This Guitar is a BEAST - LTD EC-407 Review

In today's video we're talkin about the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-407 and Why its an absolute TANK!
I've been rocking my EC-407 for some years now and it is Tried and True!
It's been around the world and it barely looks like it's left the basement!
Rugged Construction, EMG Active Pickups, and the Flexibility of a good ole fashion Tune-O-Matic Bridge!
Its Awesome out of the Box, however, with some Minimal Upgrades you can transform this thing into an Outstanding ROAD MACHINE!!
Check it out and tell me in the comments what you think!
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[@saul2536]

Love this guitar. Got mine in 2015 and it’s still holding up great. I’ll probably never get rid of it.

[@MadManMusic]

Its a workhorse! Glad you dig it! 🤘🏼😜

[@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams]

I bought an Indo made EC 407 a few months ago. It's just too good! I got no complaints about anything. Great QC, fantastic sound and playability and after years of playing only super strats from various brands it's nice to play a different shape.

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! I’m glad it worked out for ya! Thanks for sharing! 🤘🏼😜

[@philsmith3019]

LTD's are dope. I've had several in the past, and currently have 2. I dont have a 7 string, but if I get one, it will be an LTD for sure. I just prefer LTD'S toans over other brands, except maybe Schecter.

[@MadManMusic]

I agree! in my opinion, ESP / LTD make great guitars for every budget. I have an expensive E-2 and a few Low Cost LTDs and they All Slam! 🤘🏼😜

[@briansau8729]

Literally holding my 407 when this showed up on my feed, haha. Love my Indonesian made one! :)

[@MadManMusic]

Nice!! 🤘🏼😜

[@millamercutio]

If Batman would play it … stops video, buys guitar without further Information 😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Great content in a great mood👍🏻 In combination with evertune Solar win the race for me, in the end a bit because of the Price and the availability of certain evertune Models for the European Market. But esp/ltd is was one of the right alternatives, when you want to get something for your hard earned money 👍🏻

[@MadManMusic]

Solar’s seem cool! The only Solar’s I ever played were when they were still Washburn’s and it was just the Ola Signature Model… and I didnt really care for it then.. but the newer stuff might be a better quality, I dunno! Once the world is opened back up and I can check out music stores again, I’ll keep an eye out for em. But it seems like Solar guitars are similar to Jacksons in that their neck profiles are all super super thin and flat. After being endorsed by PRS guitars I learned to appreciate a thicker neck profile and that aligned perfectly with ESP because their necks are right in between both Jackson and PRS thickness. Comfy and solid all at the same time. Thats a little side rant, sorry! Thanks for the comment!! 🤘🏼😜

[@millamercutio]

In my lunchbreak i watched the playing part .... maaaaaan ... you have such a unique groove and attitude in your playing!!!! For me as somebody who comes back to the guitar your playing is a true inspiration!!! I tried to write something in your querypost this week, but the comments where disabled. I can say i would love to see when you make videos about your playing in general, maybe your history how you get to the guitar etc. And what would be killer ... tutorials on Propain classics with tabs and a bit of history an theory on the songs. Thank you for your channel!!!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks dude! I appreciate that! That’s strange you weren’t able to comment, but your suggestions are great! I’ll definitely add them to the list and make something happen soon! Thanks for being a part of the community!! 🤘🏼😜

[@NihonNoMajin]

I love mine! It's main 7 string and still hoping ESP makes a left handed E-II model :). Haven't decided if I'm going to change the pick up on my 407, but... I've put so many hours on it before I got my ESP E-II ECLIPSE RED SPARKLE DB.

[@MadManMusic]

Red Sparkle!? Thats sounds awesome! Always wanted a guitar with big chunky flakes in red.. but red guitars look bogus on me.. 🤷🏻‍♂️🎸 🤘🏼😜

[@brucejeannieholcombe8390]

I walked into a pawn shop and saw a Korean made EC-407 AND I HAD TO BUY IT! I paid $299.99 and it still has the plastic film on the control, switch, and battery covers! I LOVE IT

[@MadManMusic]

So sick! 🤘🏼😜

[@MegaAndyGG]

Nice review! How much better guitar this is than Esp Ltd 257?

[@MadManMusic]

I believe the hardware and pickups may be a bit nicer. The 400 includes EMGs. I enjoy it! I’ve toured with it for years! 🤘🏼😜

[@JavierPwns]

I have a full thickness evertune model EC1000T, love it

[@MadManMusic]

I’m sure that thing is awesome! I’ve wanted a full thickness EC for a hot minute! 🤘🏼😜

[@thorggernaut3081]

dude all your tones are bang on point, but your crunch tone in particular is savage!

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks dude! EVH 50 Watt all day!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 🤘🏼😜

[@stephansassen6275]

I agree, I have the 401. It's really a great guitar.

[@MadManMusic]

🤘🏼😜

[@urbaninstinkttzxhc]

Ok bro, what you think about EC 500 ?

