400VF or 1000?
400VF or 1000?
With those reasons you've listed, there's no way we can give you decent information... you never tried passives so I don't even know what the good in that is, and the colours...
Anyway, if I have to give you any advice I'd say go for the 1000, as you seem to want a light weight guitar, which the VF is definately not. Kickass guitar though, but radically different.
if ya like the blue/green look, I'd go for the 1000s. Both should sound great, just different. Since youre fairly new to playing, I'd definitely lean towards the one that you'll wanna play more often...and for me, that's always the one that looks the coolest.
go try out an ESP with EMGs first. Someone people love them and some prefer SDs.
dude,
if you want/need a high end, top of the line guitar, get the ESP.
if you want/need a good instrument at an affordable price, great value for the money, get the LTD.
the only thing you may argue about is if the difference between the 400 and the 1000 is worth the cash.
for me, it isn't.
it may be for you, the looks, emg's, 24 frets... .
this isnt meant at all offensively , but if as u said , u just play power chords and some single notes when u can , then i dont think u should buy an eclipse II , i'd go for the 1000 . brilliant value for money
Dude, that's just where my level of skill is at now. I'm sure I'll get better with more practice, and I've been considering finding a tutor.
if you're a beginner, pick up a LTD (400/1k).
they're great instruments.
you may practice and improve your skill and in 1-2 years you'll know what ESP fits your needs and style best. (Eclipse, M, Viper,... )
Well, despite my lack of skill, I'm already well aware of what kind of guitars I prefer. For one thing, and this is just an idiosynchrasy(sp?), but I hate the Soloist/Strat/Dinky body shape. It just bugs me. I've always liked Gibson's body styles more. My main impetus for an Eclipse though is a maple top, something which the SG/Viper tends to lack.
Boogie: Whoever stole your band's gear in Portland did the world a favor.
if you're a beginner, pick up a LTD (400/1k).
they're great instruments.
you may practice and improve your skill and in 1-2 years you'll know what ESP fits your needs and style best. (Eclipse, M, Viper,... )
I've been playing for twelve years now and the 400 does me good enough. They're not just beginner guitars. Just depends on what you're after, if you're looking for a top of the line guitar it maybe won't do, but it does it job great.
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With what you've said I'd go for the 400VF.