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

zimbloth · 01-08-2008, 08:18 PM

People are overblowing the tension issue I think. Baritones are cool and have their own sound at times, but the difference in tension is only about 2 pounds - and that's 25.5 vs 27. Going from 27 to 28 is even less, it'll be like the difference between a 56 and a 58 at most. It's really not a big deal to compensate by using slightly thicker gauges if you want a 27" 8 or even 25.5.

I guess the bottom line is, it's hard not to shake my head at people who love a guitar but won't buy it because of the scale length is a 27 instead of a 28. Guys, it's a miniscule difference. It's easy to just use a 70 instead of a 68, or a 72 instead of a 70, or a 68 instead of a 66, and so on.

D-EJ915 · 01-08-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slake moth

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

what is the discount?

@zim: I like the feel of the neck of a 27" more, I don't think these other guys that are bitching have played one before though.

zimbloth · 01-08-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by D-EJ915

what is the discount?

@zim: I like the feel of the neck of a 27" more, I don't think these other guys that are bitching have played one before though.

I'm right there with you, I love 27's, the SC607B was one of the best playing guitars I've ever encountered. I'm just making the point that people who are souring on these because it's not 28" are being just a little bit silly. It's such a tiny difference.

I definitely will be looking at the ESP B8/608B and even the FM408. I think it would be awesome to have an 8 with the same fret spacing as a standard 7. I'd just tune it up a bit, to G or G#.

MatthewK · 01-08-2008, 08:26 PM

6 months? That sucks ass. I have my fingers crossed it'll show up by april.

slake moth · 01-08-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by D-EJ915

what is the discount?

People who ordered from MF while they were having order fulfillment and customer service problems due to their warehouse move got a letter offering a 20% discount and free shipping on their next purchase. Unfortunately, it expires Feb 29.

Allen Garrow · 01-08-2008, 08:28 PM

Wow, I hate this time of year when Namm is firing up for winter shanannigans, it reminds me of all the money I "don't have".

~A

Holy Katana · 01-08-2008, 08:29 PM

Even though I don't have a seven yet, I'd totally buy the 25.5 and put a high A on there.

xwmucradiox · 01-08-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Codyyy

Wow. Never thought I would consider an 8! But the SC608B looks fucking beastly. And if whoever that was was correct, and it's $999 street, that's definitely doable.

But the REAL question is, now with 8's this affordable, how trendy do you think it will be now for kids to chug on that low F# rather than learn to play decently

So far it seems like 50% of the people with 8s here just chug on the low string so I dont think were that far above the new buyers.

HamBungler · 01-08-2008, 08:58 PM

That looks fuckin' seckz. I'm-a wants now.

NOW.

Rick · 01-08-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen Garrow

Wow, I hate this time of year when Namm is firing up for winter shanannigans, it reminds me of all the money I "don't have".

~A

Couldn't agree more.

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zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 10,946 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 58	People are overblowing the tension issue I think. Baritones are cool and have their own sound at times, but the difference in tension is only about 2 pounds - and that's 25.5 vs 27. Going from 27 to 28 is even less, it'll be like the difference between a 56 and a 58 at most. It's really not a big deal to compensate by using slightly thicker gauges if you want a 27" 8 or even 25.5. I guess the bottom line is, it's hard not to shake my head at people who love a guitar but won't buy it because of the scale length is a 27 instead of a 28. Guys, it's a miniscule difference. It's easy to just use a 70 instead of a 68, or a 72 instead of a 70, or a 68 instead of a 66, and so on.

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MatthewK ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sylvester, GA Posts: 149 Real Name: Matthew Main ERG: LTD SC-608b 8-string Rig: Peavey JSX Thanked: 11 / 1	6 months? That sucks ass. I have my fingers crossed it'll show up by april.

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Holy Katana Likes cheese. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 331 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: None yet. Rig: Vox AD15VT Thanked: 2	Even though I don't have a seven yet, I'd totally buy the 25.5 and put a high A on there.


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