ESP/LTD Stef B-8, 608B, LTD FM-408 Thread - Page 12

MatthewK · 01-08-2008, 03:46 PM

I just read on the ESP boards that the SC is 27"

Apophis · 01-08-2008, 03:47 PM

the headstock looks really nice for me too

Metal Ken · 01-08-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

Or Metal Ken could have his non-brutal high G and get the low A too

You're god damn right i will

A is plenty low for me.

darren · 01-08-2008, 04:14 PM

25.5" scale on an 8-string seems too short for doing low tunings. Maybe they're aiming it more at those that want to add an extra low and high string.

Then again, i was pleasantly surprised at the clarity of the 27" Ibanez 8, so maybe it'll work after all. I'm looking forward to seeing the final specs and pricing.

"FM" seems like an odd model designation. That type of body with that type of headstock would usually be an "H" type of guitar.

nikt · 01-08-2008, 04:16 PM

I prefer reverse for drop tunings. I would be pain in the as to find so long plain high string in poland :/

yevetz · 01-08-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatthewK

I just read on the ESP boards that the SC is 27"

Link?

Apophis · 01-08-2008, 04:18 PM

25,5" scale 8 string is just great idea for people who don't want going to low and want go little higher

sakeido · 01-08-2008, 04:24 PM

I just tuned my sixer to F# with a leftover .68 on it and it sounded fine to me, but I prefer the kind of flubbiness you get that way

Apophis · 01-08-2008, 04:27 PM

I have no problem with plain steel strings for my 30" guitar - GHS are long enough, even crappy Presto are long enough

You can also ask Polinski to make few for you. I always do that.

SHREDTOKILL · 01-08-2008, 04:28 PM

HOLY SHIT!

MatthewK · 01-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yevetz

Link?

"It's no surprise that long-time ESP endorsee Stef Carpenter (Deftones), well-known for his custom 7-string models, has moved on to new 8-string customs. The new ESP STEF-B8 and LTD SC-608B are new neck-through-body 8-string baritone guitars with a 27" scale."

Myspace.com Blogs - ESP ANNOUNCES NEW 2008 MODELS - ESP Guitars MySpace Blog

yevetz · 01-08-2008, 04:45 PM

PIZDETZ......

Ishan · 01-08-2008, 04:49 PM

Damn! Screw that! Screw thin strings! If the SC608B is cheap enough I'm getting one I don't care, I'll put a .085 on

yevetz · 01-08-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatthewK

"It's no surprise that long-time ESP endorsee Stef Carpenter (Deftones), well-known for his custom 7-string models, has moved on to new 8-string customs. The new ESP STEF-B8 and LTD SC-608B are new neck-through-body 8-string baritone guitars with a 27" scale."

Myspace.com Blogs - ESP ANNOUNCES NEW 2008 MODELS - ESP Guitars MySpace Blog

Thanks

ledzep4eva · 01-08-2008, 04:51 PM

There really isn't anything wrong with 27" for an F#. Anyone who needs more obvoiusly doesn't intend to ever play any lead on it

canuck brian · 01-08-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

25.5" scale 8 string? haha, yes \m/

My 8 is actually 25.5 - I've used both the low f# (floppy but usable) and a high A on it. If i do another one, i'll probably fan it.

ESP probably saw the chance to put out reasonably priced 8's for a multitude of users. Almost anyone who thinks of ESP 7's usually thinks of the SC's or the runs of H307/H207's. Jazz players looking for an affordable 8 probably got their wish with the 25.5 scale H series, and the metal players got their baritone 8 with the SC series. Considering the price points speculated on both of the LTD models, ESP has made a brilliant marketing move. Now, if they offer them in something other than black, that would be super awesome instead of just awesome.

I didn't read thru the entire thread, but here's the scale lengths in stone from ESP's page.

"The new ESP STEF-B8 and LTD SC-608B are new neck-through-body 8-string baritone guitars with a 27" scale."
"A brand new addition to the line, the LTD FM-408, is a unique standard-scale 8-string guitar model...."

Kronpox · 01-08-2008, 05:26 PM

Dear ESP,

Thanks for making me poor. Again.

Sincerely, Dave.

No really I am ordering the 608b as soon as it's available, it'll be like the big brother of my 607b

sakeido · 01-08-2008, 06:09 PM

The weird thing is, why is there a FM-408, but not a FM-407?

D-EJ915 · 01-08-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakeido

The weird thing is, why is there a FM-408, but not a FM-407?

these are the questions I ask

Codyyy · 01-08-2008, 06:29 PM

Meh, if I get an 8 before a 7, I will explode. Bring on the 7's.

skinhead · 01-08-2008, 06:47 PM

I don't give a ...., this assholes are going to charge tons of money for that shit.

