{"product_id":"mayones-hydra-6-elite-natural-used","title":"Mayones Hydra 6 Elite Natural, (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMayones Hydra 6 Elite Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium Polish-built headless electric designed around precision, ergonomics and modern high-performance playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact mahogany body is topped with beautifully figured \u003cstrong\u003eEye Poplar\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the natural character of the wood to become a major part of the guitar's appearance. A highly stable \u003cstrong\u003e5-ply Wenge\/Purpleheart neck\u003c\/strong\u003e is paired with an ebony fingerboard, 16\" radius and 24 stainless-steel frets for an exceptionally slick playing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar uses the formidable \u003cstrong\u003eSeymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient humbucker pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it the clarity and low-end control required for modern high-gain rhythm work while retaining a smoother, articulate neck voice for lead playing and cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned example is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003egigbag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydra 6 Elite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-On Headless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Poplar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Ply Wenge \/ Purpleheart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeymour Duncan Nazgul \/ Sentient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigbag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoutique headless construction with aggressive but articulate Seymour Duncan electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern metal, progressive rock, fusion, technical playing and recording\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMayones Hydra 6 Elite Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for continued professional stage, studio, rehearsal and home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Mayones Hydra 6 Elite Natural\u003cbr\u003e✔ Gigbag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual Hydra Elite has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an appealing option for a player who wants a serious boutique headless guitar without paying purely for collector-level cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural finish puts particular emphasis on the \u003cstrong\u003eEye Poplar figuring\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the individual character of this guitar's top forms an important part of its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Mayones Hydra has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeymour Duncan Nazgul bridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeymour Duncan Sentient neck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/pull coil-split operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless-steel frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadless string-locking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABM individual bridge tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied gigbag is also checked for basic usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, headless bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that wooden instruments can respond slightly to temperature and humidity changes during transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Mayones Hydra 6 Elite?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEye Poplar Top\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hydra Elite uses an \u003cstrong\u003eEye Poplar top\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected primarily for its highly individual figuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Natural finish, there is very little distraction from the wood itself, allowing the unusual swirls, eyes and grain structure of the poplar to become one of the guitar's defining visual features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two Eye Poplar tops look exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMahogany Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the decorative top sits a \u003cstrong\u003emahogany body\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the Hydra a substantial tonal and structural foundation despite its dramatically reduced headless dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a compact instrument that still feels like a serious full-scale electric rather than a lightweight travel guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5-Ply Wenge\/Purpleheart Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efive-piece Wenge and Purpleheart neck\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the strongest features of this generation of Hydra Elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminating contrasting hardwoods creates a rigid neck structure, while the naturally open-grained Wenge gives the back of the neck a distinctive tactile character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony fingerboard provides a hard, smooth playing surface particularly well suited to fast articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with a flat \u003cstrong\u003e16\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e and stainless-steel frets, the Hydra is clearly designed with technical contemporary playing in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e24 Stainless-Steel Frets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24-fret layout provides a full two-octave range per string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless-steel fretwire delivers a smooth feel for bending and vibrato while offering far greater resistance to long-term wear than conventional nickel-silver fretwire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSeymour Duncan Nazgul And Sentient Pickups\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickup pairing on this individual guitar is particularly well suited to the Hydra's intended role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNazgul Bridge Humbucker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSeymour Duncan Nazgul\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for modern high-gain playing, delivering strong output, controlled low frequencies and a pronounced attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it especially effective for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast palm-muted rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower tunings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gain lead playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex chord voicings under distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSentient Neck Humbucker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSentient\u003c\/strong\u003e complements the Nazgul with a smoother, more open neck voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well for fluid lead tones, cleans and more atmospheric parts where the aggression of the bridge pickup is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they form one of Seymour Duncan's best-known modern HH combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePush\/Pull Coil Splitting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hydra Elite's electronics remain refreshingly straightforward despite the guitar's modern appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-way pickup selector provides the familiar neck, both and bridge selections, while the \u003cstrong\u003epush\/pull control allows the humbuckers to be split\u003c\/strong\u003e for brighter, leaner textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the Hydra considerably more range than a dedicated metal guitar might initially suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHeadless Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the traditional headstock dramatically reduces the instrument's overall length without shortening the actual playing scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hydra still uses a \u003cstrong\u003e25.4\" scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the fret spacing and fundamental playing feel remain similar to a conventional full-sized electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tuning mechanism is relocated to the bridge, where individual fine tuners provide accurate adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical benefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced overall dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess unnecessary weight at the far end of the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise bridge-mounted tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eABM Individual Fine-Tuner Bridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a single conventional bridge assembly, this Hydra generation uses \u003cstrong\u003eindividual ABM headless bridge\/tuner units\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach string therefore has its own bridge and fine-tuning mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contributes to the minimal headless design while retaining independent adjustment for accurate setup and intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMayones Hydra Elite vs Strandberg Boden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth target players wanting compact headless performance instruments. Strandberg places particular emphasis on its proprietary ergonomic neck and body concepts, while the Hydra retains a more conventional neck feel alongside Mayones' boutique wood selection and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHydra Elite vs Mayones Duvell Elite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Duvell provides much of Mayones' modern playing philosophy in a conventional headed format. The Hydra is the choice for players wanting maximum compactness and a dedicated headless platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHydra Elite vs Ibanez Q Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez Q range provides a considerably more accessible route into headless guitars. The Hydra Elite moves into boutique territory with premium hardwoods, stainless frets and high-end European construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHydra Elite vs Kiesel Headless Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth offer modern headless architecture and broad specification choices. The Mayones has its own particularly recognisable approach to exotic woods, substantial laminated