Will Broughton from Kennebunk, ME, USA
Subject:
Heck of a guitar.
Quality:
ESP's quality control has always been spot on for me. While I wouldn't/SHOULDN'T gig without a backup, I have done so twice with this guitar and it hasn't failed me. It's the first guitar I've owned that hasn't crapped out on me live in some way, so one could definitely say that it's a reliable beast.
Sound:
Mine came with active SD blackouts. Through my 6505+, the sound is crushing. This is my first 'high end' guitar, and it sounds like it.
Reliability:
I bought it used. The serial number would have me believe that it's 5 years old. It stays perfectly in tune, frets have remained level, and it doesn't complain at all.
Overall:
If you can find one used, you'll be set for a long time.
Playability and Feel:
For a painted-over neck, it's quite fast. I wouldn't dare say it's faster than my Ibanez, nor thinner, but it's a bit better. Consider it a comparison between an anorexic and normal sized model. I, personally, am not into anorexic models, so it worked for me. Shredheads may beg to differ.
However, one should note: It's quite easy to accidentally bop the volume knob when grabbing the trem arm. That might pose a problem for some. Other than that, the other knob and the three-way selector are fine.
The guitar itself is relatively heavy, coming from someone who is used to basswood bodies. However, that's not an entirely bad thing. It's certainly not Gibson/Epiphone heavy, but it's not Ibanez light either. It's down to taste, but I rather enjoy it.
Tone:
I play through a 6505+, so my tone is inherently darker than say, a Marshall or a Fender. The pickups were like how I like my women: hot and smooth. They were simultaneously in-your-face and restrained. I play technical metalcore, and they were quite suited for the task. For jazzy-type work, they functioned very well, but due to the output, broke up very early.
If you're looking for a single coil type sound, you're not going to find that here. This guitar likes the heavy, and the tonewoods and pickups are geared to it.
Finish:
Looks green in some lights, purple in others, black in still others.
Good think I like all those colors.
It looks sexy as all get out though. It's a guitar that catches the eye.
Action:
Wouldn't know. When I bought it though, it was just right.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
January 25th, 2011
scott from castle dale utah us
Quality:
very good craftsman ship
Reliability:
its built like a rock
Overall:
totally kicks as#
Playability and Feel:
it feels and plays better than my rg prestige sounds better too
Tone:
extremely ctisp and amazing harmonics
Finish:
pictures just dont do justice
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
Nick form Overland Park from Kansas
znikolaytech@gmail.com
Subject:
Great i am so surprised
Quality:
This is srongest side of this axe /Amazing quallity . Eventhough that Gibson sounds a little better but frets inotonation and etc is better on ltd...OUPS big surprise. First ime i couldn't believe
Sound:
Sound is nice but nice for adler / I's not as warm as mahogany axes but i knew what i was buying. It defenatly sounds better than any other asian axes like epi ibanez and etc...didn't mean prestige serias
Reliability:
I acctually had one flaw with wiring //one humb he neck one stop working and i called AMS they suggested free return or exchange but i love my baby so much so i decided take care of issue by my self.I thinl what is happened is emg plug just came appart. not big deal
Overall:
Like many others used to think that all guitars made out of USA is crap ...not that case for sure. I would think that it's promotion but it's true
Playability and Feel:
You can play everyhing but it made for heavy stuff but blues sounds great too
Tone:
It's close to fender jackson or somehing like this
Finish:
Finish is nice i got the white one just becuase Ams was out o see thru black
Action:
Acion was medium but i lower it in one minue not big deal.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes i got it from AMS by easy payments plan
Date submitted:
02/09/2010
Andy S of DEATH by RADIO from BELLINGHAM, WA
Subject:
SHRED READY KICK BUTT GUITAR A+
Quality:
Very well built guitar with high attention to all details.
Reliability:
This is a new guitar for me and I plan on putting it through the test. My last 2 ESP’s have held up very well over the past 6 years.
Overall:
The best electric Guitar I’ve owned to date. ESP has combined great looks with precision engineering.
Playability and Feel:
The M1000 has a beautiful smooth feel with great accessibility to all 24 frets. The lightweight design is a god send especially when being used almost 3 hours per night, it just feels and sounds right!
Tone:
Well equipped with EMG 81 active pickups it delivers kick butt chuga chugas for the that heavy sound I demand, fantastic bright chunky tone all under 12 pounds! Yea!
Finish:
The snow-white paint job is very classy and clean looking. Chics dig it! What more can
ask for?
Action:
This thing felt like it was professionally set up right out of the box! Just required a slight tune and it was stage ready.
Do you own this product?:
This is one of four ESP LTD's I own and my favorite!