Shredding

Shredding

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I am new to guitar shredding. Does anyone have any tips or licks that they used or helped them when they where first starting to shred . Thank you!...
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David H.

Mx-220/250 in the states

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1. I've heard stories but is it true that you need a Japanese postal/zip code to order an Mx-220/250 custom shop James Hetfield style from the justice/black album era    2. If you order a custom shop rendition of that...
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taliababa

JH-2 missing COA

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Does anyone know if ESP will replace a missing COA?...
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ESP JH-1 For Sale

ESP JH-1 For Sale

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Hello again, I have decided to sell my ESP JH-1. All the details are available on the Reverb post. Before anyone asks, this is the Essex JH-1. I payed a lot for it, but I didn’t pay what it was listed for initially (I also...
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Active pickup battery life/status...

Active pickup battery life/status...

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I just got the EC 1000 ET BB and it's my first guitar with active pickups.  How will I know when the battery needs to be changed? Is there an indicator, or will it just die (no volume)? ...
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First Electric

First Electric

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I've been learning on acoustic for just over a year now and want to get an electric. Music styles I like are 90's grunge, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Foot Fighters. Two thoughts. Buy an inexpensive model like the EC-50 and...
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My Latest purchase

My Latest purchase

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I just added a kh-2 vintage! So excited to own it!...
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NGD ESP 1/4 Hanneman S-keys Camo

NGD ESP 1/4 Hanneman S-keys Camo

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Just got to collect a rare ESP Hanneman S&Keys Camo. Totally mint, nos.   ...
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Pre-Tiered ~vs~ Original / Sig Series

Pre-Tiered ~vs~ Original / Sig Series

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I know there is a noticeable difference between, say a Standard Series and a K/S/T serial, buuuut ...  What is the consensus on the Pre-Tiered ESP (Late 80's - Early 90's) vs the K/S/T serials? Are there as much of a...
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chevy Z 302

Donting, axe-fx question (or anyone really)

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If i recall you said you had a friend who either had one or was getting one and you said he was more anal than eric johnson about tone. just wondering what he thinks, what you think if you've heard it, or just any geteral...
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andrei

is mahogani lighter than maple?

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yes, i'm going to the neck-dive issue again... may the wood used in the neck (maple/mahogani) make the weight difference for EX/EXPs to be/not neckheawy?...
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MetFan

Wish I made more money

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Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but there is a KH-1 on ebay right now. To bad I can't afford it right now or it would be mine. Just thought I'd share the info....
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Pickguard for M-II?

Pickguard for M-II?

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After seeing KirkRhoads' M-II Deluxe with the pearloid guard, I've decided I HAVE to get a pickguard for my M-II Maple. I've searched here and on google, but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know of a site that sells...
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chuffed-addick

ESP EX 350 pickups

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Hi, I have a lovely dark red ESP ex 350 with EMG-HZ pickups in it. I was going to change the pups on my other guitar but comparing the 2 at volume the ESP seems to be lacking the volume and punch that I want... SO I want to...
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Metfuk

Mx-130

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How is the quality of this guitar compared to the MX-250? I can't really picture myself spending $2500 on a guitar in the near future (next 5 years or so). So I was thinking of the MX-130 if I ever decide to buy an MX series...
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swill777

TonePros tune-o-matic bridge for Horizon NT-II

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Hey guys, I just bought a like new Standard Series Horizon NT-II and I assume it came with the Gotoh TOM bridge. I would like to replace this with the TonePros TOM bridge. Do you guys know which model # is the correct one?...
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Tim M.

Wrong logo on my guitar. Is it a 2nd?

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Sorry to repeat this question but I figured with it in the title it might get more views than a NGD post. The thing is I traded into a ESP NT7 and all the examples of this guitar have had a ESP logo that was just plain...
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HORIZON FR vs. HORIZON FR-II

HORIZON FR vs. HORIZON FR-II

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What are the differences between these? Is it just the body woods? They look the same in pics on the ESP site......
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Buffered Input Question

Buffered Input Question

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I am probably picking up a BBE Sonic Stomp pedal for my Marshall rig sometime in the future and noticed that it says it has a Buffered Input and that got me wondering. My Marshall head is an old JCM800 era Artist 3203 and...
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Active to Passive set-up change - 4 knob Eclipse

Active to Passive set-up change - 4 knob Eclipse

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I want to change from EMGs to something classic like JB with potentially SH-1 or 490R in the neck position.   Can anyone help with a photo of the factory wiring of a 4 knob Eclipse? I want to get it as close to the...
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How did I blow 5 preamp tubes???

How did I blow 5 preamp tubes???

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OK so I didn't do it, I have a Mode Four, but the other guitarist in my band has a Mesa Dual Rectifier and he managed to blow out all 5 preamp tubes after owning it for less than a week (granted, he did buy it used, but it...
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OUTLAW1969

ESP Kamikaze IV - Nut Size

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I just bought an older Kami 4, and it came with an ESP licensed Floyd. Like most Kami's that I have seen, the nut does not extend across the whole 1-3/4 slot near the bannana style headstock. I am not sure if the previous...
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holdmyown

1x10 or 1x12 cabinets

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I'm about to get a Blackstar HT-5 this week, but I am undecided on what cabinet to get. I'm undecided on whether to get the 1x10 HT combo (either half or full stack) or going with the Blackstar HTV 1x12 cabinet. I actually...
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Justin F.

Need help ID'ing this USA Custom Eclipse

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Any help is appreciated. I got this second hand, no paperwork. I can't find any serials, though I haven't taken it apart. What is it? It's easily one of the best playing guitars I have owned, but not a huge fan of clear...
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JKD

Esp / Ltd Gl-600v

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Haven't heard much talk about this one at all...granted you barely see George playing one but still....nice guitar? I picked one up and the only flaw I can find is the strap button positioning...it's a tad neck heavy :-/...
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EMG Output Problems - Need Advice

EMG Output Problems - Need Advice

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Hi guys, long story short, I have a guitar that was giving me problems so I bought the EMG 57/66 set hoping that, as a guy with zero soldering experience, I would be able to replace all of the electronics with the Quick...
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MasterOfPuppies

why ESP do not use Reverse Pots on left handed guitars?

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Hi! why ESP don't use Reverse Logarithmic Potentiometers - Anti Log pots - lefty pots on left handed guitars? even on my left-handed ESP Custom Shop KH2 neck thru i have right-handed pots wired as lefty. as many of you...
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Mr.Dahl

Kirk Hammett signature question!!! Plz answer and help me :)

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Hi everybody! :) I wonder which KH signature guitars who are still for sale! Does anybody know if I still can buy the KH-2 Ouija, KH-1. Is it possible to Custom order a Mummy and a Zorlac?? How did Ice7400 do when he bought...
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holdmyown

A lefty in need of help

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Well this is my first post and I am basically asking for help on finding some lefty ltd esp guitars. I have no access to them in my area so I have researched them a lot and have decided I want to get myself an ltd this summer...
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