Esp M 10 Electric Guitar For Sale (2024 Update)

I've picked up two of these in the past two months, one from MF and one from GC. I got to sit down and play the one at GC and I was impressed with the neck. Never even plugged it in. I figured if the neck and body are good, you can work with it from there. The stock pickups are adequate if you're just practicing around the house or jamming with friends. I switched them out for the Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient set – a huge upgrade. I picked up the second M-10 from MF a few weeks later after a price drop. This one needed a bit more work. The neck needed an adjustment and one of the frets was a little high, causing some buzz. Fixed both of those issues and put a couple of DiMarzios in it. The tuners are good enough that I don't plan on replacing them. Surprisingly good little guitar for the price, just be prepared to make some setup adjustments.Sparky D

I bought this as a beater/travel guitar, knowing that it was going to need work. First off, it has 24 frets, NOT 22. I contacted Musicians Friend, Guitar Center, and ESP to verify it had 22 frets, they all claim the M-10 has 22 frets, and the guitar shipped to me has 24 frets. If everything else was perfect, I'd have given this 3 stars just based off of that. Despite this, I can overlook it enough to keep it, given the price point. The frets are sharp enough to cut your fingers. I'm spending time filing them down so it's actually enjoyable to play. I immediately took out the stock pickups to throw in a set of Seymour Duncans I had lying around. The soldering work was so weak that one of the joints broke just by moving them around SLIGHTLY. ALl the negatives above aside, it's a great looking guitar with a nice straight neck. Once I get it going it should be a solid beater guitar.Mike

I'm not in a band anymore but I want to jam at home. I've owned other guitars in the mid price range but I saw this on sale so I bought it. It's going to be a project guitar. I plan on putting some Duncan Mick Thomson pickups in it and probably some locking tuners. I bought an Orange Stamp (20 watt tube amp) along with this and I run them through a Marshall 4×12. Nothing else. No other pedals. At first I was bummed out. It didn't sound good. I put some DR 12-60 strings on it and WOW!! This thing and the amp came to life with just that minor upgrade!!! Sustain is amazing! I tuned way down to Drop A which is why I went with this reverse headstock design. I need to file out the grooves in the nut to accept the thicker strings and set it up properly still but overall, I'm very happy with this combination right now! The guitar did arrive with a little damage, a dent in the body that coincided with a dent in the box. Since I got it on a good sale I wasn't too worried about it. Also, there was some thick film or grime all over the fretboard. I took some 0000 steel wool to the frets and fretboard when I had the strings off to change them and that took care of that.Geno

I bought an LTD M10 about a year ago and love it so much that I bought an EC10 too, planning on slapping some humbucker-sized P90s in it for a different tone. Here's the details on how DIFFERENT these two guitars are, despite appearing more similar at first glance. – Headstock shape; just personal preference. I prefer the 3+3 design of the EC (functionally). – Scale length; the EC has a slightly shorter scale length (24.75" vs 25.5") than the M, making it somewhat easier to play, especially when performing wide stretches and chording. Bends are easier due to lower string tension. The longer scale of the M I believe contributes to superior tonal qualities. -The EC has a painted neck back to match the body. The M has a natural satin transparent finish. Personal preference, but I prefer the transparent finish for the more natural feel. -Both guitars have a 350mm (13.7") fretboard radius, which is somewhat flat, but not extremely so. -The EC has 24 frets, while the M has 22. -The M has slightly better upper fret access since the body shape is less restrictive of fretting hand thumb placement. -Both guitars have TOM bridges, but the M is strung through the body, whereas the EC has a stop tailpiece. String thru designs are lighter and arguably provide more resonance, but the tailpiece is adjustable, allowing you to raise or lower string tension. -Slightly different control layouts, particularly with the pickup selector; a blade on the M vs a toggle on the EC. -EC is slightly heavier. -Strap button placement affects strap retention and where the guitar hangs. The M retains a strap better and sits "closer" (further right) due to the horn, providing easier lower fret access. The EC has no horn so it sits "further" out (further left), naturally guiding the left hand towards the middle of the neck. -The EC sounds beefier, but muddier. The M has clearer but a BIT thinner tone. -The M is made in China and the EC is made in Indonesia. Hope this helps you decide between the two.Pazuzu

