paul

My new LTD

Just wanted to share my new LTD X-Tone Acoustic, Exotic Wood - Ovangkol. This is such as nice guitar, I really love how it sounds and it plays just as good as it looks. Seeing there are virtually no photos of this model...
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Justinschut

Installing a Dimarzio X2N in my LTD

So, I've never really experimented much with different pickups.. I have active EMG's in my gigging/recording guitars and the EMG HZ's in my LTD (which I play at home and is therefor my most used guitar) have served me well...
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cullenszoo

Tips and Tricks

The purpose of this tread is to gather tips and tricks for setup and maintenance of our beloved guitars in one place. Furthermore it can serve as a reference for future questions. I invite all contributions meant to aid the...
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bcole

Esp te 202

Hey guys, New to the forum. I was wondering about your opinions on this tele. I have heard mixed reactions on the finish(up close) but I don't have any concerns about that, just how it sounds. I have been looking at that...
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Wolfie351

1990 Kamikaze I Value?

Any opinions of what fair value would be on a 1990 Kamikaze I? I purchased it new and it's only been played a handful of times (6100 frets were never comfortable for me). Also, are there any significant differences between...
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Richlite in the ESPs fingerboards?

Richlite in the ESPs fingerboards?

Hello mates. My question is easy: Due to the Richlite fingerboards on the newest Gibsons, I have a doubt: ¿Is ESP going to put that thing on their fingerboards? I'm asking this because a friend of mine tested a few ESPs...
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Heavy String Gauges

Heavy String Gauges

Why is it so hard to find heavy gauges? MF & the like all have Elixers in light, extra light, and medium. Shit the heaviest they have (medium) is 10-46, WTF! I'm forced to go with some DR brand DDT strings:mad: Hopefully...
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cullenszoo

My First LTD....a love story!

This past February I had a wallet full of money and it was screaming for me to buy a nice guitar for gigging. My local Craigslist didn't have much and all the pawn shops were fully stocked with Squires so, I visited my local...
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LTD vs. ESP Wood

LTD vs. ESP Wood

This is pretty much a question that could only be answered by the persons out there who own both but I've been wondering about the quality difference between an LTD body and it's ESP counterpart. I would say quite obviously...
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Stock string gauge?

Stock string gauge?

Anyone know the string gauge that my LTD MH-1000 would have come from the factory with? I'm pretty sure they feel like 09-42, but just want to confirm. Also anyone know what brand come on it stock?...
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TonyFlyingSquirrel

Wah/Crybaby Shootout.

Did a search, only found a few one on one comparisons, thought I'd make a poll for tangible numbers. Cast your votes for favorite selection, & feel free post why you picked one over any/all others....
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Edwards KKV Crackle on the BAY!!! FUCK MY LIFE!

Edwards KKV Crackle on the BAY!!! FUCK MY LIFE!

Buy it now was 1200, and some ebayer put in a bid at 900 cancelling the buy it now option!! Someone bid quick!! so he can't retract the bid and use the buy-it-now option. 1200!! what a steal! When I bought the JH-2 over...
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wilson<3eclipse

LTD Ec1000t/ctm

hey guys, I just wanna ask a few things concerning the LTD ec1000t... I currently have crazy hype for an ESP eclipse but I'm low on budget and decide to go with the LTD ec1000t/ctm... comparing to other lower end brands like...
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ESP Locking Tuners

ESP Locking Tuners

I just purchased the ec-1000 STB and it comes equipped with the esp locking tuners. This is my first ec-1000 that does not have sperzels on it, I'm really excited to get on the road with it and to know these locking...
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nikm14

Thin U Neck Contour measurements??

What are the dimensions of the Thin U neck contour at: Nut 12th fret? I have an ibanez that measures 19mm at the nut and 21mm at the 12th, and wanted to know if the ESP neck is way thicker. I need to know, because i am...
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heminder

Mavimum voltage for ESP bass pickups?

hey dudes. this is my first post here! i'm a guitar player, but recently got an LTD bass \,,/. it plays awesome and sounds good through the limited bass equipment that i have, but i was wondering about the electronics....
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Doing a Ouija

Doing a Ouija

I just popped for a barely touched KH-602 for the sole purpose of doing the decal Ouija thing. Who currently makes the closest representation of the white Ouija decals to do a 602 with? Secondly, what process did you all...
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tony.tipton

is this a custom???

hey everyone i was wondering if anyone could possibly tell me if this is a custom esp v or not??i just got this off of a friend and was wondering what it may be worth or how much it was new!im a newbie to the esp world,im...
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shathe

anybody know anything about these?

anybody know anything about these? particularly the year and body wood... i'm thinking 2001 or 2002 model, but i cant find anything "official" on these... thanks...
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ESP KKV (black bolt-on) owners

ESP KKV (black bolt-on) owners

Looking at a place that is selling two black KKV (bolt-on). Just making sure, the back of the headstocks, did they carry a serial number along with the stamp? Cheers anyone that can help....
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guitarchris76

How do the ESP custom shop stack up??

I am having an ESP custom shop MII with Dawn of the Dead graphics and inlay's ordered. Before I move ahead I would like to see how ESP custom shop guitars stack up to other custom guitars out there. I have a standard series...
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pillbug

Locking tuners that don't require drilling holes in my baby

Hi all, I have an LTD Viper 300M which I love and got a great price on. My idea is that for a few bucks I could basically upgrade it to a Viper 1000 spec by installing locking tuners and locking TOM bridge/tailpiece. It has...
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What is wrong w/ FRS

What is wrong w/ FRS

What in the hell is wrong with Floyd Rose Specials? When I was shopping for an M-body, neck thru, floating bridge, H H p/u config, & price range around $500 guitar I was a little worried about the m300-fm because it...
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OUTLAW1969

Please Delete

FOUND ONE, AND CANNOT FIND LINK TO DELETE POST. Thanks....
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AWKguitarist

New MH-327

Just arrived from ESP yesterday. This chinese made guitar is pretty nice, except that the tone pot is too short. The knob was keeping it from falling down into the electronics cavity. The nut and washer were there, just not...
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jdkcfh666

p/u change

I just picked up another ec1000 few weeks ago I love the emg's that are in it but already have same set up in my other ec so my thouht was to throw in the same seymours that are in the amber sunburst 1000 anythougts on how...
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visualrocker69

Forest GT Pickup Spacing (F or standard?)

Hi, which size pickup will fit into the bridge position of a Forest GT - F or standard? Thanks...
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ESP Urban Camo Finish

ESP Urban Camo Finish

Hey all, I got some Scratch Pads to protect the back of my guitars and it say's they're fine for polyurethane finishes, but not nitrocellulose or french polish. Is the finish on the ESP M-II Urban Camo a poly finish, I would...
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Uab

GL - 20 For sale

Hi for sale my Gl 20 (n. 22 of 40), located in Italy, near mint, all original and signed by lynch in the back plate, with COA and OHSC. I ask 3000,00 €uro + shipping Contact me for info and pics...
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AWKguitarist

1995 Gibson V for your ESP LTD 600FB

The V has dings and paint missing from a wall hanger, but its solid and plays itself. Case included, 500T and 496R pickups. Awesome guitar. Looking for another GL-600 FB baritone. Thanks...
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