Peacemaker
Cavallo V
DBZ
its mahogany-slab and maple-cap construction. Many DBZ instruments are very thin
and contoured, and the Cavallo represents
a very effective evolution of that design
philosophy—it’s one of the most comfortable guitar bodies I’ve ever played.
The chrome-covered pickups are custom-wound DBZ units controlled by a 3-way
selector switch and single Volume and
Tone knobs. The neck pickup is similar in
specification to standard PAF-style pickups,
with a moderate output of around 7. 95
kilohms resistance and an alnico 5 magnet
for a sweet tone. The bridge position is a
different beast altogether, with a whopping
15. 10 kilohms and high output. Not satisfied with single-magnet construction, DBZ
designed this particular bridge pickup with
three ceramic magnets for added punch
and attack.
The 12"-radius mahogany neck is topped
with DBZ’s signature dual-horn headstock
and features an ebony fretboard and a
deep-carved heel that flows flawlessly into
the ornate body. The fretboard felt flawless,
and there were no pores, dimples, or visible
cracks, and the mother-of-pearl inlays—the
largest of which is a Mark of Zorro-like “Z”
at the 12th fret—were set with jeweler’s perfection. Further, despite the Cavallo’s oversized headstock, the balance was perfect
