ESP Mii
ESP Mii
jackson > esp
Well, I have a USA Jackson soloist AND an ESP m-ii. My ESP is a 1997 MII, so the neck specs, etc, may be a bit different than now, but I will say that the ESP and Jackson are very different animals . I've only had my Jackson for 3 years, and so for me, my ESP is a bit more comfortable - as in the neck isn't painted, and being a bolt on, the first fret isn't so far away like on a neck thru - which seems to join the body so that the nut seems further away. Also, the jacksons have sort of a stiff, heavy feel. Both have pretty thick necks compared to say, Ibanez, which have become the most comfortable guitars for me. I will say this, I don't plan on ever selling my ESP , but my Jackson is still on a trial period, but this is based on my physique and what I'm used to and comfortable with. In a nutshell, you have to try things out to see. They are both incredibly well made and great sounding instruments, and it just comes down to personal preference.
Yeah I have the neck-through version M-II (2008) and a 2008 Jackson SL2H. The Jackson is somewhat prettier due to its ebony board and binding and MOP inlays - and the fretboard is compound-radiused (excellent!). The neck is painted though whereas I assume the bolt-on neck on M-II is unfinished (mine is satin finished). So the feel and finish are different enough to categorize them as different guitars IMO. I like 'em both very much - the Jackson is almost too nice to play loud but the M-II is a solid workhorse without the 'bling'. Thinking of the difference between a Gibson LP Studio and a Standard.
I understand that,,,,as I think one of the biggest things that make my soloist feel odd at times is the neck through construction. Makes it feel like a big , long, stiff board or something. I'm also partial to bolt ons. But, some days my soloist is a blast to play, which means I should probably keep it around for something totally different.
congrats all for your M-II...i cant wait to get mine :]
beef hows the sound compared to other guitars uve played?
massive compared to what i thought it would sound like,i have had a jackson ke1f which is neck through and this thing being bolt on still has more sustain its incredible and the tone is so clear and tight i love it,best guitar i have ever owned and i want another one already :rollin
jackson > esp