ESP Guitars Japan Factory Tour

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4 жыл бұрын

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PG’s Perry Bean takes you behind the scenes to witness the care and passion put into ‪@espguitarsusa‬ Tokyo’s custom and production axes alike.
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@johnconnor6252
@johnconnor6252 4 жыл бұрын
@Premier Guitar 🎶 *You're host should of let the gentleman teach, and give the information of the factory. Instead of the host talking over him, and acting like he's the boss.*
@johnconnor6252
@johnconnor6252 4 жыл бұрын
@@ohravenous1 *Swallow.*
@davidallen346
@davidallen346 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnconnor6252 Isn't that how it works in the Western view
@Robbie28
@Robbie28 2 жыл бұрын
Not only do these guys give the US people a tour of the facility, but they actually do their best to do the tour in english. These guys are very awesome.
@JohnnoDorber
@JohnnoDorber 4 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter what they make or what they do. The Japanese are perfectionists and have pride in what they do.
@mrjackbilbo
@mrjackbilbo 4 жыл бұрын
Lucky they failed ww2
@JohnnoDorber
@JohnnoDorber 4 жыл бұрын
@@mrjackbilbo I wasn't even born then. It's long over.
@ScottMcdonaldMusic
@ScottMcdonaldMusic 4 жыл бұрын
From cars to guitars Japan is top notch. The school they have to go to is awesome.
@216trixie
@216trixie 4 жыл бұрын
That's kind of racist. Some Japanese are some aren't. There is more of that idea in the culture though.
@duenpuen6862
@duenpuen6862 4 жыл бұрын
They are good a lots of things because it’s beaten into them from birth
@nothingEvil101
@nothingEvil101 4 жыл бұрын
I would be absolutely honored to one day own a Japanese made ESP guitar. Exceptional craftsmanship
@Mat-zt4bi
@Mat-zt4bi 2 жыл бұрын
I own an edwards ...it really worth it
@Masterfighterx
@Masterfighterx 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mat-zt4bi Most likely as E-II, they are made in their Chinese factory and finished in Japan, unless it's an old Edwards, then it could be made in Japan, but not sure.
@brandonharris9160
@brandonharris9160 Жыл бұрын
Edwards has really cheap, high quality alternatives
@Masterfighterx
@Masterfighterx Жыл бұрын
@@brandonharris9160 Such as?
@milankotevski1663
@milankotevski1663 Жыл бұрын
​@@Masterfighterx e-ii, just like st-1 previously, are made in Japan.
@espguitarsusa
@espguitarsusa 4 жыл бұрын
Woooooooo!
@rendyandrian7149
@rendyandrian7149 4 жыл бұрын
espguitarsusa is this real ?
@ivanmuted9985
@ivanmuted9985 4 жыл бұрын
@@DMSProduktions you wrong little PAL, their are the Real ESP members!!! Check it out this channel
@tommydrums666
@tommydrums666 3 жыл бұрын
This video made my heart so happy. I love ESP so much.
@fatredditmod
@fatredditmod 3 жыл бұрын
@@asr1143 Esp Original series are labeled ESP and they are made in the custom shop in Japan. E-IIs are not custom shop made, they are production models.
@maxwellbrown1985
@maxwellbrown1985 3 жыл бұрын
@@DMSProduktions wrong
@Stratking01
@Stratking01 4 жыл бұрын
I was in Japan for three years, I been to the ESP Craft House in Shibuya and their Big Boss shop in Ochanomizu.... to hell with whatever Gibson or PRS are doing stateside.. these guys at ESP Japan truly are at the top of the guitar crafting game. I have a custom Horizon 3 and it’s the best guitar I’ve ever played. I sold off a Gibson CS LP and others, but the ESP has stayed and is the best playing instrument I own
@ithinkigotworms
@ithinkigotworms 4 жыл бұрын
Dang I want an ESP now just cause of how much human contact is done in every process. Impressive!
@JosePineda-jn8jk
@JosePineda-jn8jk 4 жыл бұрын
Even the cheap companies use a lot of hand finishing. Guitars are not really something that can be fully automated, the machines to do all the extra stuff would be way too complicated.
@steveblease
@steveblease 4 жыл бұрын
'Cos not cause. Just because, just 'cos. Just cause, makes no sense.
@ithinkigotworms
@ithinkigotworms 4 жыл бұрын
@@JosePineda-jn8jk not true man lots rely on electronic devices from start to finish. Which is cost effective, i get it. But what im talkimg about is how much skill through knowledge is being used.
