ESP custom guitar- FAIL!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

As some of you remember, the bulk of my music gear I had, is not with me anymore, And for the little cash i received i thought i would finally order a guitar i can be happy with. Went to ESP, gave them my specs. last August, everything good to go by Sept.

Normally they take 10-11 months Minimum to finish, because it still is a very small custom shop in Japan, and they take there time, Also very pre-booked, so i was patient as hell. Just Received note Japan is ready to ship out, but with the following message.

(We painted it See Threw Blue, We are willing to give you a discount if you will take the guitar As is, if not we can start fresh ASAP)

The discount was possibly 300$ so to me, I would rather take the time needed to safe up the little money i have and wait it out for the guitar i truly have been waiting for.

Oh- And my desired Color was See Threw Aqua... Think GREEN, then think blue

not a bad guitar though, if anyone is interested im pretty sure I will know when it goes on Ebay :dance:

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[Darrell]

That color is sick. You must be crazy!

[jledou]

That color is sick. You must be crazy!

:tpd: I think it looks great!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

it looks gorgeous, but i can find ABOUT the same exact set up- with that color for much cheaper in there Standard collection
-not a big standard blue guy. haha

[bobarian]

That color is sick. You must be crazy!

:tpd: I cant believe it, but I am with the Mean One on this. I like that color
Sam

[Guitarman-S.T-]

http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/ESP-STANDARD-SERIES-Horizon-NT-II-See-Thru-Blue-6-String-Electric-Guitar-P1639C426.aspx
example...


And mine is about Double + that price going through the custom shop...
so.. Yah... I'm trying not to snap my lap top in half but... lol I'm trying to take this with a smile, though i did wait 11 months so far =]

[kelmac07]

S.T. that color is the $hit, but I am a big blue fan here. Curious as to why you didn't go with a tremolo system on a custom guitar?

[Darrell]

I think you're high, that is a sick guitar. :tg

[Guitarman-S.T-]

S.T. that color is the $hit, but I am a big blue fan here. Curious as to why you didn't go with a tremolo system on a custom guitar?

Cause i know if i had one on it, i would feel embodied to use it every second haha, And i would drive my self crazy on solo's hahaha...

I do own a late 80's Charvel with a Kahler, Love that bridge, though it is old, and needs some work, if i am ever able to order another custom It will probably be an Alder body instead of a Mahogony, with a Kahler bridge, and possibly a Spalted maple wood top.


WOw.. That sounds pretty good at the moment hahaha:banger

like i said i can only imagine this thing being up for grabs to the public in a few weeks. will be in the 4 digit range if someone is really diggin it... And hey.. the Custom S.T can stand for... Something Tasty =]

[AD720]

it looks gorgeous, but i can find ABOUT the same exact set up- with that color for much cheaper in there Standard collection
-not a big standard blue guy. haha

It is great looking but you are totally right. I remember from back in my guitar salesman days that is pretty much the off rack color blue that ESP's have. Custom is custom for a reason. Get what you really wanted.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

It is great looking but you are totally right. I remember from back in my guitar salesman days that is pretty much the off rack color blue that ESP's have. Custom is custom for a reason. Get what you really wanted.

Indeed my good sir ;)

May i ask where you were a Salesman?

and are you a Fan of ESP to begin with?

WE MUST CHAT!haha

[AD720]

Indeed my good sir ;)

May i ask where you were a Salesman?

and are you a Fan of ESP to begin with?

WE MUST CHAT!haha

I worked at a small family owned chain in NJ.

ESP makes some really nice guitars. I'm more of a Strat guy. We did have a Japanese made ESP strat style that I was very tempted by.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

OH yes! There vintage Strat'ish models look smooth as hell, there new Slightly original head stock very interesting


Strat guy eh... Damn... No sens even TRYING to change that haha

[SeanGAR]

Man .... that would be killer in green ....:tu

[AD720]

OH yes! There vintage Strat'ish models look smooth as hell, there new Slightly original head stock very interesting


Strat guy eh... Damn... No sens even TRYING to change that haha

Haha yea. I have a couple strats but also a lower-end Gibson LP and a Brian Moore. Humbuckers can come in handy. :banger

[Darrell]

No offense, but I assume this was on or around 3k.

