In pictures: DiVill by Italia F100 unboxed
Retro-inspired tonal versatility
DiVill by Italia F100
Italia guitars have long been making a name for themselves with wacky shapes and killer tones, but the company’s upping the value-for-money stakes with the new DiVill sub-brand.
A few of these vintage-influenced beauties have winged their way over to us, so join us as we take a first look at the F100…
For the full review of the DiVill by Italia F100, check out Total Guitar issue 250, on sale 20 January.
DiVill by Italia F100
If you can divert your eyes from that gorgeous Heritage Burst finish (Vintage White is also available), you’ll find a pair of DVS single coils and a DVH high-output humbucker
DiVill by Italia F100
The F100 also boasts a vintage floating vibrato with roller saddle bridge for whammy bar antics
DiVill by Italia F100
Say what you like about the F100’s scratchplate, but it’s certainly distinctive
DiVill by Italia F100
The whole package is topped off with Italia locking tuners, making the DiVill name one to watch
Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.
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