Turn The LTD TE-200 Into A BEAST FAST!

[@MadManMusic]

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[@Jesors34]

Highlighting the flaws of the guitar lends credibility to the much more important things that make it great. Every other KZbinr would tell us the tuners are okay and it was amazing out of the box.. This is the best way to endorse a brand

[@MadManMusic]

Thank you dude! I appreciate that. No product is without its flaws. And in my opinion flaws are okay as long as you’re aware of them. Then you can work out solutions! Thanks for watching! I really appreciate you! 🤘🏼😜

[@youlooksweetpotatoe2938]

I Literally regret that I sold the same guitar, loaded with 2 seymour Duncan Humbuckers Jazz and JB and I upgrad it to 5 way switch! ESP LTD TE-200 is a BEAST...

[@MadManMusic]

Well luckily they are affordable enough to snag another one! 🤘🏼😜

[@LightCyrus]

Lovely guitar. If one doesn't like the fret wood they can always sand it super fine and then stain or dye it. Refinnish and/or oil it and BAM, it'll look just the way you like. I'm seriously considering doing that with this guitar.

[@MadManMusic]

That could be a solution! But Proceed With Extreme Caution! 🤘🏼😜

[@jasonmusic9938]

got this in tobacco fade color, straight out of the box, havent even slapped on ernie balls yet and it's F'in amazing, such a great purchase, I like how it's nice and heavy, and it's balanced nicely too, reminds me of an SG if it were super thick.

[@MadManMusic]

Nice!! I’m glad you’re enjoying it!! 🤘🏼😜

[@guiemanxel]

I listened to you, I bought this guitar and I am very satisfied! Thanks for your tips!

[@MadManMusic]

Im really glad to hear that!! Congrats and Enjoy the New Axe!! 🤘🏼😜

[@Jesors34]

Your honesty is a surprising smack in the face, great video and very informative cheers mate

[@MadManMusic]

You’re welcome! 💪🏼💪🏼 🤘🏼😜

[@greengelacid2061]

I love my TE-200...I put the Nazgul/Sentient set in mine and it's been a great guitar...

[@MadManMusic]

Glad its been working well for you! 🤘🏼😜

[@simonash8778]

You were so right about this guitar it’s so amazing for the price it plays and looks amazing. Twenty years ago guitars were never this good for the price.

[@MadManMusic]

I still see a lot of other brands cutting corners... Even ESP/LTD was getting a bit shotty there for a minute... but it seems their back on track and pumping out some decent budget friendly guitars! Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼😜

[@varyagace]

Played for nearly 3 hours today on one of these at a guitar shop today. Am in love with it, and since this early model of yours they come with better "ESP Designed" pickups and coil tap by default. I think the tuners are LTD self-locking, but I am not sure. I don't know what the nut is made out of, it kinda looks like plastic but doesn't feel like that. Any way, I went there completely prepared to get an Ibanez or an H-200 series, but after playing on the H and then this one... I don't know. Something just felt wrong about the other one, and something felt very RIGHT about this guitar. I was instantly comfortable playing it, from my own Ibanez Gio I have at home. I'll most likely bring that guitar home next time I visit!

[@MadManMusic]

I'm glad it was a good first impression! How did you enjoy about it over the Ibanez?? How me its the Neck Shape. Its got a bit more to hold on to and that feels way better to me than a super flat thin profile. Again, really glad it went well! 🤘🏼😜

[@varyagace]

@@MadManMusic the Ibanez neck is thinner and has the smooth satin finish, and the contour of the base of the neck is very nice. But even with all of that different, the TE-200 just felt so good. I noticed myself missing strings and fret jumps on the H-200 that just came naturally to me with the TE. I can't explain it, it's like it chose me, lol.

[@MaTTheWish]

I just bought this guitar on reverb for $350 on 2022 summer. It is excellent condition and already had Seymour Duncan mayhem set installed. I think I got a great deal, it seems very nice. I love ESP LTD. Only thing I want to do is what you recommend and put a push pull coil split and this guitar will be super versatile.

[@MadManMusic]

It definitely rounds out the guitar very well! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@MaTTheWish]

@@MadManMusic thanks man, great overview and playing.

[@MadManMusic]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@angusorvid8840]

I love the Duncan Mayhem set. Absolutely brutal, screaming, awesome, hot lava set of volcanic monster pickups! I've been using them since 1986.

[@MadManMusic]

I love em too! They work perfectly with my playing style! 🤘🏼😜

[@angusorvid8840]

I used to play through a Boogie 50 Cal combo in the late 80s through the 90s, played in the Sunset Strip shred scene and all that jazz. Let me tell you, you haven't heard the ultimate crunch till you've played a Duncan Distortion through a 50 Cal. It punched through the mix so hard I thought it was going to break concrete. Just an incredible tone combo. If you ever track down a 50 Cal, combo or head, go down to the shop and plug into it and you will be amazed. One hell of a tone with the Duncan Distortion. Another amp that sounds amazing with a Duncan Distortion is an old Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead two channel. It's one hell of a blazing crunch. More in the hair metal tradition than the Boogie, but still awesome. I'm a tone junky. @@MadManMusic

[@dka774]

I’ve watched this vid a handful of times as I’m strongly considering getting one. The mods you’ve made are all great additions. If I do bite the bullet I may also consider dropping in some SD Invaders in white with the black poles to make the guitar stand out and pop even more. Killer channel dude. Loved the clean tone 🤘

[@MadManMusic]

Oooo yeah, the White Invaders would look Rad!! Now of course ESP offers the LTD TE-1000SW which is basically the same thing. But like you’ve caught on to, its all about personality and personal customization. Make it your own! Its a great guitar to tinker with. Just be aware its budget model. So out of the box it wont amaze. Thats where the TLC comes in. 🤘🏼😜

[@danielbell4007]

I have the te-212. It’s a total killer. I swapped out the bridge pickup and deleted the neck pickup, swapped the hardware etc and refinished the whole guitar. But, I got it for $75 on Craigslist. The base of the guitar though is absolutely amazing. I play it more than any other guitar I own. Dimarzio area hot-t, hipshot locking tuners, hipshot bridge, cts pots, switchcraft jack, and a graph tech nut, and I’m all on for around $300 for an absolutely amazing playing and sounding esquire type guitar that will do everything from blues/country edge of breakup through punk and hard rock.

