ESP Custom Shop

[steve_k]

The blue one on the left, does ESP still make that headstock and what's the shape called?

It's referred to as cockstock.....for serious.

OK thanks, I think.....

 

[glpg80]

IMO isn't the Jackson Soloist as good as these without the ridiculous prices/wait times/screw ups? Made in the US also..

I played an ebony FB jackson soloist neck through against a few M-II's. IMHO the Jackson's do not hold a candle to a well build M-II. Not as resonant, natural wood quality of ESP's and their satin finishes are to die for, the overall inlay quality, feel, and fret-dress all are great. Perfect guitar and worth the wait and hastles. M-II overall feels like a well tuned machine once i had it setup to my preferences. Not judging one brand against another brand based on a few guitars each, but saying in my experience i much prefer an ESP over an upper end Jackson and i invested accordingly. The small details make for a big difference once you set it up to your playing style. That is what differentiates a wood shaped instrument, a good guitar, a great guitar, and a one of a kind.

 

[Metlupass2]

The blue one on the left, does ESP still make that headstock and what's the shape called?

It's referred to as cockstock.....for serious.

OK thanks, I think.....

I kid you not my friend...

http://bbs.espguitars.com/showthread.php?t=46077

 

[Chrisbarrett27]

@xzyryabx Very impressive collection man, those are beautiful. What kind of pups are in your Eclipse?

 

[Les Zombie]

IMO isn't the Jackson Soloist as good as these without the ridiculous prices/wait times/screw ups? Made in the US also..

Nope, not for me.
I sold my esp kh-4 and bought a jackson sl2-h and the jackson was nice but a month later i was sorry i sold my esp, ive actually owned some really nice jacksons that was custom shop and signed by mike shannon and i still liked my custom esp better.

 

[xzyryabx]

@xzyryabx Very impressive collection man, those are beautiful. What kind of pups are in your Eclipse?

EMG 81X 60X

 

[xzyryabx]

IMO isn't the Jackson Soloist as good as these without the ridiculous prices/wait times/screw ups? Made in the US also..

I've had both and overall I prefer the high-end ESPs over the high-end Jacksons.....I love the radius on Jackson necks but he ones I've tried i've prefered the ESP neck shape. I also prefer the ESP headstocks. At this level they are all great guitars, and I think in the end it just comes down to personal preference and what feels better in your hand.

 

[Philo Beddoe]

IMO isn't the Jackson Soloist as good as these without the ridiculous prices/wait times/screw ups? Made in the US also..

I played an ebony FB jackson soloist neck through against a few M-II's. IMHO the Jackson's do not hold a candle to a well build M-II. Not as resonant, natural wood quality of ESP's and their satin finishes are to die for, the overall inlay quality, feel, and fret-dress all are great. Perfect guitar and worth the wait and hastles. M-II overall feels like a well tuned machine once i had it setup to my preferences. Not judging one brand against another brand based on a few guitars each, but saying in my experience i much prefer an ESP over an upper end Jackson and i invested accordingly. The small details make for a big difference once you set it up to your playing style. That is what differentiates a wood shaped instrument, a good guitar, a great guitar, and a one of a kind.

No problem I was just trying to think of another guitar that would be similar to these without the $5000 or more price tag. The only other ones I can think of would be a Suhr Standard/Modern or a TA Drop Top maybe? The price for those is in the $3200 to $4200 range(new)but still less than $5000.

 

[Church2224]

My good friend GLPG showed me this thread as I am a big ESP guy, so I decided to join

Some GORGEOUS ESPs in this thread! You all got good tastes. I love my Standards and would love a CS (or ten) one day.

IMO isn't the Jackson Soloist as good as these without the ridiculous prices/wait times/screw ups? Made in the US also..

I own an Sl2h Soloist, and had another SL2h and an Sl2ht before it, and while they are good guitar, I like my ESPs more in terms of overall fretwork, tone and feel. Plus the overall QC on ESPs is much better imho.

I will just like this do the talkin of where -

Another M-II is on its way, and many more to come

 

[glpg80]

Glad you could join church welcome aboard!!!

And as always that camo ESP has a second home you just dont know it yet