I did not buy mine from MF, but I had to put in my opinion. I bought my EC-10 from some guy who posted it on an app. He had not taken very good care of it and the body had a lot of dings and chipped paint. The neck was still good and the hardware was solid. I stripped off all the paint and sanded out most of the dings, stained it and put a coat of shiny finish on it. Topped it off with a new set of EMGs (just my preference the stock pups were actually pretty nice). Now it is one of my favorite guitars to play and I wouldn't give it up for anything. If my used and abused old EC-10 can be this good, I can only imagine what a brand new one could be like. May be buying a new one in the near future.Chris

I am just beginning to try and teach myself to play guitar. So I'm hesitant to give it any kind of star rating or say anything about the guitar in regards to quality of playability, electronics/pickups, tone or any of that important stuff, as I don't have the experience to fairly do so. I've played drums for about 20+ years in bands, so have been around plenty of guitar gear that I know was good. Vintage or custom Gibson and Fender guitars with high end or specialty pickups and hardware, running through half stack 100 watt Mesa Boogie triple rectifiers, 100 watt Marshall JCM 800s/900s, Vox AC 30s, Orange Rockerverbs, Sovteks, etc. Pretty much guitars and amps that sound amazing and are my only in person points of reference. However, It would be completey unfair to try and compare this sub-$200 guitar going through my little Blackstar HT5R combo to the guitars and rigs mentioned above that I'm used to drumming along with. My girlfriend was wonderful enough to buy this guitar for me and she took a good friend who's played for 20+ years and has a 1978 Les Paul himself and after checking out/playing a few lower budget guitars in the store, some in the used section that cost a little more, he recommended this one. Said it played good to him, didn't have the fret buzz that the guitar I wanted to replace had and happened to be the sweet satin black finish he remembered me saying I liked. To sum it up, I doubt this is a guitar any of the experienced players I know would have, but as a beginner still trying to figured out how to fret chord shapes, I'm very happy with this entry-level/budget guitar. Only minor complaint I have so far is that the low E (which I drop to C or D) string seems to need frequent tuning. I'm considering taking it to GC for a proper setup and have larger gauge strings put on, so hoping that might help. But for the price I'd say it's worth any beginner checking out. If only these entry level guitars would include some in-person lessons, lol.Marcus E.

What a great looking guitar, great tones no matter what your style of playing. Exceptional finish with a strong looking gig bag.Keith S.

This Guitar is really good for a beginner they would love this guitar for the price the guitar is in and Esp is a really good brand of guitarsramirtav

Highly recommended first guitar. I bought this for my 7 year old son after having a bad experience with a cheap epiphone which would not stay in tune. We sold the epiphone and I picked up one of these m10 ltd. I play a KH WZ model which is over £1000 but it’s the same shape and dimensions including the thin u shape neck and jumbo frets. My KH WZ is the most comfortable guitar I have played and this feels like a fairly faithful copy. I have owned more expensive guitars which don’t play as well. Even my Mexican fender strat wasn’t as fun to play as the M-10. The positives are. 1. Stays in tune including intonation 2. Fairly fast / comfortable neck 3, good weight/solid build 4. Metal knobs. The only drawbacks are 1. that there is a knot in the wood on the neck (although I’m fine with this) 2. you can see a scarf joint on the neck 3. The set up needs sorting out of the box. In terms of set up I had to adjust the truss rod, raise the action and sort the intonation and within 15 mins I had a great playing guitar. Not only this but the tuning was very stable and the intonation was very easy to tune. If your practicing setting up guitars this one is nice and easy. The pick ups are fine, but my opinion is that the body is great and you could upgrade the electrics into something more meaty. However Ive taken this to rehearsals and I’m pretty pleased with it. No sprouting frets, plays well and feels solid. I own Gibson, Ibanez, and Fender Guitars but overall ESP/LTD are my favourite brand as they are well built and well priced. I would say this was better than others in this price range and the thin u shape necks are generally very comfortable.Rob