@theobserver8881
@theobserver8881 4 жыл бұрын
ithinkigotworms you mean craftsmanship.
@mcnihilation7286
@mcnihilation7286 4 жыл бұрын
I love mine. It's tripled in value since 1995. I paid $1,300 for my new ESP KH-2 . heck that's probably just inflation tho :)
@darthdurkelthewise320
@darthdurkelthewise320 3 жыл бұрын
The quality and workmanship on ESP instruments is just nuts. Hats off! Proud ESP owner and dreamer 🤘🏻
@claire6650
@claire6650 3 жыл бұрын
@Gian GG Even mass produced ESP or Ibanez have more soul behind them than Gibson Custom
@evrythingis1
@evrythingis1 2 жыл бұрын
@Gian GG They literally showed them making E-ii guitars in the shop....
@Masterfighterx
@Masterfighterx 2 жыл бұрын
@@evrythingis1 You never see the milling or glueing process of an E-II, not even back in the ESP Standard days did you see a standard from start to finish, only finished on racks.
@10000rambos
@10000rambos 4 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, I wanted travel to Japan and train to be a Ninja. Now I want to go to Japan and train to work in the ESP Custom Shop.
@damienhammond1529
@damienhammond1529 4 жыл бұрын
Seems like one in the same eh
@Creed_fan_69
@Creed_fan_69 3 жыл бұрын
You’d still be a ninja but you’d be a guitar ninja.
@benlogan430
@benlogan430 3 жыл бұрын
Only Steven Seagal is allowed to do that Unfortunately. Sorry...
@machupikachu1085
@machupikachu1085 2 жыл бұрын
you can still go to ninja school on your days off. Win-win!
@wadeguidry6675
@wadeguidry6675 2 жыл бұрын
Become a ninja and then sneek into the ESP factory and secretly learn to make guitars.
@HigzyTeflon
@HigzyTeflon 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Gibson USA -- watch and learn how it's done right. ESP FTW!
@lesterksi4521
@lesterksi4521 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they don't need that "Murphy" mystique like Gibson. ESP custom shop only have 4 people....they probably equal to 10 Murphys
@daneph
@daneph 3 жыл бұрын
And yet much less expensive
@samppa8303
@samppa8303 3 жыл бұрын
Gibson not make replica guitars. They have their own original legendary models, what Asian guitar factorys copies. Sorry my bad English.
@vincenttam8642
@vincenttam8642 3 жыл бұрын
@@daneph Not really, ESP Custom Shop also rips your eyes out but what you get is totally worth it, unlike the Gibson Custom Shop.
@robertemerson1087
@robertemerson1087 3 жыл бұрын
@@vincenttam8642 You’ve never played a custom shop Gibson have you?
@Whodidthis12345
@Whodidthis12345 4 жыл бұрын
This is why guitars made in Japan hold their value!!
@lexustech48
@lexustech48 3 жыл бұрын
Being a takumi is the highest honor a Japanese craftsman can attain. Its clear that every one of these employees at ESP Japan are striving to be that level. If I could only afford what they produce haha!
@kionihernandez356
@kionihernandez356 4 жыл бұрын
high end ltds, edwards and ESPs are the real deal. Getting your first japanese ESP..nothing like it. Made me a lifelong fan!!!
@penoyer79
@penoyer79 3 жыл бұрын
i had an LTD EC-1000 and now I'm shopping for my first Japanese made ESP. Been my dream guitar for 25 years. I'm absolutely over the moon i have the money to afford one. trying to choose just one is soooo tough!!!!!
@JohnDoeWasntTaken
@JohnDoeWasntTaken 2 жыл бұрын
I've got a Japan Custom Shop on the way and I am nearly jumping out of my skin with excitement. I know that even the standard lines are pretty flawless, so I can only imagine what level of perfection and quality comes with a custom shop ESP. I've never owned a MIJ ESP, now I own a "real" ESP that says it on the headstock! Was my dream guitar for 6 years, dreams come true fellas.
@hitsfromthebong7629
@hitsfromthebong7629 4 жыл бұрын
Gibson can only wish they have the same craftsmanship and quality of Japanese made guitars. They are def drooling on this!!!
@granvillefriel1877
@granvillefriel1877 4 жыл бұрын
Why do y'all always mention Gibson i own a 08 traditional nothing wrong with it go fuck off
@Ottophil
@Ottophil 4 жыл бұрын
Hits from the Bong i don’t care about quality, I care about american jobs. Buy authentic, buy American.
