Nuclear Blast has announced as follows:

Fernandes Guitars and Ashmedi of Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH, have collaborated to present the very unique Vortex Scimitar 12-string electric guitar! This is arguably the first mass produced electric 12-string in a V shape, offering a whole new approach to composing extreme metal and music in general.

“The first time I played a 12-string I noticed that I could compose MELECHESH tracks differently,” commented vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Ashmedi. “New ideas started popping up and basically the 12-string opened a ton of new musical dimensions to me. I was very glad when Fernandes took on this adventurous endeavour and made it a reality. The octave sounds are subtle and great when playing power chords, single notes and fast riffing. To an extent, you get a feeling of a storm or an orchestra accompanying you when playing the Scimitar. Hopefully this will open up some new musical ideas in the extreme metal scene.”

Fernandes Vortex SCIMITAR 12-string DLX 2013 specs:
BODY : Mahogany
NECK : Maple, Neck Through
FINGERBOARD : Rosewood, 25 1/2″ Scale
24 Jumbo Frets, 14″ Radius
Pearl Split Square Head Inlays
NUT : Graphtech TREM NUT 1 7/8″
TUNING GEARS : Die-Cast
BRIDGE : Special Bridge for 12 Strings
CONTROL : 1 Volume
PICKUP : BRIDGE : EMG-81
COLOR : Black

For further information please contact export@fernandesguitars.com or your local dealer.