[@MadManMusic]

Thats awesome!! They really are a great value for the money! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@richharper8159]

Exactly what I was hoping to do, and needed solid reviews of the axe. I already have one SD Distortion to swap out one of the stocks, then will get another. Great timing! Cheers

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome Dude! Enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

[@chicomouse]

got myself one of this beauties ! great tone and playability 🤘🏻

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! Im glad you enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

[@madelinehoyle1059]

I got my TE200 just a couple weeks ago, it really is excellent right out of the box. Still, thinking about upgrading the nut and tuning machines, but not sure what I want to do about the pickups. It sounds good as-is, so I don't know if I want to switch the Lace pickups and end up with the same tone as my other guitar.

[@greengelacid2061]

just picked up one of these bad boys today...i am gonna take your advice on the mods youve done...thanks bro...

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Enjoy! 🤘🏼😜

[@mathewburns4450]

Just ordered one with the exact same intentions in mind. LOVE the look and style of the guitar but got a couple changes in mind for it. Thanks for the great video. Definitely subscribing.

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome Dude! Enjoy It! Let us know how you like it! 🤘🏼😜

[@N7Narc0sis]

I'm currently waiting on mine to be delivered, i got one of the ones with the poplar tops, have some D'Addario locking tuners and Jim Root signature EMGs for it as well. I specifically bought it as a modding platform since I've always wanted a tele style guitar. Should be a nice addition to my PRS SE CE Sandblasted.

[@MadManMusic]

NICE!! 💪🏼 They will be a good time! I have also heard that the more recent version of this model is even better quality than mine! So thats great news! Let us know how it turns out for you! 🤘🏼😜

[@teooosk89]

Great Channel! Cheers from Italy 🤘

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks Dude! Cheers from Germany! 🤘🏼😜

[@jayteesgear]

Totally love Duncan D’s in ltd Teles. Theyre bright, and clear

[@MadManMusic]

I love the Distortion PUPS! They kind of have the right amount of everything for me! 🤘🏼😜

[@yurizagonel151]

I will buy this one. Here in brazil coast like 4.000 reals What the name lf songs you played in the end?

[@MadManMusic]

No Name really... Just a Jam! I might use it somewhere outside of KZbin at some point. 🤘🏼😜

[@Reiilmao]

This was the guitar I learned how to do tech work stuff on and I got mine fucking years ago (like mid 2017) and so it’s absolutely trashed. One single invader pickup, no pickguard with the neck pickup taped up with white tape. And a tusq nut and schaller locking tuners. It’s a super fun tracking guitar! It’ll always have a special little place in my heart :)

[@MadManMusic]

Hey man, we should all be so lucky to have a guitar that we can dissect and learn from! And the beauty of it is, the more you take it apart the more you connect with it! 🤘🏼😜

[@Namelessforever_]

Great vid man. I’m looking the new 2021 te-1000 models right now. So awesome! Hey, the song your playing in this vid. Anyway to find it? Love it

[@MadManMusic]

Yeah that new T-1000 looks so awesome! Basically what I tried to make my TE-200 into! lol Basically all of my music here on Mad Man Music will eventually be used in my project "Aphelion". You can hear that stuff here ➡️ linktr.ee/Mad_Man_Music 🤘🏼😜

[@Wickelkommode]

Great Video, thank you! I got mine and I love it. I struggle with head dive when standing up though. How did you control the head diving?

[@MadManMusic]

They can be a bit neck heavy sometimes. Try a strap that has a little grip. Like a Leather Strap! Check out Richter Straps. I endorse them and have used them for years! 🤘🏼😜

[@tytonidaeowls1007H]

Mine work good. They are the only thing, along with the bridge I did not upgraded. I did at one point was going ti get lucking runners but I decided to give it a chance, but is good you did this cuz it helps us other viewers decide more in depth. Good video dude.

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks Dude! 🤘🏼😜

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

I started doing this to my guitars a couple years ago when I bought that super cheap Jackson JS22-7 7 string for the sole purpose of learning how to solder pickups and components, replace the nut and tuners, and install a Hipshot bridge. I've been doing it to every guitar I own ever since. I definitely agree that it can give you something more unique and personal to get a somewhat cheaper guitar and upgrade it to your specs yourself. Awesome video! 🤘

[@MadManMusic]

Exactly! I've always had this mind set. Mostly because there are so many options for upgrades out there. From Tuners, Pickups, bridges, etc. Each small upgrade can really pump up the enjoyment of playing that guitar. Most are relatively affordable and easy enough to install yourself! It definitely beats paying a fortune for a guitar that doesn't include or do everything you want it to. And on top of that, I think that people create a bond with their instruments when they work on them themselves. Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤘🏼😜

[@TimberMoto]

I'm thinking of buying a black one (if i can find one!), and putting white Duncan's in it with white knobs. Maybe a white selector knob as well.

