Maple E-II for 2018

[maddnotez]

I grew up on Rosewood. First time I got a Maple Ibanez I was in love, sounded so amazing. Best sounding guitar.

Then I got an Ebony and wow. The feel of that was so good but I am on the fence now. I was hoping this would come with an Ebony board but it is Maple.

Anyway, what do you all think? Looks pretty tasty.

SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
Set-Thru
SCALE
25.5"
BODY
Mahogany
TOP
Quilted Maple
NECK
3Pc Maple
FINGERBOARD
Maple
FINGERBOARD RADIUS
305mm
FINISH
BLACK TURQUOISE BURST
NUT WIDTH
42mm
NUT TYPE
Bone
NECK CONTOUR
Thin U
FRETS/TYPE
24 XJ
HARDWARE COLOR
Black
STRAP BUTTON
Schaller Straplock
TUNERS
Gotoh Locking
BRIDGE
Hipshot w/ String Thru
NECK PU
Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger
BRIDGE PU
Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger
ELECTRONICS
Passive
ELECTRONICS LAYOUT
Vol/Toggle Switch
STRINGS
Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
CASE
CMHFF
CASE INCLUDED
Y

 

[JConstantineLV]

That is a sexy ass guitar.
Im really digging the new LTD M-Blackmetal as well. Super sleek and sexy.

 

[garey77]

I really wish ESP would make a flatter radius a general option. You’d think for the ghastly price there’d be an availability. That being said, these guitars are so killer looking.

 

[maddnotez]

I really wish ESP would make a flatter radius a general option. You’d think for the ghastly price there’d be an availability. That being said, these guitars are so killer looking.

Yeah, ESP needs more options that is a fact. But look at the new line, they’re starting to offer them. If these new models do well I’m sure we will see more. The radius however Idk anything about and assume that would be last to come as an option.

People need to start screaming at them to make it happen. They do listen and some of the new colors are a result. I just don’t know how many people ask for a flatter radius.

With that said, I think both the 305mm ESP and 350mm LTD both feel great with the advantage going to the 305mm. It’s almost a perfect feel for me, maybe if the neck was slightly thinner that would be cool but the Thin U is a dream to play. I’ve never tried the Extra thin however and definitely want to try.

I guess it is just their thing. Just like many companies only offer a 12-16 compound. The more options the better so I agree with you but I also think the necks and the dimensions they have work great.

 

[JerEvil]

I grew up on Rosewood. First time I got a Maple Ibanez I was in love, sounded so amazing. Best sounding guitar.

Then I got an Ebony and wow. The feel of that was so good but I am on the fence now. I was hoping this would come with an Ebony board but it is Maple.

Anyway, what do you all think? Looks pretty tasty.

SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
Set-Thru
SCALE
25.5"
BODY
Mahogany
TOP
Quilted Maple
NECK
3Pc Maple
FINGERBOARD
Maple
FINGERBOARD RADIUS
305mm
FINISH
BLACK TURQUOISE BURST
NUT WIDTH
42mm
NUT TYPE
Bone
NECK CONTOUR
Thin U
FRETS/TYPE
24 XJ
HARDWARE COLOR
Black
STRAP BUTTON
Schaller Straplock
TUNERS
Gotoh Locking
BRIDGE
Hipshot w/ String Thru
NECK PU
Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger
BRIDGE PU
Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger
ELECTRONICS
Passive
ELECTRONICS LAYOUT
Vol/Toggle Switch
STRINGS
Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
CASE
CMHFF
CASE INCLUDED
Y

This looks awesome! I really want to check out the E-II Arrow V.

 

[cardinal]

Supposedly the ESP USA shop Ian going to open up more options this year, so you might be able to get more of what you want from there. Probably will cost half-again as much, though.

 

[garey77]

I really wish ESP would make a flatter radius a general option. You’d think for the ghastly price there’d be an availability. That being said, these guitars are so killer looking.

Yeah, ESP needs more options that is a fact. But look at the new line, they’re starting to offer them. If these new models do well I’m sure we will see more. The radius however Idk anything about and assume that would be last to come as an option.

People need to start screaming at them to make it happen. They do listen and some of the new colors are a result. I just don’t know how many people ask for a flatter radius.

With that said, I think both the 305mm ESP and 350mm LTD both feel great with the advantage going to the 305mm. It’s almost a perfect feel for me, maybe if the neck was slightly thinner that would be cool but the Thin U is a dream to play. I’ve never tried the Extra thin however and definitely want to try.

I guess it is just their thing. Just like many companies only offer a 12-16 compound. The more options the better so I agree with you but I also think the necks and the dimensions they have work great.

If the offered a compound radius and a flat radius, they’d steal so much business from Ibanez and Jackson.