LTD CRUSHES the Gibson Mustaine V: Kirk Hammett V!!

[@dustinbrummett3774]

LTD been killing it for awhile

[@Lefty-Guitar-Enthusiast]

Last 2 guitars I purchased were lefty LTD's. Love em both H-1000QM and Metallic Red 1987

[@EliseOfTheValley]

Even their like $300 guitars blow anything from Epiphone or Squier out of the water

[@madmod]

@@EliseOfTheValley Can confirm. My MH-50 rips. The esp branded floyd stayed in tune great and now, like 10 years after buying it, still ripping with emg 81s in the neck and bridge.

[@darksu6947]

They've been killing it for so long that I'm getting tired of helping them hide the bodies 😁

[@dannygray-mi3xn]

I love opening brand new toys. Ah, that "new" smell.

[@PPNStudio]

"I meant deth magnetic" gets compressed to hell and 10 times louder. perfect. 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@IrLosin]

I do love how they describe the properties of the wood as if it were an equalizer. Must be a real magical tree they took it from

[@HabAnagarek]

Downright Tolkien-esque

[@Fabianorocknwood]

😂😂😂😂😂 lmao

[@UncleDickeysRandomLife]

Most knuckle draggers can't read let alone be able to afford the thing

[@thegailen]

It's been kind of fun watching Glen slowly improve over the years when he demos a guitar. Not sure if the wah is masking a few things in this episode but he's definitely shown a lot of improvement lately.

[@AmandaRogersarock1988]

Especially on his leads. I've always enjoyed his rhythm playing.

[@HabAnagarek]

He sounded kickass with the wah

[@AmandaRogersarock1988]

@@HabAnagarek yeah you can't play Kirk Hammett without a wah

[@chrisgnineil15]

As a lover of V guitars I want to thank you for reviewing so many of this guitars.

[@nickmaatjes5611]

same here , i love me some V guitars!!!!

[@DawnofExistence]

I just got back from Nashville and went by the Gibson Garage. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve played a lot of amazing Gibsons (mostly SGs and Explorers) but I was pretty shocked at how many $3k+ instruments had paint issues, buffing compound present, and tool marks all over the fretboards. In their own showroom.

[@ErickC]

My experience (your mileage may vary) is that the best Gibsons are the cheap ones, particularly the low-end faded ones made between 2005 and 2008. Beyond that? Fuck that shit; it's just diminishing returns. Get a Greco or an Orville instead if you want a "Gibson-style" instrument. I only paid more than $1k for a Gibson once, and that's because it was a 60's model that they don't make any more.

[@DawnofExistence]

@@ErickC it really seems that way. I’ve played a few really great Les Pauls from the late 80s but I’ve also played a lot of really bad playing ones as well. We’re both ESP/LTD players in my band and I’m looking at grabbing an Edwards LP and Explorer sometime soon.

[@garyt3hsna1l82]

Damn dude i wonder what all the old country legends would say, back then getting a showroom gibson was the first stop off before the cadillac dealer then the cat house to celebrate the day. sounds more like a trip the the hardware store these days.

[@DawnofExistence]

@@garyt3hsna1l82 I know. I went in there specifically because I wanted to see all the best stuff they had to offer. And while they did have many stunning guitars, there were still a lot with issues I was surprised by.

[@michaelblaney4461]

If you want a guitar with a good finish go to the Epiphone side of the garage 😮

[@brandonsutton3714]

I've never been disappointed by any LTD I've ever owned, or played. From their cheapest models, to the Deluxe series (which I've been playing for like, 20 years now). Always my go to.

[@t1mastr10]

I almost agree their guitars are well enough crafted fom 256 to 1000 series. I have like 8 of them and i have mixed feelings only with one of them. 7 are awesome just my satin black ec1000 sounds kinda dull and not well in the mix, although it has the same pickups and hardware as rest of the crew it lacks midrange and is really muddy.

[@uv77mc85]

I am an importer of guitars from japan and the wort guitar i have ever had was a LTD Truckster. It played horrible and no set up would cure it and it sounded awful. I have also had about 10 of the ESP edwards Hetfield explorers from the 90s and all of them are horrible guitars good only for wall hangers

[@levisalazar8031]

I love Glenn's clean guitar tone segments. Such an angelic beautiful chord each time.