Zoltta · 01-08-2008, 06:47 PM

I have a question, how long until these guitars are on the market, after they are announced at Namm?

Ishan · 01-08-2008, 07:01 PM

6 month, maybe more

Zoltta · 01-08-2008, 07:05 PM

Ah ok, thats good, casue .... me if it was any sooner id have to sell either my Ibby 8 or my 607 to get the 608. Or keep them all and sell my soul, which i doubt is even enough for this thing i bet

slake moth · 01-08-2008, 07:09 PM

bleah. My MF discount letter will have expired by then.

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darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,472 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	25.5" scale on an 8-string seems too short for doing low tunings. Maybe they're aiming it more at those that want to add an extra low and high string. Then again, i was pleasantly surprised at the clarity of the 27" Ibanez 8, so maybe it'll work after all. I'm looking forward to seeing the final specs and pricing. "FM" seems like an odd model designation. That type of body with that type of headstock would usually be an "H" type of guitar. web \| facebook \| twitter

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sakeido Is a Pastafarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 5,600 Thanked: 257 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I just tuned my sixer to F# with a leftover .68 on it and it sounded fine to me, but I prefer the kind of flubbiness you get that way "Ah, she's built like a steakhouse but she handles like a bistro" - ZB Soundcloud - New clip April 19

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yevetz I am a COCK!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Posts: 8,399 Thanked: 271 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	PIZDETZ...... Sorry for my english

01-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#288
Ishan Giant Fridge Magnet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paris, France. Posts: 4,271 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn! Screw that! Screw thin strings! If the SC608B is cheap enough I'm getting one I don't care, I'll put a .085 on Current rig : Agile Intrepid Pro with Lace Aluma Deathbar pickup -> Eleven Rack + TC G-Major -> ESI Near 5 Experience My string tension calculator STC - supports most D'addarrio and Circle K Strings

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MatthewK SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 792 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I just read on the ESP boards that the SC is 27"

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01-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#277
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,280 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the headstock looks really nice for me too

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nikt LACS Lover Join Date: May 2005 Location: Poland,Wroclaw Posts: 2,285 Thanked: 25 $nikt is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $nikt is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $nikt is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $nikt is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $nikt is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $nikt is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $nikt is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I prefer reverse for drop tunings. I would be pain in the as to find so long plain high string in poland :/

01-08-2008, 04:18 PM	#282
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,280 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	25,5" scale 8 string is just great idea for people who don't want going to low and want go little higher

01-08-2008, 04:27 PM	#284
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,280 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have no problem with plain steel strings for my 30" guitar - GHS are long enough, even crappy Presto are long enough You can also ask Polinski to make few for you. I always do that.

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SHREDTOKILL LOW AND SLOW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,087 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HOLY SHIT!

01-08-2008, 04:51 PM	#290
ledzep4eva ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Posts: 448 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	There really isn't anything wrong with 27" for an F#. Anyone who needs more obvoiusly doesn't intend to ever play any lead on it

01-08-2008, 05:26 PM	#292
Kronpox shrent? shrent. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 790 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Dear ESP, Thanks for making me poor. Again. Sincerely, Dave. No really I am ordering the 608b as soon as it's available, it'll be like the big brother of my 607b

01-08-2008, 06:09 PM	#293
sakeido Is a Pastafarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 5,600 Thanked: 257 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The weird thing is, why is there a FM-408, but not a FM-407? "Ah, she's built like a steakhouse but she handles like a bistro" - ZB Soundcloud - New clip April 19

01-08-2008, 06:29 PM	#295
Codyyy The Flip-Flopper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,739 Thanked: 63 $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Meh, if I get an 8 before a 7, I will explode. Bring on the 7's. Schecter Loomis-7 TOM

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skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,675 Thanked: 55 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I don't give a ...., this assholes are going to charge tons of money for that shit. Back to da 'hood (sevenstring.org)

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Zoltta Guns N Guitars Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guidoville Posts: 1,024 Thanked: 45 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a question, how long until these guitars are on the market, after they are announced at Namm?

01-08-2008, 07:01 PM	#298
Ishan Giant Fridge Magnet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paris, France. Posts: 4,271 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	6 month, maybe more Current rig : Agile Intrepid Pro with Lace Aluma Deathbar pickup -> Eleven Rack + TC G-Major -> ESI Near 5 Experience My string tension calculator STC - supports most D'addarrio and Circle K Strings

01-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#299
Zoltta Guns N Guitars Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guidoville Posts: 1,024 Thanked: 45 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ah ok, thats good, casue .... me if it was any sooner id have to sell either my Ibby 8 or my 607 to get the 608. Or keep them all and sell my soul, which i doubt is even enough for this thing i bet

01-08-2008, 07:09 PM	#300
slake moth AB-3500 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 92 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bleah. My MF discount letter will have expired by then.

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