ESP LTD Crushes the Competition!!

[@DudeMcGuybro]

Anything coming out of World Music in Korea is gold. The ESPs, Schecters and Agile's are all fantastic. Some of the best guitars I've played have been Korean made. The Agile's are the same quality, but for even less money, and made by the same people.

[@Alakaslam_21]

I just realized my Agile was made in Korea the other day. Only payed 300$ for it, slapped a new dimarzio titan and it rips.

[@johnpacino4491]

I believe World Music, so as Cort Korea, have different levels of producing and QA depending on the demand and contracts. You can see Schecter for 1.5k so as Chapmans for third of that price and as mentioned, Agile too for even less. One factory does not mean same quality. It varries on how many hours of hands on work these guitars have.

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

Are they the ones making Wylde Audio?

[@tylerp1019]

I've been wondering about that. Haven't played in years and didn't even know Zakk had his own brand now.

[@RobbieTayVaughan]

@@8KilgoreTrout4 I think Wylde is affiliated with Schecter so how. I bet they're made in Korea too

[@pilotxavier]

Not sure if anyone posted this yet but ESP and Schecter while being separate entities are in fact owned by the same person, Mr Hisatake Shibuya. Great instruments.

[@LightningN1NjA]

ESP and Ltd are amazing instruments

[@StephanS]

Got myself an ESP Ltd EC-1000 with EMG Pickups. This is one of the best guitars i've ever had and played. All the compliments of your video apply to my model as well. 5 Stars. And this is why you have to spend a little more. It's worth every penny

[@KevinSpooner]

Everyone seems to be noting not the quality of the LTD, but the improvement in Glenn’s guitar chops. He got good!

[@ericdye9797]

Dudes been at practice

[@chopperdeath]

Practice is a hell of a thing.

[@sidgar1]

*got gud, in proper gamerspeak ;)

[@TiagoCostaMusic]

Ohhhhh GLENN!! Someone's been practicing some shreds! Well done dude. Been checking out your videos lately and it's great seeing your progress! Pretty inspiring stuff!

[@kookie_dow2690]

Damn Glenn. You are introducing me to so many cool bands. Thanks man.

[@dannygray4898]

I loved him playing the "Warriors Of Genges Khan" riff.

[@manicmurph]

Hell yeah! I love ESP guitars. The 1000 deluxe series are really good and look gorgeous. It's hard to imagine a $5000 ESP could be that much better. I just wish they would've kept the original ESP logo on them. My MH-1000 looks very similar to your schecter. It's see thru cherry burst or something like that and it has the abalone binding. I think ESP has perfected the metal guitar style.

[@rmatt498]

Personally I’m of the mindset that there’s diminishing returns the more expensive guitars get. There’s really only so much you can do to make a guitar better enough to justify the price. I don’t really see how any guitar besides collectibles can be worth $5,000. I’d say the intersection of value vs price crosses at around the $1000 mark. There are many amazing guitars around there (some over, some under) and really anything significantly about $1,000 usually doesn’t have much more than what the $1000 range guitars have.

[@davidshafer6388]

The E2 guitars are awesome. They are built in the same factory the originals were built in. The LTD 1000 series is quite good, but sometimes look way too flashy with the amount of abalony used. The E2 M1 that is my main guitar is absolutley perfect. The intonation, fretwork, electronics. I would say that it is a higher quality than the 1000 series EC1000 that I had, but the neck is slightly thicker on the M1, and the fingerboard radius is 12". The EC 1000 did every once in a while have the high E string catch on the end of the 5th fret, but may have been a result of a previous owner because I got that one used. (There was a tiny chip in the nut which may have been causing that). I believe the E2 has a titanium truss rod, and some other reinforcement, but I will have to check that. It is a heavy guitar ( Over 21 pounds) but after having it for a year I believe it is worth the extra few hundred bucks to get an E2 over a 1000 series. I started building my own guitars last summer because I didn't want to pay the ESP custom shop for a slightly different version of the M1. I'm shure the custom shop would be worth it, but I figured for that price I could buy all of the tools that I need to build my own.

