This Guitar Puts $2,000 Guitars To Shame!

[@otisdriftwood3829]

Still waiting for Phil to refer to a "Phillips head" screwdriver as a "My head" screwdriver.....tell me that's not the worst joke you've heard all year

[@eddiejr540]

Yea...that’s pretty bad!!!!!

[@county365]

Complete dad joke.

[@HauntedGuitarMan]

Lol dad jokes are the best.

[@Finnvbot]

What Dad lvl are you?

[@cgripp256]

Do it. Do it.

[@elenbrandt290]

As always, an unbiased and thorough analysis of the instrument. In Phil We Trust!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank yoy

[@williamdon3442]

Yes definitely

[@robertholder3581]

Enjoying the longer review format... Thx.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you.

[@rosssteuck4989]

@@PhillipMcKnight yep......Philip got a say you sucked me in for the WHOLE 18:27 Good stuff !!!

[@clanofhousecats8079]

I just bought one! Through Sweetwater and they had a Korean one still with the ebony fretboard. Will do a review soon on it.

[@VintageRadius]

Love the longer format and especially the fact that you showed measurements for the depth of neck at 1st and 12th frets and you described the neck profile. Nobody really does that and I have no idea why. The neck profile and taper, along with the fret size and dressing determines so much of the playing experience. Thanks!

[@duffman18]

You should check out the KZbin channel The Trogly's Guitar Show. Because he does all that, measuring the neck depth along the entire neck to demonstrate the taper. And he goes into it and measures absolutely everything, in way more detail than literally anyone else I've ever seen in KZbin. He'll dismantle the guitar, take it all apart to look inside, look at the pickups, look at the bridge, look at how it was painted and whether it's a veneer top or a proper top, everything. In more detail than you'd ever need really. But it's still fascinating His business is to buy and sell guitars. He does that full time for a living. But every guitar he buys, he'll do this complete breakdown of it in a video. And he manages to get his hands on some incredibly rare guitars. He'll plop down $30,000 on a whim, just to try out this rare guitar, make a video about it, take it all apart and then put it back together, and then sell it for $31,000 a week after he bought it, or whatever. He just documents so many rare guitars, like signature guitars where only 200 were made or something. He'll manage to get his hands on a real one and document it for us, and most of these videos of rare guitars he does, there's usually literally no other video on KZbin about it, certainly not a hands on demo, because these guitars are so rare. So Trogly is like a curator for a guitar museum almost. He's become a world leading expert on how to identify whether something is a real rare guitar, or a cheap Chinese knockoff. There was a whole thing where he bought one of Slash's first ever Gibson signature guitars. But it turned out to be fake. And so over the years he's become an expert on identifying Gibson guitars from all decades, he's even had Gibsons from the 50s. Those are the ones that usually cost tens of thousands of dollars. But yeah, his video about it will usually be the only hands on video about it across the entire Internet. That makes him unique. His channel is unique among all guitar channels. Nobody gets as many rare obscure and ludicrously expensive guitars as he does. And yeah, he now offers a service where people will send him their rare Gibson guitar to him, and he'll identify whether it's real or fake. There's possibly nobody else in the world who can do what he does, and that's no hyperbole. He only began this service because when he had the fake Gibson slash snake pit guitar, he couldn't find anyone in the world who had the expertise to judge whether it's real or fake. So Trogly years later set up this service himself. Because he wished there'd been a service like that when he had the fake Snakepit I'm a big fan of his as you can tell. I'm shilling for him really, for free, voluntarily lol. Maybe I should ask for payment for that job lol. But nah I just think he's one of the top 5 guitar channels on KZbin. And he does all this breakdown and measuring of everything, so I think you'd absolutely love him. His channel is addictive. Once you watch one video of him breaking down and demoing a guitar, you'll end up spending hours and hours just binging his videos. And yeah, you wanna see some extraordinarily rare guitars? His channel is the best for that.

[@reececamptenmyers6063]

@@duffman18 I don't like him

[@GaryKatz]

Hi, Phillip! GREAT review and inspection. I wound up buying a slightly used one, and it's INCREDIBLE. Wow! I didn't even know such a transducer Fishman and Seymour's JB and 59 [neck]. What a rich compendium of tone. Coil split also. I owe you a debt of gratitude. I'm grateful for your comprehensive approach, especially since this ESP is my last guitar. Sadly, I got a Stage IV leukemia diagnosis recently, and I want to go out rockin.' Putting together a final album gig, in honor of my dear, late buddy, Warren Zevon. Bless you, brother. I know you'll recognize the tone when you hear it. Thanks for everything, Phil. "I have no Yesterdays... Time took them away. Tomorrow may not be...but... I have Today." Bye, Phil. KYG...Know Yo Gary!

