Players & artists
Played on stage. Felt in the hands.
Player stories, photos and performance media from guitarists who used the FB Lightning Mark II development prototype.
A clear distinction
These experiences belong to Lightning Mark II.
Lightning Mark II is a development prototype. It predates ToneVector and will not enter production. The comments below are shown because these guitarists actually played that instrument.
They are not presented as reviews of Lightning Mark III, Anubis or ToneVector, and they do not imply ownership or exclusive endorsement.
William Attard McCarthy · Extremity
Lightning Mark II on stage.
William Attard McCarthy is a guitarist with Extremity. He played the FB Lightning Mark II prototype with the band at Rock Collision at The Garage, later sharing his experience of its design, fretboard and tone.
“That blue V is an absolute beast, and it was a genuine pleasure to put it through its paces on stage!”
“The care and thought that go into an instrument like this really come through when you get to play it.”
William also gave detailed firsthand feedback on the prototype’s balance, jack placement, neck, tremolo movement and strap positions.
Read the detailed playing feedback
Instrument: FB Lightning Mark II development prototype. Firsthand playing experience, not ownership or an exclusive endorsement.
Sean Vukovic · Forsaken
A guitar he came back to.
Sean Vukovic is a guitarist, composer, guitar teacher and music producer. His work with Forsaken brought the FB Lightning Mark II prototype to the stage, including Reeferfest 2026.
“It’s a pleasure and an honour to be playing with this gem of a guitar again.”
“Thanks for giving me the opportunity to play on this gem of a guitar!”
Instrument: FB Lightning Mark II development prototype. Repeat playing is supported by Sean’s own “again” comment.
Alistair Galea · Colourblind
Tested, then taken to the stage.
Alistair Galea is Colourblind’s lead guitarist. He played the FB Lightning Mark II prototype at the 2026 Farsons Beer Festival, with performances and demonstrations documented by FB Guitars.
“Testing the amazing FB Lightning Mark II”
“hey ..sound proof room .small amp…sounded great”
Read the sound assessment reply
Instrument: FB Lightning Mark II development prototype. Original spelling and punctuation are retained in quoted material.
Heard live and on record
Other voices around the prototype.
These comments come from listeners or bandmates. They are shown separately from the guitarists who played the instrument.
“The sound was epic, brought to life by none other than Sean Vukovic himself.”
“On stage this guitar sounded very warm and thick… Loved the sound”
“Love the guitar. Great design and sound”
Band acknowledgements
The stage stories around the guitar.
“It’s great to see Maltese guitar design and craftsmanship in the hands of local musicians.”
Extremity, after the documented Garage performance. Original source
“Special thanks to @fbguitars.mt who not only trusted us with his baby on stage, but took the time to capture these moments on stage ❤️”
Colourblind, Farsons Beer Festival recap. Original source
Development evidence
Player feedback informs what comes next.
These are individual experiences, not laboratory measurements, customer ratings or paid endorsements. Their value is simple: the prototype left the workshop, reached real players and was used in real performance settings.
The lessons from Lightning Mark II continue into Lightning Mark III and the wider FB Guitars performance philosophy.