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

Gibson is secretly an acronym for Gee, I Bought Some Overpriced Nonsense Edit: Could not hear a 400 dollar difference in the woods.

[@WalnutWarrior7]

And ESP is better? The only guitars they sell under the ESP brand now are the 4000€ ones. Charging 1800€ for their budget brand is absolutely shameless.

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

@@WalnutWarrior7 They’re built better but everybody is nuts with these prices lately. 1800 for Chinese Epiphones left and right. I like my old sub-500 dollar Indonesian guitars. They do everything I need.

[@WalnutWarrior7]

@@TylerJohnstonGuitar Yea you’re absolutely right, it’s unreal. Everyone and their dog is pushing 1500€ budget brand guitars now. Not a great time to be a guitarist unless you buy used

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

@@benburnett8109 He told us viewers to let him know if we could hear a difference in the video. I figured he already knew the answer, but he did ask.

[@Masterfighterx]

@@WalnutWarrior7 It's sad they made the decision to remove the ESP Standard line and now the E-IIs are even more expensive than before.. As for LTD, they even have a model that I bet will be very niche for $2500... But at least the high end LTDs for the same price of the $14-1500 china Epiphones are made in Korea, that's at least 2 steps up in country of origin, for roughly the same or ''just'' $400 more, which I'd gladly pay the premium for (also not supporting the ccp when buying china stuff)

[@camcab1022]

Thanks Glen, it is a pleasure to serve to metal community! 🤘🏻

[@rolandjuhasz3405]

Hardwired and 72 Seasons are both excellent albums, the new album has really grown on me and I am happy to see them still playing and crushing it live too! If only Slayer hadn’t retired so early, wish they were doing the same and continuing to put out new material. I have mad respect for Metallica, they could just sit back and retire but instead they are putting themselves out there and touring the world.

[@humanperson3779]

Hell naw, I’d rather slayer end on a high note like they did than stick around and pump out mediocre sludge every 10 years

[@jmasson3272]

72 seasons IS soooooo boring. Same drumparts, not so much interesting riffs. A lot of recycle things . It's time for them to stop. Slayer was right. They quit before being not relevant. That's exactly what's happening with grandpallica

[@christianhildalgo]

@@jmasson3272 The thing is, as long as james, kirk and lars are alive, they will be relevant. There's just no denying that. They might not have put out a good album in 30 years but they're still the kings of metal and they'll fill stadiums till the day they die. That's how big their impact is and that's how good the first 5 albums were.

[@jmasson3272]

@@christianhildalgo they were the kings...now that's just an old hard rock band playing metallica covers withea drummer who's not able to play with the necessary energy

[@christianhildalgo]

@@jmasson3272 Nah, lars is playing great live lately, especially for a 60 year old. James is still as good of a player as he was 30 years ago and his voice has matured nicely. Honestly their weakest link is Kirk. But they are great live, it's a really good experience seeing them.

[@jamescbender43081]

I kind of like the red sparkle. With the gold pickguard, it's got a little bit of a "classic hot rod" vibe...

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

mOrE pIaNo LoWs FrOm FiXeD bRiDgE

[@joeb3590]

MoAR LOwes than home Depot

[@sexyguitarboy69]

Piano lows?

[@marcuslangford4679]

​@@sexyguitarboy69 a reference to a viewers comment from a previous vc episode.

[@littlearsehole75]

​@@joeb3590 made me chuckle

[@Kudabear1]

​@@marcuslangford4679which episode was that?

[@josephcamarillo2972]

Damn, i get fired up when you and the team post. Straight forward, informational and unapologetic. Thank you.

[@wmxx2000]

I actually like the black sparkle finish. It certainly is the best of the 3 options. And no, there is not a $400 price difference between the two guitars. I'm mainly interested in this model because it's the Alexi body shape without the Floyd.

[@thesaw239]

Wouldnt it be better if it had a floyd?