@mostlyirishcarguy8955
@mostlyirishcarguy8955 4 жыл бұрын
@@Ottophil esp literally has a USA line you fucktard
@jl_woodworks
@jl_woodworks 4 жыл бұрын
@@Ottophil I want to admire that patriotism, but outsourcing jobs to other locations is something that cannot be avoided. That's what globalization does. Gibson is merely trying to capitalize on americanism despite the fact they are charging a ton of money for low quality products.
@nomojoe8150
@nomojoe8150 4 жыл бұрын
I’ll take the Gibson.
@VapnFagan
@VapnFagan 4 жыл бұрын
Cool! Awesome! So Cool! WOW! Awesome! Cool! Thats Awesome! Cool! WOW! Cool! Really Cool! WoW!
@orde_plongo.3.0
@orde_plongo.3.0 4 жыл бұрын
Wew.. hulk playin gtr?
@tvbaster329
@tvbaster329 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
@vagvll
@vagvll 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot yeah, yeah.
@myob3574
@myob3574 2 жыл бұрын
thats really cool, thats so cool, awesome, wow, cool, man thats really cool man, awesome. Get somebody else that has a vocabulary of an adult to do this.
@benlogan430
@benlogan430 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah…ok
@keithdoeskungfu
@keithdoeskungfu 3 жыл бұрын
The guitar at 10:40 looks like a birds eye view looking down at a beach with a deep blue ocean. Just beautiful.
@biru4531
@biru4531 3 жыл бұрын
Blue Natural Fade if u didn't know already. By far the most beautiful thing i have ever seen
@kez850
@kez850 10 ай бұрын
They have an LTD variant now that’s like $1200. It’s a 1000 series aka deluxe which is just a phenomenal line for the price.
@lesterksi4521
@lesterksi4521 4 жыл бұрын
When it comes to passion and craftsman, these japanese are at an another level
@nathanlukeman4896
@nathanlukeman4896 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought an LTD EC 1000. The quality is amazing. I can't imagine what the ESP guitars made in Japan would be like in person.
@M.S-Music
@M.S-Music 2 жыл бұрын
The LTD 1000 Deluxe series guitars are fantastic and are professional instruments used by many known artists. I have an EC-1000 ASB and its great, no more guitars for me (i have 3)
@adamfiedorczuk5969
@adamfiedorczuk5969 4 жыл бұрын
"So you like metal"? "Meh" "OMG that's so cool"!
@metalliholic
@metalliholic 4 жыл бұрын
Beheaded with one of namm production guitars lol
@barrybates433
@barrybates433 4 жыл бұрын
Malchik Blue 😂
@barrybates433
@barrybates433 4 жыл бұрын
Edgar Patlan 😂
@JeremiahFernandez
@JeremiahFernandez 4 жыл бұрын
yeah except he said it flatly
@scottdunn2178
@scottdunn2178 4 жыл бұрын
What genre? There are more genres and subgenres of metal than any style of music. For example; I'm into Progressive Metal, Power Metal, and Neoclassical Metal... but I can't stand Hair Metal, or Death Metal. People need to be specific when talking "Metal".
@zodiacloveteam
@zodiacloveteam 4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Joji Handa used to work at the Big Boss Shop in Ochanomizu. He really is the coolest. Seeing those Exhibition guitars on display in that shop and in the store windows was nuts.
@paulscountry456
@paulscountry456 4 жыл бұрын
Japan makes everything good! Love the Quality of fine Japanese Guitars.
@sergejkrynycky728
@sergejkrynycky728 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered my first ever Esp E-II Eclipse that is made in this factory by these guys. And this dude makes me even happier about my purchase with his enthusiasm about the craft. Can't wait for guitar to come. Thanx for the tour Premier Guitar.
@lo3572
@lo3572 3 жыл бұрын
I always feel a particular confidence when I buy gear made in Japan or Germany
@vividvulpe9842
@vividvulpe9842 3 жыл бұрын
Everything I value is from either Japan or Germany- instruments, gear, electronics, glasses frames, cars, art supplies, cameras, lab supplies etc etc
@rodrossi9749
@rodrossi9749 3 жыл бұрын
How ironic that the United States provided the technology so Germany and Japan could build products you mentioned.
@vividvulpe9842
@vividvulpe9842 3 жыл бұрын
@@rodrossi9749 my biostar in my lab is and was designed by German Orthodontist and dental r/d’s in Germany, dating back to the 60’s and 70’s. Orthodontics as we know it was primarily initiated in Germany and Austria. My Leica ic Rangefinder camera dates fromErnst Leica’s designs since the 1920’s. Japan and Germany manufactured their own optics well before the world wars. In fact, during world war 2, american B-52’s and ground artillery made sure not to level Leica’s optic/camera factories.