[@MadManMusic]

That would look nice! Let us know if you decide to get one! 🤘🏼😜

[@TimberMoto]

@@MadManMusic Forgot to ask. How do you feel about the neck profile? I'm used to an Ibanez Wizard and the neck on my Sterling ax40. I'm sure it's not super thin, but don't like chunky necks.

[@kristinamalik8052]

Got mine yesterday. Bought it used and i love it. Planning on adding a push-pull because i also got a older model. Sadly the 3way switch has a connection problem where i have to fiddle with it so the guitar doesnt crackle or sound real far away muddy. But that is a easy fix. Otherwise, great video, keep on keeping on.

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! For the price, you cant beat this guitar! I really enjoyed upgrading it and doing my simple mods. I feel like that really helps you connect to a guitar! I hope you experience the same! Enjoy! 🤘🏼😜

[@TheJman1777]

Great video! Just helped me make up my mind 🤟🏼

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Glad I could help! 🤘🏼😜

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

Hmm I was honestly thinking about picking up an SN-200 and upgrading it. Been wanting a metal strat lately and I can't help but wanting one more and more as the days go by...

[@MadManMusic]

As they say man… “YOLO”! (do they still say that??) If you’re can pick one up without breaking the bank, I say do it! It will probably need some basic upgrades. Pickups, Tuning Machines, maybe something else, but it wont take much to play like a dream! And if it eventually doesn’t vibe you’ve increased the value you upgrading! So its a win win! 🤘🏼😜

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

@@MadManMusic you're right,man. Thank you

[@MadManMusic]

You got it! 🤘🏼😜

[@Borgyboy09]

Great vid man. Thinking of chucking the mayhem set in mine as well. What pots did you use?

[@MadManMusic]

Its a great set! If Im not mistaken 50k pots one of which is Push/Pull for Coil Splitting. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@stephenblack9843]

Mannn! You've put me down the rabbit hole of a metal Tele. Seen the TE-1000 and super tempted. I have an esp Eclipse 1 standard, pre law suit and it's my go to. Fancy this as it's a little different. Did you ever get to try the Te 1000? The other thing I was looking at is the Matt Heafy signature by Epiphone but then that's essentially just my eclipse with fishman instead of emg.

[@MadManMusic]

I haven’t tried the TE-1000 specifically, but I’ve owned other “1000” model LTDs and they have been really great! If you’re picky, you may want to replace the plastic nut at the headstock, but otherwise it should be a solid guitar out of the box! 🤘🏼😜

[@JJROCK1972]

What amp pedals or wtf. Are you using love the sound

[@TaylorRodCarter]

That guitar sounds amazing I customized my guitar with gotoh locking tuners and a custom bridge pickup I may swap out the front pickup for a custom made one like the bridge pickup I have in the future I like my guitar more then I liked it before

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Modding can really make the difference sometimes! 🤘🏼😜

[@rickmassey1272]

Where did you get the tuners, what was the price??... My tuners are sticking and one has a little play in it.

[@MadManMusic]

These are Grover Rotomatic. They run about $120 or so. 🤘🏼😜

[@TriTone_Ent.]

I got mine about 6 months ago, and i fuckin love it! It quickly became my #1.

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! 🤘🏼😜

[@nahihai]

Your screen monitor setup looks dope !! and nice mods on guitar, smart move.

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

[@сашавасиленко-у3э]

Sound just a perfect!🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

[@сашавасиленко-у3э]

@@MadManMusic 🤪🤘

[@JuskoLord247]

With all the upgrades, do you think it’s better than very similar Jim Root tele? I like the LTD headstock but I like the Fender ebony fingerboard.

[@MadManMusic]

Truthfully out of the box the Jim Root will likely be the better “value” as the LTD will require additional investment to get it on par. But in the end they will be fairly comparable. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

[@Jason_Barum]

Great video man, on the buy list.

[@MadManMusic]

Glad you dug it! 🤘🏼😜

[@Jason_Barum]

@@MadManMusic Thinking of putting a pearly gates set in. I play grunge stuff a little more and have that classic Rock style a bit more then pure heavyness, which is awesome too but it's more natural to me

[@MadManMusic]

That sounds like an awesome choice! I like to play grunge stuff too. Im actually heavily influenced by the genre and you can hear it a lot in my personal music. Yes its still heavy as f*ck but i purposely try to use tones that you’d hear in grunge. I use the Duncan Mayhem Set which is dual Distortions. And with the Coil Splitter I get really nice Single Coil tones cuz the pickups are already such high output. Im interested to know how the Pearly Gates work for ya! Be sure to come back and let us know! 🤘🏼😜

[@Jason_Barum]

@@MadManMusic For sure I'll have to make a video or send you a song with me just using that guitar. We hit the studio in September for my band Dead Amsterdam so I'm hoping to get this guitar before that.

[@MadManMusic]

Definitely do that! 🤘🏼😜

[@aprice8303]

is there anyway shape or form i could mod it so that it has a whammy bar??

[@MadManMusic]

Probably but I would recommend using something like a Wilkonson Bridge (or something similar made by Gotoh, Check StewMac) and DEFINITELY HAVE THIS DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL! 🤘🏼😜

[@joeurgod]

Is the bridge pickup f-spaced? Or regular spaced?

[@MadManMusic]

Generally humbuckers are regular/gibson/g-spaced unless they are labeled otherwise. But its always good to check the website for specific details. 🤘🏼😜

[@Wickelkommode]

So did you put the trembucker or the usual humbucker version of the SD Distortion in the bridge position?