[@mattlombardi54]

@@rmatt498 totally agree! I have a ltd jm-2 and it cost me about $1500 new. Absolutely plays and sounds just as good as my buddies esp USA M series

[@rubenlodewijk5023]

I've 3 esp ltd guitars. They are such great guitars. They play like they are made by the gods of thunder. I prefer them over any other guitar brands I tried out. (Ibanez, Jackson etc.) And clean they sound so beautiful. I recommend ESP-ltd to every guitarist. Both beginners and pro's. I am happy you made this video (and other simular videos about cheap but good guitars), Glenn. Showing people there are far better (and cheaper) brands than Gibson is important for the guitar community.

[@DeanClean42069]

it is amazing how well the folks at ESP/LTD set up their guitars. The only thing that would make the ESP LTD Horizon series better would be either Kahler whammys or an Evertune bridge. The shape is conventional, familiar, but comfortable as fuck. Especially their neck-thru horizons. SUPER slick, super comfortable to play. No drag when you slide or transition. It just feels so different from other guitars. The secret to the comfort in playing is the narrowness of the neck compared to other guitars. You don't have to reach as far with ESPs as you do with other guitars.

[@greekfreak1980]

Both guitars are indeed made in the same factory, World Musical Instruments and also, both ESP/LTD & Schecter are owned by the same guy, Hisatake Shibuya the founder of ESP Guitars.Shibuya-san is a major figure in the Japanese guitar industry, he started with small guitar repair shop in the 70's similar like Wayne Charvel and now runs ESP, a bunch of other brands and founded a luthier academy. He also owns the prestigious Hollywood Musicians Institute, the music school where Paul Gilbert use to teach and many famous musicians like John Frusciante, Ray Luzier or Pete Thorn studied there.

[@BoostedCajun]

You’re over 500K subs Glenn! Congrats brother. Love your reviews and absolute honesty. Not a bought and paid for Yes man spokesman. Keep up the fantastic work my friend.

[@ibanezmaestro5630]

I own four Deluxe LTD's. I play them almost exclusively, and have for many years. Even the lower end LTD'S I've had have never let me down. They are the most solid and reliable guitars on the market.

[@moorecreativ]

can vouch for LTD. i bought a Mirage Delux a year ago and it is one of the finest guitars I've ever played. unbelievable fret work and neck from the factory. i liked the neck so much i replaced my Warmoth guitar with a new neck to the ESP specs. its really close, but not quite the ESP shape that i love.

[@louistorres]

I agree with this statement. As someone who was a strict ESP aficionado/ smob, turned LTD collector, this is so true! I love my LTD guitars (all 600/1000 series) just as much as I love my ESP collection.

[@thetattedbaldguy]

Dude I totally agree. I just dropped a video on the rare Slayer LTD. It’s insane! Even their EC 256 is great. Awesome video as always, Glen🤘🏻

[@jamesempire1950]

Sweet video man. I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t even know that guitar existed 😳

[@LordArithon]

These are reasons why I haven't used anything but ESP/LTD both in the studio and live.

[@nicolas.grisanti]

I'm not a "metal looking guitar" kind of guy, but once, I tried a LTD TE-1000 (Tele with 2 humbuckers). With no expectations from me, that guitar was AMAZING! Same pickups like this one, locking tuners, roasted maple neck, Hipshot bridge. ESP/LTD makes incredible guitars in all the ranges.

[@lacaz212]

GLENN!!! Keep up the playing, man. Love the time I take out of my day to listen, watch, laugh & ponder, as I watch your great show. Righteous.

[@Juventinos]

I hate it that ESP doesn't get more love, they've been doing things right for a very long time. but the influencers never mention them

[@chrispodesta8105]

They're stuck in this weird realm where they aren't a legacy/classic line from our grandparents days, and also aren't a young/sexy brand that popped up out of influencer love in the last 8 years

[@craig1474]

I think the LTD branding is killing them. Everyone sees just cheap when they don’t know anything about the brand, because all other brand have a “cheap brand”.

[@Juventinos]

@@chrispodesta8105 No, I think the influencers are paid off and they talk about other brands. lets face it ESP has Metallica, doesn't get more legacy and sexiness than that

[@nckhed]

@@Juventinos Metallica are the very reason I ever looked into ESP/LTD guitars and they've been my go-to for rockin' the bedroom for 20 years. 😂👍

[@chrispodesta8105]

@@Juventinos oh yeah, I'm sure you're right about that. I dunno about Metallica as a sexy seeking point for a brand anymore though. Legacy, sure - but even with them ESP isn't perceived as on the level with fender/Gibson/ibanez because they weren't around for the 60s/70s era of rock. (Among other reasons I'm sure) Which is dumb, to be sure.