[@femboycyan]

@thesaw239 i gotta say its a matter of preference, floyds are hella fun but its a hassle imo

[@marks8437]

The sparkle should reflect the stage lights and make your guitar change color a little throughout the show!

[@minstrel9806]

@@thesaw239 no because 90% of Vs (and many metal oriented superstrats too) out there come stock with a double locking tremolo. It's nice to have some options for those that prefer a simpler instrument.

[@WarXpert97]

These Vs are based off of Kirk Hammets RR Black Jackson V from the 80s. Couldnt use Jackson inlays, But Kirk is a surfer, which why they are waves instead.

[@riccardocuoghi2071]

I think the reason Kirk Hammet's guitar is more expensive than the regular one is due to Kirk's percentage as the signature model. For the rest, no sound difference, but it just seems to me that one is louder than the other

[@charlesrocks]

MONEY GOOD! Napster BAD! I miss those old Camp Chaos shorts lol

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Those & Homestar Runner were some of the best pre-KZbin content!!

[@tophertaylor68]

MetallicaR died with Napster?

[@RestlessNights01]

Mustaine just announced the Epiphone and Kramer versions of his signature V so...maybe another fearless gear review is incoming?

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

great idea!!

[@tomtallic]

GLENN! There live shows are still pretty fucking amazing. Sunday in Hamburg was just mind blowing. I just wish artists would sell signature plugins or amp&cab instead of stupid pickups, since that's where the tone is. Great video!

[@jacobnelson4150]

Believe it or not, Kirk DOES have a signature amp! Randall is Kirk’s brand of signature amps that come with Celstion 70-80s. Probably what they use nowadays.

[@Agoraphobia2day333]

There's so much money that you have saved me and probably thousands of others. Thank you Glenn for looking out for anyone of all ages and backgrounds coming into the audio engineering world it's genuinely such a valuable asset to have someone like you for us metal guys that goes against what is thought to be a way of achieving tone, etc. Also dude your skills of shredding just keep on getting better and better!

[@TheGaryHughes]

Thanks for the reminder that LuLu exists

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

You’re welcome!

[@lordoftheelements2112]

Once you said you wer going to play the Kirk Hammet and the standard Arrow back to back, I decided to look away and judge with my ears. You have taught me well Glenn!

[@ryanbwags]

Same. I did not hear $400 worth of difference.

[@brundlefly1942]

Yeah, there really isn't a big difference worth paying a premium and I bet he could've had any other humbucker guitar running against the V and we wouldn't have noticed massive tonal difference either. Or at least not a difference that can't be neglected by tweak the amp settings.

[@jeremythornton433]

Sounded the same to me.

[@patricio97]

I just felt that the arrow had a bit more gain but really not a massive difference, probably just because of the pickups being slightly more hotter but you will have the same result with putting more gain lmao

[@VapnFagan]

1800 for a LTD? You must be nuts.....

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

That’s what I thought!

[@justaguy2365]

Too bad he didn't hold off. They're $799 at guitar center now

[@MaestroJericho]

@@justaguy2365 they're back to $1799, staff said it was an error and a few workers I know said they had to deal with people buying them and reselling them

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

Damn Glen, you've been seriously improving on your leads. Keep it up!

[@DynaMightTV]

Love your thoughts here! I REALLY considered getting one of these because I love Vs, Metallica, and sparkle finishes. But at $1.8k? Yeah, that one wasn't happening.... I hoped it'd come in at more like $1.4k - $1.5k like his KH-602's, which is still a little above my price range but close enough I could swallow the extra. But as cool as this is, I don't think I can swallow the price. Keep up the awesome content man! Always love watching.

[@travisspaulding2222]

Well, it isn't that bad when you consider that the price includes a hardshell case. The Arrow doesn't come with a case, so the extra cost for a case would be $300. So at that point, the Kirk Hammett is really only $100 more than the Arrow. I play in a band that gigs, so a hadshell case is a must have, but I know a lot of guitarists don't need one.

[@jasonkriner9221]

I know a shop that may be able to help you out, mind if I shoot you an e-mail?

[@manofthewest5395]

I just picked up one for $1200.

[@jstro-hobbytech]

Goooooo Glen!!! You shredded that axe. It's much nicer than the old one with the skulls on the fretboard. I want to hear you learn muuuutah berrrrrreath!