[@sixthgear5874]

This is easily my favorite guitar channel on KZbin, I love how you take the time to review a wide range of guitars and go in depth with each one of them, keep doing what you’re doing man!

[@KrispyCoins]

Wow never saw this kind of bridge acoustic thing before. Really neat

[@googo151]

Played one today and fell very much in love with this guitar over the PRS Hollow body that I played for about 3 hours. I played this thing for about 20 minutes and this thing rocks right out of the gate.

[@caseyslinger7663]

You had no business hitting my soul with that solo over the acoustic. Lol

[@MetallicA29]

Phil, your videos have come a long way as far as production from the days in front of the surfboard. I'm very happy for all of your successes and professionalism! I've learned so much from your channel over the years. Thank you for building a great online gear community.

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Eclipses have always been my favorite single cut on the market! Such great players!

[@williamdon3442]

When it comes to guitar information this is the channel I resort to. This guy knows his stuff.

[@csharpminorseven]

Great review Phil, thank you so much - and for being the special guy you are too - keep up the good work!

[@kevinogorman7561]

Thanks for talking about pickup heights!

[@sunsparkle8443]

I usually don't like the sound of piezo pickups, but this one sounds good to my ear.

[@tomlupton3975]

I agree... so many of them sound like tupperware in a cardboard box, equalized to approximate a Casiotone approximation of an acoustic. This doesn't sound acoustic, but DOES sound pleasing and interesting.

[@sunsparkle8443]

@@tomlupton3975 - Yeah, it's interesting.

[@BillDutton]

It's getting more difficult to justify spending north of $1,500 these days for a new guitar. That sounds really good.

[@BigIronTexas]

especially when those guitars are sometimes of lower quality!

[@jcout25]

Definitely not hard when it's an R7 R8 R9 or R0....

[@SaintFredrocks]

@@jcout25 None of those guitars is worth '$5000 more than this one. There is no way to justify the expense.

[@Crowbar11115]

I bought a 2nd hand Classic Vibe recently...It's getting hard to justify $400 at this point! Haha

[@jasonmartin7297]

The imports are getting really good now. I just bought my first electric in years, one of the new 2020 Epiphone's, and it's a fire breathing monster! For under $600 USD, you get a hell of a guitar!

[@AdrianGamingLP]

Love the review Phil! I own 5 ESP LTDs and I love every single one of them, absolutely some of the best guitars for the money.

[@jasonharris3090]

Saw this video about a month ago and immediately found a used LTD Deluxe EC-1000 nearby and picked up same day. Absolutely love the guitar and can’t put it down, thank you for the review!

[@coegj]

Now that looks like the keeper, and you should sell something else to fund and further the channel along. That is one hell of a guitar.

[@lesterbeekman4904]

I really like the longer vidios like this you get the little details that really matter

[@epasternak4206]

Japan, Korea and Indonesia build killer guitars period. Jackson built gear is certainly excellent too. This ESP in the video is very good. P.S. This blue gem sounds great, what more could you ask for.

[@shaneworden1325]

These guitars are so good! Why would anyone buy a Gibson anymore? Especially with there bad quality control lately. Great video as always my friend!!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

What a beautiful instrument. I love everything about. This guitar covers all styles of music for $1150. I enjoy the fact that you don’t over pedal your sound. Fantastic!

[@frankiechan9651]

Longer reviews are good Phil. Especially now when it's harder to go out to a store and many purchases are online, with no chance to see/feel a guitar. Plus it's those little things like a neck feeling thicker/thinner than it is, fret condition etc that can really ruin the experience of a new guitar. Having a little more knowledge helps a lot.

[@the_hippykiller22]

I've owned over 40 guitars in my life and still own 15, including 2 MIJ ESPs (my best guitars for sure). My LTD EC1000 is the only guitar I ever regretted selling. I'm actually in the process of finding another one but made in Korea like the one I had and with the new neck joint which is such an improvement. They are both made in Indonesia and Korea now so it's kinda hard to know what you'll end up with and I've heard some complaints about the Indo ones, although some are also happy. I'd still rather go MIK, stellar guitars almost on par with my full blown ESPs.

