satchisgod
Well-Known Member
Yeah that would bother the hell out of me. You didn't get what you paid for and that is unfortunately a flaw in the manufacturing of that particular one. Send it back!!!
ESP M1 flaw, would this bother you?
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Zado
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can I see that? I'm curious now
frogman81
Well-Known Member
can I see that? I'm curious now
He he, sure! This is a B-154DX. The stock headstock drove me f*ckn crazy, staring at me from across the room... Eventually I had to do something about it! Maybe I'm not exactly ready to start building headstocks, but I feel better about it now
UV7BK4LIFE
Schecter A7 addict
No worries, it's just a bass. Nice hackjob.
Well I don't feel so OCD anymore!
I just emailed the ebay dealer I bought it from (directmusiconline). I'm suddenly a little concerned that they might be selling factory seconds as someone mentioned. It was listed as a new "demo" model... I guess buyer beware on the interwebz... We'll see what they say.
When I can get my hands on a screwdriver (staying in a hotel) I'll investigate the pickup cavity.
It does play really awesome, so I won't lose too much sleep to keep it, but maybe 20% off would be nice.....
All ESP's play awesome. I wouldn't settle for a factory 2nd unless the price was 50% to 70% off or so.
That looks like the trussrod of that EC-1000 is set to maximum neck relief, rendering the neck angle useless. Check the neck for excessive bow, straighten it a bit more if possible without fret buzz, then slightly raise the bridge to your liking.
Who needs a tech anyway. You have SSO and an allen wrench.
Looks to me like the joint b/w the two pieces of alder (?) making the body.
The wood/glue might have shifted/contracted at your place.
since it's so new, I would call the dealer where you got it and let them know that you think this should be considered a b-stock item and see what they will do to work with you.
I know that would drive me nuts!!!
Good luck...
The wood/glue might have shifted/contracted at your place.
since it's so new, I would call the dealer where you got it and let them know that you think this should be considered a b-stock item and see what they will do to work with you.
I know that would drive me nuts!!!
Good luck...
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Zado
Well-Known Member
wel wanna see a really...weird bass headstock?He he, sure! This is a B-154DX. The stock headstock drove me f*ckn crazy, staring at me from across the room... Eventually I had to do something about it! Maybe I'm not exactly ready to start building headstocks, but I feel better about it now
that said,they are some of the best basses around......that heastock though
frogman81
Well-Known Member
That looks like the trussrod of that EC-1000 is set to maximum neck relief, rendering the neck angle useless. Check the neck for excessive bow, straighten it a bit more if possible without fret buzz, then slightly raise the bridge to your liking.
Who needs a tech anyway. You have SSO and an allen wrench.
I adjusted the truss rod first, but it still had a long way to go to get to the action I wanted.
The dealer got back to me, of course saying they couldn't do anything directly and that they've forwarded the issue to ESP. We'll see!
I would contact ESP myself.
Good luck.
Definitely don't use the contact form on their website; I emailed them there 3 times w/ no response.
BlazinmanFly
Active Member
It would bother me. But then again I just go by how the guitar sounds not how it looks.
purpledc
Proud blacksheep
I would inspect any jackson prior to buying. I havent had much luck with that company. All of them have been USA select fender era guitars that left a lot to be desired. I havent had anything made after 2009 so Im not sure if they are better now. But they got pretty hairy in 2007-09. I would likely guess you ended up with a b-stock instrument. Oddly enough i cant think of what would cause that unless it was an issue prior to painting as it doesnt look like a seam at all. Very odd.
^I definitely second that! I would love one but no one sells them locally so I had to buy blind... bad move... I've never seen wood flex like that except for cheap pine! And a few other defects that anyone could see during manufacturing. I had to ship it back to the states where I.bought it and luckily the company I bought it off refunded me in full including all shipping costs. I will get my jackson 1 day. but I want to hold it before handing over the cash. This was this year.... Take the ESP M-1 back to where you bought her and they will sort it out for you as they are the ones that are legally have to warrant the defect. All ESP will tell you is to take it back to the store you bought it from. All will be sweet and you'll have a HNGD soon that you can be proud of! My $0.02
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
Does it make pleasant sounds when you pluck the strings?
Ironbird
Kahler Abuser
If you bought it new, it should be new. No ands, ifs or buts.
Return it!
Return it!
