Michael A.

Anyone here got a PB-500?

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I can't believe I didn't notice it before. PB-500 in blue flame with chrome hardware and Duncan Alnico Pro II's? Got to be a killer axe. If anyone has one, how does it play? What about the tone from the Alnico Pro II's? ...
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black hardware

black hardware

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just wondering why the lack of black hardware on esp guitars these days? the hannemans look alot better with black...
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Metalmilitia306

Ground Wire?

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I am working on a guitar with a fixed bridge and i was wondering where do i connect the Ground wire to? thank you...
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stormypenny

Just got a EC-1000T - Question

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Just got this baby for Christmas. Tuned it. Stretched the strings. Tuned it. Drove a "D" chord. Sounded funny. Higher pitch... Put new strings on. Same condition. Came up with an idea. Drop tune the high string...
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New old Hanneman

New old Hanneman

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well just got this yesterday an older ESP Hanneman  with dot slayer inlay. always wanted one to go with my 07 camo Hanneman one quick question did these early Hanneman guitars have the kahler recessed into the body, the one...
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ccart

Difference between M-II NT and Horizon NT-II

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Could someone please outline the key differences between the ESP (or E-II) Horizon and M-II?   I've been looking at these two but also have been wondering more generally as...
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Marti B.

Is this 2008 Eclipse II Snow white legit?

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Hello.

Is this an original ESP Eclipse II Snow white or is a fake one?

Many thanks.
Best wishes.
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John H.

Macassar Ebony color

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Hi All,  i recently upgraded to a EC-1000S and I can’t help but feel that my ‘Ebony’ fretboard is WAY too brown. From what I’ve seen online, Macassar Ebony is a darker brown wood with some black streaks in it, but is it...
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Issue with Indonesian EC-1000

Issue with Indonesian EC-1000

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I have an EC-1000 I just picked up used.  I love the feel and speed of the neck and the guitar has Killer tone, but when I toggle between pickups it sometimes sounds like I’ve rolled the volume down and I have to like quickly...
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Aap m.

LTD neck thickness

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Hello, Recently I borrow my friends Viper deluxe and really enjoyed playing the thin neck. Since your website states that all guitars have the "thin U" neck, I got myself an EC-256FM LD, 'cause I prefer the shape. The neck...
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Kai Hansen models RV

Kai Hansen models RV

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Hi I am interested in Kai Hansen's iconic V model. As far as I know there are 2 models (RV280-KH and RV300-KH). Does anyone know the differences. Also how can I get one? Only via the custom shop?, as I have not seen it...
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Brian H.

Problems with an SV Standard

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So after years of wanting an Esp Sv standard, I finally dished out the cash and filled that big hole in my heart. They are hard to come by these days, but PROMUSICTOOLSdotcom (Germany based store) had a few left in stock. I...
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Chaq Moi

Chaq Moi

Dark Funeral...
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Gwedo

5150 Combo quick tube question!

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I can get Electro harmonix tubes at work cheap, does anyone know if the following will be ok with my 5150 combo..............sorry i know nothing about tubes! I can get 6L6GC and EL84 for trade, will they work? I...
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xZYRYABx

Neck Specs

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I know you guys prefer the "entertaining" posts and seem to frown upon serious guitar-related questions....but can someone tell me where I can find detailed neck-specs for the ESPs/LTDs? Looking for neck width at...
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EVENTIDE or TC ELECTRONIC???

EVENTIDE or TC ELECTRONIC???

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Trying to figure out which is the preferred pedal between the 2 of them? Eventide TimeFactor Delay Pedal or the TC Electronic ND1 Nova Delay Pedal Other than the obvious, price, knobs, etc. And the same about these 2 as...
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Metahead

buzzing on clean

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on my mh 301. not like fret buzz, like unclean electric buzz. could this be because of my bad switch (see other thread)? or is it because i have active pickups?...
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xZYRYABx

combo amp to cabinet?

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Hey guys (and the odd gal or two..) I just finally bought myself an Engl Fireball 100 that I cant afford and now need a 2x12 cab......but theyre soooo damn expensive!!! the cheapest cabs loaded w/ V30's that I could find...
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Ltd KH-602 no serial number, unpainted neck.

Ltd KH-602 no serial number, unpainted neck.

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Got this guitar the other day for a decent price, guy didn't know much about it,owned for about 10 years, I'm wondering if it's a Japanese model made along side the ESP versions, it's almost 10 lbs in weight, original Floyd...
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Mr Pigwalk

L6 Cab on Clist = Worth it?

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Hey guys, currently running my Vetta into the 300w Spider 2 cab, think this baby here would be a step up or just sideways? Looks like a Flextone cab to me, not sure if they'd have the flat freq response I'm looking...
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xZYRYABx

Not Your Average metal Gear / Setup

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Last night I jammed with another guitarist here in Boston, and he had a pretty interesting setup for his gear: Parker Fly > Roland VG synth > PA ....and it sounded AWESOME!!!! I was really quite shocked at...
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Mr Pigwalk

Pickups sinking into cavity

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Hey guys, whats the fix for this problem, I'm sure there is one because it literally happens on 3 out of my 5 guitars. I'm pretty sick of having to raise my pups back up every few days....
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Hisashi

Pocket pod

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Hi, Ive a few questions about the pocket pod for you guys that uses them. 1. So what the device does is basically give you pre set tones, so you dont have to ass around with the settings on your amp. 2. Will the quality...
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xZYRYABx

Scratch Removal

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Is there any product like Scratch-X (for car paint) that I can use to heal some very light pick scratches and swirl marks? Im talking really light, where you can only see them if the light hits the paint at just the right...
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Fordman65

Are the original TSP or Maxon 808's worth the price

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I am looking at getting an original Tube Screamer. Are they worth it? Is there a huge different between the originals and the re-issues? The originals go for $200-$450, so i am not sure they are worth that much but I do...
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Stigmata_97

New signature guitars...

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Does anyone know when the new LTD Okkultust and HEX-7 are going on sale? Thanks!...
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Metfuk

Mesa Mark IIA

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Any good? What is the value?...
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Gwedo

Series One Blackstar have just turned up

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So we got the series one amps in this week, the 200W are all pre sold so I couldn’t try them but we have the 100 on demo. I have been waiting ages for these, i run an ENGL Powerball at the moment and I am not 100% sure...
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External biasing... what do I need?

External biasing... what do I need?

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I'm picking up an amp soon with external bias test points. I've usually left biasing to my amp tech (unless it was one of my Mesas, obv.). What do I need? A multimeter?...
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Steven H.

Painting a Guitar

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I have an old guitar body that I'd like to paint but I'm not sure which paint to use as there are multiple kinds. Should I use a brush, spray can or roller? Then after the paint would I use a spray can for the e lacquer or...
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