-SOLD - The exact guitar on this page will be available on Friday, July 31tst at 5pm Eastern Time / 2pm Pacific Time / 10pm UK. A historic first for one of rock’s most iconic guitarists. The Veronica is the first V ever owned by Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes—a player known for his deep appreciation of vintage instruments and timeless rock & roll tone. Built by hand the Veronica V was meticulously constructed to deliver the soul, resonance, and character that inspired generations of players. Today, Rich takes his Black Volt Veronica V onstage every night, bringing its voice to audiences around the world. We are honored to have this guitar become part of Rich’s story. The VERONICA is a purpose-built instrument designed for players who value vintage tone, timeless feel, and unmatched character. Like all Black Volt guitars, VERONICA is handcrafted using mostly reclaimed wood—some of it over a century old—salvaged from barns, factories, and forgotten buildings across the U.S. This naturally aged material offers a tone and resonance that only time can create. Drawing inspiration from the legendary guitars of the 1940s to 1960s, VERONICA delivers the complex harmonics, fast response, and soulful voice that defined the Golden Age of guitar making. The wood we use has spent decades drying and curing, resulting in a stable, acoustically rich platform that’s free from the movement and unpredictability found in modern, kiln-dried lumber. ABR Bridges The ABR style bridge is the “classic” bridge style. If you own a vintage Les Paul, Reissue or Custom Shop model, you will most likely have an ABR style bridge installed. The bridge posts are 6-32 threaded rods and will be screwed directly into the body wood. The thumbwheel is a separate part of the post that the bridge sits on and moves up and down as the thumbwheel is turned. Many players gravitate towards this style bridge as it’s the typical configuration on vintage and vintage reissue style guitars both functionally and visually. Joinery All joints are assembled using traditional hide glue, the same adhesive used in fine instruments for centuries. Hide glue creates a tighter, harder, more resonant bond between components, allowing vibration to transfer more efficiently throughout the body—enhancing sustain, warmth, and tonal complexity. Every VERONICA is built straight and true, ready for the rigors of the road or studio. It’s not just a guitar—it’s a finely tuned machine built to inspire, endure, and evolve with you. Specifications: Body Body Type: Solid Body Body wood: Reclaimed Pine Neck Neck shape: 1960's D / medium thin / .87 thick at 1st fret Neck wood: Mahogany Joint: Long Tenon Set Neck / Hide Glue Scale length: 24.75" Truss rod: Dual action / Headstock Accessible Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood Number of frets: 22 Inlays: Abalone Dot Nut width/material: 1.687" Electronics Neck: Tom Holmes PAF Style Hand wound - Humbucker Bridge: Tom Holmes PAF Style Hand wound Humbucker Control layout: Individual volume, Individual volume, Master tone Hardware Bridge type: Fixed / ABR-1 bridge Tailpiece: String thru body / Brass V Chevron plate Tuning machines: Grover Color: Aged Gold If you have any questions or experience any issues during checkout, please don't hesitate to reach out. Phone: (213) 840-7364 Email: gio@blackvoltamplification.com