If I'm spending 3k on a guitar, I'm getting a Paul Reed Smith. :dr

[adampc22]

get a shickta she devil

[AD720]

No offense, but I assume this was on or around 3k.

If I'm spending 3k on a guitar, I'm getting a Paul Reed Smith. :dr

For 3K I'd go with a Tom Anderson.

I'll take a Hollow Drop Top Classic, Bora-Bora Blue Burst please. :O


http://www.andersonguitars.com/images/guitarImages/04,04,2003_08-04-39.jpg

http://www.andersonguitars.com/cfPages/showSingleGuitarGallery.cfm?passedID=11&finishID=204&bodyWoodID=7

[MajorCaptSilly]

This thread is making me want another guitar. That ain't happening!

MCS

[Darrell]

For 3K I'd go with a Tom Anderson.

I'll take a Hollow Drop Top Classic, Bora-Bora Blue Burst please. :O


http://www.andersonguitars.com/images/guitarImages/04,04,2003_08-04-39.jpg

http://www.andersonguitars.com/cfPages/showSingleGuitarGallery.cfm?passedID=11&finishID=204&bodyWoodID=7

I'll take this.

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/350/575998.jpg (http://img119.imageshack.us/i/575998.jpg/)

:D

[Wolfgang]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/wolfgang8810/392424.jpg :dr :dr :dr oops sorry guess this is just for guitar players

[jkim05]

I worked at a small family owned chain in NJ.

ESP makes some really nice guitars. I'm more of a Strat guy. We did have a Japanese made ESP strat style that I was very tempted by.

Speaking of strats, I just replaced the pickups in mine with some custom hand-wound ones. They sound gorgeous. A much fuller sound than I had originally.

No offense, but I assume this was on or around 3k.

If I'm spending 3k on a guitar, I'm getting a Paul Reed Smith. :dr

Now you're talking my neck of the woods.

[Scottw]

I worked at a small family owned chain in NJ.

ESP makes some really nice guitars. I'm more of a Strat guy. We did have a Japanese made ESP strat style that I was very tempted by.

Victor's?

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Man .... that would be killer in green ....:tu

Thanks ;) your always on the good side :banger AND IT SHALL BE!


And i DO enjoy a PRS, but this ESP was to in a sense replace the one lost, after this guy my list for my collection SEARCH is as follow

-1988, Gibson Les Paul
-Jackson Custom Shop Rob Cavestany Snow White, Death Angel Model
-Double cutaway PRS
-Dean, Any Dime model (R.I.P)

Well... And maybe another custom shop if they can get it right next time hahaha ...
Now wheres that Jackpot!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Just got notification from ESP, they are starting my Custom ;) again
My new specs, Oh hell i gave them an Overhall!

normally my new body choice would be another 1k on for a quote, but after the mix up they agreed keep the price the same even with the huge upgrade


Body- Horizon III
Headstock- Horizon Teardrop
Fingerboard- Ebony, 24 fret Neck threw

See threw Green, Flamed top
Creme Binding on body and neck/headstock
natural clear coat on the back of the Maple neck

Sperzel tuners
Tonepros string threw bridge

Argh.... TASTY! cannot wait

[DonniePaul]

I like the blue but stick with what you like. Especially if you are custom ordering it.

I had a boss when I started in IT. he once told me "Pain is good. if I do something wrong and I feel pain it teaches me a lesson. If a vendor screws up I will not take the hit/feel the pain for them. Until I get what I paid for I will make them feel the pain and they WILL deliver."

It is the truth. If it is not what you want then don't settle for it.

As a side note said I Play an 89 Fender Strat and an Ibanez artcore hollow body as my gigging axes. I also have a collection of others stashed away. :banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

I like the blue but stick with what you like. Especially if you are custom ordering it.

I had a boss when I started in IT. he once told me "Pain is good. if I do something wrong and I feel pain it teaches me a lesson. If a vendor screws up I will not take the hit/feel the pain for them. Until I get what I paid for I will make them feel the pain and they WILL deliver."

