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158 People rated this product :
9 out of 10
20 People wrote reviews
9 out of 10
"This guitar is sick!!!"
Feature:
It came with an ESP catalog, and a FREE GIFT (strings) from S.I.T. Strings, which I thought was cool. I wish that I had saved a little more money and got the more expensive set-neck version, because while playing shows, it'll get banged around a bit, and go slightly out of tune.
Quality:
I think it could have been made better, and it was with the EX260 and the EX400, but if you play shows, then don't worry, it sounds good, plays good, stays in tune, and is quite easy to set-up. I use it for everything, because I don't want to use my more expensive guitars, to go play at a show.
Value:
I already recommended two people to this guitar, they bought it, and now they love it too. It's very inexpensive, it's a great price for the guitar in general
Desirability:
The first time I saw an ESP EX model guitar, I just wanted to steal it (I didn't steal it). It has a nice sharp body, and I recognized it, because of Gibson's version. The ESP version, I think is much better, because you look at and say, "Man, that thing is sick."
It's not my best guitar, but I still love to show it off to my friends... They all ask how much it cost, expecting to here somewhere around $400, and are shocked when I tell them how far off they are.
Sound:
In my opinion, it's pretty good overall. If you play hardcore you'll definitely want to go for an 81-60 or 81-89 set up, because the stock humbuckers aren't the best. It's kind of muddy when playing lower notes, and it sounds kind of hollow on the higher frets. I have EMG's on it, and it sounds a lot better. The muddy and hollow sounds disappeared. Overall the stock pickups aren't bad, because the guitar itself is very inexpensive.
Ease of Use:
It's easy to get great sounds from this guitar. I put an EMG 81 on the bridge and it sounds great. It's very comfortable to play sitting or standing. It will feel kind of awkward at first, but give it a little bit, and you will see that it's actually very comfortable.
Support:
I haven't had to deal with them yet, so they must have done something right.
Overall:
I was already searching for another guitar after I bought this one. I like it for playing shows, but I would like to have another ESP guitar with a set neck, and EMG's already on it.
Submitted: 1/1/2008
Style of Music: Hardcore, Death Metal, Metal
10 out of 10
"good guitar for a good price"
Feature:
Very basic, but simple is good.
Quality:
it is very strong. i dont have a case and i have banged the points on walls thousands of times, and just lost a chip of paint on one tip which you can hardly notice.
Value:
excellent value, a good second guitar.
Desirability:
I like this shape more than the classic explorer. the black is so nice and shiny, it gives off a reflection.
Sound:
the stock pickups are fine. sounds good to me. i would switch the pickups to a higher output pickupif i could, but its fine for now.
Ease of Use:
its as simple as plug in and play, well once you turn the amp on.
the shape is not a problem at all. i think its more comfortable then a strat.
Support:
not needed
Overall:
I am satisfied. i was either going to get this or the dean zx, and this is way better, to me anyway.
Submitted: 11/24/2007
Style of Music: Melodic and Technical Death Metal, Black Metal
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