The ESP Guitar Company

So, where this guy is going is... Have you tried them both side to side? How can you tell that EC1000 = Eclipse 2? How can you compare them if you havent played them both? And maybe if you were a bit more experienced you could have probably known that the hardware and wood is not the only thing that matters in a guitar.

I started this thread to tell about the ebony. Have I tried both side by side? Yup at Sam Ash. But I only tried a Eclipse II w/SD pickups. Not what I wanted. So I walked away thinking I would get one on the net. Nope. Out of stock everywhere. And I am sure my inexperience of 16 years of playing, I would probably know if I liked ebony over maple and rosewood. I know now its not the entire makeup of the guitar. Thanks. I was too stupid to realize. I thought all the tone came from if I used a Duracell, and not a cheapo battery.

I gotta say. There are a lot of fellas on here who have a chip on their shoulder. That's a shame.

I am relaxed. And my feelings aren't hurt. I hope I do become accustomed to ESPVIPERCAMO.
Time will tell.

Back on topic ... Indy, how does ebony compare to rosewood (don't say "it doesnt" :)). In terms of the typical desirables (sustain, tone, look and feel, playability, etc), why is it preferred?
Its hard and fast like maple. But not as bright. It's like in the middle of maple and rosewood. But the main thing to me is it is smooth. Slick.