[@y2kcurran]

Don't be put off by Indo's buddy, they've been made there since 2018 so any teething issues with the move will have been well ironed out. General opinion are they are no different to Korean. I've just received a brand new Indo EC1000 blue fade and it's outstanding, absolutely flawless. I own both Korean and Indo LTD's and they are honestly equal. It's worth remembering that you will always get the odd bad example from both, and these are the ones you tend to read about in online forums or YT.

[@gregmullins6927]

Superb review Phil!! I've owned 6 LP Gibson's over many years and none of them sound as good as this LTD guitar even discounting the acoustic guitar feature,I'm going to buy one.

[@disco4535]

I have an EC 1000 Deluxe with Fishman pickups that I got for $900 out the door last Fall. It's becoming my most played guitar. Sounds great and feels amazing to play. The only thing I'd change is I wish it didn't have a gloss neck. I can always take that down to a satin finish pretty easily if I want to.

[@georgealvarez8967]

Hey Phil, what a great vid about such a fun sounding guitar. Really loved those accoustic warm tones. I had not heard one before so this was a great intro for me. Plus the 2 amp option ! Thanks again.

[@Stinger_1995]

Keep doing these long reviews, Phil! It's great to have your opinion explained in greater detail!

[@scottEMT2009]

PMK, this video is exactly the reason I want to learn more about how to play guitar. It is a beautiful instrument and as you went thru the various options available on this guitar alone was mind blowing! As I am a newbie and just trying to set up a guitar, string adjustment, saddle ht, has been wonderful to learn from a master! I really dig how you show even the most minute details of how the tone changed in this vid. I'd be glad to have the ability to play some of those licks but that is in the future. Ground up learning, been fun. Thank you. Again mind blown 🤯🤓

[@Jankky4]

I have this one and the natural finish one with the 3 voiced fluence. 2 of the best guitars I’ve ever owned. Quality builds, setup great from the factory, and they sound fantastic. I’m in the process of selling a bunch to thin out the herd and those 2 were never even considered for sale. Love those ec-1000’s!

[@JimFeeley]

I like the longer review, especially for a guitar at that price. Thanks for asking.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you

[@jimhathaway4075]

I would have never looked at one of these, but you make it sound incredible!

[@ghost500e]

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet has been using ESP guitars since late 80:s

[@johns4751]

I've been considering these EC1000's for a while now and I'm so glad you did this very thorough review! Much appreciated sir!

[@bcaguitar]

You got me with that piezo silliness. Beautiful guitar and awesome playing.

[@bobbyu878]

Love the new format with measurement and setup insights. Thanks Phil!

[@bestguitarchannel]

I actually enjoyed my 401 better than the 1000 I had. It was more to the specs of a great Les Paul as far as thickness and stuff. Both of them were fantastic guitars for sure.

[@Remsterdam]

Great review! They made this very versatile. I have it in vintage black with gh. It had the EMG 81/60 in black and i swapped it out for the Het Set in Gold. This was my first guitar before starting a collection of 20. Still my go to guitar.

[@shaneb1313]

Wow! That guitar sounds awesome just watching this video, I can only imagine in person! Can’t believe that’s less than 1200$. The finish is beautiful too! I recently played a PRS Piezo semi-hollow and this guitar sounded VERY similar but, as you know, the PRS was of course nearly 6k! Thanks for sharing, I think I just discovered my next guitar purchase!👍🏼😃

[@DavidRFIT]

I had a EC-1000 goldtop back in 2011... it had Alnico 2 Pros. One of the best guitars I've ever owned, my luthier desperately wanted to buy that from me!

[@schmoemi3386]

Had? ☹️

[@DavidRFIT]

@@schmoemi3386 yeah, too bad. I even modified it with black metal pickup frames, black metal knobs, black pickup switch tip (the guitar looked wonderful) and added two push-pull for pickup split and out of phase... it was exceptional but I have the bad habit of continusly selling and buying gear. that EC-1000 is one of the guitars I regret the most having sold...

[@schmoemi3386]

@@DavidRFIT I sold my first EC-1000 too... 😳 But just to buy I newer one because I was excited to try the features of the newer iterations... 😅

[@DavidRFIT]

@@schmoemi3386 I really dig the new one in matte black with gold hardware and Seymour Duncans. I clearly remember back in 2011 the black EC-1000 only came with active pickups!

[@mmacandy]

Awesome video!!!! Thank you so much :)

[@oshikiri999]

*Definitely* Loving the extended reviews!

