The ESP Guitar Company

Trey N Greene wrote December 17, 2019 17:36

so far this is an amazing guitar

Carl N. wrote December 17, 2019 17:53

Glad you approve Trey!

jb b. wrote April 08, 2020 22:11

is yours chambered?? I have a 2019 one from Indonesia, but I heard these guitars were chambered (which I hate the most about guitars these days..).

John S. wrote November 19, 2019 03:20

HI i have this guitar but i would like to change the hardware for a different color; what locking tuners, bridge and tail piece would be perfect for this guitar? I have searched on the internet and i found the tone pros tune o matic bridge and tailpiece set, but i found 2 options for the bridge, one with large posts and the other one with small posts which one does ESP install in this guitars?, my other question its about the tuners which ones would fit my guitar? also it would be nice if I don't have to drill the headstock to install them, Thank you.

Carl N. wrote November 19, 2019 16:25

Hey John, this instrument will use metric large posts, so a Tone-Pros TB3T like is on there now will fit. For tuners you will have to do some modifications in order to install newer ones. If you're unfamiliar with this kind of work I would take your instrument to a technician in your area to have this done. Hope this helps.

John S. wrote November 19, 2019 18:58

Carl thank you very much for your response, I live in New Jersey do you know any place where I can find a esp technician or someone that has experience working with this brand?

https://www.espguitars.com/locations/1964118-the-music-zoo

Carl N. wrote November 19, 2019 21:26

My condolences John, I used to live in Jersey myself Wink not sure how far these guys are from you but they're one of my favorite dealers in the Tri-state area. Their tech Pete has been around instruments for a while.

Devan Arya wrote October 14, 2019 14:39

Isn't it possible to make these kind of guitars with a more minimalist style fret inlays? This guitar is almost perfect but these inlays just don't go with anything.

Carl N. wrote October 14, 2019 16:42

Hey Devan, the Black Metal series will have no inlays, maybe those are more your style.

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AmirParsa wrote October 16, 2019 16:33

but Black Metal series have only a bridge pickup!

Carl N. wrote October 17, 2019 15:54

Hey Amriparsa, indeed it does!

Devan Arya wrote October 16, 2019 16:57

AmirParsa E. I agree with you, I like the Black Metal series so much that I even own the EC model but I'd like also to have this guitar for a different end.

Apparently I'm not the only one complaining about the fret inlays. And this 1000 VB model specifically is one of the most complete and affordable guitars by ESP. It looks so clean and neat except for the inlays on the fretboard that ruin the overall look of the guitar.

I remember seeing the first reviews of the Black Metal series and I've seen many of the reactions saying that "finally no inlays" on the fretboard.

I'm not saying that this guitar shouldn't have any inlays at all, but it could be something more subtle like the LTD M-400M Natural Satin or something.

Carl N. wrote October 17, 2019 15:55

Thanks for your insight Devan!

Georg wrote October 17, 2019 16:44

I personally find the inlays just great, but I really dislike how fragile the "Vintage Black" finish is!
Gold paint is wearing off quite fast as well as described here.

Carl N. wrote October 18, 2019 15:58

Hey Georg, I personally enjoy the inlays too. Satin finishes in general will be a little tricky to care for and keep looking new if you play often, that can be said for gold hardware too as gold hardware fades and oxidizes quicker than most other plating. If you wipe down your instrument and hardware each time after use it can help lessen the effects of this but at that point you'll probably be cleaning your guitar more than playing and enjoying it.

Jason T. wrote November 25, 2019 04:24

Literally the same shape as the headstock.

Donald J. wrote September 27, 2019 17:13

Does the vb with Seymour Duncan's have an ebony neck also? Most places list it as rosewood but looks ebony to me.

Carl N. wrote September 27, 2019 20:09

Hey Donald, the older versions of the vintage black with Duncans did have a rosewood board but this has since been changed to ebony following CITES regulations of rosewood.

Donald J. wrote September 27, 2019 20:22

Great I just ordered one 20 minutes ago and i wanted the ebony fretboard. It comes in tomorrow!!

Carl N. wrote September 30, 2019 15:16

Hey Donald, hope you enjoy it!