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QUESTION: - I'm wanting to change the bridge/tailpiece to black instead of the stock chrome. I see that it's the Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece but do not see an exact model # - i was going to replace it with the TonePros LPM02 Tune-o-matic Bridge and Tailpiece Set MODEL IS LPM02
Can you confirm if this will work? Ive placed this onto other ESP LTD models in the past but am not 100% sure on the ECLIPSE NT '87
I was so excited to receive this as my 4th ESP in 2 years time. Dude since I got my SCT607B I have been hooked on you guys! Then I picked up two of the black metal guitars and I have been boasting about how amazing it's been to be an ESP head! Then I got this 87 Eclipse with anticipation of the "1987" for sentimental reasons and it was just painful to get it in the shape I did. I ordered through Zzounds so thankfully they are helping me with an exchange but please oh please check in with the Indonesia facility as all my past 3 models were made in Korea and have been in mind blowing shape.
The good: pearl paint and hardware look beautiful. The fretwork is polished and rounded so great that I actually fell in love with it before I strummed the open strings .
The bad: well...the neck was bowed that the open strings were all dead notes...Im sure adjustments can be made. The action was super high... assuming it was an attempt to counter the bowing...again can be adjusted. But then I felt this lump on the back of the neck behind the 6th fret...the binding has some unusual flaking. There's small hairlines through the whole guitar. Some on the neck, head, and you can see the individual pieces of the neck through on the body. Then the bridge and neck pickup are offset. The bridge pickup isn't centered.
I was embarrassed cause I have this shipped to work where I busted it out so my coworkers can be amazed and then my heart sank.
I love ESP and Im so excited to get my hands on more of your models...so please please please address these issues so the facility can knock out some killer guitars yo!
QUESTION: is this a well balanced guitar or do you get neck drop? I am finicky with this issue, lol I am about to purchase this guitar, I have wanted a "tele" style body but not a fan of a bolt on neck and not sold on the "Jim Root" fender I love ESP guitars, I heard a few people say that it was not balanced very well? My only draw back is I would like to drop in some 57/66TW's I will have to look on EMG's site for the proper diagram. I like the volume and tone knob and selector switch configuration that is a slick layout :-)
Hi, I can say that your best balanced type guitar will be our 2 cutaway models like Horizon or M series, just due to the location of the upper horn. That being said I would say this model does not have poor balance. You can always order one and test it out, if you don't like it then return it. We think you'll be pleased with it in the end.
If you have any more questions, please contact ESP Customer Service at customerservice@espguitars.com
While it does have a very minor amount of neck drop, it's not terrible. The plus's more than make dealing with a small bit of neck drop worth dealing with.
Got mine in pearl white about 10 days ago, & I love it. For some reason the necks on my ESP guitars fit my muscular meaty hands great. I have a variety of brands, & for some reason the ESP neck just works.
This one is no different. Fit & feel are great. Not a sharp fret to be found. You'd swear this thing had the fret ends fully polished & done. Super work guys. Though I'm still gonna level & polish everything anyway. Frets feel great, board looks & plays great, not a hint of buzz anywhere. The only thing I needed to do out of the box was lower the action as it was a tad high. Otherwise just tuned it up, & we we're jammin' with sustain for days. Once I fully dress the fretboard/frets, toss in some Graphtech saddles, & a set a d'Addario NYXL 9's, let the love affair begin.
The pickups are a really great sounding choice on this guitar. Great sustain, with a nice hard growl if you want it, or, when needed it cleans up great. The '59 neck has quite a bit of bottom end on this thing, & nice sparkle when split clean. While I like the JB bridge, I may put my Duncan SH5 Custom in it instead as I think it may sound better. No knock on the JB at all, but the Duncan SH5 Custom just seems to have a much better, wider tonal palette than the JB, & should sound fantastic matched with the '59. I got an SH5 sitting here in it's little box, so we'll see.
While I do absolutely love the guitar, someone on the QC end needs a kick in the pants. The p/p tone pot & knob were left loose, so I had to tighten them down upon unboxing. Other than that, this has quickly become one of my favorite guitars in my collection. Let my neighbor, who is a Steve Vai Ibanez fanatic give it a try too, & he loves it. Was shocked by the amount of sustain it has compared to his $1800 JEM.
No matter the music, I'd recommend this guitar to anyone. While yes, it does have a tiny bit of neck drop, it's nothing major. The guitar plays like one costing twice the price. You won't do much better for the price if you want a tele style body, or just a rock solid kickass ESP axe. This will quickly become your go to workhorse.
Great Job ESP!
Which case?
I have had an Eclipse '87 NT for a few months now and I would like to have a proper hard case for it. What is the correct fit?
Nevermind. I see it is listed above. Duh...
So, I am seeing it is left handed available. How am I am to order one through you guys? Since the only dealers close to me are Guitar Center and Same Ash who don't offer it left handed.
We are currently working to make these listings available though in the interim any ESP dealer could place a special order for a this in left handed for you