Steve Morse

Steve Morse is widely known as one of the greatest and most versatile guitarists of our time. The Steve Morse signature, made to Steve's exact specifications, has been his instrument of choice both in the studio and on stage for more than 35 years. Featuring a classic double cutaway design, four custom DiMarzio pickups, and an intuitive switching layout, this signature guitar affords effortless playability, comfortable yet solid construction, and a full range of tonal possibilities.
Steve Morse – Morse Blue Burst
Steve Morse – Morse Blue Burst

Your Custom Options:

Model:
6 String - Standard Hardtail
Color:
Morse Blue Burst
Neck:
Figured Roasted Maple w/ Rosewood Fretboard
Pickguard:
Black
Hardware:
Chrome

Build Code

900-72-R2-01-MB-CR

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Steve Morse Highlights

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  • POPLAR BODY - EXCLUSIVE MORSE BLUE BURST FINISH

  • ROASTED FIGURED MAPLE NECK WITH ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD

  • VERSATILE 4 PICKUP ARRANGEMENT

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  • Watch Steve Morse Demo His Signature Guitar For Sweetwater Sound

    Steve Morse demonstrates the Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Morse signature electric guitar for Sweetwater Sound.

Steve Morse – CUSTOM ELECTRONICS

CUSTOM ELECTRONICS

The Steve Morse signature guitar is equipped with two DiMarzio custom humbucking pickups, one DiMarzio custom single coil, and one proprietary single coil pickup. When combined, these pickups, controlled by a 3-way lever and two toggle switches, provide a total of 11 different pickup configurations, allowing for a wide range of tonal possibilities.

  • Steve Morse – TUNE-O-MATIC BRIDGE

    TUNE-O-MATIC BRIDGE

    In use since the early 1950s, this popular bridge option is standard on the Steve Morse signature guitar. The Tune-o-Matic bridge is excellent for players who prefer a hardtail bridge option with great sustain and allows for easy string replacement.

  • Steve Morse – 5-BOLT SCULPTED NECK JOINT

    5-BOLT SCULPTED NECK JOINT

    The Steve Morse signature guitar utilizes a sculpted neck joint, providing uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop a roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard.

Specifications, Schematics & More

Specifications

Steve Morse
Size12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-7/8" long (31.8 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.7 cm long)
Body WoodPoplar
Body FinishHigh gloss polyester
BridgeTuneomatic bridge with thumbwheel height adjustment & individual saddles with Music Man® chrome plated, solid brass tail block
PickguardBlack
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius12" (30.5 cm)
Headstock SizeOnly 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, wide stainless steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodFigured roasted maple neck
FingerboardRosewood
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsNatural
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
Controls250kohm volume and tone - .047µF tone capacitor
Switching2-way toggle, 3-way toggle pickup selector; 3-way lever pickup selector
PickupsHSSH - DiMarzio (neck to bridge); Humbucking - DP-205 Morse Signature; Single coil - DP-108 Vintage; Single coil - Proprietary custom wound; Humbucking - DP-200 Morse Signature
Left HandedNo
StringsErnie Ball 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)

Compare Specs

SpecificationsSteve Morse—
Size12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-7/8" long (31.8 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.7 cm long)
Body WoodPoplar
Body FinishHigh gloss polyester
Body Colors
Body Bindings
BridgeTuneomatic bridge with thumbwheel height adjustment & individual saddles with Music Man® chrome plated, solid brass tail block
PickguardBlack
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius12" (30.5 cm)
Headstock SizeOnly 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, wide stainless steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodFigured roasted maple neck
FingerboardRosewood
Fret Markers
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsNatural
Neck Binding
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
Controls250kohm volume and tone - .047µF tone capacitor
Switching2-way toggle, 3-way toggle pickup selector; 3-way lever pickup selector
PickupsHSSH - DiMarzio (neck to bridge); Humbucking - DP-205 Morse Signature; Single coil - DP-108 Vintage; Single coil - Proprietary custom wound; Humbucking - DP-200 Morse Signature
Left HandedNo
StringsErnie Ball 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)

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