[@MadManMusic]

I've never played one! 🤷🏻‍♂️ Probably Rocks Though! 🤘🏼😜

[@roccanto86]

Last year I purchased the korean version, it has the same EMG but in the humbucker fingerprint (81-7h & 707h) and algo has the Jatoba figerboard. Awesome instrument!

[@MadManMusic]

Awewome!! Im glad you dig it! I love these guitars! Great value for money AND they look SICK! 🤘🏼😜

[@ModernDecay70]

I bought one of these used in exellent condition, online for $500 right before I saw this video. In the picture it didnt show the back of the guitar so I was worried about getting one where the neck doesnt smoothly transition to body. Luckily, I got one made in Indonesia with the seamless neck and I like it a lot, much easier to play and sounds a lot better than my older 7 string. I was playing a MAB7 (my first 7) and the action was just horrible no matter how I set the trem and/or truss rod.

[@MadManMusic]

Oh man, sorry to hear about the older guitar but I’m glad you found one that works better for you! I love my EC-407! Thing is a TANK! When I’m not on tour with Pro-Pain its tuned to Drop E. So EEADGBE and it bolds this tuning flawlessly! 🤘🏼😜

[@ModernDecay70]

@@MadManMusic Drop E? Wow! Well, it sounds good. I really dig that tune you did at the end. I started out in B standard and quickly went to drop A but thats where Ive stayed. I had a Pro-pain album years ago before you joined, might have even been the first album. I don't think I've heard any since you've been in the band. I like the way you play though, Ill definitely check some more out.

[@MadManMusic]

Yep! Super low! I have a personal project called “Aphelion” and i use Drop A and this Drop E tuning. You can check it out here if interested ➡️ linktr.ee/Mad_Man_Music And yes, check out some newer Pro-Pain! 🤘🏼😜

[@xmistersinisterx]

What's your tuning and string gauge?

[@MadManMusic]

Well it depends. I go between standard B, Drop A and Drop E. But I’m always in the ball park of 9-56 (7string). So super lite gauge! 🤘🏼😜

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

I got the EC 257, equally happy with it.

[@MadManMusic]

Nice!!! 🤘🏼😜

[@OBZ]

How does soloing on this guitar feel compared to a 24.75'' neck? Especially bending. I'm considering getting this guitar, but I'm not used to a 25.5'' neck.

[@MadManMusic]

To be honest I dont really consider myself an expert on leads.. i have a few tricks up my sleeve but I plateaued in my 20s.. However, my lead guitarist in Pro-Pain recently switched to the E2 Eclipse 7 because he loved the feel of mine so much! The LTD and the E2, shape-wise, feel the same. So I would venture to guess you might find it comfortable also! You can probably find them secondhand for fairly cheap. The price alone might be worth it! 🤘🏼😜

[@OBZ]

@@MadManMusic Awesome thanks! I'd love to try one, gonna search around. Thanks!

[@art_vasilevskiy8919]

I have old but gold made in Korea LTD Viper 400, and it's an amazing one! Love your channel, man! Keep going! ;)

[@MadManMusic]

Nice! Thanks for the compliment! 🤘🏼😜

[@deadspeak1126]

Another great this about this guitar, there's no knobs or switches in the way!!

[@MadManMusic]

I agree! I do enjoy the fact that the knobs are fairly ergonomic and the pickup selector is in a classic position! 🤘🏼😜

[@gabrielhatley7399]

The only gripe I have with it, is the 25.5 scale length

[@MadManMusic]

I love this Scale Length. It makes it super easy to move between various guitars! 🤘🏼😜

[@briandeckard6566]

yes!!! i have the Korean EC-407 i bought in 2017 I love it speaking of Pups i am going to replace my Actives for Passive Railhammers CHECK THEM OUT!! they are no joke!! serious metal

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! I’ll check em out!! 🤘🏼😜

[@briandeckard6566]

@@MadManMusic blah they don't make the Railhammer for 7 string which is a shame i have in a 300$ guitar and it is now a 6 string Beast i still suggest taking a look at them.

[@MadManMusic]

Well I have a few 7 strings also! Thanks for the suggestion! 🤘🏼😜

[@aakaashbulani9237]

Hi, I'm thinking to buy an Esp Ec 401 6 strings.... Just want to ask are the basic grover tuining pegs that come along with the guitar really a bad deal for its price that one has to replace them with locking one? it currently sales at 899 us. I only play at home... And what about its bridge... is it that bad that one need to replace it? or is this guitar justified for its price? Please help

[@MadManMusic]

Hey dude!! Thanks for the question! The Stock Parts are absolutely fine! Totally Fine! But if you want to get "The Most" out of the guitar, I recommend these upgrades. Because they are affordable upgrades and they really help make this guitar 💯! Thanks for the question, if you need more help just let us know! 🤘🏼😜

[@aakaashbulani9237]

@@MadManMusic u r really helpful my btother unlike other youtubers on this PLANET.... THANKS & CHEERSSSS... 🍻 👏 ✌

[@MadManMusic]

Thanks for that! I work hard to bring good content for everyone. Plenty more to come! 🤘🏼😜

[@aakaashbulani9237]

@@MadManMusic will be eagerly waiting for them brother.

