The Colt Series Dark Horse brings the attitude, feel, and unmistakable design of Nuno Bettencourt’s flagship models to an import-built instrument that delivers extraordinary quality at an accessible price. Designed by Nuno and built to his exact standards, this is a guitar that punches far above its class—inspiring players the moment they plug in.

Affordable Attitude

The solid swamp ash body provides a balanced, punchy foundation, delivering clarity and focus across the tonal spectrum. Purposeful contours and the signature Extended Cutaway ensure comfort and effortless upper-fret access, making the Colt Series Dark Horse feel fast, familiar, and performance-ready from the first note.

The rock maple neck is shaped to Nuno’s proven profile, offering a smooth, responsive feel that encourages speed, precision, and expression. Paired with an ebony fretboard and clean dot inlays, the neck delivers stability and playability that rivals instruments far above its price point.

Performance Driven

Tonally, the Colt Series Dark Horse is voiced for versatility and impact. Its humbucker configuration delivers tight lows, focused mids, and cutting highs—perfect for aggressive rhythm work, soaring leads, and everything in between. A stripped-down control layout—single volume and a three-way selector—keeps the guitar intuitive and stage-ready.

The Colt Series Dark Horse proves that affordability doesn’t have to mean compromise; this is Nuno’s design philosophy distilled into a guitar that welcomes new players while still earning the respect of seasoned ones.