@rodrossi9749
@rodrossi9749 3 жыл бұрын
@@vividvulpe9842...... never said either country was filled with fools....just pointed out who's technology helped rebuild them.....look at Volkswagen after the British restarted that factory.
@vividvulpe9842
@vividvulpe9842 3 жыл бұрын
@@rodrossi9749 cool story. Have a beer on me this memorial day weekend. Cheers
@rigeldorion4526
@rigeldorion4526 3 жыл бұрын
You had to let him talk more, ESP is a true crazy brand... I trust only them to. my guitars, big love ESP JAPAN.
@JulesFox
@JulesFox 3 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful advertisement for ESP , illustrating how dedicated and customer-focused they are. Japan - does it again.
@A.D.D.O.C.D.T
@A.D.D.O.C.D.T 4 жыл бұрын
He politely said “don’t touch “ when he made sure the guitar was in the rack.The guy then pit his hands behind his back ,those are holy grail mate !
@mcnihilation7286
@mcnihilation7286 4 жыл бұрын
I love my ESP KH-2. I bought it brand new 25 years ago. It's still my prize possession.
@tog2842
@tog2842 3 жыл бұрын
They really are worth the money, amazing workmanship and quality control.
@yamaoctave3928
@yamaoctave3928 4 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable, a big premium brand with a small dedicated workforce.
@stopit2964
@stopit2964 3 жыл бұрын
10 years before you can do customs? WOW, and awesome. THAT is dedication right there
@shaid7686
@shaid7686 3 жыл бұрын
Japanese made guitars holy crap 🥰 perfection at its finest
@auntjenifer7774
@auntjenifer7774 2 жыл бұрын
They have been doing this for 35+ years so any Japanese guitar I have owned was built with Japanese pride and you can tell when a Japanese guitar is in the hands !
@SocksworthRiffs
@SocksworthRiffs 4 жыл бұрын
This is why I love ESP guitars. Always have always will. Buying my first Full ESP/E-II this year!
@AWMJoeyjoejoe
@AWMJoeyjoejoe 4 жыл бұрын
You won't regret it. I have 5 and they're all amazing guitars. Brilliant craftsmanship and playability.
@joshbarnes6759
@joshbarnes6759 4 жыл бұрын
I have 4 E-IIs, 2 Standards, and 2 LTDs. They are the best damn guitars I've ever played. I'll never go back to Schecter or Jackson. Ibanez Prestige models are still pretty sick tho.
@HybridSoldier777
@HybridSoldier777 3 жыл бұрын
@Jordan no, play a schecter and then really appreciate the beauty of an esp. ESP custom are the best and next are E-II. Edwards are good too and even some ltds are pretty nice.
@MaestroJericho
@MaestroJericho 3 жыл бұрын
Check Guitar Center used, I got a mint 2021 E-II Horizon FR for $1299 recently, a lot of the E-IIs are priced lower since I guess a lot of GC employees don't know that E-II is ESP.
@MaestroJericho
@MaestroJericho 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshbarnes6759 I'm sure Schecter USA is up there but I had a Jackson USA Chris Broderick and although it was an insane (and really heavy) build the fretwork and and inlay work was shoddy compared to the ESP/E-IIs I've had. I hear Jackson USA has issues to especially the Juggernaut line.
@barrybates433
@barrybates433 4 жыл бұрын
Those are all AMAZING.... especially those NAMM examples, holy crap. Mind blown😳😳😳
@Usasuperpower
@Usasuperpower 3 жыл бұрын
Japan. You guys make great stuff! Toyota etc. thank you for your perfection!
@RedCGhost
@RedCGhost 3 жыл бұрын
Have been an LTD player for a long time and just got an E II and holy shit it’s crazy how many guitars these guys put out with such a small crew and such amazing quality
@johancoes6984
@johancoes6984 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you play a top model ltd and how did it compare to the esp? I found even the cheaper ltd guitars were fantastic, but never played a esp
@RedCGhost
@RedCGhost 2 жыл бұрын
@@johancoes6984 I have an EC-1000, I’ve owned a few of Stef Carpenters high tier LTDs, I’ve owned an E-II, and I currently own a Stef B7! Honestly it’s all in the feel, the biggest noticeable difference is the fingerboard and the neck, and the attention to detail within the body and all everything pretty much. I couldn’t tell much if a difference between the ESP and EII, but the difference between the LTDs and the EII/ESP are far different than I expected, a lot of people say they aren’t that different but to me personally they felt night and day difference. EII/ESP obviously being superior. Hope that answers your question
@johancoes6984
@johancoes6984 2 жыл бұрын
@@RedCGhost it does. Exactly the info I wanted.thks
@M.S-Music
@M.S-Music 2 жыл бұрын
@@johancoes6984 Was in the market for a modern Single cut with high output pickups, tried both E-II Eclipse and the LTD EC-1000 and ended up buying a Korean made LTD Eclipse (EC-1000 ASB with Seymour Duncan 59/JB) its a well made, pro level guitar for a lower price.