[@harrisonandrew]

I agree with your comments Phil. Looked great and sounded great. I’ll have a look at one of those.

[@philipboug]

LOVE the longer in-depth reviews Phil! Cheers from Phil (Australia)

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

LTDs punch well above their weight. Very very happy with my Korean built LTD M1 87 series. Flawless and incredible tone/playability. I've bought Japanese Jacksons , Charvels etc for over 20 years. LTD is at the top now for imports imo

[@chrisdurham6517]

I bought a used, 2010 Korean EC-1000 7 ago for around $600. I replaced the EMGs with PAFs and that's it. Though this particular guitar weighs a bunch, it's been a spectacular guitar in every way

[@Maxreverse]

Excellent review. Own the guitar for over year and am amazed at the tonal quality.

[@ted.the.human1]

Sweet guitar you sold me on this one. Can't wait to pick one up. My only gripe would be the lack of color selection but not a deal breaker for me.

[@alexmurphy5289]

I have this guitar in black from 2018 without the piezo pickups. Everything is the same as you’re describing, I’ve replaced the nut and pickups and it’s seriously my favorite guitar ever. No gibson could play like this does.

[@spookybaba]

That acoustic thingy sounded great with chords. What a versatile guitar!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Impressive. The pickup configuration is similar to the Alex Lifeson custom-signature model. Sounds versatile.

[@Zwidawurzn]

I bought a LTD EX-400 back in 2007, i threw it around, dragged it trough the dirt, at some point i changed the pots and wires inside and now it needs new frets and a new saddle but it never lets me down, good stuff.

[@im58woody]

Wow, I am truly impressed by the acoustic tone coming out of this guitar! Top notch review Phil👍

[@paulcantrell1615]

I had played an ec 1000 at a local shop years ago and loved it but couldn't afford the price tag. Fantastic guitars.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

This guitar has been on my radar for the past year. If it weren't for the Godin LGX (piezo + midi) I wouldn't been having such a hard time picking one up.

[@laymardad3335]

I just purchased this guitar yesterday and then found your vid. Great vid.

[@laymardad3335]

Follow up: I have had this guitar for a few weeks. I can not explain how nice the fretboard feels. Bends feel smooth, effortless. The entire guitar is simply comfortable. All 3 pickups sound great. Obviously, the looks are what they are. I completely love the looks, but that is even more subjective than the playability. I would buy this guitar again in a heartbeat. Sweetwater went above and beyond to help me. I did have them change the nut out. I am sure I didn't NEED to, but I figured might as well as I waited for it to be shipped. Once again, thanks for the vid. I love this guitar.

[@doctoribanez]

I got an ec1000 like 6 months or so ago but with emg's. $999 from musicians friend. I'm pretty happy with it. It has a see through red maple top that was only for musicians friend and guitar center. That one sure has way more tones .

[@rdc3643]

Like it I just found your channel yesterday, I've enjoyed it so far

[@ClaymoreanOfficialMetal]

I have an EC-1000 Korean in SW finish and with EMG's 81/60! It's simply awesome for the price.

[@MilesKay11]

Hey Phi, thanks for this video. This convinced me to buy the guitar, it will be the first time buying a new guitar in over 10 years and first guitar since losing all 3 of mine in a house fire last year (a Schecter Hellraiser, American Fender Telecaster, and Takamine classical that’s been handed down from late grandfather, I still have heartache for all of them). Your professional opinion and ringing endorsement of this ESP encouraged me to start fresh and get back into doing something I love and reignite my passion for guitar I haven’t felt in some time. I receive the guitar tomorrow and couldn’t be more excited. Thanks again!

[@craigpetterson3962]

This is what a guitar review should be like. Keep them coming Philip. 👍🏻

[@phreak1118]

I used to have one of these... (but non-piezo) and it was an incredible value. I have an E-II Eclipse now, but the LTD is excellent.

[@the_hippykiller22]

My EC1000 was almost as good as my current ESPs.

[@DizzyDez613]

I’ve had an EC-1000 since 2008. Mine has EMG’s and abalone binding around the entire body and neck. It’s so beautiful. 14 years after first buying it, I still just look at it in admiration sometimes. Best Les Paul body guitars on the market. You won’t get that quality for price from any other company.

[@craig.encinitas]

Seriously gas’ing for a 1000 series ESP. They all look so fun. 🤘🏻 🎸

[@MH44444]

Thanks. I like that you buy the guitars which takes the bias out of the review.