[@nathanv.4397]

The whole song is a great exercise. All the down picking and the technically accessible leads. That David Bowie part Cliff added is wicked awesome. Your picking technique and stamina will jump lightyears from practicing that tune *end to end*

[@johnjohnson7259]

Lol which one he plays many songs in this video. Creeping death?

[@nathanv.4397]

@@johnjohnson7259 Master of Puppets. Glen uses the motif as an exercise.

[@greevar]

1. No, it's not worth $1,800, but it is a nice axe. 2. Marketing and religion both love using vague, unverifiable claims that make their product sound great. 3. I can play Creeping Death at tempo with down-picking. Actually, I'm almost as fast at down-picking as I am with alternate-picking. The hard part is doing that WHILE singing. That's what made James the king of rapid-fire down-picking.

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Wow! This guitar sounds completely phenomenal! Sure some of that is your sound processing but damn…

[@jasonwilson8877]

​@@benburnett8109 yeah that is absolute silliness. Pickups most definitely matter. Passive or active for example i mean come on.

[@kevinstarofficial]

This is a perfect guitar review! This is the way everybody should review guitars and totally change the narrative by bashing the horrible lies in marketing that provide no information, only lies concerning useless wood and pickup details that dont really matter or affect the sound in a noticeable way, Congrats Glenn!

[@ischi8368]

So lucky he does not have to sell that much merch, since he lives in your head rent free.

[@samirisku9835]

I think the Arrow sounded a bit muddier and KH-V clearer. Maybe the difference comes from difference between EMG-81 vs Bonebreaker.

[@TestarossaMusicista]

Those old “NAPSTER BAD” flash videos were so funny. I remember watching them back in the early 2000’s. Thanks for dredging up that memory!

[@jonathanvlt]

Two more limited edition Mustaine Vs were unveiled today by Kramer and Epiphone Glenn, we need you to have a look at them and save us from the shitty paint jobs!

[@NACHTEULE13X]

Was really enjoying the peace sells riff 😂

[@Rebar77_real]

Killer Axe, Kirk. We'd all love to check out your velvety box. Suicide & Redemption was a banger off DM.

[@Rebar77_real]

Valiant effort for not doing the Creeping Death face!

[@Kynos1]

I really love that I can just pick up my LTD KH-V and play it, without retuning it, adjusting the truss rod etc. I also have a Gibson LP Studio and it sounds and plays amazing, but, during the hot summer months, the wood in the neck apparently gets bent and I have to adjust it again with the truss rod. Also, it keeps going out of tune, even after lubricating the nut with graphite.

[@SnarkySloth]

I gotta say I love the color choices on the model, all 3 are VERY Kirk! Personally I think V's need more color variety, so I really welcome the yellow one into the market

[@BoebieBaby]

Glenn I haven't seen you play guitar in a long time you're insane now!

[@LouTVonly]

Arrow comparison: Of course I do hear a massive tone shift! While the first guitar sounded absolutely like black sparkle, the second one was definitely in the direction of blue/purple metallic(a).

[@pizzaisgood4877]

It’s all in the tone wood. 😂

[@montythemetalman]

I know you’ve seen this type of comment a million times, but holy shit do I appreciate what you do. Buyers advocate.

[@ryanshinermusic]

My youngest cat was quite entertained by this. I was watching this video on my TV and he just stopped and watched intently for several minutes.

[@emilianovazquez7325]

Now the joke of gibsons v is a classic on this channel

[@mikeomaly]

Excited for this! I love the red one!

[@deckert618]

This is, hands down, the greatest guitar review ever posted on the interwebz. Thank you, Sir!

[@jeremystanton382]

My Dad has been playing his whole life. He has Gibsons, Fenders, all the big names. Washburn has always seemed to be his favorite. Got him a Schecter hard tail about 5 years ago, he's traditionally been a Floyd rose guy but fell in love with Schecter after that first one, he has 6 now. Got him a N4 swamp ash for Christmas a couple weeks ago and he can't put it down. He can afford to get what he wants, but all he really buts anymore are Schecter and Washburn. Esp id probably gonna be his next gift.