[@deltalima5806]

Thanks for the review! Picking up my first LTD today and I’m very excited about it

[@ja5304]

Huge fan of ESP! Just picked up mh-1007 evertune 🤘🤘

[@Monsterpop]

That is a mighty tone from the LTD!!!

[@anandgarde13]

I always tell people that LTDs and Schecters in the 900-1300 (previously 800-1200) range are the best bang for the buck metal guitars you can get. Both brands are made in the same Korean factory so quality is top tier, the parts are all top tier brand name stuff like the HipShot bridge instead of cheap in-house and licensed designs, whatever specs you want you can probably find like Evertunes, Floyds, active or passive pickups, 24.75 scale or 25.5 scale, 6,7,8,9 string, tons of different colors and finishes and so on. Schecter and LTD set the current standard for a solid metal guitar back in the mid 2000s with LTD's 1000 series and Schecter's Hellraiser and Blackjack Series, and it feels like every other brand is still playing catch-up with them in terms of specs and quality for the price.

[@chuckelator]

LTD's are FANTASTIC, ESP in general is top tier! I have an Edwards (domestic Japanese brand under ESP that essentially does Gibson copies)... a 900 dollar Japanese built Gibson LP Custom, that plays better than the two actual Gibson Les Pauls I own!

[@vinaymulukutla358]

I keep hearing that the ESP LTD-1000 whether they are Eclipses, Arrows, M's, Horizons and all beat out guitars costing several times more. They truly punch beyond their weight given that they are durable instruments and they rock like no other not to mention they look so vibrant. As I write this, I await the delivery of my new LTD EC-1000 Eclipse through the mail.

[@masked_ultra8859]

Esp makes some good stuff! Over the years I've owned 4 of them, started with the F-50, then the F-250, had a Forest GT, and currently playing a Japanese model called Ganesa they've really impressed me

[@vladv5126]

Ah yes, the old Kaoru signature from Dir En Grey.

[@masked_ultra8859]

@vladv5126 grew up watching Dir en Grey always wanted one finally got one and I'm impressed

[@vladv5126]

@@masked_ultra8859 they're awesome

[@robconerty5164]

Hard to believe I bought an ESP E-II Arrow brand new on sale for about $1500 3 years ago.

[@honigdachs.]

I loved anything ESP LTD that I got my hands on so far. They make some of the best Metal stuff you can get for reasonable money. The pickup comment was ridiculous, LOL - of course you're not gonna need to "upgrade" a Pegasus/Sentient set, those are high quality, very good performing pickups!

[@dbombaable]

Those or Nazgul, just whatever flavor. 🤘

[@honigdachs.]

@@dbombaable The Nazgul kills!

[@TroyShahanMusic]

Serious respect for bringing up the ESP LTD MH guitars. I’ve never played anything like them.

[@MR3DDev]

$1200 for an LTD? Geez inflation really hitting guitar world. I remember I bought my old LTD at sam ash back in 2009 for $500 Edit: yes mine was made in Korea too.

[@100DollarHeadache]

Was your LTD a 1000 series or a lesser series?

[@JacobNates]

You’ll be hard pressed to find a bad modern 1000 Series ESP LTD. They’re getting a little pricey but have awesome specs from the factory - like stainless steel frets and upgraded stainless steel Floyd hardware.

[@DomicidalCovers]

I only played probably 2 or 3 LTDs in my near-20 years of playing, but when I was looking for a 7-string, I found an LTD MH-417, and I have to say it blew me away! The fretwork was that good in every aspect that I bought it there and then. No rough ends on them, and the only guitar I've managed to get the action any where nearly as low on is my old '89 Ibanez S540ltd(pre S series). for paying just under £300 for it was an absolute steal too, considering it had EMG's aswell. Buying that guitar made me not even want to go near an actual ESP.

[@davidshafer6388]

ESP, and LTD have been my favorite guitars since I started playing them.

[@dannygray4898]

I loved the "Warriors Of Genges Khan" riff Glenn mate.

[@garrisoncase]

Glenn!! You're phone is riiinnngiiinngg. No shit thats relatable bud.. nice work keeping up also good man Glenn

[@RandysRides]

🎶"Headed out out on the highway" 🎶 Hell ya, Glenn. Then Electric Eye..... 🤘

[@shocolaatee7681]

you’re the best guitar youtuber ❤❤❤❤

[@hereonmars]

I just got my LTD SN 1000 HT in the purple blast a couple months back and it SMOKES every new Gibson I've owned in terms of build quality.