[@richbenavides]

I own an ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe, the goldtop with chrome covers on the pickups, a early 2010s model. I absolutely love it, it’s one of my go-to guitars.

[@timothymathew1540]

Phil ...I just got the blue ultraviolet one with fishman pickups on an impulse buy.....I went to pick us a NOS hagstrom ultra swede blonde i got for a steal....but the ltd 1000 was unbelievable....for a newbie of 8 months to guitar playing and addiction of collecting them....the ltd 1000 is beyond amazing

[@LuisCaballero]

Great review and with measurements in metric! 🙏🏼 Than you Phill

[@LoreAccurateHusky]

That blue finish is just so cool, I wish they had that finish for their Fishman loaded ec1000.

[@MrDvv1cft]

Love this video Phil. I just bought a Godin LGX a couple of months ago with almost all of these same features, and I absolutely love it.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

I love Godins. So so underrated

[@lovesongsound1]

Thank you phil really looking into this one

[@juancarlosmescalero5526]

Yes. Longer reviews get into the meat of how the guitars are actually built. Great work!

[@ThomasMcDrum]

If you roll back the piezo volume to a 6-7 and your magnetics all the way down, you can get an amazing clean in a drive channel, then roll up the magnetics to completely overpower the piezo. I do this and it gives a natural feeling and sounding swell to a distorted sound without going from full clean to full drive too quickly. I always hated that abrupt change. I had my guitar designed so I could play it through two amps, but simply using ONE amp and doing this was so amazing I just never went back to two amps. I'll be checking out this guitar as I want a solid body version of what I am using.

[@ferstig235]

I have an older M-200 and I can’t believe the “intro” model from back in the mid 2000s is a neck through construction, I have it with EMGs and it’s a metal beast, comfortable but with a bit of weight to it which I really like, hate the floyd bridge tho.

[@tbshaw2157]

Hey Phil I have had an LTD ec1000T for a few months this is the one with the Fishman Open Core Classic pick ups that have three separate voices and I got to say it’s one of my two or three very very favorite guitars. I frankly thought I was going to hate the neck because I have a 55 reissue Les Paul special with a massive chunky neck and a Fender custom shop artisan Strat with an even chunkier neck and I love them both ( number one and two on the fav guitar list). There is just something about the way these guitars are built they make the magic. And you nailed it when you said just playing it feels like a $3000 guitar totally agree thanks for the review of the Seymour Duncan version they sound great not as clean as my Fishmans tho!

[@stanstolarski8325]

Those ESP LTD EC series are incredible players . . . One step down from the EC-1000 series I use an EC-400 as well as an EC-401 (with a Floyd Rose) & they both play circles around my Gibson Les Paul Standard Pro Plus at almost $3K . For most gigs I use those two EC-400's & a (PRS SE Santana only for for slide). For any & every genre of music those ESP EC-400s play it very easily . . . I wish I'd of tried out those ESP's prior to purchasing that Gibson as that Gibson mostly stays in the closet. Great video & demo Phillip much appreciated . . . All the best to you & yours & stay well !!!

[@kevinfries55]

I have a lower end model LTD LP and while I don't have the acoustic option, I'm astounded how much quality goes into these. ( i stole it for 300 bucks (with discount) as it had a problem with the switch which took a few minutes to replace. I looked at the higher end and I couldn't justify another 800 bucks for an acoustic option when I have a great acoustic already. I popped a Babicz TOM replacement and dropped it in. Amazing.

[@KristianHeartmusic]

Ltd makes some of the best guitars period, my only criticism is there prices are sky rocketing wich blows :/ , but buying used helps

[@JimMcVay]

Love these longer reviews, keep 'em coming!

[@prestonwilson2773]

I'm not usually a big fan of the eclipses but that is a beautiful guitar

[@bretschwartz]

Wow! Recessed control cavity covers at that price point is impressive. PRS core and above gets u recessed covers for three times the price.

[@Superjet113]

EC-1000's have always kicked ass. Love my LTD Truckster(3 color primer James Hetfield painted EC-1000). I love that blue! Always a sucker for a blue guitar!

[@christianlarsson2038]

These are maple cap with a veneer on top of that for the figuring. Same goes for the MIJ E-II Eclipse btw, and also the discontinued ESP Standard Series. Lesser LTDs are veneer only. You need to go to a current model ESP guitar (that actually says ESP on the headstock) to get a solid figured maple cap.

