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

[twiztedchild]

eh would much rather spend the money on the RC7 than spend the money on a wood upgrade(or downgrade?) and an ebony fretboard when imo the LTD is enough for me

that is true I just dont like the SRC inlay But I think I would do the same thing or just get a custom from Rico Jr maybe

 

[Zoltta]

that is true I just dont like the SRC inlay But I think I would do the same thing or just get a custom from Rico Jr maybe

Yeah id get a custom. If i were to spend thousands on a custom, id want it to be MY custom and not someone elses

 

[twiztedchild]

Yeah id get a custom. If i were to spend thousands on a custom, id want it to be MY custom and not someone elses

true.

 

[dreamermind]

I've played LTD SC608b through Vetta and I don't liked it.
may be with good compression and overdrive (NOT distortion) you'll hear the difference between the notes of first 5 frets on the 8 string .The sound of pickups were muddy.IMHO

 

[twiztedchild]

The sound of pickups were muddy.IMHO

but doesnt every one say that about ALL EMG pickups??

 

[nikt]

but doesnt every one say that about ALL EMG pickups??

all EMGs muddy??

 

[TomAwesome]

Huh? Like them or not, I thought most people agreed that if there is anything EMGs are not, it's muddy.

 

[twiztedchild]

Huh? Like them or not, I thought most people agreed that if there is anything EMGs are not, it's muddy.

I don't know. I thought most people hated them because they aren't clear or something

 

[darren]

Quite the opposite, in fact. Many people find them to be cold and sterile. I think they're "hi-fi" sounding... you can really hear the sound of the string.

Something that may affect people's experience with EMGs is they have very weak magnets and need to be set VERY close to the strings to get maximum impact from the preamp.

 

[twiztedchild]

Quite the opposite, in fact. Many people find them to be cold and sterile. I think they're "hi-fi" sounding... you can really hear the sound of the string.

Something that may affect people's experience with EMGs is they have very weak magnets and need to be set VERY close to the strings to get maximum impact from the preamp.

is this true for the blackouts also?


and thanks for the info

 

[XeoFLCL]

is this true for the blackouts also?


and thanks for the info

I found it far different for blackouts. EMGs were a pain in the ass for that aforementioned reason, but I find myself LOWERING the blackouts to get a better clean sound. If I'm playing something with balls to the wall distortion, I put them up high and rip off face

 

[twiztedchild]

I found it far different for blackouts. EMGs were a pain in the ass for that aforementioned reason, but I find myself LOWERING the blackouts to get a better clean sound. If I'm playing something with balls to the wall distortion, I put them up high and rip off face

I see

 

[auxioluck]

So I'm about to pull the trigger on an SC608, we'll see how it fares against my not-so-big hands!

 

[twiztedchild]

So I'm about to pull the trigger on an SC608, we'll see how it fares against my not-so-big hands!

Cool. Need Lots of pics by the way

 

[T0mass]

I have one of these "kind of". Check out my thread and let me know if any one can help me out...

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/75391-ltd-esp-fm-408-odd-question.html

There are pictures of my stock "mutant" FM-408 now for anyone who cares.

 

[T0mass]

Well it's "Official" I've been contacted by ESP's quality control representative. He's looked at the pictures, had meetings with there production and quality control people, even the person who signed off on the QC sticker. This LTD / FM-408 is possibly a one of a kind prototype, or at most one of a VERY VERY limited early run (like less than 10). They're going to do a bit more digging to see how many exist in circulation for sure. From my conversations, it seems that it's release to market may have been unintentional.

Just thought you all might be interested.

 

[nexbot]

That is soooo freakin' cool! Did you contact ESP or did they stumble on your pics?

Please update us on what you find out! And BTW, are you gonna keep it? Let me know if you plan to sell it.

 

[Æxitosus]

If anyone is looking to buy this guitar, I definitely reccomend it. I have owned it for about 4 months and I can only think of 2 clear problems:

1) no trem system (which is understandable)
2) the placement of the neck pickup is annoying, and if you do a lot of sweep picking it gets in the way.

aside from that, if you are able to scrape up the money, definitely go for this

 

[G0DLESSENDEAVOR]

I'm caught between the Schecter Hellraiser, and a STEF-B8. Price wise, the Schecter at 899.00, (799.00 for my recent finding from the seller funky monkey on ebay. A blemish and a re-do on the nut.) I'm on the look out for a good 8 string that will last a life time for amateur recorder/producer and composer. So anything under 4,000.00 is my limit.

 

[TomAwesome]

If your limit is $4000, talk to a luthier like Sherman or Oni.