neck construction and European boutique craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Metal Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nazgul bridge pickup, stainless frets and flat-radius ebony board are ideally suited to accurate high-gain playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgressive Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarity and precision of the Hydra make it particularly effective for complex chords, unusual rhythmic patterns and highly articulated lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Lead Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four frets, low-friction stainless fretwire and a 16\" radius provide a highly capable upper-register platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nazgul\/Sentient combination offers contrasting pickup voices while coil splitting adds further recording options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTravelling And Gigging Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-scale guitar in such a compact headless format is significantly easier to transport than many conventional instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoutique Guitar Enthusiasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMayones sits firmly within the premium European guitar market, and the combination of Wenge, Purpleheart, ebony and Eye Poplar gives this Hydra a specification far removed from mass-production instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayones Hydra 6 Elite is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDjent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrumental rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional live performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes Eye Poplar Special?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye Poplar is used primarily for its unusual visual figuring rather than as the principal structural body wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatterns can range from sweeping curls to clusters of small eye-like formations, giving each piece a highly individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this Hydra, the \u003cstrong\u003eNatural finish allows that figuring to remain central to the design\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of hiding it beneath an opaque colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a boutique instrument, that individuality matters: another Natural Hydra Elite may share the same technical specification but will never have exactly the same top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: The Mayones Hydra\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMayones has been building guitars and basses in \u003cstrong\u003eGdańsk, Poland since 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually developing a reputation for highly specified modern instruments and extensive customisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hydra represented the company's move into a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eheadless guitar platform\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply removing the headstock from an existing model, Mayones built the guitar around the concept, combining a compact sculpted body with individual bridge tuners, laminated neck construction and unrestricted upper-fret access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydra Elite\u003c\/strong\u003e elevated the concept with premium decorative tops and high-grade neck and fingerboard materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis earlier Nazgul\/Sentient-equipped generation is particularly characteristic of the period when high-end headless guitars became increasingly popular with progressive and modern-metal players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadless Solid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydra 6 Elite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial 6-Screw Bolt-On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Poplar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Ply Wenge \/ Purpleheart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\" \/ 406mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.4\" \/ 645mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFret Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFret Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraph Tech Black TUSQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 43.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide Markers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeymour Duncan Sentient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeymour Duncan Nazgul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Volume with Push\/Pull Coil Split\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge \/ Tuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABM Individual Headless Fine Tuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayones S-CLAMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchcraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap Security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchaller Straplocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydra Elite specification evolved throughout production\u003c\/strong\u003e, including changes to available pickup sets, fret specifications and hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing therefore uses the \u003cstrong\u003emahogany body, Eye Poplar top, Wenge\/Purpleheart neck, ebony fingerboard and Seymour Duncan Nazgul\/Sentient specification supplied for this individual guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by period Hydra Elite documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo production year or serial number has been supplied, so no exact manufacturing date has been assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSeymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient humbuckers are passive\u003c\/strong\u003e, as is the coil-split circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the guitar directly to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard 1\/4\" instrument cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-end guitars such as the Mayones Hydra can make particularly strong Pre-Owned purchases because individual wood figuring and specification can vary substantially from guitar to guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Natural example combines an \u003cstrong\u003eEye Poplar top, Wenge\/Purpleheart neck and the highly regarded Nazgul\/Sentient pickup pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a specification that is distinct from later Hydra Elite configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Pre-Owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMayones Hydra 6 Elite Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuinely high-end headless guitar rather than simply a conventional instrument with the headstock removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact ergonomics are backed up by serious materials: \u003cstrong\u003emahogany, Eye Poplar, a five-piece Wenge\/Purpleheart neck, ebony fingerboard and stainless-steel frets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there is the Nazgul\/Sentient pickup set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modern high-gain playing it is difficult to fault—the bridge remains tight and controlled under distortion, while the neck provides exactly the smoother articulation needed for leads and cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern metal, progressive players, technical guitarists and musicians wanting a premium compact instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibanez RGs, Schecter C-series models, entry-level headless guitars and mid-range extended-performance instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-gain valve amplifiers, digital amp modellers, noise gates, boost pedals, delay and reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't overlook the split pickup sounds. With a modern guitar this aggressive, the brighter split settings provide an excellent contrast for clean and ambient sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first thing you notice is the size; the second is how little compromise that size actually introduces. It still feels like a substantial, full-scale professional guitar, just without the unnecessary length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next guitar could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of \u003cstrong\u003eguitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards and other musical equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour existing gear could help reduce the cost of this Mayones Hydra Elite. Contact our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll be happy to discuss your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Mayones Hydra Elite made in Poland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mayones builds its instruments in \u003cstrong\u003eGdańsk, Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Hydra a full-scale guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Despite its compact headless design, this Hydra uses a \u003cstrong\u003e25.4\" \/ 645mm scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat woods does this guitar use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has a \u003cstrong\u003emahogany body, Eye Poplar top, five-piece Wenge\/Purpleheart neck and ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pickups are fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a \u003cstrong\u003eSeymour Duncan Sentient neck humbucker and Nazgul bridge humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the pickups be split?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The electronics include \u003cstrong\u003epush\/pull coil splitting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have stainless-steel frets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This generation of Hydra Elite uses \u003cstrong\u003e24 stainless-steel frets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat radius does the fingerboard have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony fingerboard has a relatively flat \u003cstrong\u003e16\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is a headless guitar tuned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tuning mechanisms are built into the individual bridge units rather than mounted on a conventional headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a gigbag included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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