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Artist GM1V Grungemaster Vintage Green Electric Guitar w/Vibrato

The Artist Grungemaster has been a favourite in our range for ages, keeping the grunge flame burning for each new generation inspired to pick up the guitar after hearing Nevermind for the first time! However, for fans of bands like Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur Jr, the lack of the iconic vintage vibrato on the original GM1 has kept the Grungemaster from completely fulfilling the sounds of the era for which it is named. Enter the all-new Artist GM1V, now equipped with a vintage-style vibrato system!

Featuring the same awesome Artist Howler P90 pickups, bound neck, vintage slotted machine heads, and offset body as the standard GM1, the GM1V is even closer to the myriad offset body guitars played by everyone from Thurston Moore to Kurt Cobain! Pick behind the bridge with heavy distortion for otherworldly howls, or throw on some fuzz and reverb, grab the tremolo arm, and strum away for Kevin Shields-style shoegazing goodness! 

(Mohair cardigan not included!)


The Tech Features

Body
Body Material: Poplar with Basswood Veneer
Body Finish: Vintage Green
Body Paint: Polyurethane
Body Construction: Solid

Neck
Neck Material:
 Canadian Maple
Neck Construction: One Piece
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Shape: 22mm C Profile
Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
Fretboard Material: Eco-Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 305mm
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Material: 25% Nickel
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: ABS
Nut Width: 42mm
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block Inlays
Binding: White
Side Dots: Black
Truss Rod: Dual Action 2-Way

Electronics
Bridge Pickup:
 Artist Howler P90 Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: N/A
Neck Pickup:  Artist Howler P90 Single-Coil​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Switching: 3-Way Switch​​​​​​​
Configuration: SS​​​​​​​
Special Electronics: N/A

Hardware
Bridge:
 Vintage Vibrato
Hardware Finish: Chrome​​​​​​​
Machine Heads: Vintage Style​​​​​​​
Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoiseshell

Miscellaneous/Special Features
Strings:
 Artist 10-46​​​​​​​
Weight: 3-3.5kg / 6.5-8lbs

Accessories
Included Accessories:
 Instrument Cable, Truss Rod Adjustment Key, Bridge Adjustment Key, Picks​​​​​​​
Optional Hard Cases: REC300RC, REC350FTB, REC350BK
Optional Bags: ​​​​​​​HGBAGST, BAGST

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Reviews (7)

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Great Guitar for the price!

By: on 7 October 2025
First off all, the delivery was incredibly fast, arrived in the next day! The guitar was really well packed, much better than the fender Mexican and even Japanese guitars that I've bought before. The guitar finish is almost spotless, painting and construction is very good. The advertisement was not clear about the pickups, some other guitars from artist, which comes with p90s as well, have more information. I wasn't sure if it was the noiseless one or whatever.. And they are not, sounds good though.. The most important issue comes from the vibrato unit, I know this is not reliable system, but the tremolo arm couldn't stay inside firmly. While you're playing the tremolo starts to come loose. It's bit annoying and after few minutes playing the bottom of the tremolo arm is already lost the cover material. After open up the unit apart, I understood the cavity was too tight and took a quite of time to make it works. If you don't have experience to set-up the guitar, it's better send it to a guitar tech.

Artist Guitars Response
Thanks for your review! This really helps us improve the quality of our products and services. We are always here if you have any questions.

Catchy Title Here

By: on 5 October 2025
Oh boy oh boy, after umming and ahhhhing for weeks on what guitar to buy, I finally settled on the GM1 (with some help from the misso - she liked the colour) and I could not be happier! Straight out of the box, she was almost perfect (bottom E was a bit low and had a bit of fret buzz, but that was an easy fix). The action is perfect, the finish is immaculate and the sound of those p-90s is awesome!!! I’d never even seen an Artist guitar in the flesh before, so was hesitant in buying, but I’m so glad I did. The free shipping and 100 day return period is a no brainer, but there’s no way this baby is going back!!! This is the first brand new guitar I have bought in over 20 years, and I’m already planning on the next one.. Thanks Artist, this guitar is incredible value, sounds good, and looks sick!!! My only suggestion to make it better would be to chuck some free stickers in the box!!

Artist Guitars Response
Thank you for sharing your journey with the GM1! We are thrilled that it met your expectations, and a special thanks to the missus for choosing the colour! It's great to hear that the little fret buzz was an easy fix. Knowing how much you love the P-90s, the finish, and the action truly makes our day. Celebrating your first new guitar in 20 years is definitely a milestone worth noting!

Catchy Title Here

By: on 5 October 2025
Oh boy oh boy, after umming and ahhhhing for weeks on what guitar to buy, I finally settled on the GM1 (with some help from the misso - she liked the colour) and I could not be happier! Straight out of the box, she was almost perfect (bottom E was a bit low and had a bit of fret buzz, but that was an easy fix). The action is perfect, the finish is immaculate and the sound of those p-90s is awesome!!! I’d never even seen an Artist guitar in the flesh before, so was hesitant in buying, but I’m so glad I did. The free shipping and 100 day return period is a no brainer, but there’s no way this baby is going back!!! This is the first brand new guitar I have bought in over 20 years, and I’m already planning on the next one.. Thanks Artist, this guitar is incredible value, sounds good, and looks sick!!! My only suggestion to make it better would be to chuck some free stickers in the box!!

Artist Guitars Response
Thank you for sharing your journey with the GM1! We are thrilled that it met your expectations, and a special thanks to the missus for choosing the colour! It's great to hear that the little fret buzz was an easy fix. Knowing how much you love the P-90s, the finish, and the action truly makes our day. Celebrating your first new guitar in 20 years is definitely a milestone worth noting!

Intonation

By: on 13 September 2025
the intonation on the guitar was really of on a few of the strings and i don't know if it was intentional but the bridge moves forward and back but overall the guitars all right

Artist Guitars Response
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your guitar. Please contact us via email at sales@artistguitars.com.au so we can assist you.

Grunge master tremolo

By: on 5 September 2025
A beautifully fitted and finished instrument. Comfortable to play with a great range of tones from the P90's.

Artist Guitars Response
Thanks for your review! We are always here if you have any questions.

Left

By: on 13 July 2025
Lefty pleaseee

Artist Guitars Response
Thanks for your interest in Artist Guitars. We are constantly expanding our products and we are making sure that the lefties are taken care of too!

LEFT

By: on 19 June 2025
The things I would do to have this in a Lefty with the tremolo

Artist Guitars Response
Thanks for your review! We are always here if you have any questions.