Picked up one of these this afternoon after playing it.
Very nice middle of the road guitar, for sure. Not expensive (600 USD) but also not rickety like some imports tend to be, Korean made rather than Chinese or Indonesian, and it came with active pickups (EMG 81/60). The pic really doesn't do it justice. Its a much more attractive guitar in person.
The ESP EX is a bit severe on the edges, but it's smaller and lighter than most traditional type Explorers. It's about the same weight as the Epiphone Korina, by my guess. And the neck is perfect... at least for me. Thicker than an Ibanez, but thinner than a Gibson.
I also tried out an Ibanez 8 string while I was shopping. Not to buy it, but just to play the monstrous thing. I have to say, all the interest I had in an 8 string guitar was totally crushed. The lowest string sounded and felt terrible. Not recommending it...
the one i played was too heavy and annoying as fuck whether i played it sitting down or standing up. the neck was too thick but the pickups were great. i love white explorers though.
Bodom J wrote:I wish I was even a quarter as good looking as dbs.
That or an Ibanez has been my "next guitar" for a while. Kind of hard to justify when I haven't set up my studio to performance level though.
BREATH HOLD!
"And if I leave you, let me leave you entirely un-enthralled. That way, if you remember me years later, it's for good cause and not something completely forced. When I walk that door, I pray for a collective yawn."
[quote="IFryKids"]I bet you were drunk on maple syrup and powdered donuts, you sloppy piece of shit.[/quote]
[quote="DBS"]shut the fuck up you greasy disaster.[/quote]
DBS wrote:the one i played was too heavy and annoying as fuck whether i played it sitting down or standing up. the neck was too thick but the pickups were great. i love white explorers though.
White Explorer + matching headstock = And which model did you play? Maybe it's the fact that I'm used to my heavy bass, but the EX 400 really doesn't feel all that heavy to me.
long4theblur wrote:That or an Ibanez has been my "next guitar" for a while. Kind of hard to justify when I haven't set up my studio to performance level though.
I was sold on Ibanez for a long time until a friend had an ESP and I tried it. I find the ESP neck much more suitable for my playing style.
DBS wrote:the one i played was too heavy and annoying as fuck whether i played it sitting down or standing up. the neck was too thick but the pickups were great. i love white explorers though.
White Explorer + matching headstock = And which model did you play? Maybe it's the fact that I'm used to my heavy bass, but the EX 400 really doesn't feel all that heavy to me.
i played that exact model. it's a lovely looking guitar and it sounds great, so if you're comfortable with it then it's a good purchase. i just found it really awkward to play.
Bodom J wrote:I wish I was even a quarter as good looking as dbs.
The lowest string sounded and felt terrible. Not recommending it...