[@MadManMusic]

I used the standard humbucker. 🤘🏼😜

[@randymiles904]

Man I've considered buying one of these for years. One of the best looking tele style guitars on the market. If I had a root or john 5 signature, I wouldn't want to mod it. But if you get one of these you can do what you want without committing sacrilege. Lol this is my style too. I like to buy inexpensive guitars and add my favorite components over time. You end up with a badass axe that didn't break the bank. Awsome video man. 🤘

[@MadManMusic]

Absolutely! Even if you do end up investing a fair amount into it, its just gonna be that much more satisfying cuz you know you installed the things you really wanted. Its definitely not necessary to spend a bunch, its a capable guitar on its own, but the upgrades really bring it up a whole notch! Thanks for watching! Let us know if you end up picking one up for yourself! 🤘🏼😜

[@randymiles904]

@@MadManMusic awsome. Will do.

[@gettingsid]

bro may I know what pick up you upgraded ?

[@MadManMusic]

Sure thing! I upgraded to the Seymour Duncan Mayhem Set! Which is Dual Duncan Distortion Pickups. Check em out ➡️ www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0JD5UX?tag=onamzmsmusic0-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B01N0JD5UX&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.DWT6FJE77AMP 🤘🏼😜

[@gettingsid]

@@MadManMusic Thanks bro 🙏 I am also thinking about to upgrade my one.

[@MadManMusic]

Do it! 🤘🏼😜

[@dunesbra]

Killer groove dude.

[@MadManMusic]

Thank You! 🤘🏼😜

[@HeckWes88]

great video of the guitar man! its so hard to find a telecaster style guitar with 24 frets without paying $2.5k to $4k I'm about to pull the trigger and get either one of these or the Ltd te1000 black blast. I got a cheap squire tele just to get my tele fix and I had forgot about how much I love the tones teles can put out. so 24 fret tele with awesome tones and can do metal all day and yet be so versatile ill take it.

[@MadManMusic]

For sure!! If you enjoy Modding and Upgrading I would suggest the 200. If not, go 1000 and enjoy an already Souped Up Hot Rod! Let us know what you choose!! 🤘🏼😜

[@AlirezaAfchangi]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn that tone is thick

[@MadManMusic]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@小小楓楓楓]

In November, I bought this ESP LTD TE-200 at a local music store, and it was brand new, so I paid the full price for it. Unfortunately, although the store said it was brand new, it may have been stored for a while, and the white parts have turned slightly yellow. The paint is also a bit cracked, in short, there are some minor flaws. In my opinion, its quality may be similar to that of second-hand goods. So I reported it to the music store, and they discounted the price by 10%. But anyway, it still plays like a beast! I can’t wait to transform it step by step and upgrade it into a unique guitar. Do you think it would be a good match to use Dimarzio pickups with it?

[@MadManMusic]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that but I’m happy the store compensated you for the discoloration. You could play off of the tint and mod it to be Relic’d? That could be cool. 😎 DiMarzio’s are great. Really any pick up brand will work fine. It all depends on with you need. Some brands have different wiring options and or capabilities. So decided the output you want from which brand and look up a wiring diagram to make sure your pick up selection options are what you’re looking for! Good luck! 🤘🏼😜

[@MrSomadan]

Dude! That riff and grove on the demo track are sexy as hell!!!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks man! 🤘🏼😜

[@monstruonegro05]

After seeing Gojira with a tele I suddenly need one too 😻

[@MadManMusic]

Ha! Do it man! This guitar is a grat place to start. As I mention in the video you can really beef this thing up! 🤘🏼😜

[@monstruonegro05]

@@MadManMusic I think I'll go for this beauty www.espguitars.com/products/24254-te-1000-evertune-koa thanks for your videos and comments 🤘🏽

[@MadManMusic]

There ya go man! that ET!! Enjoy it and let us know how you like it! 🤘🏼😜

[@tgrima]

Still back this a year later? torn between this and the SN200 which is the strat version. Got an Alpha/Omega Pickups sitting around and think they would make this a beast

[@MadManMusic]

That set would be rad! The SN200 is cool too! Take the plunge! 🤘🏼😜

[@markanthonycaputo3200]

Just wonder about the locking tuners. Are rightys? Thinking of getting a set before she turns up, so when she gets here I can deck her out.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Not sure exactly what you're asking but you'll need "Bass Side" or a regular ole set of "6-in-line" tuners and you should be fine. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼😜

[@markanthonycaputo3200]

GUYKER 6R Black Lock String Tuners. Was thinking of getting these bad boys.

[@MadManMusic]

Get em! Lets us know how they work for you! 🤘🏼😜

[@juliendrums]

Hi Dude! Thx for this amazing video! I just bought one few weeks ago after seeing your report! I will change the bridge humbucker. Is it short or long legs needed? Thx again! Cheers from France !

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Awesome congratulations! This guitar fits the standard Humbucker size. So Gibson style! 🤘🏼😜

[@Nameless18Ge]

I like your KZbin Channel very much, Thanks for this Viedeo

[@MadManMusic]

Im glad you enjoy it! Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

[@jacobbockover1628]

G&B is like a you tell them what you wanted or send your design and they make it so they made pickups for prs se I have a set of rails by then. I like every ltd I've had had the same neck and very tall frets. On the cheeper ones you had to pay attention not to pull chords out of tune.

[@MadManMusic]

All true! But with a little TLC one can turn these low priced guitars into Shred Machines! 🤘🏼😜

[@jejeje3198]

I´ve had this guitar over year now, no upgrades made but still love it! Sounds awesome with my 6505mh 🤘 Great video man!

[@MadManMusic]

Great!! I’m glad you enjoy the axe! I cant stress it enough, its a great guitar! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

[@alrueda86]

Yo man just got in the nazgul/sentient pups for the TE. I want to split them with the tone knob like you have it. Can you send me a wiring diagram? Thx!

