difference between ESP and LTD
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skyydogg01
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Re: difference between ESP and LTD
Yes, LTD is to ESP as Squier is to Fender ... BUT, the LTD's are of much better quality than you'd get from a Squier. Heck, I like my LTD's better than some Fender's I've played (keep in mind, I'm talking about feel only).
Yes, LTD is to ESP as Squier is to Fender ... BUT, the LTD's are of much better quality than you'd get from a Squier. Heck, I like my LTD's better than some Fender's I've played (keep in mind, I'm talking about feel only).
skyydogg01
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... and China. My SC-207 was made in China. Great guitar regardless of where it's made.
... and China. My SC-207 was made in China. Great guitar regardless of where it's made.
Virtual Kevorkian
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Re: difference between ESP and LTD
While they are great guitars for the money, they're just not as good as the ESP standard line. I've owned an EC1K and recently compared a few of them to Eclipse II's when I was looking for an LP type guitar... the Eclipse II's are just way better instruments than the LTD 1K series. Better wood, much better attention to detail, fret work was perfect - they just felt 'alive' in comparison
While they are great guitars for the money, they're just not as good as the ESP standard line. I've owned an EC1K and recently compared a few of them to Eclipse II's when I was looking for an LP type guitar... the Eclipse II's are just way better instruments than the LTD 1K series. Better wood, much better attention to detail, fret work was perfect - they just felt 'alive' in comparison
Rowan
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The lower end LTDs, not so good. The higher end LTDs are great though. Of course the ESPs will be higher quality but the playability felt pretty much the same to me. The ESPs however use amazing looking woods. I've played on a honeyburst eclipse before and the flame top on that thing was glorious. But I was disapointed with the guitar because the body is not thick like a les paul.
But LTD 400 series and up are giants for their price range. They come with quality hardware, pickups, and sound.
The lower end LTDs, not so good. The higher end LTDs are great though. Of course the ESPs will be higher quality but the playability felt pretty much the same to me. The ESPs however use amazing looking woods. I've played on a honeyburst eclipse before and the flame top on that thing was glorious. But I was disapointed with the guitar because the body is not thick like a les paul.
But LTD 400 series and up are giants for their price range. They come with quality hardware, pickups, and sound.
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I just traded some of my cheaper guitars for an EC-400-VF
It is much more alive feeling than either of my Epi LP's. Beautiful wood as well. Thanks for all the tips!
-dave
I just traded some of my cheaper guitars for an EC-400-VF
It is much more alive feeling than either of my Epi LP's. Beautiful wood as well. Thanks for all the tips!
-dave
Metalblaze
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Re: difference between ESP and LTD
Yeah I really like my MH-400 very much.....and now with the L-500XL it's crazy! Nothing but solid metal.
Yeah I really like my MH-400 very much.....and now with the L-500XL it's crazy! Nothing but solid metal.
Dirtbagg
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Re: difference between ESP and LTD
I'd have to disagree the LTD to ESP as to the Fender Mexican built to the USA build, however both are great guitars. I have played a few LTD and almost bought one. but very nice.
I'd have to disagree the LTD to ESP as to the Fender Mexican built to the USA build, however both are great guitars. I have played a few LTD and almost bought one. but very nice.
Rowan
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That is indeed a closer analogy but still not spot on I think. There are some great MIM gems out there but they don't come with quality pickups and hardware like the LTD 400s and up. I know when I had a MIM strat those pickups were out of there in a hurry! :drill:
That is indeed a closer analogy but still not spot on I think. There are some great MIM gems out there but they don't come with quality pickups and hardware like the LTD 400s and up. I know when I had a MIM strat those pickups were out of there in a hurry! :drill:
Dirtbagg
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My MIM Strat I purchased replacement pickups at the sametime I ordered the guitar.
Also I read someone the the lower models are not that good. I can agree on that, but once you get out of the bargin basement of LTD thay are very nice. I played and liked a MH-250 once very nice for the price.
My MIM Strat I purchased replacement pickups at the sametime I ordered the guitar.
Also I read someone the the lower models are not that good. I can agree on that, but once you get out of the bargin basement of LTD thay are very nice. I played and liked a MH-250 once very nice for the price.
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You get what you pay for. The lower end LTDs are good for the money, but they won't stack up against a top of the line ESP. I've never played a high end LTD myself, but I hear good things.
Also, In my experience, I find the Japanese ESPs to be nicer than any of the American made ones I've played. I want to use my coworkers wife as an interpreter for a Japanese custom shop build one of these days.
*ducks*
You get what you pay for. The lower end LTDs are good for the money, but they won't stack up against a top of the line ESP. I've never played a high end LTD myself, but I hear good things.
Also, In my experience, I find the Japanese ESPs to be nicer than any of the American made ones I've played. I want to use my coworkers wife as an interpreter for a Japanese custom shop build one of these days.
*ducks*
Pierre
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There were VERY FEW American ESPs ever made and they must be quite rare now..? I believe they made some somewhere in the early 90s or late 80s, they also had a workshop in German. But out of what you see right now, 100% of ESPs (NOT LTD) are made in Japan.
There were VERY FEW American ESPs ever made and they must be quite rare now..? I believe they made some somewhere in the early 90s or late 80s, they also had a workshop in German. But out of what you see right now, 100% of ESPs (NOT LTD) are made in Japan.
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alashredder
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Re: difference between ESP and LTD
I have played and owned/returned a few high end LTD models. For $1000+ LTD, the features justify the cost, but the quality belongs in the mid range price. For maybe 2-3 hundred more, you could get a much better quality/sounding ESP. I would not pay 1000+ for an LTD. Not worth it in my opinion. Get an ESP!
I have played and owned/returned a few high end LTD models. For $1000+ LTD, the features justify the cost, but the quality belongs in the mid range price. For maybe 2-3 hundred more, you could get a much better quality/sounding ESP. I would not pay 1000+ for an LTD. Not worth it in my opinion. Get an ESP!
skyydogg01
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well, I wasn't really talking about "quality" ... more of "company relations."
Kinda like Epiphone/Gibson, Squier/Fender, LTD/ESP ... catch my drift?
well, I wasn't really talking about "quality" ... more of "company relations."
Kinda like Epiphone/Gibson, Squier/Fender, LTD/ESP ... catch my drift?
