Custom: "ESP" Guitar: Epic!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Thought I have not personally played/seen this beast of an Axe, I did receive photo's from DrumCityGuitarland.com with its arrival from Japan. It had to make a pit stop at the U.S's ESP headquarters before hand, though hell, I have already waiting this much time.. Whats another few days
(ETA:Wednesday)

For some background info this custom was ordered 18 months ago, Normally the custom production time frame is close to a year... If that, and mine was no exception, though it a little late I was happy to see photos. When I did I was blown away... Wrong color, Wrong Spec's!
+me= FIRST :dr, ... :mad: ... :fl ...:c .... :bh
Yah I was a little pee'd off But it was for the better.. You'll see why.

Original it was going to be just an Horizon body with there 2009 Headstock, basic set up, but mine.. with a see-threw Aqua paint job over a gorgeous Quilted maple top. I saw the flaws with this and after ESP agreed to work on another to replace I was very happy, but first made some changes =].

The headstock did not turn out as well as I thought, as well as the Quilted maple top was no where near as gorgeous as others.. They always seem to do great Flamed tops so 1- Flamed Maple top, and the original Horizon Headstock. With the issues of the color I thought I would make it simple and have it See-threw Green Easy enough? and Lets say I had them work for the original mix-up. Body, Horizon III. I loved this body, though i couldn't afford it originally because they have to hand carve it, but they had no problem keeping the same price even after my " tweaks" so.. to say the least I am VERY pleased that they did the original mess up, I got a chance to see the flaws and now will be holding a guitar that is Truly unique and something I will be proud of till the end comes!!!

Oh yah.. Compound Radius neck... Enjoy
(when the guitar reaches me prepare yourself for more photo's, videos... the works)

[Guitarman-S.T-]

First... The original:
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[Guitarman-S.T-]

Now.. the specs for the new Guitar
Shape: Horizon III
Neck: Neck Thru
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Scale: 25.5"
Color: See Threw Green

Hardware: Black
Tuners: Sperzel Locking
Nut: Graphite
Strap Pin: Locking Schaller
Bridge: T.O.M Tonepros String-Thru Body
Pickups: Seymour Duncan
-Neck:Jazz
-Bridge: Duncan Distortion

Headstock: Old Horizon "TearDrop"
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
-Tilt Back Headstock
Fingerboard Radius: Compound Radius
Frets: 24
Fret Size: XTRA Jumbo
Nut Width: 42mm
Neck Shape: Thin U
Fingerboard End: Square
Inlays: Offset Blocks
Inlay Material: Pearl
Neck Binding: White
Headstock Finish: Match Body
Neck Back Finish: Natural Gloss

Logo: Block ESP Custom S.T
. And... The new Beaut. A tad bit of a change don't you think so Muahaha!

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[Sauer Grapes]

pretty freaking sweet. A lot better than I pictured your choice of color looking.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

pretty freaking sweet. A lot better than I pictured your choice of color looking.

I originally loved there See-Threw Aqua, but said the hell with it Green is my favorite color so went Blammo.. and So very pleased...
Looks like Toxic Sludge!!!!:su

[Darrell]

That's sick.

[bobarian]

That's amazing Sam! Girls are going to be passing out in the aisles! :r

[ashtonlady]

WOW, that is pretty wild for Iowa. Looks great.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

That's amazing Sam! Girls are going to be passing out in the aisles! :r

haha Not sure about that ;) but compared to the first take on my Custom, I am blown away by the outcome, while the first one ( even if it was the true color) would have just been.. alright :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Very nice, Sam. But the big question is......how you do you think is sounds?

[Tripp]

Love it.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

That's amazing Sam! Girls are going to be passing out in the aisles! :r

Very nice, Sam. But the big question is......how you do you think is sounds?

Guitar Tech says the neck feels Amazingly- PERFECT, and the Sound Hell.. Mahogany body, and those pick-ups... I promise you it will be just as amazing as other guitars I have played with that setup

[BigFrank]

Looking nice there brother. May you melt many faces with that Axe.

[TripleF]

Suhweeeeeeeeeet!! :tu

[s15driftking]

Very sharp! I think the one they messed up on looks great too!!

[Ratters]

Nice! :tu :tu :tu

ESP necks feel SOOOOOOO good, and I love Duncans. I run the distortion in my bridge position and a Jeff Beck in the neck position. That is one hell of an awesome guitar!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Nice! :tu :tu :tu

ESP necks feel SOOOOOOO good, and I love Duncans. I run the distortion in my bridge position and a Jeff Beck in the neck position. That is one hell of an awesome guitar!
Never tried the Distortion pickup before, But thought what the hell, I also have a Dimarzio Super Distortion i could toss in if the Duncan isn't up to par, But I'm not too worried =]
thanks guys!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

-Just received my ENGL Fireball 635 Head, That with my former VADER Cabinet... Oh man.. Cannot WAIT to bring down some metal!
-I could surely use it ;)

:Side note... If anyone is holding onto some "metal" and you feel it's not being used properly.. Please... By all means.. Send it my way:
Thank you ;) :banger

[BC-Axeman]

O.K. I admit that looks better than any PRS. Bet it plays great!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

O.K. I admit that looks better than any PRS. Bet it plays great!

Oh you know it.. Hell those pictures dont even give it Justice!
finally got it today, Cant stop looking at it.. will be taking some pictures and a display video and i will report back :banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

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[Guitarman-S.T-]

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[Guitarman-S.T-]

and some Amp P**n

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[Ratters]

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[Guitarman-S.T-]

You share the same love as I haha

[elderboy02]

I don't know the 1st thing about guitars, but that looks sweet :banger

Now, we need a video of it being played :banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Yes sir!
On that note.. WHY AM I ONLINE! haha
Jam On

[SeanGAR]

Sick ... the green IS a lot nicer than the blue :banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Thanks Sir Sean!
I still am thinking about a See Threw Aqua/ Vintage Amber quilt top in the future when and IF I ever have the money to do so again haha.

[BC-Axeman]

Thanks Sir Sean!
I still am thinking about a See Threw Aqua/ Vintage Amber quilt top in the future when and IF I ever have the money to do so again haha.
Another slope! Wheeeeeeee!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Another slope! Wheeeeeeee!

and the worst one i have hit in my life! hahaha:banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dY1d6trOUY

[sgresso]

very awesome Axe ! I am sure it will play like a dream!

[Ratters]

Man, that amp is going to sound awesome once you can crank it up and let those tubes sing. :tu

[Guitarman-S.T-]

In time! haha, Cannot wait to hear what it sounds at 9oc' let alot half mass!

[kelmac07]

Sounds great S.T.!! :tu

[Guitarman-S.T-]

http://espguitars.com/customshop_gallery.html

totally blew me away, Let me know if anything catches your eye ;)

They normally only post the Best of the Best in the custom gallery.. so I am very pleased to see this!