Dave Mustaine ditches ESP

noodles · 12-06-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by from Megadeth.com

DEC 6 2006

After two successful years, I have decided to leave ESP guitars. This was a business decision and had nothing to do with the guitars or the manufacturing of the guitars, and I wish the staff of ESP, both in the USA and in Japan and Korea the very best of health and prosperity.

Meanwhile, I am taking my Classic Metal V known formerly as a Jackson King V1 or an ESP DV8, and my new guitar design presently known as an Axxion, which was the recipient of the Gold Award from Guitar World Magazine for 2005 for new guitar designs with me.

I will also be re-introducing through my new endorsement many special models, including re-issues of my old models from over the span of my career, as well as some retro V shapes, similar to the formerly known Jackson Y2KV or a Gibson Flying V.

I will make my announcement and be attending the 2007 NAMM show to meet Megadeth fans and all metal fans, musicians of all styles-especially guitarists, and Megadeth will be performing a private invitation only party for only 300 guests and 300 vendors and music industry people.

Dave Mustaine

Dylan7620 · 12-06-2006, 01:28 PM

woh, that was quick

Makelele · 12-06-2006, 01:28 PM

I bet he's going to be endorsing Ibanez.

I honestly didn't see this coming, because most ESP endorsers I know about have been very satisfied with them. Maybe Dave just got an offer he couldn't refuse.

eaeolian · 12-06-2006, 01:35 PM

I think it's Washburn. Dave apparently wasn't happy with his overall deal, not anything specific.

It isn't Jackson, unless Fender's lifting the prohibition on "roundhorn" Vs.

Hawksmoor · 12-06-2006, 01:37 PM

He got beaten up by the ESP mob?

noodles · 12-06-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eaeolian

It isn't Jackson, unless Fender's lifting the prohibition on "roundhorn" Vs.

Jackson by themselves: easy for Gibson to ignore. Jackson owned by Fender: serious competition. You'll never see another roundhorn out of Jackson again.

Makelele · 12-06-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eaeolian

I think it's Washburn. Dave apparently wasn't happy with his overall deal, not anything specific.

Yeah, I wasn't serious about the Ibanez guess. Whoever he endorses is going to get some great publicity for it, though.

zimbloth · 12-06-2006, 01:42 PM

Interesting. I second what someone else said, you rarely see an ESP endorser switch companies. Usually they're pretty content. The only one I can really think of that changed was Kerry King (just as well).

Washburn does seem to make sense. US Music puts out some nice product, especially with their Parker line. Washburn already made a flying v a few years ago that was very similar to his Jackson Y2KV. I forget the model name at the moment, something like WV8 or something. It was a USA model, the rounded V, all mahogany, satin black with an ebony board and Duncans. They could just make that same thing again and change a few things, and there you go.

noodles · 12-06-2006, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

US Music puts out some nice product, especially with their Parker line.

A Parker V would fucking own.

darren · 12-06-2006, 01:51 PM

Interesting that he claims ownership of the King V shape.

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Makelele ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,046 Real Name: Markus Main Seven: Ibanez RG2077XL, Jackson Rig: Flextone 2 Thanked: 24	I bet he's going to be endorsing Ibanez. I honestly didn't see this coming, because most ESP endorsers I know about have been very satisfied with them. Maybe Dave just got an offer he couldn't refuse. Now I lay me down to sleep Blah, blah, blah my soul to keep If I die before I wake I'll go to hell for heaven's sake

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zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,132 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 61	Interesting. I second what someone else said, you rarely see an ESP endorser switch companies. Usually they're pretty content. The only one I can really think of that changed was Kerry King (just as well). Washburn does seem to make sense. US Music puts out some nice product, especially with their Parker line. Washburn already made a flying v a few years ago that was very similar to his Jackson Y2KV. I forget the model name at the moment, something like WV8 or something. It was a USA model, the rounded V, all mahogany, satin black with an ebony board and Duncans. They could just make that same thing again and change a few things, and there you go.

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