[@MadManMusic]

You can find any wiring diagram you need directly from the Seymour Duncan Website! Just plug in your info and you’re good to go! www.seymourduncan.com/resources/pickup/wiring-diagrams 🤘🏼😜

[@z0nny1]

Hey man! I also got that TE 200 without coil tap function, But I've heard that coil tap and coil split are two differens things, witch one do you have?

[@Decimation13]

Hey, did you need a humbucker or trembucker for the stock LTD bridge? I was wondering how it was spaced... Thanks man. Love pro-pain.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey Dude! Generally these guitars are a bit of a mixture of these Fender/Gibson sizes. I installed standard spaced buckers. Works great! 🤘🏼😜

[@andyconerly]

Any idea if it would need a flat bottom or radius bottom nut for replacement?

[@MadManMusic]

Honestly, I’m not 100% sure but the radius on this neck us already pretty large. Its mostly flat as opposed to say a PRS Neck where you can really feel it. So something flat is probably going to be what you need. Double check the specs online. 🤘🏼😜

[@brandonkoch3852]

I usually buy affordable axes and do my own upgrades.worth it to me. How long do you figure i will be able to stand this thing without modding it..i mean tuners will come day one.but are the bridge and the pickups decent at all?

[@MadManMusic]

Tuners would be the first thing I would suggest upgrading. But that me! I think the pickups are fine. If you’re playing heavy music they will definitely do the job. The bridge will depend specifically on the guitar and how it feels to you. When i got mine the action was high and when I lowered the bridge saddles the screws stuck out and it was uncomfortable for my hand when playing. So it was important to me to get that fixed. Treat it as a Kit guitar that is already build. Know what I mean? Chip away at the upgrades. 🤘🏼😜

[@antoniogianna1529]

Does this Guitar need f-spaced humbuckers or normale size?

[@MadManMusic]

What the F!? I think either would work fine. But more specifically these should be F-Spaced. 🤘🏼😜

[@Ram-zw7qz]

Hey great video! I just recently bought this guitar and I am in the process of modifying it. Can you elaborate a bit more why the Hipshot bridge did not work? I am also looking at a Gotoh 510-FX6 bridge, do you think that would work? Thanks, keep up the great informative work!

[@MadManMusic]

Hey thanks for watching! The string holes of HipShot Bridge didnt line up with the holes that are routed on the guitar. So I just took the saddles off and swapped them! Works perfectly! Let us know what you decide to go with! 🤘🏼😜

[@justinerickson1006]

Where can I order one of these? I know you listed Amazon but it says it’s unavailable.

[@MadManMusic]

They may be back ordered.. You can check www.espguitars.com for dealer info. Online shops like www.sweetwater.com Or websites like www.reverb.com. I hope that helps! Let us know where you find one! 🤘🏼😜

[@justinerickson1006]

@@MadManMusic I found one on Sweetwater. Thank you!

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! Enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

[@ArcticRaven88]

Great video! Really interested in buying this guitar. Shame it's not available anywhere in shops near me so I can test /see it so the only option is buying online. I was a bit worried about the Jatoba fretboard because the Rosewood version looks amazing. But over time it might be less disturbing with using oil. Question about upgrading: Can you put any pick ups on it? I saw some sweet passive Fishman pickups or some EMG's but I don't have any experience in that area. Thanks!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! As mentioned for someone with “my personal expectations” it needs a few upgrades. However, in general its a great foundation! Perfect for Beginner to Intermediate players! BUT with a few upgrades its an absolute beast and I love it! Because its a 6 string, you can use any brand pickup you’d like. So EMG’s or Fishman’s wont have any issues. Just be careful with brands like DiMarzio because they have different “Pole” Spacings to fit Fender and/or Gibson String Spacing. You can identify this by the bridge. Fixed bridges or Trems = Fender Style, Tune-O-Matic = Gibson Style. 🤘🏼😜

[@ArcticRaven88]

@@MadManMusic Thanks man. I'll check it out 🤘

[@k4rl1k_1ns1d3]

GEEEE! The ending is awesome! Was it your improvisation or a song? If song, could you tell the name of it?

[@MadManMusic]

Thank you! It was my own original song / improv. I try to write unique music for my Reviews and Tutorials! If you enjoyed be sure to Subscribe! 🤘🏼😜

[@k4rl1k_1ns1d3]

@@MadManMusic already did it!

[@MadManMusic]

You rock! Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

[@tradingjamie]

Hey mate, fantastic video. Quick q - would this take a drop c tuning without string rattle? I’m thinking of taking The plunge but I’m trying to find something I can drop C in. Thanks bro!

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Glad you enjoyed it! Yes it will, however, like any guitar you’ll need to do a “Setup” for that tuning. You may want to use a thicker gauge string set and you’ll need to adjust your intonation as well as your Truss Rod. I’ve got a few videos on how to do that and I’m about to go back through and brush up on all of those topics again in new videos. If you’re not familiar with setting up your guitar like this, I’d simply advise you to hit up your local Guitar Repair Shop or ever Guitar Center and they should be able to get you in shape! I love this guitar! Its affordable and solid! 🤘🏼😜

[@urbaninstinkttzxhc]

Beutiful guitar bro !!! You made a beast out of her !!!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

[@ish_205]

Kickass!! 😆🤘🏻 appreciate the shout brother.. 👊🏻 Wicked tone and that jam you was rockin was Tight!! I think those Rotomatic locking tuners are coming stock on the Epiphone Prophecy line that came out a while back. Was wondering how they’d be. 🤘🏻

[@MadManMusic]

No prob dude! Thank You. The Rotomatics are great man. Lil weird at first but they work really well and are super smooth. 🤘🏼😜

[@jimpowderowski2004]

Awesome video! Exactly what I was looking for. How would you say this guitar works in the shredding department? Is it comfortable enough for fast soloing?

