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Kritzer
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Kritzer wrote

I just got back from Japan where I stopped by the Big Boss store in Ochanomizu. I got a killer dear on this as well as an EII EX NT (ESPs are cheaper in Japan. I couldn’t help myself). The craftsmanship on this guitar is insane! I absolutely love it. Pulled it out of the case after getting back to CA, tuned it up (they blocked the bridge and slacked the strings for transport) and have been jamming since.

The finish/color is stunning and pictures do not do it justice. The andromeda edges capture light and change colors in a way that really makes you pay attention to the instrument. I’m not into crazy colorful/loud finishes but this finish is very tastefully done. Everyone who has seen/played it compliments on how great it looks. 

The playability is fantastic and the attention to detail on the fretwork (not to mention the rest of the guitar) is incredible. It’s extremely comfortable to play and you can tell that the luthier who worked on this instrument is not only skilled but took pride in their work. 

The only thing I would like to see in future models of these guitars is luminlays. But seeing as how I will probably never play this thing in a dark bar/regular gig, I’ll live. 

I have said it before and I will say it again ESP makes the best guitars in the business. This guitar is a flagship representation of what they are capable of.  

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    Earth-Worm-Tim
    Earth-Worm-Tim wrote

    My favorite guitar which I will have buried with me. However, I took the Blackouts out it immediately and put in some BKP Painkillers and it sounds like the voice of god through my ENGL Fireball 100 and ENGL E412XXL. If this guitar had a 27" baritone scale and came with some BKPs, there would be absolutely no reason to even purchase another guitar for the remainder of my life!!!

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      Muhammad A.
      Muhammad A. wrote

      I agree. The Blackouts on this guitar sounded too muddy or undefined especially the bridge pickup. The neck is amazing however. It sounds like the bridge is over wounded or intentionally made to sound very hot. Great for heavy chugs but I still prefer to have some presence.

       

      What strings and gauge do you use on it?

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        Erdinc Kadri D.
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        Erdinc Kadri D. wrote

        Hello.

        Why stainless frets and extra thin neck not used for this origian esp arrow series?

        As i know also at e2 arrow series there isnt stainless frets and extra thin neck.

        Please let me know is there an arrow guitar under your brand having stainless and extra thin neck.

        Because of my hands are not so big extra thin neck is so comfortable for me and i want stainless frets. I really like your arrow shapef guitar and i am going to buy which is suitable for me.

        Thanks, best regards.

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          Miles M.
          Miles M. wrote

          Great guitar but please bring out a Hardtail version in the LTD range.

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            Earth-Worm-Tim
            Earth-Worm-Tim wrote

            Dude, ESP just released the LTD Deluxe Arrow-1007 Baritone Evertune and it sounds like something you may wanna checkout given your comment.

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              Jason O.
              Jason O. wrote

              Just curious. This guitar offered without tremolo ? 

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                Todd B. ESP
                Todd B. ESP wrote

                Hi, It is not available in that configuration as a stock model, but you could order it with the build of your choice since it is made at the custom shop, it would just be built to order. Please contact your ESP Dealer of choice if you would like them to arrange this for you.

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