New Kirk Hammett LTD Purple Sparkle Ouija
New Kirk Hammett LTD Purple Sparkle Ouija
Just saw this over in reddit. Seems like someone over at Guitar Centre got ahead of themselves.
Finally something from LTD line appears visually more alike with the ESP versions (I.e. Unpainted neck, no model number on 24th fret)
Jonathan T, i would recommend GearOrphanage.com, AxePalace.com or Drumcityguitarland.com. These are all really good guys and they deal in high end guitars daily. All are certified ESP dealers. Oh and check out the ESP "One" guitar at Drum City. It is a replica of the guitar Hammett used on the One Video. So badass and the price isn't unreasonable. I have ordered from Gear (ESP natural Ouija) and Axe. (Devin Townsend stormbender). Both dealers where great to work with. I've contacted DrumCity and they also have been great for info and I would/will order from them hopefully in the near future (One Guitar)!
I found this type of business model really disappointing. The master as the right to keep is guitar for him, but he should do so without signing a contract with ESP. For that purpose there is plenty of talented luthier like kenneth lawrence. Otherwise this price tag of 12k with ultra limited edition is not justified. Indeed, the same 20 people will have the opportunities to own all is limited guitar. Limited edition should be to please his die hard fan and no justification to sell LTD guitar that have nothing in comparison ( Darker color without painted puck up). We should all boycott those guitars if we want the business model to be change.
Interestingly, this will be the 2nd time Kirk's KH-2 model will come with Locking Tuners (this time Gotoh instead of Sperzels)
Also interestingly, the spec sheet says "Standard" strap buttons but show Schaller Locking Strap Buttons - I've never understood why this has never come standard especially since they use it on all of their guitars + James's model have them as standard. Don't think it'd add much more to the price
I also noticed it lists the ESP guitars as having Ebony fretboards
The pictures look like they have Rosewood fretboards and I reckon Kirk's stage guitars also looked like Rosewood fretboards.
The natural Ouija has an Ebony fretboard.
I hope they actually make them with Ebony fretboards, that would be cool.
Here we are guys!
https://www.espguitars.com/ouija