[@whiteshadow67]

I have the purple EC1000 Deluxe (without the piezo stuff). Amazes me how not many people talk about LTD guitars, they're amazing. Mine plays and sounds beautiful.

[@HigzyTeflon]

I have an LTD EC-256 (made in Indonesia) w- push-pull. I swapped the LH-150 bridge pickup with a Seymour Duncan Invader (white) and kept the LH-150 neck pickup which sounds amazing and I absolutely love it! -- ESP/LTD FTW! 💖

[@jimwoodard64]

I had an amber one in like 2003. Great guitar. I would definitely recommend it and I'm looking at getting another now that they've done more comfort cuts and the access heel.

[@Excellerator420]

Id like to see you get your hands on the Schecter C1 E/A since its exactly like this guitar aside from dual jacks and it would make a good "which one is better value" for this style of instrument.

[@Excellerator420]

@@jscott893 The c1 e/a cats eye reminds me of Wreck Guitars which make fantastic metal guitars. Now the older f hole generations would be more limiting. I do like the ec1000 and have been toying with the idea of one over a les paul prophecy. Since its more versitile.

[@Excellerator420]

@@jscott893 Ive played three now since the new release and havent seen any of those issues. You must just have bad luck. They had their issues but this new release has been solid so far for my local store.

[@guyclemency934]

Just picked up an EC-1000T Fluence pickup model and didn’t realize until after I got it that all of the new (2021 & newer) EC1000’s come with stainless steel frets. You can’t beat these guitars for the money.

[@eddiepayne4846]

I have the see thru black EC-1000 Piezo, EC-1000 tiger eye Fluence and EC-1001FR. The Piezo is probably my favorite guitar, The Seymour Duncan JB/59 and Piezo combined with the Helix, Acoustic IR's and a stereo Y cable you can cover ALOT of musical ground.

[@victorramsey5575]

I have a EC-1000 Koa Top (Korea, 2015). Its absolutely amazing looking and sounding, and most important playability is off the charts.

[@thomaswalz3515]

I've a Deluxe Nashville Power Tele that has a Fishman bridge. I use it mostly for solo performance. The acoustic/magnetic combo is heavenly. I put the acoustic through the PA, and mags through an amp. The acoustic has fat, clean bottom, and sparkling highs. The mags fill out the mids. I've recently purchased a Fishman Loudbox. This Tele really sounds great... Fishman through a Fishman... go figure. One thing your guitar lacks that mine doesn't, is a stereo jack (TRS) output with a Y cable.

[@johncrafton8319]

I had an EC-1000 DLX and really loved it. So well built. I've also had Piezoelectric pickups in two different axes - the Godin xtSA and the Dean Zelinsky Signature Veloce. They each handled the piezo differently, as the Veloce used a "ghost" system which had individual transducers for each string saddle. The Veloce sounded more even and natural, by far, and the Godin had the better control options. They both sounded great, though, and I'd love to see more instruments use a good piezo pickup system.

[@boydbc]

That guitar looks and sounds amazing. Love the more in-depth review format!

[@harmonic3350]

Great vid! My 2002 LTD strat has been in my top 5 ever since I got it. I think of it as my half priced PRS.

[@TheDenfender]

Have an ESP Eclipse MIJ... dark cherry burst , put a Duncan 8.5 in the neck , Dimarzio 9.5 in the treble .. Love it , necks are smaller ... mother of toilet seat is an old school term usually reserved for pick guards and doesn’t really have a negative connotation

[@brianphelps1183]

This format was great. Wow I need one of these was super impressed

[@CptnMayo20]

Great phrasing, really shows off the subtle tones... we all know it's a bad ass metal guitar but that was great on the lower side

[@louistorres]

I own 13 ESPs and 11 LTDs (all are 1000 or 600 series) ESPs are great and worth the money all day long. Now, if you want something that's virtually identical to my ESP Customs, you need to go with the LTD 600 models that are true neck-thru. Those are literally exactly like my $2,500 - $3,000 Japanese ESP Customs, only they're made in Korea and are a lot less! You'll love LTDs!

[@gr8tnowwhat]

I recently bought a LTD Eclipse Custom 1987 model. For a $1000, hard to beat for the money. Doesnt have the piezo like the one you got but it did come with a Floyd Rose.

[@michaelbalance98]

I might get this guitar as a replacement for both of my Epiphones. The only thing i would change on it is order it with a black Graphtech Tusq XL nut instead of ordering it with the stock molded plastic nut. Probably gonna have it plekked too.