I've played drums for over 30yrs and have wanted to play more guitar on my own time. I have a very nice acoustic-electric I've had for about a year and wanted to start working on electric guitar and didn't want to spend big money. For the cost and my little experience in playing guitar, This guitar makes me want to practice more often.dotcgs1

Overall: In a YouTube review of this guitar, there was one guy that said he didn't understand why any experienced and knowledgable guitar player would want THIS guitar over something more high-end (i.e., a "real" Eclipse), because of the differing body design features. I, myself, am not anything of a virtuoso player, nor do I have the fattest wallet at the moment, which is why I settled on something more in the midrange for my first relatively decent guitar. I've been playing for years, writing songs on "piece of crap" guitars, and it didn't matter to me that my instrument was nothing to show off when that's all that I was using it for (i.e., to write songs). Before I am an instrumentalist, I am a vocalist and songwriter… but I digress. Anyhow, coming from someone that has a limited span of what truly "decent" is in this department, I, personally, found this guitar to be worth the price. I am not the most knowledgable about guitars, no, but I know what feels right to me as a player. This one is pretty nice. The body is lightweight and thin without feeling or looking cheap or flimsy, and the playability is fantastic. There is little strain on your fingering hand due to how easy it is to press the strings down, unlike on cheaper guitars. Had I learned to play on this one, I would have been totally spoiled! Maybe like that guy with the YouTube review. Haha. The sound is nice and crisp… and the color is beautiful. I went with the Cobalt Blue, because it matches with my room. I have no complaints about it, under the circumstances. It is everything that I needed it to be. The available payment plan was the cherry on top. Just two more payments! Thanks, zZounds!Note: I was required to rate "Manufacturer Support" when I submitted this review, even though I never made any direct contact with the manufacturer. I couldn't give it less than 5 stars when there was never a problem with it. *shrug*Emha

IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT! It was on backorder. It took round-a-bout 5 months to get it in my eager hands. I bought the Purple Burst version. What their online photos do not properly convey is that the back and the neck are purple as well (how purple depends on each guitar-having seen two in person). The 1st appeared almost black in most lighting. The 2nd is defiantly purple but when photographed there is a color mismatch between the back and front that is NOT noticeable in person (see photos) This is my first Les Paul body style and my first guitar with split coil capability. The jumbo frets are awesome. I haven't been playing long (2-ish years). They cut down on my mis-fretting. The ease & sound of bending the strings + the sound of the pick-ups are more than I was expecting. The neck is super slim. I have size S/M woman hands. I love the size. There is not a lot of stretching to reach around for the low end strings. The neck also has a lovely coating that allows me to slide up and down easy without sticking- if you have played a matte coated neck, you know what I mean. The fret board and the inlays are leveled out very well but the fret board was a bit thirsty when I got it. A fret board oil & cloth buff were all it needed. The frets are very well placed & filed (no snags or fret spouts). The "Set-Up" was really good straight out of the box. The string height was set really well. Low enough (esp. at the nut) that It was not a finger killer to fret but there was no fret buzz at any frets when playing. The intonation was pretty spot on as well. Took slight adjustment when it got new strings (mostly at the Low E and A). The top pick-up was a touch high for my taste but if that is the worst I can say… The neck was straight and ready to play. The tuners work well and I love the keystone buttons on them that match the headstock style. It is heavier than I expected 7.5lbs- 8.4lbs. To sum things up, I cannot believe I got this beauty for this price point.Elaine, K

