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Hi, I've found a used kh-2 for sell. The seller says that the guitar is from 1996. Serial : K-2055 (edit: he retracted : from 1993 according to this http://www.guitarscollector.com/1993-today---esp-kh-2.html). But he also...

Hi I bought a used eclipse from a store. The seller said it had one owner, Duncan pickups but didn't know more about its history. I am new to ESPs but understand there are no records for models this old because it predates a...

I've noticed on Hetfields Vulture and Snakebyte the tailpiece has a skull in the middle of it. Is this something that he has custom made or is there a place out there where you can buy these?...

Here's an open thread to post what music you are into right now or have just discovered! So......What are you listening too?   here's for me   Nothingface - skeletons    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft6ovmzj4NE...

Hello, I have been wondering since I bought my FX in 2012, what the finish is on the body and neck, I would expect it to be a poly finish but I am not sure seeing as it is matte/satin and the wood grain can still (to some...

I am new to guitar so forgive me if this is a stupid question: I have an LTD MH-201. The Floyd Rose Arm vibrates quite loudly sometimes. It seems worst when I play the A major chord (out of the chords I know) and sometimes...

Hi! I'm trying to find an 8-string guitar right now and I've narrowed my list down to a few models, two of which are in the title here (the stephen carpenter signature and the h-208). I found an article that says they're both...

was wondering if its possible to get back that shiny high sheen mirror look back to a ebony fretboard? Ive seen ESP use one of those buffing/polishing wheels, anyone know what type they use?...

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I've recently purchased a used LTD EC-407, (black with dark red cherry burst), made in Indonesia. It comes with stock ESP tuners (non locking) which have been worn and are beginning to slip. I'm looking at...

Hi I’m an Italian guitar collector and I have for sale an LTD MW-600 Demon REALLY NEW NEWER PLAYED… NEW AS IN STORE   This model was made in 2010 for the Namm 2010. There was in 2010 Namm also another Michael Wilton LTD...

  Came across this on kijiji...red flag at the price the guy wants for it....          ...

Im considering get this second hand guitar, could you place tell if it's legit ot fake? If it's legit, where was it made and year? It says kkorea but serial number starts with US... It says it is a 25 th birthday edition...

I was just wondering if any of you remember the HS MIIs. I had a friend that had a pearl white MII HS with, if memory serves me correrctly, a JB and a rail type single coil. Great guitar, and I am trying to locate one, but...

Hey all, can someone take a look at this and verify legitmacy? Also, what is the used value for these nowadays?   https://imgur.com/a/Kv1x8...

Hello everyone. I`ve got the ESP MII model . Here some information about it. It was made in 1994 . In Korea . Seller said, Japanese masters have made it ,before LTD factory was opened. In stock it was having EMG 81 pickups...

I recently bought a ESP neck and body from a guy on craigslist that said he got it in the 80's from the 48th street shop.I'm just trying to find out more about it,what they're worth and any info...

I JUST GOT A GRASSROOTS JAZZ BASS AND I AM TRYING TO FIND AN OWNERS MANUAL IN ENGLISH MODEL NUMBER IS G-JB-45PM I TRIED ESP BUT THEY SENT ME TO JAPAN SITE, NO HELP IF YOU CAN HELP A BROTHER OUT !!!...

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I've just received a l/h ec256 in lemon drop finish, I must say I love it! There are a few things that really aren't giving me complete satisfaction with it; 1. The tuners are not really...

I want to buy EC 256FM CSB desperately, but it is not available in India. EC 256 is available only in aged 2 tone Burst. It is not even shipped internationally to India. Is there any way I can buy this model? ...

Hi, i need your help since i've noticed something strange happening to  my guitar, it's a Custom Shop Esp KH2 neck Thru. I don't know why ( i pay attention and i take care of my guitars on a regular basis),  is starting to...

Hey, I bought a cheap guitar in a store in Sibiu, Romania a few months ago, It came in a pack, with some accessories, and it was extremely cheap. Something like $300 including a small amp.  I am positive the guitar is from...

My ESP E-II Arrow has 9 gauge strings can I change it to 10 gauge without adjusting it?...

While bending the high small splinters of ebony came off in one area. Is this normal for ebony? Also will it be ok to just leave it alone? I don’t see any need to repair it you can’t even feel it ...

Hello, I have a LTD H-1001 Deluxe (MFG 2015) that is new to me. I just discovered the pickup selector switch is reversed. When the switch is in full up position, the bridge pickup is active. When switch is fully down, the...

Hi, I'm an Italian guitar collector, and I have on eBay for sale this fantastic 1989 ESP Junior II New York 48th street  ESP Custom Shop 48th Street New York (ESP JAF BOX 2125 NEW YORK NY 10116) Made in U.S.A. 1989 + STAGG...

ESP LTD EC-1000 Maple modded to vintage black finish and antique black hardware. ...

  Has anyone ever seen a explorer with a maple neck?  Is this legit?  Thanks for your input...

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I tried posting this in the custom shop forum as well to get as much help as I can.  I have a 2004 Hanneman S&Key which I am 99% sure is custom shop - the guitar has 'ESP Custom Shop' on the headstock, but has no...

Hello, I am new to the forum here so please bear with me.  I have been considering changing out my passive, stock pickups on my ec-256 to the EMG Het Set pickups.  Has anyone done this and is it possible?  If it is possible,...