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Rose B.
Rose B. wrote

Question about the EMG pickups: While I’m fond of the saturated and aggressive sound active pickups provide, can they deal with cleaner tones without breaking up?

With pickups this hot, I don’t know if this guitar is right for me. I need a guitar that does both and I still want to be able to play my quiet and laid back ambient tunes without feeling like I’m going into djent mode.

I mean, I love djent, I just don’t want to always djent, Y’know?

Also, is a 13-70 set good for this guitar? Will I need any major adjustments or will it the nut handle the strings just fine? Im a heavy handed player who likes to dig in with her picking hand to I have to compensate for it. 

Thanks!

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    Carl N.
    Carl N. wrote

    tone and string gauges are very subjective, while this instrument can make a multitude of tones ultimately you can tailor this to your tastes via your amp or effects line.  It is always recommended to have your instrument professionally setup when changing string gauges or tuning.

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      Jonathan H.
      Jonathan H. wrote

      I really like this guitar and its EMG pickups for ambient sound. The neck pickup can sound cristal clear with proper amp/fx adjustments. 

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        Mic M.
        Mic M. wrote

        Which is the lowest tuning I can play on it? Does it play well in low E?

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          Carl N.
          Carl N. wrote

          With the right strings and a proper setup you shouldn't have any issues playing in that tuning...though maybe you'd rather play a bass at that end.

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            Declan T.
            Declan T. wrote

            I actually tune mine to low L. L for LOWWWWWWWW

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              robert k.
              robert k. wrote

              What is this guitar tune to

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                Carl N.
                Carl N. wrote

                Hey Robert, B standard, you can view all of our tunings via our FAQ page, hope this helps!

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                  Alexander Palma
                  Alexander Palma wrote

                  Hello. Will this guitar need any modifications in order to fit thick gauges? I'm considering a 74 for the 6th. My current guitar (different brand) needed it and I'm not sure I'm willing to do that in this price range. Thanks!

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                    Carl N.
                    Carl N. wrote

                    Hey Leo, yes the nut will have to be cut to accommodate the larger strings and the instrument would need a full setup after such a change.  Has nothing to do with the price range, an ESP custom shop instrument would still need all of this done after making such a drastic change to the strings.  

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                      Alexander Palma
                      Alexander Palma wrote

                      Hi Carl, thanks for the response! I was aware of the things you mentioned; I was thinking more along the lines of the bridge and tuning heads needing to be drilled or replaced, which was a major headache. I've seen (cheap) guitars that couldn't fit a 46 stock. I take it I shouldn't be worried then? Thanks again!

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                        Carl N.
                        Carl N. wrote

                        I see what you mean Leo, might need a little bit of modifications at that end, though these don't take too much time or effort.  Largest string we use on guitars is a 68 I believe, so a 74 might need some word in order to fit and function properly.

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                          Alexander Palma
                          Alexander Palma wrote

                          Hi there! Just wanted to follow up - I ultimately used a 72 as I found a better balanced set for my tuning. It took only minimal sanding within the tuning post for it to fit, and no changes at all to the string-thru part of the bridge! I'm pretty pleased with this. My other guitar was a nightmare.
                          Also, in case anyone could use this bit of info, the string came tapered at the end (it's an Ernie Ball). On a reverse headstock, I'm pretty sure no modifications whatsoever would have been needed as the tapered section was even thinner than my 5th string (a 56). With the regular headstock, though, it'd have made for way too much wrap instead, so just sand it out.
                          Thanks again!

                          Edit: Just to be clear, the nut -does- need to be set up all over again. That one is a given for anyone considering this kind of gauge.

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                            Carl N.
                            Carl N. wrote

                            thanks for sharing

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                              ANTHONY M.
                              ANTHONY M. wrote

                              I have this guitar and its a beast ..really is...ruined all my other guitars for me lol....mine however has an Evertune in it.    I would buy another one for a back up because i just love this guitar...can that be done through ESP?  have Blackouts in it also.  Pure Metal! \m/   not many other ESP/LTD 27" guitars out there.

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                                Carl N.
                                Carl N. wrote

                                Hey Anthony, the instruments shown on our site are only available within the specifications listed within their descriptions.  While any pickup can be installed after purchase, we do not currently install alternate pickups than what the instrument is specified to come equipped with.

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