As far as Les Paul-style guitars go, this is everything I wish Epiphone offered. It certainly fits the role I wanted it to fill as well as a passive LP model between my active EMG Washburn Parallaxe and my Strat. At sale price I'm perfectly happy with it. At the full MSRP though I would be thinking hard about returning it. The tummy cut and bevel at the neck are certainly better than the Epiphone's I've owned and address my primary complaint with the Gibson Studio I had. They don't come anywhere close to the Washburn Parallaxe I currently own though. Unfortunately the comfort is somewhere between the parallaxe and a classic LP. despite having the same number of frets and a similar scale length, the EC 256 feels incredibly cramped in the higher end compared to the Washburn. The fret spacing is only a millimeter or so shorter at the 22nd fret on the LTD, so maybe it's ergonomics, maybe it's fret wire. I'm not sure. The electronics are good and certainly deliver plenty of good tones. I get everything from a nice sweet blues tone to a good crunch out of my little Vox practice amp with nothing more than gain, bass, mid, treble and volume. I particularly like the coil tapping, since it allows a quick way to cool everything off without a pedal and gives you some very different sounds than the standard dual hum-buckers. It is not a strat stand-in. You're not going to get the chime or twang or anything close to a strat. It just isn't going to happen. I have to say, the 3 adjustment system is my least favorite part of this guitar. When I think of a Les Paul, separate tone and volume controls for the neck and bridge pickups is really elegant in its simplicity and this doesn't cut it. Non-issues: Lots of people have mentioned fret buzz. The action seems to be a bit low from the factory, it's gotten lower adjusting to the humidity where I live. They included a hex wrench. It's not a big deal. The intonation seems to have been done well already but needs a little workDrew the not runner

I have had this guitar for about a month now. From the first day, I have absolutely loved this guitar. The included Seymour Duncan pick ups sounds amazing and the push/pull function gives you a nice range of voices. Everything about the build of this guitar feels amazing. The neck and the frets are smooth and well cared for, the quality of the hardware is top shelf. If you want a Les Paul, just forget about Gibson. This is what you want, of course there are many versions of this guitar, Any one of the EC-1000's are great, but the finish on this one is pretty outstanding in person.Logan C

I got the natural black color. Its a really nice looking guitar. With a different name on the head stock it would cost thousands. Sounds great, you can play any type music on it. Perfect out of the box . No setup at all needed to be done. I saved almost 200.00 with a blemish model model that was basically perfect.Ltd

I always wanted to have a LTD Deluxe since the first time that I played one back on 2006 the first time I went to a guitar center; finally I have one with my favorite specs: Seymour Duncans, Hardtail and Neckthrubody. Now the problem. Unfortunately this guitars do not feel the same quality that used to be. received mine without a proper setup also the frets feel kind of sharp so I had to adjust the truss rood and relief it a little bit because the Buzz was bad on the first frets. There was no signature on the quality sticker of inspection on the USA so that means nobody touch it. And lastly this guitars are no longer made in Korea. So I don't understand why if ESP cut craftsmanship experience, why they do not focus more in quality control?Erick

I've had this guitar for about 10 months, and it's great! It's everything you'd come to expect from the ESP LTD line. But the big question is, "How's that bridge?" My motivation for buying this specific guitar was my unending frustration with the floating tremolo on my previous guitar. We started jumping back and forth between standard and dropped D in our set, and making that work with a FR was a nightmare. With that, I had set out on finding a non-FR or fixed bridge, since I rarely used the trem' anyway. I had always wanted an ESP and the idea of each saddle being independent of one another was compelling. It can take a little to get used to, though. Tuning is done at the bridge, and the tension on the strings is adjusted by the tuning pegs. Once the string has the right amount of tension, that saddle will be "activated" in what is referred to as "zone 2". Here, the springs will counter any additional tension applied to that string up to a given point. This means that you cannot do bends or change the pitch in any real or easy way. Some people may like this, but it feels very odd, and the people at Evertune know that most people don't play like this. So, to get the best of both worlds, you will need to apply enough tension on the saddle to bring it right up to the edge of zone 2 by turning the tuning pegs. What I found to be helpful here is to not just listen for the note to change, but to pull on the string and visually inspect movement in the saddle. Once this is set, it feels like a normal guitar with just a tad more tension on the strings. The guitar will come with 10-gauge strings. I gave that a shot for a while. Only recently did I switch them out for some 9s. I think it feels a lot better with a lighter gauge string, especially considering that tad bit of tension. A tip I learned regarding Dropped D was to tune the guitar down by default. Then tune up the low E, which puts that saddle into "zone 3". This is far easier than the reverse and stiJohn Q. GuitarPlayer