[@donbishop6994]

Somebody has been practicing their ass off and it shows. Amazing improvement over the last couple years Glenn.

[@jamesmcgrath849]

Judas kiss, all nightmare long, unforgiven III, that was just your life, broken, beat, and scarred. To be frank, Judas kiss is a monster of a song and all nightmare long is right there next to it. I remember buying that album and head-banging all the way home to learn those songs. I get that it's a meme to pick on post black album Metallica, but Glen should probably know better. He definitely isn't spending his free time practicing guitar. Least he could do is keep up to date with the genre he purports to love.

[@fetusbelt6851]

You need a bass pro shop hat to match the size of that metal flake! Looks rad!

[@Tomekkplk]

GLEN! Since you like V shaped guitars would you try the Alexi LTD?

[@joelewis7072]

I was watching this with a morning cup of BLACK coffee. This dude had me rolling...it's my first time checking this guy out.. he's hilarious... love it

[@adoringfan1]

Love that Glen and Kirk are at the same level guitar wise. Makes for a great review!

[@murk4552]

Glen still can't do any of Kirk's 80'a solos.

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

Appreciate the review! But at that price, that just absurd. You’ve helped open my eyes that I don’t need to spend crazy money on a guitar. I’m just as happy with a Harley Benton.

[@BlueDragon7511]

I have an old Jackson V made from Japan that I'm contemplating on trading in for the Kirk Hammett V, because it just looks like a very cool guitar. That and it looks well made too. It'll sit well next to my Dave Mustaine "United Abominations" Flying V too!

[@unpoloart]

Thank you for all the V reviews Glen. I just got this for $899 US! I tried it and it was amazing! I don’t think I would spend the full price on it, even if it’s worth it.

[@datooch]

Where did you score it for that price!!?

[@unpoloart]

Guitar center. Las piece in Arizona

[@deskducker]

Guitar center blowing these out half off in store only. Bought one today. Same color as Glenn’s. Shocked to see it priced in showroom. Immediately bought it

[@datooch]

@@deskducker That’s sick.

[@dumbdrummer85]

I like how you went from your Tuesday pants to your Wednesday pants 😆

[@Yonny316]

2:17 that little rant is literally me lmao 😅😂

[@krenzzie7290]

There is this guy on KZbin called "EBAN" who in my opinion has the best Master Of Puppets tone out of anyone.

[@vorpalblades]

LambChopper has killer 80's/90's tones.

[@robertshepard2117]

I'm glad you jumped up and down without holding the guitar to see if you would get any neck dive. It drives me nuts when I'm doing jumping Jacks with my guitar strapped on and I get neck dive.

[@baalemmi]

Right after you said "I got this as a response" I got a commercial for old spice 😅

[@di0__0ib]

I'll be the broken record, but have to say DAAAAAAMN your playing just keeps getting exponentially better. kicking some major ass there Glenn

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Thank you very much!

[@brianpark492]

I agree.

[@JasonHowder]

I saw the notification for this nearly at the same time I got an email about the new Kramer Mustaine V's for around $1300. Time for a head to head.

[@sicilianbeddu123]

Glenn, I’ve never been a V-guy. But after you reviewed the Arrow 1000, I fell in love with it. I ended up buying a arrow 401, which is basically the same thing, just older and discontinued. Thanks, you rock

[@dedik8SKB]

I've had my james hetfield iron cross ltd for over 8 years now. Still never adjusted it to this day because it still plays just as well as it did when i got it. LTD rules!

[@andrewmorse4324]

I'm glad you got the arrow and compared that... Also glad you mentioned the speaker. Much as I love the arrow I just prefer the Jackson Rhoads V .

[@raytorvalds3699]

LOL, checking for the balance, or the lack thereof with your jumps always makes me chuckle.

[@shanewoodrum7075]

Ripped the bonebreakers out as soon as I got it. Replaced them with an 81/60 set. Sounds so much better.

[@BlueBarrier782]

It's nice to know a channel that doesn't bend over backwards for a company that can't stop their headstocks from breaking for decades.

