Built for What Comes Next: Meet Legator Guitars at Fair Deal Music

Some guitars are designed to preserve tradition. Legator is designed to move it forward.

The Legator story began in 2012, when founder Kennon Yi set out to create high-quality instruments for the changing needs of modern musicians. Instead of asking players to adapt new techniques and lower tunings to conventional designs, Legator developed guitars around the way forward-thinking musicians actually play: faster necks, carefully balanced bodies, multiscale layouts, extended ranges and compact headless platforms.

That forward-looking approach is exactly why we are excited to welcome Legator guitars to Fair Deal Music. Whether you are exploring your first multiscale six-string or heading into seven, eight or even nine-string territory, this guide will help you understand what makes Legator different and choose the right instrument for your music.

Why Are Players Talking About Legator Guitars?

Legator focuses on the areas that matter most to modern players: speed, balance, clarity and control. The range is particularly well known for slim neck profiles, ergonomic shapes and instruments capable of handling lower tunings without turning the sound into a blur.

• Multiscale designs balance low-string tension with a more familiar feel on the treble strings.
• Extended-range options add new low notes, chord voicings and compositional possibilities.
• Headless designs reduce overall length and can improve balance, comfort and portability.
• Fast necks and modern fretboards support technical rhythm work, fluid lead playing, tapping and wide stretches.
• High-output modern pickups help complex riffs and low notes retain definition through high-gain rigs.

Specifications vary between models, but the goal stays consistent: create a responsive instrument that keeps pace when the music becomes faster, heavier or more technically demanding.

What Is a Multiscale Guitar?

A multiscale guitar—often called a fanned-fret guitar—uses different scale lengths across its strings. The lower strings receive a longer scale for greater tension and definition, while the higher strings retain a shorter, more flexible feel for bends and lead playing.

On an extended-range guitar, this can make a major difference. Low notes feel more controlled, chords can sound clearer and the guitar remains responsive across a much wider register. The angled frets may look unfamiliar at first, but many players find that the layout follows the natural movement of the hand surprisingly quickly.

Why Choose a Headless Legator Guitar?

Removing the traditional headstock is about more than creating a futuristic silhouette. A headless guitar is shorter overall, easier to transport and can feel better balanced against the body. With less weight pulling away from the player, it may also reduce shoulder and neck fatigue during longer sessions.

Legator’s Ghost platform combines these ergonomic advantages with modern hardware, multiscale options and extended-range capability. It is a strong choice for musicians who want serious performance in a compact, stage-ready and studio-friendly instrument.

Ninja or Ghost: Which Legator Shape Suits You?

Both families are available in different string counts and specifications, so the best choice comes down to the feel, range and format that suit your playing.

Six, Seven, Eight or Nine Strings?

Fair Deal Music Expert Tip: More strings do not automatically mean a better guitar. Choose the range that supports the music you want to make. A great six-string can be the perfect introduction to multiscale playing, while a seven-string often offers the easiest step into extended range.

Played by Musicians Who Push Boundaries

Legator’s artist roster tells you plenty about the instruments. These are players whose music depends on accuracy, expression and an individual voice—not simply another familiar shape with a different logo.

• Charles Caswell of Berried Alive combines extreme technical ability with explosive modern guitar ideas.
• Lucas Mann and Joel Omans of Rings of Saturn represent the precision, speed and expanded range demanded by technical death metal.
• Christopher Schultz of Unprocessed brings intricate composition and creative textures into progressive metal.
• Kyle Bolden, known for his work with The Jacksons and Stevie Wonder, demonstrates that modern performance and versatility reach far beyond heavy music.
• Nathan Aurora and Mike Mocerino of Aurorawave blend reggae, rock and metal, showing how extended-range instruments can cross genres rather than remain inside one box.

From ferocious riffing to soulful groove and genre-blending experimentation, Team Legator reflects the same idea behind the guitars: give creative players more room to move.

Are Legator Guitars Only for Metal?

No. Modern metal, progressive rock and djent are natural homes for Legator’s extended range and precise low-end response, but those same features can work beautifully for fusion, ambient music, soundtrack work, studio layering, jazz-influenced harmony and experimental composition.

A multiscale neck does not dictate what you play. A headless body does not define your genre. These are tools designed to improve control, comfort and creative range—the music is still entirely yours.

Who Should Try a Legator?

• Players who regularly use lower or alternative tunings
• Six-string guitarists curious about multiscale design
• Musicians moving into seven, eight or nine-string guitars
• Technical players who value a slim, fast neck
• Gigging musicians looking for a compact headless instrument
• Producers and composers wanting a wider tonal register
• Anyone who wants a modern guitar that looks as distinctive as it feels

Why Buy Your Legator Guitar from Fair Deal Music?

Buying an extended-range or multiscale guitar can raise more questions than choosing a conventional six-string. That is where speaking to real people makes a difference.

Fair Deal Music is an independent, family-run music retailer established in Birmingham in 1987. You can shop securely online, visit our Birmingham store or speak with our experienced team for clear, practical advice before choosing your new guitar.

• Friendly advice from musicians who understand the gear
• The opportunity to compare suitable Legator models and specifications
• Free UK delivery on qualifying orders over £200
• Flexible finance options, subject to status
• Part exchange and trade-in options for your existing equipment
• Online, telephone and in-store support from a long-established UK retailer

Thousands of musicians have rated Fair Deal Music Excellent ★★★★★ on Trustpilot because we combine competitive deals with the personal service of a real independent music shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Legator guitars good for lower tunings?

Yes. Many Legator models use longer or multiscale layouts designed to improve tension and definition on the lower strings. The most suitable model will depend on your tuning, string gauge and setup preferences.

What is the difference between multiscale and fanned frets?

They describe the same basic idea. Each string uses a different scale length, creating the angled or “fanned” fret layout visible across the fingerboard.

Is a seven-string guitar difficult to learn?

There is an adjustment period, but the original six strings remain available in their familiar order. Most players begin by treating the additional string as an expanded lower register and gradually introduce it into chords, scales and riffs.

Should I choose a headless or traditional guitar?

Choose a headless model if compact size, balance and portability are priorities. Choose a traditional headed model if you prefer a more familiar format. Neither is automatically better—the best choice is the one that feels right for you.

Do I need to play metal to own a Legator?

Not at all. Legator guitars are closely associated with modern heavy music, but their range, clarity and ergonomics also suit fusion, ambient, experimental, studio and progressive styles.

Can I try Legator guitars at Fair Deal Music?

Selected Legator guitars are available through FDM online and at our Birmingham store. Please contact the team before travelling if you want to confirm that a particular model is available to try.

Can I part exchange my current guitar?

Yes. Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars and other musical equipment. Ask our team for a friendly, no-obligation valuation and use the value of your existing gear towards your next instrument.

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