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Hey is steff still with the company?
Can you guys pleeease make this finish for the 7 string Tele as well
I bought one of the purple sc607b used from guitar center and unfortunately it arrived with a bent bridge. After being informed that it would probablybe more than a month to get a new bridge, I decided to trade it out for this 8 string model. I was very hesitant because I have never played an 8 string, but from the time I plugged it in I was amazed at how easy it was to play and how great it sounded. When first picking up a 7-string, I would have issue with the low B string getting in the way, I can play this and that issue has yet to happen. The electronics are amazing, Fishman pickups sound awesome and the alt voicing arent their normal voicing. The middle pickup instead of the neck is probably my favorite thing. It suits how I play more since I dont play alot of shredding solos.
Please make in 7-string model
I owned an Agile 8 that I put a lot of work in. Custom paint, new pickups, coil splits, fret treatment...the works! I loved it.....until I got this beast. Just totally put it to shame. This has to be my favorite 8 string on the market, hands down. Wish had more colors!
Just got mine last month and I swear this is the nicest thing I've ever bought. I've played Deftones since '03, and now I have the sound I've been looking for!! Smooth action, amazing feel, killer I mean KILLER sound. This thing hits you like a truck with a wall of sound from the top all the way to the floor.
Heads up to anyone getting a new one of these models: ESP made a change where now they're putting Stephen's signature on the headstock as well. Mine arrived and it's got the signature on the fretboard and the headstock, which I haven't seen in any stock photos for this guitar. I would've been pleasantly surprised if they had gotten rid of the fretboard inlay and just had the headstock signature, but one can dream.
Can we get this in purple and with a Floyd
Is this available now? I’m confused by what the internet is telling me. Thanks!
Hello, if you have one on order with a dealer, please continue to check with them. Right now many items are backordered and there may be limited availability due to the global supply chain crisis. If you do not have one on order, then we suggest placing your order with any authorized dealer in order to secure one sooner than later.
If you have any questions not answered on our product page, please contact ESP Customer Service at customerservice@espguitars.com
Is a discontinued model?
if you have any questions you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support
What is the tuning of the guitar?
we list this within our FAQ section https://www.espguitars.com/pages/faq
Can you guys do a passive electronics move on this guitar?
thanks for the suggestion!
if you have any questions you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support
can you put het sets emgs in this one
I don't believe they make the HET set in eight string versions
This is my favorite guitar of all time and thetas coming from a guy who also owns the e-ii hrf 8 and 2 jr608s. If we count the older black models I own 4 of these all with different pickup configurations. I of course left the originals in one of them. If you are going to drop tune a guitar that already has 8 strings these are the best pickups on the market. I am wondering if I wanted to change one of them to some passive Alpha Omega pickups if that would be possible? Will they fit? What about the Seymour Duncan Black Winters as well. Will they fit? Again I want you just to know I love this guitar so so sooooooooo much!!! Every time I want to record with some new pick ups I simply order another one of these. I actually may buy a 5th depending on the response here! Thanks
Unfortunately we do not test the fit of aftermarket pickups in our instruments, would be best for you to measure your route and compare this to the pickups you plan to install. Perhaps let a professional handle this for you if you are unfamiliar with this kind of work.
I bought this guitar from Anderton's and I love it though the F# has bad fret buzz. I'm guessing it's just me as no one else is mentioning it.
Left it with a luthier to hopefully fix it. Love the pick ups on this one. Such great clarity.
Hey Thomas, glad you're enjoying it. Fret buzz can be caused by a number of factors, best to leave it to the professionals if you are unfamiliar with working on your own instruments. If you need further assistance with this you can always reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com
been playing with this guitar for a few weeks now, and im in love. really fun adjusting to 8 strings with this . pickups sounds fantastic. and neck is so smooth and fast. really recommend this!
Hey Pêche, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one, glad you're enjoying it!
Thanks for replying Todd. Andertons’s have been great and resolved the issue . This is one very cool guitar .
Hey John, Very happy to hear that!! Just saw Deftones a week ago and that guitar tone is so huge......!
Just received this belter of a guitar from Andertons in UK yesterday . Delighted with it and so stunning to the eye . Unfortunately didn’t come with case (guessing last years stock) . Only minor issue is high E String ferrule on rear of body is sitting proud instead of flush / countersunk. Not a big issue , but a bit annoying ( awaiting reply from dealer ).
Hey John, Thanks for sharing this with us. Glad you like the instrument. Hopefully you can work through the issue you mentioned.
Thank you for the quick response Todd.
I have purchased it via Andertons UK.
I tend to buy my guitars /studio equipment from them.
Been a fan of ESP/LTD for many years, and owend a few over the years such as a EC1000 deluxe nad so on!
so cant wait to get my hands on this bad boi ;p
Hi Peche, OK thanks for the kind words and we can't wait either. Hope that our guitar works out for you. Those Stef models are so cool and I'm sure you can produce some great riffs and tones on this model!