[@Tylercm262]

I bought an LTD M100FM in like 2014 and it has performed flawless since it showed up. Still has the budget floyd that came with it and it's fine too.

[@Acidblack027]

I just picked one up! For some reason it was $899 at my local guitar center. Still new. Only blemish was a tiny bit of finish wear on the v tip. (No damage just a bit foggy) It plays pretty amazingly.

[@mclostinthewoods]

I have an LTD EC--1000 CTW (thick body, no body cut like the regular EC/Eclipse) that I bought about 15 years ago. I love that guitar. The action is fantastic. I went with SD Alnico II passive pickups, and love them. I played Gibson SGs and Ibanez guitars in my playing days, and the LTD was a departure for me. I wish LTD existed when I was a young, struggling musician with tight budgets and no shortage of crappy instrument options. If I were 20 again and that guitar was an option, I'd have a suite of them for recording and touring.

[@joshsimmonds7546]

missed opportunity to put the Metallica M as fret marker inlays…that would look 👌🏻

[@J_Braz_]

"But Glenn, you're using too much distortion!" 🤣😂🤣😂

[@myturningpoint]

C'mon Glenn!! I said it on the Mustaine V review, there's only one true metal V and its the Jackson King V!!! Get it together man!!! much love from the UK! Also, "Den! did you overdub my bass?!"

[@lamarfandango1623]

$400 more for a nice case, lighter wood, locking tuners, plus the extra for an icon's signature/unique guitar. If I'm already spending $1,400, I might splurge for the KH sig.

[@metalhead1390]

I think the Kirk Hammett tone just SPARKLES! 🤩🌟✨⭐️💫🌠

[@metalhead1390]

🤪

[@RJsCave]

LOL thanks for finding that "napster bad" clip

[@LordNerevar1]

For V-style guitar I'll always go with Arrows. Have one and it's amazing. Second would be Alexi signatures. They look great but are way more expensive for me.

[@impheris]

I really like death magnetic and i'm a old school fan, Load and reload are 60% good, there are some very good songs there, also, the new album is pretty good too, i guess i'm not the same cliche guy who wants master of puppets pt2...

[@TDAshton]

Agreed. That Was Just Your Life, All Nightmare Long and My Apocalypse are pretty sick songs of DM and it’s easy for casual Met fans to disregard post Black Album material

[@MatthewJBRO]

Kirk is a car guy. The red sparkle finish reminds me of a metallic candy apple red paint job on a vintage car.

[@dustymetal4ever]

The difference between the 2 guitars is so subtle that I honestly really could hardly tell. The new one did have a little more umff to it though. I love V guitars, and you reviewing them on your channel is awesome. Thanks

[@travisspaulding2222]

Technically, the Kirk Hammett V is only $100 more than the Arrow because the KH-V comes with a hardshell case. That accounts for $300 of the price increase right there. If the buyer doesn't need a hardshell case, then I can see that being a nonstarter, but as a gigging musician, a hardshell case is a must have. I'd say the KH-V is pretty good value especially since you get a tone knob on the KH version of it.

[@Bbh4535]

You know, I don’t think I am familiar with one song on LULU, I only listened to it once and the cds spent the rest of their time in the back of my car window getting a suntan. Even though Load and Reload were not what you would consider metal albums , I still enjoy them because they are terrific rock albums I have thoroughly enjoyed. St.Anger was better when another band made it and took out the poor drum sound. Death magnetic still wasn’t bad, and you forgot to mention there new album 72 seasons which in my opinion is was frikken awesome. Kirks ltd V is awesome but the sparkle look is a little tootie fruity. Thanks for the awesome review!

[@arpitsave1089]

Dude fcking love u. This guy is authentic af, always tells the truth and is always scientific in his evaluation. Kudos dude

[@dk70]

I've gotta say, the depth, sustain, complex low-mid range and the snappy and brighter midrange is clearly audiable when going through the overdrive channel and a wah pedal.

[@LuisNunes-ps4sl]

Gleeeeeeeen, a look at the less expensive LTDs too, please!

[@yepitszochy]

There are miniscual differences between the arrow and the Kirk Hammet. It’s mostly custom voicing and changes in the low and midrange.