@xjunkxyrdxdog89
@xjunkxyrdxdog89 2 жыл бұрын
@@johancoes6984 I've got an eii eclipse and an ltd ps1000... I just wanted to agree with everything he said. It's the fit and finish that really make esp stand above their ltd counterparts.
@heardashot
@heardashot 4 жыл бұрын
That was incredible. Really enjoyed that. Thank you so much for sharing. Works of art, each and every one of those guitars. Wow!!!
@tracykern2313
@tracykern2313 4 жыл бұрын
Another great factory tour! Thank you, Premier Guitar and ESP.
@kurdtjohn
@kurdtjohn 4 жыл бұрын
Just the best guitar factory tour I've ever watched so far.
@colejustesen
@colejustesen 4 жыл бұрын
I love my E-IIs! Thanks for the great products ESP!!!
@moneyshotscott
@moneyshotscott Жыл бұрын
So grateful for your efforts and experience. Very impressive. Metal on.
@FurkanYurteri
@FurkanYurteri 4 жыл бұрын
Every guitar factory tour video from you guys is great!
@iseeu-fp9po
@iseeu-fp9po 4 жыл бұрын
I'm still in love with my black ESP Standard Explorer I bought back in 2005-2006. I've missed seeing ESP guitars in shops lately.
@RacerX888
@RacerX888 3 жыл бұрын
One of my lifetime dreams and goals is to go to Japan again, and just go guitar shopping for ESP, Killer Guitars, Tokai and many others I haven't seen for years. I miss my original Tokai's, they were the best guitars I ever played.
@andrewbecker3700
@andrewbecker3700 2 жыл бұрын
Bout to place my Tokai order before the end of the month when the price hikes kick in.
@JohnDoeWasntTaken
@JohnDoeWasntTaken 2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbecker3700 USD to Yen exchange rate is _really_ good right now so I got a 550,000yen custom shop for $4800 total. Same guitar that was going for $5k+ previously before shipping and tax. I hope you get that order in before things go the other direction.
@andrewbecker3700
@andrewbecker3700 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoeWasntTaken Decided not to take the gamble, dealing with Reverb and paypal. I have an "extra" so to speak Les Paul, that I'm gonna do a P-90 swap on instead. I only paid $599 for it, so with the P-90 pups, 250k. pots and the two .473 caps I already have(1 orange drop and 1 Mojotone paper and oil). I'm hoping to add some more tones to my arsenal.
@marcelojulio
@marcelojulio 4 жыл бұрын
Goddamn man ! This is the most amazing video the history of the premier guitar ! These video deserves 2h !!!
@marknorris3769
@marknorris3769 4 жыл бұрын
mind blowing passion and quality control
@GenosGlory
@GenosGlory 4 жыл бұрын
WOW some of the guitars damn so beautiful.
@davidg9165
@davidg9165 4 жыл бұрын
These guys are awesome. Never been a big esp buff, I do have a sir headly and now I appreciate it more.
@chrisbose
@chrisbose 3 жыл бұрын
good job perry! that was an awesome tour! they've got some AMAZING guitars, i loved the skull fretboard one, so beautiful.
@JosephcallsmeNolan
@JosephcallsmeNolan 4 жыл бұрын
Most of those custom guitars are amazing.. Real works of art.. A long time ago I had the opportunity to play a kh2 vintage.. They playability was awesome.. And light. Very well designed.
@Locoandchooch
@Locoandchooch 4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 custom shop ESP’s and 1 off the rack ESP and an original JH-1 and they all are perfect guitars.🤘🏼
@Simebag_
@Simebag_ 4 жыл бұрын
I had a JH-3 for almost 15ys...sold 2 ys ago to a Metallica Esp collector
@RickLovesBacon
@RickLovesBacon 4 жыл бұрын
I have esp eclipse with the older lettering on the headstock and you can feel the attention to detail and care that was put into it. It's my favorite guitar I own.