It is the truth. If it is not what you want then don't settle for it.

As a side note said I Play an 89 Fender Strat and an Ibanez artcore hollow body as my gigging axes. I also have a collection of others stashed away. :banger
hahaha right on man, Still looking for a 88 Les Paul, if you got any leads ;):tu

[Guitarman-S.T-]

New guitar is U.S Bound in Colorado at the moment!!!!
- Will be in my hands next Tuesday if all goes well... AGH! Cannot wait!!!!!!!
"will be posting a new thread"


so far 2010 is kicking the Arse out of 2009!!!! Which to me was a joke year, plenty of change, and none was really for the better ha, Bah, Cheers to 2010!!!!

[bobarian]

That's awesome Sam! Cant wait to see some pics! :tu

[CigarGuy88]

No offense, but I assume this was on or around 3k.

If I'm spending 3k on a guitar, I'm getting a Paul Reed Smith. :dr

X1 :banger

[Rabidsquirrel]

Just noticed the inlay on the neck, and thought it was pretty neat. Are you going with the same thing?

[ucubed]

You should get a nice contrasting color pick for it as well =D

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Just noticed the inlay on the neck, and thought it was pretty neat. Are you going with the same thing?

same Off center block inlays, I love them as well. Different head stock and a custom Hand Carved body, Different would grain, so you all have something NEW to look forward to.. 100% :banger

[acarr]

That is a beautiful guitar. Is that a neck through body? Where is the bridge? I have an ESP custom shop from back around 1997 and it is the nicest guitar I have ever played.

[Rabidsquirrel]

Looks like it was at the last stage of assembly before the pictures were taken.

[Ratters]

Can't wait to see the ESP, I love those guitars. My bandmate had one and it was awesome.

Me, I kick it old school. :D

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Skips/jamnite.jpg

1980 Ibanez Artist with Duncans. Love the thing.

[acarr]

Can't wait to see the ESP, I love those guitars. My bandmate had one and it was awesome.

Me, I kick it old school. :D

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Skips/jamnite.jpg

1980 Ibanez Artist with Duncans. Love the thing.

Just like the 80's ehh Ratters? Playing some Talk Dirty to Me. The only difference is now you are smoking real tobaccy and not wacky tobaccy.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

That is a beautiful guitar. Is that a neck through body? Where is the bridge? I have an ESP custom shop from back around 1997 and it is the nicest guitar I have ever played.

Will be a neck through, String through construction for the bridge, The Guitar first posted just had the top panel of the tonepros off.

But cannot wait to see my new baby!!!! So far the nicest guitars I have played were ESP's My old Horizon was fantastic, and been really digging my current ESP Vintage Honey burst Eclipse.

but now its time to get back in the 24 fret neck of schemes :su

and some Tasty Tasty metal riffage

- Oh did I say I will have some Amplifier Pr*on as well! should all arrive thsi coming monday-tuesday

[acarr]

Mine is a horizon. The neck is so fast on it, my fingers get ahead of my brain.:banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Mine is a horizon. The neck is so fast on it, my fingers get ahead of my brain.:banger

Got any pictures! would love to check out your Miss's :dr

What spec'd? Wood/ neck/ pickups/ bridge, neck radius?

( Oh yah... Mine will have a Compound Radius Neck :banger )

[SeanGAR]

Sounds killer ST, I can't wait for the pictures and wav files of you shredding. :banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Sounds killer ST, I can't wait for the pictures and wav files of you shredding. :banger

Oh.. Youtube will be saturated- You better Believe it!!!!
thanks again Sean, Your the best brotha!!!! Always keeping this metal head in good spirits :banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Ta'DA!
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27175

[BC-Axeman]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Skips/jamnite.jpg

1980 Ibanez Artist with Duncans. Love the thing.
Frikken eerie! I had a 1980 Artist with Duncans that I wore out and had it refretted and rebridged. Finally died in an accident and the insurance paid me to replace it. Now I have a stock one, slightly newer.
I would get a PRS. Maybe another "The V".