SHRED METHOD

HEAVEN and HELL Signature Vyacheslav Nichik Floyd Rose + OHSC Custom Shop USA

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Vyacheslav Nichik is a Ukrainian guitarist from Odessa, composer, session musician, and producer, as well as the founder of the band Shred Method. He performs in clubs, stadiums, and festivals, and is also the author of instrumental programs in the genres of modern rock and shred metal.
Nichik has collaborated and shared his experience with renowned guitarists, including Chuck Schuldiner (Death), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), and Steve Vai (Whitesnake, David Lee Roth). He was an official distributor for Dean Guitars and the developer of the Heaven and Hell series.
Heaven and Hell Signature
The Heaven and Hell guitar was created in collaboration with Dean Guitars Custom Shop USA and Shred Method. The body is crafted from black ebonite with a double hollowpoint and an airbrushed design depicting an angel and a demon, symbolizing the duality of light and darkness.

Model Specifications:

Scale Length: 646 mm (25 1/8")

Neck: Indian Rosewood, 24 Dunlop Medium Frets

Tremolo System: Floyd Rose Original, Top Lock 41 mm

Tuners: Grover Special Edition

Pickups: USA DMT Hands Without Shadows (neck), USA DMT Design SCVH (medium), USA DMT Baker Act (bridge)

Controls: Volume/Tone/5-Way Switch

Strings: Blade Chroma Cast .009 – .042

Finish: Custom Airbrushed, Diamond Inlay (0.055 carat, VVS2 clarity, 14k white gold)

Sound and Concept
The Heaven and Hell guitar delivers a powerful and melodic sound with crystal-clear highs and deep resonance. The tone is flexible and stable, which This makes the instrument suitable for both live performance and studio work. The model's concept combines technology, speed, and emotional expression, reflecting the Shred Method philosophy.

Collection and Equipment
Over the course of his career, Nichik has collected over 37 guitars, primarily Dean guitars, including the exclusive Heaven and Hell series. Live, he uses between 8 and 14 instruments, selecting a specific guitar and tuning for each song. His arsenal includes a Mihael Amott Tyrant SPLATER, Razerback Skull Lefty, Dimebag Black Bolt ML, ML 79 Floyd, Dean Match 7, Dean Razorback Explosion Rewoned, Dime Razorback Matt Heafy MKH Rising Sun, and Vantage FV-575.

He also actively uses Marshall JSM 800 2303 KK, JSM 2000, and JSM 2000 DSL 401 amplifiers.