Excelente guitar. I´m very dissapointed about the factory setup. For the price, I was expecting at least a playable factory setup. Instead it was with a really high strings action, pickups height totally out of pattern. And the finish wasn´t flawless. I has a little detail by the end of the scale. Besides that, Tumbstone Hard case is amazing! I was expecting more of the ESP inspections before it left the factory. By the way, the guitar was packed in the original box yet.Rodrigo

Overall: I was thinking about buying an ESP LTD for a while, and when I saw this guitar I was just blown away by how it looked, and the features it has. I'm happy to report that when it arrived at my home( which only took one day, thank you zZounds and fedex) I was even more blown away. The action is perfect out of the box, it's super lite, it plays faster than almost any guitar I've ever played, the Floyd Rose is top notch, and since I've stretched the strings and locked it, I hasn't gone out of tune once, and the sound is just mind blowing. I was a little nervous when I saw the body wood type was alder, being most of my guitars are mahogany, I thought the low end response would be affected. But I'm happy to tell everyone, it sounds like a beast. And of course the emg pickups are always incredible in my opinion. Plus it comes with the coolest case ever. It's got a tombstone motif on it. There's not enough good things I could say about this wonderful guitar. I was wailing sweep arpeggios all day on this bad boy, and every note was clear as a bell, no matter how fast I was playing. I highly recommend this guitar to anyone who's a metal aficionado. You won't be disappointed.Rob

This guitar exceeded my expectations. This versatility really sets this aggressive looking guitar apart. Playability and tone is incredible and the finish is above par. As always, thank you AMS for your ongoing support and being the supplier of my collection!William K.

Tris LTD was recomended by Bruce Kulick and it is an amazing instrument worth every penny. The construction is solid with a humbucker that has a good range from warm to chunchy. The pull/push control knob adds extra versarility. It a great guitar for the price.Wil

Overall, I'm happy with this guitar but it will definitely need to be set up as the strings are pretty high off the fret board – not unlike most guitars straight out of the box. My only nitpick would be that the pickups don't produce a very satisfying sound for some reason; not bad but just not the sound I'm looking for. I'll probably swap the stock pickups with some EMGs when I can afford it. The main reason I bought this (other than all the good reviews) is because it has a through-body string setup. In the past, my other guitars had tremolos and the guitar would always go out of tune even when the bar was removed. The tuning pegs seem to hold their position well although time will tell. Anyway, this one stays in tune better than any others I've had and that makes me happy 🙂sosukodo

Sound: The 'Blackened' Black Winter pickup is very bright. Not shrill, but definitely will cut through a mix. It's incredibly clear, and touch sensitive. Very high output, which is appropriate for a guitar called the Black Metal! Features: This guitar has an alder body, which is amazing for almost all tonal aims. The raised LTD logo on the headstock is an incredibly nice touch! The Grovers are smooth, and stable, and the OFR is also stable and reliable. Ease of Use: This is where this, and just about every other LTD I've purchased shines. The fretwork is immaculate. I have the action at .75mm, and it doesn't buzz, for those who aren't familiarwith action measurements, this is incredibly low. The pickup height was perfect right out of the box. The only thing I needed to adjust was the truss rod, it had a bit too much relief. But once that was done, it plays like butter and sounds brutal! Quality: This guitar has absolutely no quality control issues, and feels extremely well made. As stated above, it has all high end appointments, such as a Seymour Duncan pickup, OFR, and grover tuners. It functions amazingly. Value: Absolutely. I'm a Jackson fanboy 90% of the time, but I can say (and zZounds can verify) I've had to return multiple Jackson products and never a single LTD. The Jacksons cost more, and have less. Manufacturer Support: I haven't needed to deal with ESP, as I've never had an issue with their products. The Wow Factor: When you're playing this guitar, if feels metal. The guitar is so easy to play, and sounds so brutal. I can't recommend it enough if you like to play extreme genres of music. Overall: LTD never disappoints. This guitar is metal as it gets, and plays fantastically.Matheau