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Thanks for watching! As for "Shred-ability" I think its pretty comfortable. But its not nearly as "Fast" Feeling as say an Ibanez or Jackson. But thats a characteristic of ESP's they're a bit beefier in the neck. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

[@91Metalhead]

I'm looking at an arrow 200 for a mod project. Whats the quality like on this series. I've own a EX-401 which is amazing and a F-50 which required a lot of work, to be playable. Thinking mosty about QC stuff and fretwork.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey thanks for the question! I think you'll find that the 200 series falls somewhere smack in the middle of those other models. The foundation is great. But the hardware and pickups may need some upgrading depending on what you're looking for. As for fretwork and QC I think its going to be different from piece to piece. This level of guitars are definitely being hammered out quick. So you'll have to expect that there may be flaws. But over all, if you're capable of doing your own mods and maintenance, I think you'll enjoy it. Let us know what you decide to go with! 🤘🏼😜

[@91Metalhead]

@@MadManMusic Thanks for your answer. I realized it's an F-10 and not F-50, so it's bottom drawer pretty much, but I did buy it for diy project and to practice on. I do get the impression that the 200 series is decent and I've been very impressed with LTD in general, except for my f-10, which had a lot of issues (of which the nut replacement was the biggest hassle, because it was cut too deep). But if the foundation is decent I might pick one up.

[@MadManMusic]

Its decent! And the price is right! Go for it! 🤘🏼😜

[@williamalderman2651]

Great review. Thanks

[@MadManMusic]

You’re welcome! 🤘🏼😜

[@antoinecaquard7391]

Hello ! I have the same guitar and the same feeling regarding the too light color of the fretboard I was advised to use wool oil to darken it?

[@MadManMusic]

Hey! Wood oil seems a little vague.. if im not mistaken, most oils for wood are generally just lemon oil. But I’m not an oil expert. Mine has darkened a bit over the years since i made this video but not by a lot. It just looks like its moisturized as opposed to looking dry like when I bought it. If you’re wanting it to be very dark you make want to consider staining it. I’ve not done this myself, but I imagine its totally possible. 🤘🏼😜

[@antoinecaquard7391]

@@MadManMusic thanks for your answer ! bad translation, I wanted to write flaxseed oil 😁 (huile de lin en français 😀) I would actually like to blacken it. I see a luthier within the month to advise me

[@elus1ve0ne64]

Nice guitar ! I’m trying find an Ltd te 407 satin white .. I know it exists but I just can’t find any for sale .. anywhere .. it’s my unicorn guitar lol

[@MadManMusic]

I know this guitar! Its from about 10 years ago. It might be Really hard to find one of these… But I hope you do someday! 🤘🏼😜

[@elus1ve0ne64]

@@MadManMusic Thanks man ! I've recently become an esp fan .. been a schecter and ibanez guy for a while but theres something about the feel of an esp. Idk what it is but they got me ! lol

[@MadManMusic]

I know exactly what you mean! I played Ibanez for years! Then one day a Ltd eclipse silver burst caught my eye… and I never looked back! 🤘🏼😜

[@alexnachname7130]

Great video! I bought a Ltd sn200 a while back and replaced the pickups with a jb/jazz set but i feel like the guitar is not bright enough even acoustically atm. How much did the hipshot saddles change the tone? I feel like mayb they could add some highs cuz they are stainless steel

[@MadManMusic]

Hey Thanks! Mine is pretty bright, though I’m not sure its the bridge saddles doing.. How fresh are your strings? Also, are there any resistors or capacitors wired into the electronics? These are both possible causes for the tone to be dull. Lemme know! 🤘🏼😜

[@hoanghoangie7557]

ok, i just saw a left-handed model that is somewhat affordable and this is exactly what im looking for, a tele shape black out beast especially when jim root is my type of guy. with what i am curious is the neck guitar good? ive never played a thin-u shaped neck

[@MadManMusic]

I enjoy the neck on mine! Its not as “thin” as it may seem. Its thicker than an Ibanez or Jackson. And it is a bit more Rounded. So it feels its giving you something back when you play! 🤘🏼😜

[@hoanghoangie7557]

@@MadManMusic ok thank god it is thicker than an ibanez because the shitty ibanez gio i have is a very cresent type of shape and its super thin to me making it kind of weird to play while im standing up and the neck profile loses its shape in the lower frets, is there any problems with the lower fret area around the ltd tele?

[@MadManMusic]

Not that I’m aware of. For me its comfortable. But as mentioned in the video, you’ll have to replace some components if you’re looking to turn this into a comfortable playing guitar. Let us know what you decide! 🤘🏼😜

[@Brianmc2134]

You literally sold me on this guitar

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! Its a great guitar for the price and with a lil TLC its a Beast!! 🤘🏼😜

[@Brianmc2134]

@@MadManMusic thanks man!!

[@MadManMusic]

🤘🏼😜

[@melodicshredder5834]

Buckethead vibe in that ltd haha 👍

[@MadManMusic]

🤘🏼😜

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

Duuuuuude that song!!!

[@MadManMusic]

🤘🏼😜

[@mikebeverborg2769]

are those the seymour duncan mayhem sh-6? i want to buy some new pickups for my ltd but i dont know which ones to get

[@MadManMusic]

They are! The Bridge and Neck Set! Dual Distortions! But despite the name they are incredibly versatile and clean up nicely! Try em out! 🤘🏼😜

[@mikebeverborg2769]

@@MadManMusic thank u for the quick response bro! gonna get the set for sure, thinking the white once would sick🤘🏻

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome!! I think you’ll enjoy them! Let us know when you get em! 🤘🏼😜

[@alexnachname7130]

Did you buy trembucker or normal humbuckers for the swap?

