ESP NAMM 2019 thread

[AkiraSpectrum]

I tip my hat to ESP to their recent LTD line from this past NAMM (I think) they released a bunch of new colours in the 1000-Deluxe Series (Green, Blue, Purple...) with different pickup options (Duncans and some Fishman options--not just the typical EMG's) and bridge options (hipshot and a few evertunes).

I would like to see them expand the E-II line further though, and start pushing it more in North America. This year they released a handful of new E-II's which were awesome--I'd like to see more!

 

[KnightBrolaire]

I would do terrible things for the galneryus star. I swear if they made these available outside Japan I'd buy em

 

[MaxOfMetal]

My fear: do they want?

They still make them for the home market on occasion.

 

[A-Branger]

Hopefully Ibanez will have some new kickass models that I can't afford,

but the only color/finish that you would like it would be for Europe only

 

[SamSam]

I would do terrible things for the galneryus star. I swear if they made these available outside Japan I'd buy em

Book a trip to Japan and enjoy, I bought my white one second hand for less than half of what they go for on eBay

 

[angl2k]

I hope they will release an E-II multiscale or an E-II headless guitar but I don't know if the LTD multiscale sold very well at all.

Or maybe an E-II Horizon in purple or red sparkle that'll be awesome

 

[cardinal]

I hope they will release an E-II multiscale or an E-II headless guitar but I don't know if the LTD multiscale sold very well at all.

Or maybe an E-II Horizon in purple or red sparkle that'll be awesome

It’s so hard to please everyone. Case in point: I love everything about those 1007/1008MS except that they’re multiscale! I certainly would have bought a straight-scale 1008 with those specs but just don’t want the fanned frets. I dunno why ESP/EII/LTD has been so reluctant to make just normal 7/8 string versions of their famous M-II.

 

[KnightBrolaire]

I hope they will release an E-II multiscale or an E-II headless guitar but I don't know if the LTD multiscale sold very well at all.

Or maybe an E-II Horizon in purple or red sparkle that'll be awesome

it'd be cool if they just did more sparkles in general.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

It’s so hard to please everyone. Case in point: I love everything about those 1007/1008MS except that they’re multiscale! I certainly would have bought a straight-scale 1008 with those specs but just don’t want the fanned frets. I dunno why ESP/EII/LTD has been so reluctant to make just normal 7/8 string versions of their famous M-II.

For real. My M-II models were my favorite ESP guitars. Nothing fancy, just great workhorse guitars you could play all day.

 

[Aso]

Right now you either go for a cheaper MIK or MII model for around $1k or, if they even offer it, a Japanese CS version for $4k+.

My CS ESP is supposed to be here this week and I wish it was only 4k for a simply specc'd NV. Seems like they start 50% higher than that .

What I want to see is a NV with a Floyd in the E-II line but I won't hold my breath.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

My CS ESP is supposed to be here this week and I wish it was only 4k for a simply specc'd NV. Seems like they start 50% higher than that .

What I want to see is a NV with a Floyd in the E-II line but I won't hold my breath.

I was talking about the "production" CS stuff like the STEF B8 or GH EC.

 

[Aso]

I was talking about the "production" CS stuff like the STEF B8 or GH EC.

That makes sense. Those are still pricey from what I see. Really want a Hanneman but they are always listed for 5-6k

 

[MaxOfMetal]

That makes sense. Those are still pricey from what I see. Really want a Hanneman but they are always listed for 5-6k

Yeah, that's what I'm saying. It would be awesome to have an E-II variant for about half the price.

 

[Womb raider]

That makes sense. Those are still pricey from what I see. Really want a Hanneman but they are always listed for 5-6k

You can definitely do better than MAP depending on dealer. I've seen an Adler model which is probably the most expensive Signature right now, quoted in the upper 4k range not that that is "cheap" by any means.

 

[AkiraSpectrum]

It’s so hard to please everyone. Case in point: I love everything about those 1007/1008MS except that they’re multiscale! I certainly would have bought a straight-scale 1008 with those specs but just don’t want the fanned frets. I dunno why ESP/EII/LTD has been so reluctant to make just normal 7/8 string versions of their famous M-II.

Not a typical M-II in terms of specs, I admit:

https://www.espguitars.com/products...-hipshot?category_id=1963528-m-series-guitars

 

[cardinal]

Not a typical M-II in terms of specs, I admit:

https://www.espguitars.com/products...-hipshot?category_id=1963528-m-series-guitars

Yeah, and I think that was a long time coming and a step in the right direction. Personally not my thing because of the bridge (MII needs a Floyd, come on man) and the top, but I see why others like it.

I think they’d easily be able to dive sales by just switching things up. One year have those specs. Another year have a different bridge and finish. Next year maybe a different finger board or scale, etc. No need to reinvent the wheel or offer outlandish things or have an immense catalog from year to year. Just know that there are a variety of specs people would choose and spread the love over the years.

 

[icipher]

Hopefully ESP starts putting stainless frets on their higher end LTD guitars and ESP's. They're pretty late to that party. I won't buy a guitar over $1k without SS frets.

 

[Masoo2]

more weird Japanese sigs

bring back NVs in multiple price points

more sparkles

 

[Zado]

more sparkles

^

 

[Flappydoodle]

7 string E-II Horizon with a TOM bridge. Maybe a slightly longer scale length.

I fucking love the E-II range. Good prices. Great quality. And they always sound good.