Exodus5

Is this custom shop?

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this guitar has a nascar themed paint job and odd scribbling in the neck pocket, but the neck plate leads me to think it is Japanese. opinions?...
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48th st custom

48th st custom

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Just bought this and couldn’t be happier! Was wondering if it looks legit to everyone? And if there is any way to date it as is or do I have to check the neck pocket? Also share your esp strats!      ...
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KrashKarma Rocks ESP on Tour

KrashKarma Rocks ESP on Tour

Come rock with Ralf!

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Steve Erickson: "HyperCurve"

Steve Erickson: "HyperCurve"

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Steve Erickson went beyond the usual "cell phone in bedroom" video that we usually see in our community spotlights; instead, he produced a full music video using presumably...
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Stef's ESP Customs: TE Red Sparkle

Stef's ESP Customs: TE Red Sparkle

For more than 20 years, Stephen Carpenter of Deftones has been having the ESP Custom Shop build him the guitars of his dreams. In this video series, we have Stef explain the thoughts behind the design of many of his all-time...
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Ken Susi Plays Ken Susi (Unearth)

Ken Susi Plays Ken Susi (Unearth)

We had a challenge for Ken Susi, guitarist and clean vocalist of Boston-based metalcore band Unearth. Bringing him into ESP headquarters, we tasked Ken with emulating the tones and playing styles of a number of other ESP...
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Odinson Music /// Alestorm: Mexico

Odinson Music /// Alestorm: Mexico

Mexico is my boys' all time favorite song here recently. I recorded and played this song with my ESP LTD EC-1000QM. This guitar is beyond amazing! If you like this cover, head over the the YouTube channel and give it a like...
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Odinson Music /// Bullet for My Valentine: No Way Out

Odinson Music /// Bullet for My Valentine: No Way Out

Check out my cover of Bullet for My Valentine's No Way Out off their 2015 album Venom. I recorded and played this one with my ESP LTD EC-1000QM. I LOOOOOVE this guitar!!!...
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Exodus5

Identify ESP M-II

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i bought this one today.  It was advertised as a US custom shop but that was wrong (according to the serial).  Then i temoved the neck to see the date but it is not like my other M-II.  This one just has some scribble...no...
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Will Adler Black Camo Tuning Stability

Will Adler Black Camo Tuning Stability

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Ive had this axe for about four months now and love it. The massive 45mm nut width is a perfect match for my hands. But the only thing that bothers me is how poorly it stays in tune or doesn’t stay in tune I should say. I’m...
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Cederick F.

Stainless steel frets?

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Will LTD guitars ever come with stainless steel frets? Warmoth has offered SS frets for only $20 for years and now Harley Benton puts SS frets on $400 range guitars  I don't want to buy a guitar without SS frets. All...
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Vladimir G.

Is this an authentic ec 1000? What does the serial say about it?

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I just bought an EC 1000, however , I know that they're made in Korea, but this one says Indonesia ? It's my first guitar so I don't know much about them.

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What happened to Chris Connella?

What happened to Chris Connella?

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After watching the ESP videos for the Winter NAMM expo I noticed something was different- different in terms of a missing person I've seen in countless videos showcasing new guitars, Chris Connella. I see he now works for...
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March 22: George Lynch ESP Clinic at Motor City Guitar

March 22: George Lynch ESP Clinic at Motor City Guitar

Mr. Scary goes to Michigan. Be there on Thursday March 22!

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evan north.

Over wrapping strings on ec1000

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I have a brand new ec1000 in amber burst strung as stock ( 10s ) and as was wondering if anyone had tried top or over wrapping the strings on the tailpiece as I have seen it done on a number of les pauls. Any thoughts on...
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Jon

Jon

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EXPcustom

Very rare set neck LTD MX130 explorer for sale

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Lot's of people don't know that in the 2000's ESP put out and LTD version of the MX250. It was the MX130, which is pretty much a set neck ESP explorer like the MX250, only difference is bone nut and LTD logo. Anyways this one...
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Couldn't find a buyer for my JH-1, so I modded it.

Couldn't find a buyer for my JH-1, so I modded it.

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I can't believe I couldn't sell a prime condition JH sig in today's market. I had it down to $850 and no bites after nearly 10 months. So I ended up getting bit "tipsy" and decided to pull the JH-1 off the market. I don't...
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Jacob C.

Can anyone help confirm authenticity of this guitar?

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Hey guys, I was just hoping somebody would be able to tell me if this guitar looks legit? It's a few years old, and as far as I can see everything looks fine, aside from the serial number not making sense unless I'm...
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ESP Explorer

ESP Explorer

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I was wondering if anyone has seen some ESP Explorers in good shape lurking on the internet. I have no knowledge about them and don't trust myself to buy one without being reassured it's authentic. ...
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Inspection of ESP website purchases

Inspection of ESP website purchases

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When you buy a guitar direct from this ESP website, does it get inspected for craftsmanship such as fit and finish, fret leveling, and setup for intonation,string action etc. before it gets shipped out? Also, does where does...
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Zeninthesmoke

Truss rod wheel moves, nothing happens

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Hey guys.  I bought a used EII AP-5 bass for a pittance because the neck is pretty bowed.  The truss rod wheel moves, but it appears the truss rod mechanism inside doesn’t move.  Is the neck toast or is there something I can...
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ESP original Mummy guitar that was on eBay....who owns it?

ESP original Mummy guitar that was on eBay....who owns it?

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Hey guys!   Quick question:   Can anyone confirm if Kirk owns the "famous" Mummy that was on eBay selling first fir $35k and later for $75k? I say confirm, not rumours.   I know the story, the ESP VP selling for...
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