This guitar is so versatile. It came with EMG 81/85 pick-ups which is great for metal. I discovered after talking to EMG engineers that you can swap out the pick-up for any type of sound you want. They just literally can be plugged in and out. No soldering and No effort required! I purchased a couple different EMG pick-ups on ebay very cheap and I am extremely happy. Now I can play blues, jazz, funk, or metal on the same guitar. This guitar is very easy to lead because of the cut away on top and bottom. I had an Gibson SG Supreme that was my favorite guitar. This LTD cost a quarter of the price and it sounds just as good. I sold my Gibson and bought three ESP-LTDCO

I just bought guitar, and although it looks beautiful and sounds great, it neck dives worse than any guitar I've played. I wasn't aware that most SG style guitars have this issue cuz iv never owned one and I didn't try it with a strap before purchase. I will likely return it because it real uncomfortable to play for me.Dave

I bought my viper in 2008 and had to move the front post for the neckstrap because it's position made the neck do a nose dive when I stood up to play! It appears from the pic above they changed that problem on the newer models. 4 stars for the older model! The EMG pickups give a strong heavy sound. I turn off the tone knob so the tone is not so bright. (think Hatebreed not Megadeth) This is my #1 guitar. I use heavier strings and play in drop D and this guitar will stay in tune through a 30 minute set. I have never needed to use the locking tuners. The guitar is light, well built, and I get a lot of compliments about it. I have the black cherry color, I'm considering buying a black one for a backup.Scott

I have guitars by Gibson, Fender and Ibanez etc but this is my first ESP and I cannot think why I have never bought one before. A stunning guitar with exceptional playability and a stunning finish, along with the evertune bridge it is a joy to shred and then be able to play chords knowing that everything is staying in tune – an awesome bridge on an awesome guitar. If you a still thinking about getting an ESP – just do it, you will not be disappointed.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Sound: It sounds great for metal. You can't go wrong with EMG's as long as you have a reputable amp and/or effects processor as part of your overall sound. Features: The obvious best feature is the Ever Tune system. I was highly impressed at how in-tune and intonated this guitar was out of the box. The string action was a little high though. Ease of Use: The Ever Tune system is not the easiest to grasp. It was rather frustrating. It shipped perfectly in tune and intonated like I stated above. However, I wanted the string action lowered just a little bit. Once you lower the string action, you have to go through all the steps from the beginning to get it in tune and intonated. I mean, once it's in…it doesn't come back out. But, there are a lot of steps getting to that point. Once you do, one more step is thrown into the mix, which is adjusting the degree of your string bend. Not fun at all. Because once you got it to where it sounds good, the intonation is out of whack again. So, this system will take a while to master. Quality: The build and finish of this guitar seems pretty good. High quality tuners and electronics. There was minor fret buzz but I adjusted the string height to make it go away. But, i didn't like the how high I had to keep it in order for there to be no buzz. For $1049, I feel it should play much better than it does. I have a Jackson Soloist around the same price that blows this out of the water as far as playability. And is equal to the ESP's sound/tone. Value: I feel this is a $600 guitar with an overpriced and complex tuning system attached to it. And come on….an expensive guitar like this doesn't come with a case? Manufacturer Support: N/A The Wow Factor: I wasn't really wowed as I have been in the past when first receiving and playing brand new gear. Obviously, seeing this for the first time was impressive, all shiny and new. I just didn't feel like I was playing a $1000+ professional guitar. Overall: Great Mid-Level guitar, but certainly not for a seasoned musician.Thomas

