Blade X-Fire XF-120
You don’t hear the name Blade too often in guitar circles, but the new X-Fire series looks set to change all that, with shred-ready specs and looks to match.
The X-Fire XF-120 has winged its way over to us for review, so join us as we share our first impressions of this rock beast.
For the full review of the Blade X-Fire XF-120, check out Total Guitar issue 249, on sale 23 December.
Blade X-Fire XF-120
The XF-120 looks sleek in its Tungsten finish, but black and Blinding White options are also available, if you prefer
Blade X-Fire XF-120
Pickup-wise, you can get this X-Fire fitted with Levinson or EMG ’buckers
Blade X-Fire XF-120
That tiny toggle switch activates Blade’s Variable Spectrum Control, which offers boosts for midrange, treble or bass
Blade X-Fire XF-120
And here are the three trim pots that let you dial in the frequencies that the VSC toggle switch controls
Blade X-Fire XF-120
Those X inlays make the XF-120’s 24-fret fingerboard as distinctive as its finish
Blade X-Fire XF-120
Make no mistake, this Blade is a weapon
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