80s ESP Banana Flame Maple Partscaster

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Hey Guys,

How could anyone not buy this thing after finding it on eBay? lol

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I got instant George Lynch REH Wicked Sensation overdub vibes, although that guitar obviously had a Strat neck with ebony fretboard and quilted maple body, but still...

Since I got the guitar a few weeks ago, I changed the bridge and neck pickups. I found a 90s Duncan Custom TB-5 and an 80s Duncan Hot Rail on eBay which I wanted for the George Lynch vibe.
I really like the Hot Rail! It has 16k and is really fat and smooth for lead lines, which is exactly what I wanted. It's probably my favorite stacked single-coil yet and I'll get another one for the neck on my '93 Fender setneck Strat.

Unfortunately, the guitar does have its issues...
- the trem always stays 15 cent sharp or flat depending on which way you pull
- the frets are pretty low and the action needs to be high to get rid of most of the fret buzz (I'll probably have it refretted with 6105 or 6100)
- the locking nut was way too high, so I removed the shim and used a few layers of aluminum foil - there's some space in the neck pocket, which I tried to fill with aluminum foil for a tighter fit, which kinda worked

I think it's gonna sound better with new frets because some frets, especially higher on the fretboard, don't ring out cleanly.

Once I get my setneck Strat back from the refret, I'll decide where to send this one and which frets to get.
 
Oh man, I have lusted for that body for at least 20 years since I first watched the Lynch REH video. I keep telling myself I'll build one some day, but I just don't know when I'll actually make my move.
 
Oh man, I have lusted for that body for at least 20 years since I first watched the Lynch REH video. I keep telling myself I'll build one some day, but I just don't know when I'll actually make my move.
I think the body is from the 80s as well. Must have been made by a custom builder. It doesn't have any markings except two "D"s on top of each other in the neck pocket... The maple is really heavy, the guitar weighs 4.14kg with a fat brass trem block haha.

It has a really thin nitro finish with lots of checking, which I love.
 
There’s a flame maple cherry sunburst ESP super strat HSS with gold hardware for sale local to me, I tried to attach a pic but no dice. Roughly $ 1700.00, recessed Floyd, Sperzel tuners. Nice shape. Has their pseudo strat headstock, looks like ebony board. PM if anyone’s interested.
 
There’s a flame maple cherry sunburst ESP super strat HSS with gold hardware for sale local to me, I tried to attach a pic but no dice. Roughly $ 1700.00, recessed Floyd, Sperzel tuners. Nice shape. Has their pseudo strat headstock, looks like ebony board. PM if anyone’s interested.
Nice! Sounds like I'd love it but I must stay away from any more new guitars for now haha.
 
Sounds killer , good thing you didn't ruin it with clean sounds . (y)
Thanks lol! I did roll back the volume once to show some clean-ish tones, which has to be enough right?
 
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Thanks lol! I did roll back the volume once to show some clean-ish tones, which has to be enough right?
I noticed that but you never went full blown clean which is the key . Your amps also sound amazing .
 
Def REH vibe but cooler with the banana/ hockey headstock and ESP logo. Love that headstock. Bummer about all the issues though. Hope you got a good deal on it.
 
Def REH vibe but cooler with the banana/ hockey headstock and ESP logo. Love that headstock. Bummer about all the issues though. Hope you got a good deal on it.
Yeah, I got it for a good price, so it's ok if I need to spend some money on a tech.
 
You're very welcome my friend . Your playing is also truly fantastic . I usually don't suck up like this but you deserve it.
He should replace Zakk in the Pantera thing.
Look at Eddie, f’n Diamond Darrell.
So Eddie, bust out some “Cemetery Gates” with
that thing.
 
He should replace Zakk in the Pantera thing.
Look at Eddie, f’n Diamond Darrell.
So Eddie, bust out some “Cemetery Gates” with
that thing.
I don't know about that haha.
You reminded me though... I want to learn that solo!
 
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