[@curtmetallic188]

Everyone is shitting themselves over Ola's new guitar shape and I'm sitting here with my esp/or ltd wondering what the hype is lol

[@DeanClean42069]

The ESP LTD Horizon series is my favorite super-strat knockoff. What you say about the Horizon necks are ABSOLUTELY true. I have an Indonesian made ESP LTD H250 and it plays like a DREAM. Maintains tuning very well. Has Seymour Duncan made pickups. Neck-through design. Very good guitars, the ESP LTD Horizons. My headstock looks different than yours. Mine is more like a spearhead. Same logo though. Yours was Korean made, mine was Indonesian made. They make good guitars for a good price. Mine was like 400 bucks when I got mine in 2006. Its been since discontinued. But yeah the thing you said about horizon necks is absolutely correct. They feel so very comfortable compared to other guitars. Its hard to adjust when I play other guitars, lol I get so use to how comfortable the esp neck feels. Its narrow enough to shred but wide enough to not bump my fingers together. It isn't a struggle to reach where i'm trying to fret like it is on a gibson. I don't know why gibson uses such wide necks. But anyway yeah that's the main factors that determines it for me, how comfortable it feels to play and how well it stays in tune.

[@ScreaminT81]

I have a love hate relationship with your guitar reviews. Simply because I love the guitars and the channel, the “hate” is because I have pain within my right hand and wrist. I work in a warehouse and my hands take a beating. I always wanna give it a go again but my hands really don’t feel like allowing that to happen 😢 Also congrats on the 500,000!!!!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Dude, I completely understand. Nothing is worse for guitar players hands than manual labor!

[@ScreaminT81]

@@SpectreSoundStudios yep, buuuut if anything, I do take your opinions out to my buddies anytime they are looking for a new guitar. Much appreciation Glenn! 🤘🏻

[@Muzzo93]

Absolutely beautiful guitar. I have an ESP E-II Horizon-III that I love to bits. ESP / LTD never disappoint. 🤘

[@deathnsd6953]

I recently sent back/returned an Indonesia made LTD Deluxe....had flaws and didn't feel/played like my other four made in Korea ...no way I would keep a guitar that I paid more for that feels like less.....and thats disappointing

[@Muzzo93]

@@deathnsd6953 The indonesian made guitars, can be a bit hit or miss at times, but good that you sent it back. Don't settle for less than what you want, from a guitar. 🤘

[@RyvenProductions]

Every LTD I have ever played has been rock solid. The Korean and Indo models are very well made for the money. Their thin U necks are some of my favorites.

[@soundman1402]

Are they well made for the money? Or are they just well made?

[@RyvenProductions]

@@soundman1402 Yes and yes.

[@axlh.1827]

@@soundman1402both.

[@sillyness3456]

I've been on an E-II Horizon NT-7B for almost 6 years at this point. The only complaint I had in the beginning was a too tightly cut nut, making tuning it annoying, but otherwise perfectly playing guitar. After fixing the nut everything was awesome up until recently, when fret wear started to become apparent. It still feels special to pick the guitar up, even just looking at it gives me a feeling of: Yes, that is the perfect instrument for me.

[@madmod]

I bought a Floyd loaded MH-50 Ltd as my second guitar almost a decade ago. It still plays great, stays in tune, and the original hardware held up good. I needed to replace one tuner, and I put Emgs in it.

[@randymiles904]

Good to see Ltd get some love. I've got a couple of the 1000 deluxe series guitars. I've always said my ec1000 destroys a Les Paul in every way, and back when I bought it, it was $899. Everyone should try an Ltd. Nice review man. 🤘

[@davidshafer6388]

I used to have an EC1000 deluxe. It had the best feeling neck that I have played on.

[@randymiles904]

@@davidshafer6388 yeah man. I've always liked Ltd and schecters necks. I've been playing those and deans, since before they were well known for their quality. You could get them dirt cheap from pawn shops, because everyone saw them as "cheap". The fact is, they've always been awesome. Lol

[@Anshul1614]

Hey Glenn, did the pickup test myself with new strings of the same brand, and just to give you the results, there were differences, not a lot but still noticeable. Nothing I couldn’t fix with the amp or in post. I’m still going to consider pickups because I do love me some cleans. Thanks to you I did this for myself, i was out to get Tosin’s Fishmans for my 8 string. Saved me some bucks! You’re completely out to cure my GAS.

