ESP/LTD Stef B-8, 608B, LTD FM-408 Thread

[bone777]

Hey Guys I'm still kinda new on here but anyway I just got the FM408 about an hour ago and right out of the box that crap about the 25.5 scale means absolutely dick.. The factory strings are plenty tight enough to tune it however you want.. This is my first 8 string so I need some time to adjust but this thing really is killer.. I have ordered that damn 2228 twice and had to cancel because I didn't want to wait til I'm 40 to get the thing.. But now I don't even care about it cause this FM408 is way good enough.. Later Dudes..

 

[Anthony]

Yeah. The 408 rocked balls when I played it. Man, I want to go to Sam Ash so bad right now.

 

[heavy7-665]

i still want the 608

 

[nexbot]

So I've been playing my 608 for a while now.

It feels better every day. I'm fighting real hard right now not to buy another one

 

[chimp_spanner]

What's the score with bending on that thing given the shorter scale and lack of locking nut?

Very curious as to how this thing plays - I think seeing how much I love my 1527 I'm probably still going to make the 2228 my first 8. But I'd still like to know what else is out there!

 

[CooleyJr]

I actually got to try the RG2228, the SC608B and the FM408. didnt get to try the B8.

My input on the RG. The longer scale has more tension which means more bight, but the basswood thing gets me... not a big fan of it. Played wicked nice.

The SC608B had awesome action, it was actually lighter than the RG2228, and the middle emg instead of the neck actually kicked some ass. Id probably add a 3rd EMG808 in the neck.

The FM408 was crazy. Seemed almost easier to play than the 608b.
The neck felt better in a way.

Tone was similar in all three of the 8s i tried.
Of course theres the difference in tone from basswood.

 

[Maggai]

I was very sceptical to the FM408 because of the short scale, but it seems everyone who has one are very pleased. Want to get the that one or the sc608B, but which. Hmmmmm

 

[Zoltta]

So I've been playing my 608 for a while now.

It feels better every day. I'm fighting real hard right now not to buy another one

Man if only it came in Natural or any other color besides fucking black.

 

[heavy7-665]

Man if only it came in Natural or any other color besides fucking black.

Vampire kiss would be yummy

 

[chimp_spanner]

I've got a 7620 in Vampire Kiss. My friends tell me it's pink. I tell them to shut up before I melt their faces.

I'd personally like to see pearlescent finishes! With neon binding. Street racing axe...yeeeeeeeeah.

Okay, no neons. But pearlescent paintwork *thumbs*

 

[Anthony]

So I've been playing my 608 for a while now.

It feels better every day. I'm fighting real hard right now not to buy another one

I'm fighting hard too, I want one so bad. The only thing that is holding me back is the new Agile 8. I really want to see those before I buy.

 

[heavy7-665]

I have that 7620 too lol i love the fact that it looks pink in some light.

 

[chimp_spanner]

Yeah man! Thankfully it's just about a deep enough shade to avoid being totally girly. But I do love it. Seems a lot...quicker...than my 1527. Different/thinner neck maybe. I don't really know.

 

[SolNiger]

I just received my 608B yesterday and it plays wonderfully. I've heard some complaints about the low F# being flabby, but I have it tuned down to a half step and the strings are tight as ever. I'm also very impressed with the pick-ups, this is my first set of actives and I've always hated how they sound in the store. But through my set-up they sound very smooth and clear, and they can also achieve a good clean tone no matter what anyone says. The action is perfect, the tuning stability is solid, and it's just a blast to play.

Also for those of you wondering, there is a case for it. I think the only way to get one is through an independently owned ESP dealer though.

Pics:

 

[heavy7-665]

-skeet-

 

[Maggai]

Sweet!

 

[Shannon]

Also for those of you wondering, there is a case for it. I think the only way to get one is through an independently owned ESP dealer though.

Pics:

Do you know what the model number for the case is? I need one.

And congrats!

 

[SolNiger]

Do you know what the model number for the case is? I need one.

And congrats!

It had a sticker on it that said "CMH8FF", that was the only number I could find on it.

 

[Shannon]

Cool, thank you! I plan to go to the store I bought the ESP from & order up this case. Thanks!

 

[SolNiger]

Cool, thank you! I plan to go to the store I bought the ESP from & order up this case. Thanks!

No problem man!