@Josh-ix2ot
@Josh-ix2ot 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this so much!!! Thank you guys!!
@VoodooDewey69
@VoodooDewey69 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour .I have a new found respect for these guitars after watching this video .I also do have the snakebite in black .Incredible guitar .Looks like a Clingon spaceship .
@RealFeelsTrip
@RealFeelsTrip 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 Custom Shop Eclipse. I knew it was a great guitar, but I had no idea it was made by a team of only 4 people.
@abolishwelfare
@abolishwelfare 4 жыл бұрын
I custom ordered a bolt-on Horizon in the ‘90’s. Maple neck, ebony board, mahogany body with quilted maple cap in cherry sunburst. I still play it to this day, and everyone who plays it falls in love with it. ESP’s Custom Shop is no joke.
@rickhenry1833
@rickhenry1833 4 жыл бұрын
Totally Impressed with the Craftsmanship that goes into these works of art !
@joeymonster
@joeymonster 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I just pick up my eclipse and look at every little section, completely blown away of its perfection. Very cool to take a look inside the factory. Even tho I love this guitar, I can’t get over the horizon nt models. I think I’m going to have to sell mine and get one. Thanks
@RemmyRiffs
@RemmyRiffs 3 жыл бұрын
I own a ESP E2 Horizon NT2...absolutely love it.
@jordanspory7633
@jordanspory7633 4 жыл бұрын
When they picked up the blank snakebyte body I got so happy
@KARAYAmetal
@KARAYAmetal 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Me too
@MotorHead333
@MotorHead333 4 жыл бұрын
I love my M-II, glad to be watching this walk through
@alexmurphymusic6350
@alexmurphymusic6350 4 жыл бұрын
Those Guitars are mind blowing!
@greekfreak1980
@greekfreak1980 4 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine owns a 2013 ESP Horizon II "Standard Series",which are now discontinued and replaced with the E-II Series. He has played the living shit out of that thing,had some accidents with it live (dropped it on stage etc.) and it still plays and sounds like new. These guitars are build like tanks and put many "boutique" guitars to shame,who cost twice the money, in terms of build quality, fretwork,durabillity and playabillity. And their japanese custom shop models are even more high-end,these custom shop models are ridiculously well build with some insane figured tops and what not.
@BagusWibisono
@BagusWibisono 4 жыл бұрын
greekfreak1980 agree! I don’t really care about the e-ii logo, actually they are the same product righ?!
@captainsubtext7446
@captainsubtext7446 4 жыл бұрын
i am a lucky owner of a '07 Standard Series Eclipse 2 (EU Version) in a beautiful amber cherry sunburst. Although i don't really play guitar anymore i will probably keep it forever.
@BagusWibisono
@BagusWibisono 4 жыл бұрын
captain subtext oh man you ate lucky! that was beautiful guitar!
@Critastic
@Critastic 4 жыл бұрын
Bagus SW e-ii is not the same, no matter what they tell you. There are well documented pictures of e-ii bodies being made in China. They may have their final assembly in Japan, but they are not fully made there. Go full ESP made in Japan, screw the e-iI. I’m sorry but those are not real esps
@greekfreak1980
@greekfreak1980 4 жыл бұрын
@@Critastic Here's the thing: fully made in Japan ESP,at least over here in Europe is as rare as a pink unicorn. Most guitar shops don't even have the E-II models,hell Thomann (one of the biggest online music stores in the world) only has half a dozen E-II models. You only find LTD models.
@shylock9167
@shylock9167 4 жыл бұрын
It almost felt like the interviewer was touring the employee. -_- Impressive factory though!
@titmusspaultpaul5
@titmusspaultpaul5 3 жыл бұрын
Great tour of the factory... thanks.
@tatt2guy86
@tatt2guy86 Жыл бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail. I've been playing esp/ltd guitars for over 20 years, for me nothing comes close
@xYottabyte
@xYottabyte 4 жыл бұрын
11:15 I'm losing my mind! they look soo beautiful!
@jimihendrix1575
@jimihendrix1575 4 жыл бұрын
"That's awesome" "That's awesome" "Thats cool" "Thats awesome"
@justicia8393
@justicia8393 9 ай бұрын
I work for ESP back in the late 80tis early 90 when there was ESP only in Tokyo, in Düsseldorf and in NewYork , for ESP Düsseldorf germany , best times ever.
@ths1158
@ths1158 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video really good idea to check out the factory! really enjoyed watching it!!
@jamiee172
@jamiee172 4 жыл бұрын
The Japanese people take the time to pay special attention to the details. That always makes a difference, especially when building guitars.