[@MadManMusic]

Standard Humbuckers. 🤘🏼😜

[@alexnachname7130]

@@MadManMusic was the hipshot bridge a direct fit? Thinking about buying an sn200ht

[@MadManMusic]

For the TE-200 it was not a direct fit. As I explained in the Video, I had to use the original base plate of the stock bridge and I was only able to use the Hipshot Saddles. Those work fine. But due to the routing pattern of the String Thru Body holes the Hipshot plate didnt line up. As for the SN200HT, Its a completely different guitar.. so I dont really know if I can give any actual advice on it… I hope that helps, sorry if it doesnt. 🤘🏼😜

[@alexnachname7130]

Oh sorry just rewatched the video i am dumb hahaha

[@alexnachname7130]

Thank you for answering :)

[@draleigh8881]

shoulda got the nazgul sentient combo! i think im going to buy this guitar and do that haha

[@MadManMusic]

Do it! Im pretty happy with the Mayhem Set, I do a lot of Split Coil stuff and the Larger, Higher Output Pickups, make that opinion much more useable and realistic. I dont have a massive drop in output when I pull up that switch. 🤘🏼😜

[@therightdude]

I thought the exact same thing.

[@VonArmagedda]

I do own this guitar, but for me, there's an issue... The U-shaped neck, which unfortunately feels bit uncomfortable for me because my shovel like hands with short-ish fingers. Which is sad, because out of the box, this is a nice guitar.

[@MadManMusic]

It does take some getting used to, but I honestly prefer these U shape necks nowadays. They just feel comfortable and easier to play to me. But I get it, its not for everyone. 🤘🏼😜

[@VonArmagedda]

@@MadManMusic Agreed, that's why I'm in a market to buy ibanez/jackson/schecter, something with C-profile. But for a 450€ LTD, quality is supringly good!

[@icomedia1]

Hey man. I follow you on TikTok and then infound you here!! Awesome videos. Do you have a model number for the hip shot bridge you frankensteined? I may want to do the same. Thanks

[@MadManMusic]

Hey dude! Welcome by! I bought a bridge but honestly i just needed the saddles. I believe I just went with the Medium length. But you can check em out here ➡️ hipshotproducts.com/collections/saddle-sets/products/stainless-steel-guitar-saddle 🤘🏼😜

[@dreiknotdrake]

Fucking crazy man!! 🔥

[@bartekptak8529]

Hey Man! Awesome video. Can you compare te-200 to squier Jim Root?

[@MadManMusic]

I’d love to.. but I dont have access to a Jim Root. But I can tell you, the main difference will be in the Pickups. The Root has EMG’s and although they are great for metal with no dynamics, passive pickups will give you much more versatility. Of course this is all player preference, but in my experience, passive pickups like the Duncan Distortion will give you much more dynamic range! 🤘🏼😜

[@bartekptak8529]

@@MadManMusic Thanks! I'm bassist and both feel very similar and you can always swap pickups!

[@MadManMusic]

And now both have Affordable and Mid Tier Versions! The TE-1000 looks amazing!! Im hard pressed not to pick one up sometime! 🤘🏼😜

[@0000AndyAtherton0000]

Nice guitar 👍

[@MadManMusic]

Thank you! 🤘🏼😜

[@markanthonycaputo3200]

Does it have coil tap??

[@MadManMusic]

Mine didn’t, so I installed it. But new models come with it. 🤘🏼😜

[@markanthonycaputo3200]

@@MadManMusic I just ordered one but they where out of stock. So hoping it is a new model and not old stock.

[@MadManMusic]

I think it will be a newer model. Mine is over a year old and I actually ordered another one for a friend and it was a newer model. Its a very cool guitar and its a beast when you upgrade it a bit! 💪🏼 🤘🏼😜

[@markanthonycaputo3200]

Babicz FCH Fixed 6 Hardtail - Black. Do you think these saddles alone will fit into the bridge?

[@MadManMusic]

Not sure! I know that my Hipshot Saddle fit. 🤘🏼😜

[@rafaelquintas4526]

Would u take this guitar over a Ibanez RG421? I am a huge Metallica fan and as a new guitar player this guitar really blew me away!

[@MadManMusic]

I have owns a handful of Ibanez guitars in my lifetime. All have been awesome.. but at the end of the day I’m an ESP guy. So i would choose this guitar as I already own this guitar and no Ibanez guitars currently. 🤘🏼😜

[@MemoryBandwith]

I want to put Nazgul-Sentiel in it

[@shawnmatthews5118]

I'm seriously disappointed with mine. I put lighter gauge strings on it and the neck bowed so badly the truss rod can't flatten it.

[@MadManMusic]

I'm sorry to hear that.. maybe can sort out a solution. I've played both 9's & 10's and I didn't experience an issues. Of course I had to make adjustments to the Truss Rod but they were minor tweaks... What gauge strings were you using? Do you have a straight edge that can help you determine when your neck is perfectly straight again? Let me know. 🤘🏼😜

[@shawnmatthews5118]

@@MadManMusic I put a set of 8's on it. You'd think it would develop a hump, not relief, but it did. Now, I'm going to have to heat the neck to straighten it.

