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  1. MAJ Meadows SF

    The V and X Shaped Guitars Thread!

    Oh this thread is one of the most important here on SSO. Utter timeless metal class in everyone’s tastes. I condone to the fullest. I need to take newer pics but to contribute: ESP USA V-II (now with EMG 81x/60x) ESP Anchang Star Funky Munky Black Bolt and BC Rich Mk1 Ironbird LTD SD-2...
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    ESP Owners Club-Show Us Your ESPs!

    His ESP sigs and collection is nuts. And his amp collection. I’ve been hoping to find a 6550 tubed 80s JCM 800 for a while. The dude is a total pro.
  3. MAJ Meadows SF

    ESP Owners Club-Show Us Your ESPs!

    Ah! Super useful!!! 100% agreed. They nail the paint jobs and wild finishes, but nowhere near the consistency in figured maple like PRS manages. I used to hyper-focus on otherworldly quilts and flames, or exotic tops, but since I’ve been lucky to acquire some amazing tops on other brands, my...
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    ESP Owners Club-Show Us Your ESPs!

    ESP USA delivered. Absolutely exceptional axe and a joy to play. My only real gripes: - my continued HATRED for Fishmans. Just not voiced for me, and the 2nd voicing is a twang farm. EMGx 81/60 set on the way. - the volume knob. Being a flat top, unlike the carved and recessed knobbed...
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    Anyone into Sleep Token? (Check out if you like Deftones)

    This band has been a guilty pleasure for me. Not something I normally get into, but the way they write and construct songs I find interesting enough. I get all the hate, because the comparison bands I absolutely despise. None of it is genius and they certainly fit into a genre blend gateway band...
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    So is the official SSO rig still...

    TM! It was a dream and some serious luck to put that JJ/LP rig together. Killer deal on the amp and separately on the guitar, which 1) had me questioning it’s authenticity (Gibson says it is) 2) would shock/anger/confuse people if I said how much I got it for. Way under market. But I used to be...
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    So is the official SSO rig still...

    Eh, not exactly the SSO rig anymore, but I do still have a 5150 2x12. And the MLC V has some 5150 meets Marshall JCM vibes. Still have a KSR, Mini Nightmare, and SLO 30. Only a JEM 77FP so no true RGs. I’ve swung to Dad Hard Rock and OSDM so the rigs never stay the same and err on more classic...
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    ESP USA - Not taking orders anymore?

    The “entry” OS Horizon-1 is $4999, and you can find them on sale frequently. I have the Titan Metal, and it’s literally the most perfectly built guitar I own. Flawless manufacturing and details. I’ve never heard of an OS having issues or flaws other than shipping and handling stuff, unlike the...
  9. MAJ Meadows SF

    Kirk Hammett 1989 Les Paul Custom

    These are for collectors. Wealthy fanboys of the big artists and bands. Good for them. It is cool, and I’m all about using Fishman’s Powerbridge and control pot (gonna put that in my 1980 Silverburst). But you could easily grab any late 80s/90s black LPC and mod it to these specs. It’s supposed...
  10. MAJ Meadows SF

    Current BC Rich Thread

    Sheesh do I want to look away and ignore BCR for being such a badly managed business and then stuff like this pops up.
  11. MAJ Meadows SF

    NGD: ESP Alexi Laiho Katakana SS (Finland Edition)

    No words, just general amazement. Glad it’s in your hands!!!
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    Current BC Rich Thread

    Just the two big ones since there isn’t much to it: -AVT2M – TonePros Wraparound Set w/MSPRS Locking Studs -Sperzel trim-lock tuners I was going to change the nut but honestly I haven’t had tuning issues since changing the bridge and tuners. It took 10-52s for D-standard tuning no problem. The...
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    Anticipated albums of 2024

    There is nothing anyone has posted that I don’t like. This will be a solid year from what we’ve been teased and hoping for.
  14. MAJ Meadows SF

    Current BC Rich Thread

    Agreed with the floyd sentiments. I can do a lot more with one than not. The Kahler is cool, it has it’s benefits. I talked to a few people about upgrading to the pro and they recommended it, but it isn’t a huge price difference like changing to a Schaller FR, OG, and Hantung if you can swing...
  15. MAJ Meadows SF

    Single pickup guitars

    May or may not? You clearly have a problem. The right problem. That ESP V… I might be having a heart attack…
  16. MAJ Meadows SF

    Single pickup guitars

    Damn that Rampage is WOW. I’m gonna use a single hum pickguard on my old 88 Kramer Pacer for a similar vibe.
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    Current BC Rich Thread

    Forgot if I posted this but it’s just as nice twice. Picked up the Mk1 reissue several months back direct from BC Rich. I’m always surprised how they survive shipping without a case. I have a bass coffin case it fits in with some added padding so g2g. Overall it’s nicely balanced, stays...
  18. MAJ Meadows SF

    Red is the new (trans) Black [ESP Restomod #2 M-II Complete]

    That’s so nicely done! Perfect stain for that awesome top.
  19. MAJ Meadows SF

    Jackson- VOGG!

    This would go well with my MLC Vogg. I’m in the tank for him and damnit if they don’t come up with ways to make me waste money… sheesh.
  20. MAJ Meadows SF

    ESP 2023

    A lot of the SVs are listed as “thin U”, but it’s thinner than current thin U necks. I compared the Anchang Star to the Alexi Ripped Custom, and to the OS Horizon and it feels thinner than the two. Not wizard thin like the extra-thin U LTD SD-2, though. Honestly they are all super playable and...


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