@arifmiftachul8626
@arifmiftachul8626 4 жыл бұрын
11:56 takayoshi ohmura's guitar 😍
@sulizztianz
@sulizztianz 4 жыл бұрын
Babymetal 🤘
@arifmiftachul8626
@arifmiftachul8626 4 жыл бұрын
@@sulizztianz thats right 😂👌
@kennethbaggett5478
@kennethbaggett5478 3 жыл бұрын
Who
@kanideal6540
@kanideal6540 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking for that comment!
@kobaba...12
@kobaba...12 3 жыл бұрын
@@kennethbaggett5478 his name is takayoshi ohmura
@BluW13
@BluW13 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. I'm so glad to learned about ESP and how they work. I'm getting my first ESP LTD EC-401 tomorrow. Yes! From now on, I will only buy ESP guitars.
@Josbornevonosborne
@Josbornevonosborne 4 жыл бұрын
Best factory tour video I have ever seen. Guitar videos are bittersweet right now because I had to sell my gear to pay rent during this pandemic
@kobepowell8752
@kobepowell8752 4 жыл бұрын
3:11 is the best guitar I have ever played. Maybe it’s cuz they make it in left handed unlike many other models, but obviously it does metal, but it’s so versatile, it’s my favorite guitar I own.
@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147
@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147 2 жыл бұрын
Is it an explorer? How much was it? Where can I get one?
@capunhowdy
@capunhowdy 2 жыл бұрын
@@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147 it's the snakebyte. One of the James Hetfield signature models. They have a few different price tiers.
@CaffeineNightOwl
@CaffeineNightOwl 3 жыл бұрын
no wonder, they built such excellent guitars.
@justinkline1294
@justinkline1294 3 жыл бұрын
I actually had the ESP custom shop re-wire the bridge pickup for my '74 Greco RB. So grateful they were able to save that bass.
@jeanqster
@jeanqster 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Amazing guitars and great workers.
@bishlap
@bishlap 4 жыл бұрын
that's cool, pretty cool, cool, cool, oh that's cool.....
@The_Apothecary
@The_Apothecary 4 жыл бұрын
Is he on coke or something
@zeppelinmexicano
@zeppelinmexicano 4 жыл бұрын
I thought it was awesome that he said cool so many cool times.
@Echo_III
@Echo_III 4 жыл бұрын
He's always like that. Nervous, and 'cooling' after each info
@bishlap
@bishlap 4 жыл бұрын
@@Echo_III oh, cool, really cool, rad, that's really rad, cool.
@victorramsey5575
@victorramsey5575 2 жыл бұрын
ESP is the Holy Grail of guitars!
@jonnybeck6723
@jonnybeck6723 4 жыл бұрын
@ 3:33 I luv the way that 3 p.u. LP's arch face is getting it's "dish" sorted out... That's gonna be a beauty.
@IronSweep
@IronSweep 4 жыл бұрын
Man thank you for this video it is amazing !!
@sunlightpictures8367
@sunlightpictures8367 4 жыл бұрын
The Japanese take their guitar building very seriously.
@DannyRoss_
@DannyRoss_ 3 жыл бұрын
I have an Ibanez les Paul copy made in Japan, can safely say I agree with you
@vividvulpe9842
@vividvulpe9842 3 жыл бұрын
they have for decades
@bKoelle689
@bKoelle689 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I would get along with everyone in this room.
@MichaelSmith-on1ig
@MichaelSmith-on1ig 4 жыл бұрын
I recently added a E-II HORIZON-III REINDEER BLUE to my collection and I love it! I really anjoy getting a peek into the factory it was crafted in.
@Pierrestrata
@Pierrestrata 3 жыл бұрын
I love the colors and details :)
@manicmurph
@manicmurph 4 жыл бұрын
ESP guitars are so bad ass! I got 2 LTD deluxe's and they play great! You guys should go to the LTD factory in Korea or the one in Indonesia.
@greekfreak1980
@greekfreak1980 4 жыл бұрын
The Korean LTD factory is World Musical Instruments.That´s the same factory that makes the PRS SE series,the more expensive Schecters (Schecter is owned by the owner of ESP), Dean Guitars and many other companies. Rob Chapman used to build his Chappman Guitars there also,before moving to Indonesia and he has several factory videos. The S.Koreans are almost as good as the Japanese,in building guitars.
@ayeapprove
@ayeapprove 4 жыл бұрын
@@greekfreak1980 I love my World Music guitars - they are well built and you can get them for very cheap on the used market - prices for new models have skyrocketed though.
