used on the guitar played by Clint Black!) Your dealer will deduct $100 off the list price.

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The Roland 13-pin MIDI-Ready System and
The MidiAxe 5-pin True MIDI System

Q: What is the difference between the 13-pin RMC System and the new 5-pin MidiAxe System?
A: The 13 pin RMC is designed for use with Roland, Yamaha and Axon guitar synths.

The MidiAxe 5-pin system allows you to use the sounds inside any keyboard or synth module with 5 pin MIDI IN/OUT capabilities. It also allows direct access to your PC and is compatible with all music software programs for notation and printing of your music.

To have the Roland 13-pin system installed in your guitar, it costs $525, if you already have the RMC Piezo system as well. If you do not have the Piezo system, add $200 to install it, for a total of $725.

To have the MidiAxe 5-pin system installed in your guitar, it costs $625, if you already have the RMC Piezo system as well. If you do not have the Piezo system, add $200 to install it, for a total of $825.


Q: Are there any drawbacks in performance/tracking with the 5-pin MidiAxe system?
A: The performance depends on what synth you are using. Most synth modules are designed for use with keyboards. Each of the internal sound parameters cen be edited and optimized for use with a Midi-guitar.

Q: My guitar with 13 pin synth access (iGuitar2.13, C-90P.13, etc) has different control configuration than what is pictured in the brochure. Please Explain?
A: See Selector Version Chart for explanation.

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