[@RandysRides]

That's my fave thing to say after trying a good guitar..."plays like butter". Something I have NEVER said about trying a Gibson. Other things I've never said about Gibson.... "Wow, this stays in tune well"....... "This heaviness feels awesome"..... "Gotta love thick, round necks"..... "Great price".... 👀

[@nikolatomic5287]

i play esp eclipse for more than 10 years. i played various things in last 30 years. esp - absolutely the best.

[@ruiner101]

You're at 500k subs! Congratulations, Glenn!!!!!

[@fetusbelt6851]

LTD and Yamaha are the lords of reliability, playability, and affordability.

[@OliverAmberg]

You are watching the "Flawless Finish Guitar Show". And we should mention the rating for packiging as well. Well done Sir! 👏👏👏

[@tunesquid]

You're right that the Korean guitars are amazing. I've had the Japanese and Korean models side by side many times and even though I love both my Japanese and Korean models, there is almost no difference aside from maybe the wood grain looks better on the ESPs. I actually like the tuners on certain year LTD models better than the Japanese ESP guitars. With like 20 years worth of LTD 1000 series guitars on the used market as well, that's probably the way to go for most people.

[@Skypor]

My understanding is that ESP and Schecter are under the same ownership. Both brands offer so much to metal players!

[@Ireallydonotunderstand]

Bout spit my my coffee out when the Anakin Skywalker pic came up. That was a good one Glenn!

[@antv4408]

Glen, see if you can grab an E-II made in japan from them and see if it's worth the extra money over the upper level ltds. I've got an itch for a viper. Curious to see if it's worth the extra $1k+

[@L.A.W.Studios]

Cool rendition of Deceiver.. "We! Shall! Stay! FOREVAAAAAAAHR

[@rattlejuggalo13]

I would hope that the setup is GREAT. According to Sweetwater, they go through EVERY guitar by hand and set them up. In addition to a thorough inspestion

[@andrewbecker3700]

A set up is not the same as a 55pt. check. It's all bullshit anyways. Soo many complete rejects get through anyhow. I'm about done mess'n with them. In the last year alot has changed at Sweetwater. It's hard to get a straight answer out of anyone there anymore. It's always some kind of run around.

[@pstudio4096]

0:20 ¨... I never got to finished the review mainly cuz I was too busy triggering Gibson's fan boys, pick up geeks and tube hipsters¨ would have been more accurate in my opinion. Mange un char Glenn! - From your next door Frenchie neighbor.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

lol :)

[@tommydrums666]

In the last 5-10 years LTD has become the best bang for the buck guitar choice in my humble opinion. Their production is absolutely incredible and the LTD 1000 line is better than the E-II line when you factor in price. I tried almost every guitar brand out there and ESP will always be my ride or die.

[@donnywth]

Best time saver for tuning. Evertune

[@askalon2743]

I have the exact same guitar, but 7-string version, so it's ESP/LTD H1007 made in korea. It's sooo good. Before that I was playing mainly indonesian made Ibanez'es and I love all of them, but only ESP feels robust and well finished , and it plays soo well that learning new stuff is just a pleasure. Thank you for great work Glen, keep Rockin'

[@GuysInGreenHats]

I've got an LTD EC-1000 and an LTD MH-1000HS and love both the guitars, got them used at $400 and $430 each!

[@shredfan1987]

I just picked up one of these used from Guitar Center for $600. The guitar is badass and the specs for that money can't be beat.

[@levib4335]

Hi Glenn!!!! Greetings from Romania, have to say i agree with you but i recently bought my first ever Gibson and i am amazed by it! I have three Ibanez guitars, a prestige, premium and a RG, but the Gibson stays in tune like my prestige. I kid you not! Had to change the burstbucker from the bridge because i could not get used to it, changed to a Seymour Duncan Sh6 and added a nickel plate so it will look as gorgeous as it is. Guess it is different from experience to experience, mine with my first Gibson is really good, i mean, playability, tuning, tone, sustain omg the sustain... I love my Gibson, but I also love my ibanez, they are shred machines :D ! Thanks!