[@aakaashbulani9237]

Well bro which bridge is great for super low action, without fret buzz... evertune or tom....

[@MadManMusic]

No Fret buzz has nothing to do with bridge. It has to do with the Neck Setup. And having super low action without "any" fret buzz is a hard thing to accomplish. Make sure your guitar's neck is straight by Using a Straight Edge that is the same length as your fretboard, Set your string action around 1.5mm on the low strings and 1mm on the high strings, Intonate and make adjustments accordingly, then if there is fret buzz add some "Relief" to your Neck by Loosening your Truss Rod by very small increments (Like 1/8-1/4 turns) until the Buzz is gone. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

[@aakaashbulani9237]

@@MadManMusic thanks mate 👍 😊

[@MadManMusic]

You got it duder! 🤘🏼😜

[@aakaashbulani9237]

@@MadManMusic Yeahhhh.....

[@nachodtd88]

Would have been nice to mention the scale lenght, but great video and beautiful guitar.

[@MadManMusic]

Apologies. Its a 25.5” scale. 🤘🏼😜

[@nachodtd88]

@@MadManMusic All good, man ;) Have a great holiday season, bro.

[@MadManMusic]

You too! 🤘🏼😜

[@CaptFlan1]

Love mine. :)

[@MadManMusic]

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[@TexTr0]

Hey man, this review really peaked my interest. I currently only have an Ibanez multi scale 7 String, but I really would love to have a LP style 7-string with a fixed scale, as I just prefer that over a super strat. How much does your EC-407 weigh? Due to shoulder and back issues I am rather "dependent" on a lightweight guitar, if I want to play it for anything longer than 10 minutes... The Ibanez is around 3.8kg which is ok.

[@MadManMusic]

Hey dude! I have a feeling this guitar will be a bit heavier than the Ibanez but not by too much. I dont know the exact weight, but I‘ve played both brands for ages and Ibanez is always the lighter of the two. But, its certainly not as heavy as something like a Gibson LP. The body is about 3/4 of the thickness. Most of the weight is in the neck, as its a 7 string. This also means its susceptible to the dreaded Head Stock Drop. But grab yourself a nice padded leather strap like a Richter Spring Break and you‘ll be good to go!! 🤘🏼😜

[@TexTr0]

@@MadManMusic Thanks for the reply! Than I might just snag one, just to try it out ^^ A local dealer of mine currently has one as B-Stock for 730€. I guess its similar in thickness to a Solar Singlecut. I have been using nothing but the Richter Springbreak for the last 5 years or so. Best strap there is in my eyes.

[@MadManMusic]

Nice! A Richter Bro! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 I have a feeling the LTD will be slightly thicker than the Solar stuff. From what I‘ve experienced they seem to have a mishmash of Jackson and Ibanez features. So fairly thin everywhere. Let us know what you decide on! 🤘🏼😜

[@TexTr0]

@@MadManMusic Yeah man!! I already thought about getting one of their dual straps (#1613 for example): Some think it looks stupid or is stupid, but to be honest if that means I can play an awesome guitar, I couldnt give less f**** :D

[@MadManMusic]

That very well could be a great option for you! Good thinking. The Heffy Strap. I love this company, they‘ve thought of it all! Thats why I‘m an endorsed artist! Again, I’m interested to hear about how all of this works out so keep me posted. 🤘🏼😜

[@elus1ve0ne64]

Dude, what are you tuned to ?? That shit is LOOOWWW 🤘😖

[@MadManMusic]

This particular jam is tuned to Drop E. So its an Octave Tuning where i have Double E’s in the bottom. I’ve written a few jams in this tuning, its a lot of fun! And you play it like you would Standard E. So no algebra required like you would need on an 8 string. 🤘🏼😜

[@elus1ve0ne64]

​@@MadManMusic Sick ! The eclipse sounds dope !! I just ordered one yesterday so its good to know it can handle the low-lows ! lol I was trying to hold out for an EC1007 ET but I couldnt pass up the deal !! Your song was sick btw !!

[@MadManMusic]

Awesome! Congrats! There’s always time to get that ET!! 😉 If you enjoy the tunes check out my project Aphelion! open.spotify.com/album/6yNtc3XE9zfXIhFS8RgxuX?si=mvyCcvWJQbaH_EoO_c_qug&dl_branch=1 🤘🏼😜

[@markhink2410]

ebony fingerboard

[@MadManMusic]

Jatoba 🤘🏼😜

[@ericboulet3870]

Hey man I got an 407 aswell looking forward to change the classic tuners with locking one. Did you change it yourself ? Always a little bit scare to hurt the wood lol Love you're playthough at the end. Cheers

[@MadManMusic]

Hey dude! I did swap out the tuners on my own. And I understand it can be scary. Especially if the tuners dont line up directly. You should look into Grovers or Gotoh locking tuners. I “believe” both use the same mounting design. So you shouldn’t have to drill extra holes. My Sperzels were not a direct fit and needed holes drilled.. wasnt my favorite thing to do… Let us know how it goes! 🤘🏼😜