[@MadManMusic]

Yeah that sounds off.. 8’s shouldn’t have enough tension to pull the neck that hard.. you should have had a back bow.. Please be careful and keep us posted.. 🤘🏼😜

[@David-ue4bp]

name of the music you play pls.Very useful review🤘🔥

[@MadManMusic]

All the music I use in my videos is either from or inspired by my band Aphelion! Check it out! ➡️ linktr.ee/aphelion_music_official 🤘🏼😜

[@diegosalas2048]

Been thinking about picking this guitar up. I’m wanting to upgrade the pickups down the road too. Is it possible to swap them out for actives like some Fishmans?

[@MadManMusic]

You can totally swap out the pickups later. Actives may require you to change a few more components, but it’s totally doable. 🤘🏼😜

[@madelinehoyle1059]

On a guitar like this without a cavity for a battery and decent quality passive knobs already installed (different impedance needed for active) I'd recommend the Lace Alumitone series pickups. They have the higher output of active pickups but don't require a battery and are incredibly light weight because there's no winding. I have a set on my 8 string Ibanez RG8 and I love them.

[@ray2d277]

I got one of these guitars and it’s sick it’s tuned to drop B. But I don’t like performing with it. I’m thinking of selling it.

[@elielmartinez5095]

Hey there! Thinking of getting one. Curious as to why you don’t like performing with this guitar.

[@ray2d277]

@@elielmartinez5095 I get into performing as I play and the tele body just doesn’t allow me to get 🤪 crazy with it.

[@ray2d277]

@@elielmartinez5095 it’s not suitable for me preforming it’s just not my style. I’ll sell you mine if you would like it?

[@brianaranjuez3715]

@@ray2d277 hey there man do u still have ur Te-200 and still selling it?

[@ray2d277]

@@brianaranjuez3715 I do still have it.

[@shardcards6474]

Honestly... ltd locking tuners that come on 1000 series are imho totally fine usable tuners

[@MadManMusic]

I’m had some of the older model 1000 series guitars come with decent locking tuners… but for years now ESP’s LTD tuners have been terrible.. Especially the ones that came on this TE-200. 🤘🏼😜

[@shardcards6474]

@@MadManMusic well the nonlocking ones are terrible but these are on anything from 10 to 200 series, 401 series usually have nonlocking grovers which are very good only locks are missing and 1000 series have LTD locking which are imho as good as the grovers. I have various 1000s from 2008 - 2020 and all have these and all hold tuning very well and were never needed to be swapped due to instability.

[@shardcards6474]

@@MadManMusic shiiit my bad :D 1000s have ESP not LTD locking tuners... okay :D i never noticed until now always thought they are LTD branded :D :D :D sorry. But actually now i noticed some of my 1000s have ESP branded lockings and some LTD. They look totally the same apart from the logo and honestly i never noticed any difference in quality among them...

[@TheHunter77632]

Nah

[@temorinkaari]

Wish they made this in 1000 series. Really torn between this and just EC1000. Want better quality, but also want a white tele like this one

[@MadManMusic]

That was basically my thoughts also! I would love for it to be “Decked Out” stock but that just wasn’t in the cards.. So I took matters into my own hands and upgraded this guy! And its Awesome! Plus when you put some work into a guitar you grow a stronger bond with it! 🤘🏼😜

[@temorinkaari]

@@MadManMusic i dont mind changing a few parts, my biggest concern is the build quality, how the neck feels compared to higher end models, and how the access to 24th fret feels

[@MadManMusic]

The build feels good. The over all shape is the same across the different tiers. The biggest difference is the hardware and components. If you can try one, you should! 🤘🏼😜

[@temorinkaari]

@@MadManMusic if the only difference is the components and it overall feels like a 1000 series, i might just order one right now! Damn, got me really excited!

[@MadManMusic]

Again, that “feel” wont be right until you do some upgrades. Like the Bridge Saddles (because as mentioned you’ll need to keep the original Bridge Plate). Hipshots feel great and fit! Let us know how it works out! 🤘🏼😜

[@mattheweady615]

Such a shame they don't do the snow white with a maple fretboard option

[@MadManMusic]

Yeah, maybe its because thats kind of a Fender staple.. would be cool though! 🤘🏼😜

[@mattheweady615]

@@MadManMusic Ah yes :) the black cheery & the black ones come with maple necks just not this beauty :) How does this one stack up against the Ltd TE-401? I know the 401 is almost double the price tag

[@MadManMusic]

Thats true they do! Well like I mentioned in the video, its Solid Foundation. Save that Double Price Tag and Deck it a TE-200 with all of your favorite Digs! 🤘🏼😜

[@mattheweady615]

@@MadManMusic Awesome thanks, dig your playing style btw you really feel the music flow dude!

[@MadManMusic]

Thank you! 🤘🏼😜

[@OeHomestead]

Actually, the binding is real according to ESP. It's not just painted on :-) Check out their NAMM '16 video.

[@MadManMusic]

Nah its definitely just a painted line. On my guitar (which mind you is likely a B stock as Im endorsed) you can see where it wasn’t applied perfectly straight in a spot or two. But again, thats okay, it pulls off the visual effect. 🤘🏼😜

[@vonicrimson3619]

Idk why they chose jatoba, it’s so pale, I have the same thing on my Ibanez and it’s so annoying lmao 🥲 I wish they could’ve at least dyed it or something

[@MadManMusic]

Chances are they chose that type of wood because Rosewood isn't as readily available (it was and my still be endangered) or "Legal" to use anymore and this may be the closest in appearance and price... but yeah, it takes a while to get used to it. Lemon Oil at String Changes. It's darkening my fretboard nicely! 🤘🏼😜

[@markanthonycaputo3200]

Going to get mine stained I think. Brothers a master builder. Seems to think it can be done.

[@MadManMusic]

Stain would work. Just be care cuz stain likes to run… and get everywhere.. Let us know how it turns out! 🤘🏼😜