Newton, Connecticut — November 6, 2025

 

On November 6, 2025, Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash played the first Legacy, Model Two guitar on stage during a live performance in Newton, Connecticut.

This moment marked an important milestone in the evolution of /myōōz/guitars, as the instrument was heard publicly for the first time in a live concert setting.

The Legacy, Model Two represents the next step in the Legacy series—building on the foundation of the original Legacy, Model One while refining balance, response, and articulation. Hearing the guitar in the hands of Andy Powell, whose phrasing and touch have shaped decades of recorded and live performances, offered a meaningful real-world validation of the instrument’s design and voice.

Andy Powell Signature Pickups

The guitar was equipped with Andy Powell Signature humbuckers, designed by Pete Flynn. These pickups were developed specifically with stage use and loud performance environments in mind, where clarity, control, and musical feel become critical.

Voiced to perform at higher volumes, the pickups exhibit a natural compression that smooths transients without sacrificing dynamics. This characteristic allows the guitar to remain articulate and focused on stage, even when pushed through driven amplifiers.

Key tonal characteristics include:

  • Natural, musical compression that enhances sustain and feel at volume
  • Strong note separation, even in dense chord voicings
  • Balanced frequency response, avoiding harsh highs or bloated lows
  • Dynamic sensitivity, responding organically to picking attack and volume control

The result is a pickup set that feels controlled yet expressive—equally capable of clarity, warmth, and authority in a live performance setting.

A Defining Moment

Seeing—and hearing—the first Legacy, Model Two played on stage confirmed the direction behind the instrument’s design philosophy: guitars built to function where it matters most—in performance. This was not a studio test or private evaluation, but a live musical context where touch, volume, and interaction define the experience.

This performance stands as an early chapter in the Legacy, Model Two’s story—one rooted in tradition, collaboration, and instruments designed for the stage.