Not many surprises after reading so many positive reviews online. This a great guitar at even twice the price, especially when you factor in the stock Duncan pickups, a split-coil, and the included hard shell case. Fit and finish is on par with any high-end instrument. The only minor complaint I have is that the pickup cavities are very shallow…so much so that I can't fully lower the coils (I set my neck pickup flush with the mounting ring). I found the same thing on an SG I purchased last year. It's an easy fix…just trim the length of the threaded pole-pieces and it's good-to-go.Charley Pizazz

Bought this guitar sight unseen. Based my purchase off of video demos, the spec sheet, and a few reviews I'd seen. I'd owned the ESP LTD EC1000T previously, but was never satisfied with the sounds I got from it – too mushy, no edge to it. This one promised improved pickups, push/pull coil tapping, and it just looks amazing, so when I saw a deal on Guitar Center for a used one, I took the gamble. I've owned many Epiphone, ESP, and Fender guitars but I must say this is my new favorite. Love it. Some reviews described this guitar as, "being built like a tank," but that just refers to the high quality and sturdiness of the build; it actually weighs less than my telecasters and other LPs. The only upgrade I'd consider at this point would be some locking tuners, but it wouldn't be necessary even. Sonically, visually, tangibly it's fantastic. Highly recommended.Chris

Overall: Well, I had been trying to get this guitar for almost a year because of it always being on back order. I ended up buying a Schecter Hellraiser with the sustainiac and I love it as well. Anyway, this one was finally in stock and I grabbed it. I am so glad I did! trust me, you will not be disappointed with this one. Played like a dream right out of the box with a bit of tuning. The EMG 81's are a great set for this type of wood for the body. The sound is just incredible. I highly recommend this guitar. I have been playing hard rock and metal since the 80's. Wish I'd had this back then…lolMichael

Overall: Just received this beauty. Came in great condition. I didn't even needed to. Tune it. Setup is perfect.The EMG pickups have a lot of power for playing metal.Once again zZounds was Great to work with.Joe

Just an excellent, well crafted multiscale ESP/LTD. Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient combo pups get it done! Clean or metal very versatile pickup set.johnarcher123

Plays like a dream. Fishmans off the chain. Neck feels awesome, stable tuning, ultimate shred machine. Highly recommended if you can find one.Nexus Six

It is a pretty penny for one of these but you are getting your money’s worth. The finish is absolutely beautiful and is a very solid feeling guitar. The choice of pickups they used really brings an aggressive sound to the table and is perfect for modern metal styles. I would absolutely recommend this guitarJohn

I'm a musician of 30 years in extreme metal and have played hundreds of guitars. I'm literal when stating that this is the most comfortable guitar I've ever played with, for me, the best sound of any guitar I've ever played. I'm known for having an uncanny ability with sound and have played countless six, seven and eight strings, baritone guitars etc and I can genuinely state that, between the woods used and the pickups, on top of the design, weight and feel being the most comfortable, smoothest feel I've ever felt, that I believe this is the greatest guitar I've ever owned. It's truly a work of art and top-notch craftsmanship. I put heavier strings on, since stock strings are a bit too twangy for low tuning, but here's the thing… the multiscale design literally does keep string tension between low and high strings virtually exactly the same from top to bottom. It offers a truly dynamic sound and consistent feel across all strings and down the fretboard which feels outstanding. The passive Nazgul pickups are incredible and truly offer a lot of dynamics with every sound and distortion I throw at them. There was literally one of these left in the country right now in their warehouse and managed to get it with no hassle and quickly. SamAsh always comes through. Overall, a genuinely tremendous guitar I'll be using on all future recordings.Xathagorra

Awesome piece of equipment. The F Loyd Rose needed just a little tweaking. Other than that it was ready to go. Can't wait to get my next one.A the axe

liked the shape but didnt want to spend $500 or more. so i tried this out for the price you cant beat, very impressed. i would gig with this.pc