[@michaelsnydermusic]

I can honestly say I’ve been appreciating the last 3 Metallica albums lately. I loved Death Magnetic off the bat (minus the god awful mastering job). But Hardwired took me some time. Once I listened to it with headphone I started getting into it much more. Same with the new one. I know we all want our favorite bands to keep doing the stuff we fell in love with them for but that’s not how artists operate. You have to try new things and new sounds or else you just get stuck in a rut. That’s my opinion of course and I’ll always love the classic 3 albums that changed my life. I still listen to the Master of Puppets and shake my head in awe at the genius on display. All that being said I’ll take the Arrow over the sig version in a heartbeat. The paint looks better and the extra $400 is all about the name. Thanks Glenn! 🤘

[@Kudaketa]

The asked massive tone shift between those two guitars might be the sound of dropping tears of the Gibson fanboys still trying to keep their LP in tune for any longer than five minutes... Thanks for the review and keep up the amazing work!

[@ThotdFan127]

I live for seeing your guitar playing skills sky rocket over these last couple years!

[@doctersound9630]

Thank you Glen. 🙏🏻 I really enjoyed this video. Well done. 👍🏻

[@stevenpipes1555]

I was listening while cooking and was not watching the screen. When i heard you pose the challenge i raced into the room just in time to see the purple guitar. The purple one DEFINITELY sounded muddy. The first one sounded much brighter and more balanced.

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

that wah solo was badass!

[@goodchildmusic0]

This is the second time I've watched this video. Glenn, THIS FUDGING ROCKS! Thank you for what you do for your community. You really are the best peep :D

[@mdh-2]

The Kirk Hammett V is on sale for $899 at Guitar Center through May. Just picked up the gold model this week. With trade in, I paid $490 out the door.

[@michaellorenz7177]

The only thing that would make me hesitate on the ESP is ESP. After watching the drama that unfolded with Chondro Guitars (that KDH covered on his channel a couple days ago), I am a little hesitant to give my money to a company quick to cancel orders.

[@colinparks619]

Just one store of how many dealers of esp...

[@michaellorenz7177]

And just one more example of shitty corporate behavior. But go ahead and pretend that you wouldn't be miffed if you had a sizeable deposit on a guitar, had already been waiting at least months for the guitar, to have reassurance that orders placed would be fulfilled, only to have ESP reverse course and then play PR acrobatics to keep the situation under control. You might give them a pass, I won't. Besides, as a bassist, ESP has nothing I would spend my money on.

[@wykydrone]

I can!! We have, Unforgiven 3, Broken Beat and Scarred, All Nightmare Long, Cyanide, Suicide and Redemption. For the follow up album: Hardwired, Hardwired, Atlas Rise, Now That We're Dead, Mother Into Flames, Halo on Fire, Spit on the Bone, Man-Unkind. Do I continue? Oh the hidden gem that everyone hated and then loved, All Within My Hands S&M2 version.

[@tonyborg6888]

The signature on the headstock is the 400 dollar difference. The added paint for the Kirk Hammett logo adds weight to the headstock for added sustain

[@kennethgunter4873]

Finally somebody that does a proper “Neck Dive” test. Seriously thank you. This should be done with most guitars and most definitely any “odd” shaped guitars!!!!

[@twobarsfourstars]

Great great review, perfect balance between dry and Glenn 😁 you’re going to need a T-shirt for your disclaimer regarding distortion and pickups. Crazy how you pointed out this might not be worth total cost when first thing I thought when you said it was “that’s low compared to the Gibsons it looks/sounds as good or better then”, have been trained to expect to over pay for high end guitars 😅

[@kingkrollinvention]

if you try the guitars thru just an amp and not processed you will hear the difference. it might not be huge but the little things here and there add up and its mostly how it feels when playing. if you play any guitar thru a heavily processed rig you wont hear the difference much if at all.even if you compare a Strat to a les Paul, a processed rig makes it to where you cant tell. you are definitely right about the speaker being the big difference in tone. I already know you dont think resonance of the wood has anything to do with it. 🤣its cool ,, im not crying about the fact we disagree about strumming a guitar unplugged. love your channel glenn!