[@robertoortega1377]

Glad to see you playing an LTD Glenn! I have 3 ESPs I’ve acquired over the years. A standard series m2 with an original Floyd Rose I bought over ten years ago from a kid in a local punk band, sold it to me for $400 didn’t know what he had. I picked up an E2 M1 from guitar center for 1K and it’s literally just as good as the M2 just string and neck through. Finally I own a custom shop V from the Takada factory in Japan and that one was expensive but is significantly better than the previous 2.

[@Sonic.Echoes.Drummer]

The Pegasus sentient set are my favorite pickups. They have really nice cleans and don’t get muddy under high gain. I know pickups don’t really sound different under super high gain, but I upgraded the pickups in my sub series sterling guitar and it made quite the difference.

[@donkeehotay]

Gleeeeen!!!! It's a push-pull switch probably wired as a coil tap to toggle one or both of the pickups into single coils, but I've also seen them wired to be a series/parallel phase toggle, sometimes as a dB boost, and even less commonly a kill switch. I love the look of painted necks, but I think the playability depends on the finish: my 20-year-old SG would get uncomfortably sticky after only a few minutes of playing (yes, I wash my hands! Constantly) but it got better after knocking down the lacquer (I hardly knew her!) to a satin finish with some 0000 steel wool. The polyester on my JP Majesty and an acoustic of mine stays slick and comfortable for an hours-long play session. Tung oil is another great finish, but probably something not really available on budget guitars; the Fender satin is nice, too!

[@CaseyBDook]

I really enjoy seeing you play and make honest mistakes just like every guitar player ever. Your playing keeps getting better every time I hear you. Thanks for the review.

[@janvirtanen6199]

The new logo sucks, but I love LTD! My favourite and beloved one is an LTD Ex-400 with the OLD logo!

[@nathanv.4397]

You're so evidently getting better. Those Cowboy's and Lucretia riffs are night and day in the areas you've improved technically

[@denverrandy7143]

Lol when his messenger went off,that made me mentally say "I love Glenn" that's just good ol' comedy content gold!!!Hope you're having a great time in Europe?I believe.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Philippines & Japan

[@denverrandy7143]

@@SpectreSoundStudios Very Cool.Ok,I remember you saying that now and talking about hopefully going to the Esp plant!!!Oh man,I hope you do and we get some content.Either way, have a great time.👍

[@mitchluckersrightshoe]

DAMN that playing was super clean glenn

[@gameballer1370]

GLEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN! Thanks for the amazing content as always! Would it be possible to leave your amp settings/speakers used in the description the videos? I really like the tone you dialed in for this video and can’t quite dial it in.

[@Chumly-sh6xu]

Glenn! The comment made about the esp/schecter coming from the same factory is indeed true! It is also fact that the two brands are basically parented to one another to this date. Can't recall when the merger happened, but the quality of both brands is incredible. I have commented before, but would LOVE to see you review a Ernie Ball Music Man JP guitar, not the sterling, but the big mack daddy. I love both my Ernie Balls! Cheers!

[@dontonzo]

I really enjoy your videos, reviews, gigantic recording input and everything you share with us, Glenn! Only one thing: Please don't do random bendings! :D Keep up producing great videos! Greetz from Mount Olympus

[@ChrisTondreau]

Picked up an LTD MH400 with active EMGs and a Floyd about 2005. Korean made. Inspection sticker actually says ESP. it was just under a grand at the time. It is sweet!

[@ibanez2010]

I found one of those in purple (MH-1000NT) that honestly looks like it was played once. $525 from GC used. Made in Korea to boot. I'd call that a decent-ish score.

[@littlearsehole75]

I always appreciate a tool that doesn't get in the way of what I'm trying to do. Buy once, cry once.

[@InfiniteDesign91]

I almost bought the same LTD guitar used, but there was a Japanese Ibanez nearby. The Ibby had slightly less features, but the neck was much more comfortable, so I bought the slightly more expensive Ibanez. I didn't get stainless steel frets, and pickup splits (only in neck pickup), but I am very satisfied with my decision. The LTD H1001 I checked out was made in Indonesia, but I didn't notice anything bat with it. Indo LTD seemed to have the same quality as J Ibby. I didn't check electronics though inside. BTW Schecter and LTD are owned by same company.