@manicmurph
@manicmurph 4 жыл бұрын
@Wise Guy Edwards? By ESP?
@joshbarnes6759
@joshbarnes6759 4 жыл бұрын
The E-II Eclipse at 10:28 is next on my list. I need it. I just wish it came with passives. Time for another episode of pickup switcheroo boogaloo.
@xjunkxyrdxdog89
@xjunkxyrdxdog89 2 жыл бұрын
I've got one in a different finish... its honestly the nicest guitar I've ever played. The fit and finish on it is incredible. I hope you can get yours soon.
@nv1493
@nv1493 2 жыл бұрын
The finishes are amazing.
@xheadlessx
@xheadlessx 4 жыл бұрын
Man I’ve seen beautiful guitars in my life - but these are a special kind of beautiful 👌
@lamuertepeluda407
@lamuertepeluda407 3 жыл бұрын
5:50 it's my dream to own this guitar
@Oilid
@Oilid 4 жыл бұрын
If only Gibson were that serious and reliable.
@DasRightfortyforfo
@DasRightfortyforfo 4 жыл бұрын
Waiting for gibson fanboys to come say the mistakes are what gives it soul....
@Oilid
@Oilid 4 жыл бұрын
@@DasRightfortyforfo loooooool
@greekfreak1980
@greekfreak1980 4 жыл бұрын
But but but... Gibson is aUtHeNtIc!
@Oilid
@Oilid 4 жыл бұрын
@@greekfreak1980 🤣🤣🤣
@grahampressey4006
@grahampressey4006 4 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable build .... how ever the wheel looks like an after thought.
@klausmadsen3639
@klausmadsen3639 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that was great to see and especially because I have an Navigator ESP Strat type which I have had for around 35 years and I am still using it. At the time I bought it in Denmark The Navigator model was know as ESP' Topmodels. I have always found it to be on par with Fender or maybe even better. Thanks for making this video.
@rodrigocastro7651
@rodrigocastro7651 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE ESP GUITARS !!!!!!!!!!
@zaqwoodward8851
@zaqwoodward8851 3 жыл бұрын
I bet even a majority of employees at Ernie Ball, arguably one of the best American built companies, don’t actually play guitar or haven’t been to guitar craft school for two years. Those details are evident in ESP guitars. Any ESP standard or E-2 I’ve ever picked up has been pure perfection. Nobody does it like Japan.
@wadeguidry6675
@wadeguidry6675 2 жыл бұрын
Ernie Ball are definitely the best USA made guitars. I worked for a premier Music Man dealer. We also sold ESP standard (Japan) models and ESP custom shops. They were two highest quality brands we sold IMO.
@JohnDoeWasntTaken
@JohnDoeWasntTaken 2 жыл бұрын
I wish the US would be more like Japan when it comes to this sort of stuff. We used to put in the effort to make sure if it was American made it was the top of the line. Japan has shrewd business practices that can seem worse than the US corporations, but these guitar builders would never even think about trying to cut costs and end up with a lower quality guitar. ESP is a big name there but if they slip behind in quality (which they won't) you best believe there are more high-quality brands waiting to take their spot. Black Smoker, Atelier Z, Japan has loads of smaller domestic brands that take their guitar building just as seriously.
@patricklilly2520
@patricklilly2520 7 ай бұрын
ESP guitars are the finest on the market, hands down! Great video guys, thank you!
@18VibesCo
@18VibesCo 6 ай бұрын
These guys are doing magic here. Almost all of my guitars are Japanese Made. Tokai, ESP, Jackson. To anyone in Japan that works with this factory, I want to express my gratitude for your craftsmanship, attention to detail and reliability. I absolutely love my E-II guitars! このギターを2本所有できてとても幸せです。この工場の労働者たちに個人的に感謝したいと思います。君はこの暗い世界に光を当てている
@robbymc9493
@robbymc9493 4 жыл бұрын
Now I have to buy an ESP
@puppets1979
@puppets1979 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could afford an ESP. I have 3 LTDs, but not a true ESP. :(
@apeekaboo
@apeekaboo 4 жыл бұрын
Love my Edwards Snapper!
@CyberSoulLover
@CyberSoulLover 4 жыл бұрын
apeekaboo Edwards are great! Love mine too🙂
@dedenainal9030
@dedenainal9030 4 жыл бұрын
the color and shape is so cool i love it
@snicker576
@snicker576 Жыл бұрын
Wow, Joji's English is absolutely incredible!!! I can't comprehend being that natural and skilled in conversing in a foreign language so completely different than my native tongue
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