[@Bangingyourmom]

My only experience with LTD was buying a brand new B104 bass about 7 years ago. It came with the nut filed too low on the E string and it fretted out horribly. It was basically unplayable. LTD/ESP wanted me to ship it back on my dime for them to fix, then pay the return shipping. I got a new nut installed for WAY less and sold it. Bought a used Schecter C-4 XXX and it was a dream. I've since bought 2 more Schecters SLS Evil Twin 4 and 5 and they are REMARKABLE! Maybe my experience was a anomaly, but you can bet that whoever cut the nut on my 104 did more than that one. Plus the fact that it had the "signed off" sticker on it that said it was good to go means no one checked that bass at all, they're most likely batch checked. So at that point, might as well have bought a First Act P-bass. On the flip side, each one of my Schecters I bought new came set up PERFECT. String height, intonation, everything.

[@johnmaynes7142]

Badass LTD V, badass LTD double cut, Glenn, now I wanna see you review a badass LTD single cut (Eclipse)

[@redberry3852]

Esp Ltd is all I will purchase folks … I got new made in Korea super perfect ec - 1000fr violet shadow w/emg 60/81 from sweetwater and straight out of the box it had perfect set up I got a made in China 2009 mh - 327 ( 27 fret ) trans black w/ Floyd Rose with Duncan hot rails at the neck and Duncan custom 5 at the bridge that NEVER goes out of tune after months of not being played ( wow ) … thanks … GOD BLESS !!!

[@patrickz2976]

That was some seriously cool riffage! Well done, sir!

[@lndrldcold1762]

Fantastic video. Sounded fantastic as well. Gonna have to check one of these out.

[@jimshomestudio4669]

I have a M1007B Evertune coming soon. Stoked.

[@paulmccourt6185]

Glenn, ESP and Schechter are part of the same group, that'd explain the similarities mate! Keep up the excellent work and information! Cheers

[@mathewpybus1599]

LTD are my number 1 go to guitars the quality in the finishes, playability and vast amount of tonal ranges is second to none and they're cheaper than the main competitors for metal guitars such as ibanez, another wicked awesome video Glenn!

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

The push pull thingy is usually a coil split, it changes a humbucker to a single coil, however some pickups have a coil tap, its much less common but its where you can change to a lower output setting

[@TheAT5000]

This is correct! Also wanted to mention, coil tapping is much more common in a heavily wound single coil such as a P90 rather than on a humbucker.

[@VinceMusicianG]

I just ordered this guitar, I loved my hellraiser but dont have it anymore so Im hoping to enjoy this one as much or more.

[@martinclayton7260]

Haha, you said strapon! I saw Bad News, and they were hilarious!

[@pieteroevering1836]

Bought the sevenstring version of this guitar in 2020. Thanks for validating my purchase! This guitar makes me tease the backup. I always tune the backup before a show but it never gets its turn.

[@christopherjunkins]

DUDE! 500K SUBS (502K ATM)!!!! Congrats!

[@craigpaulson3503]

I have an ESP LTD M-300FM with EMGs and an ESP LTD M-1007QM with Fishman Fluence pickups. I do love both, although, I do prefer my 7 string more. Both guitars were very well made. I found no issues with quality or playability. The 7 string has a higher price point but it's well worth the money. I was worried buying a 7 string because I have very small hands, but after a few hours playing and adjusting I had no problems at all. Awesome guitars.

[@216trixie]

A stunning variety of tones.

[@Anvilshock]

Somehow that sounds like a euphemism for "horribly out of tune" …

[@RandysRides]

@@Anvilshock hahaha !! :P :P

[@216trixie]

@@Anvilshock More like sarcasm for "that much gain gives you one sound".

[@woodyh4650]

I bought an H-1001FM (new) about 10-12 years ago. It’s been a rock solid guitar the entire time. Still own it today. I believe it was $799 back then. It has the 81/85 so no push/pull split.

[@wheelzr57]

I have a Korean made Schecter and Epiphone from the early/mid 2000’s and specifications the C1+ model still holds tune and plays with low action. And I have abused the living-snot out of it-bumps, drops and crazy tunings. Still has the original pickup in the neck. I imagine at some point someone we will start letting loose stories of South Korea and guitar building from this era, simply because there will still be a LOT of those guitars still changing hands two decades later-some pretty incredible people made these very good guitars possible at a scale never seen before.

[@brandonklemets2958]

Ormsby also comes from the same factory. We've seen photos of of Ormsby build progress photos and in the background you sometimes see a single LTD 1000 or higher end schecter.

[@77breindood]

GLENN! congrats on the 500 000 followers!