ESP Stephen Carpenter 7 SC607B

I've had this guitar for about 2 months now, I felt I'd let my initial euphoria subside and then post a more level-headed review later, so here I am. I am motivated to write about this guitar, mainly because of how surprisingly excellent it is. I feel the need to get the word out. When I ordered my Rico Jr, I knew it would be world-class, I had dealt with Bernie Rico before and I liked his work. So it was like "wow this is amazing, but... well no shit". But with this ESP/LTD guitar, I really bought this as an experiment and it has been one of the most satisfying experiences I've had with guitars because it flat out is incredible.

Features: Neck-thru maple with maple wings. Arch top. 27" scale. 24 frets on a dark rosewood board. White binding on the neck & headstock. Tone Pros bridge. EMG 81-7 pickups. 1 Vol 1 Tone 3 way PU selector.

Playability: This is really where this guitar stands out. I was expecting a rather girthy neck...

Well okay I'll just say it.....I'm an idiot!!!!! Lust took over me in a big way and I did not know much about guitars and it was just so damn sexy looking. That's out the way now, but at least it's going to someone who I'm pretty positive is going to like it alot more than I have

Live and learn bro

It's companion showed up today. It has a somewhat different vibe to it. I am going to be taking the pickups in this out and putting in Duncans or DiMarzios. Any recommendations for an all-maple guitar would be welcome

INVADERS!!!


and some black hardware \m/

Yeah I love the Invader in my Rico, but I wonder if the maple might be too middy for it. Then again its neck-thru so its mostly maple anyways. Black hardware is a good idea too.I like the chrome on my black one but not as much on this. Good call

Pick up a Custom-7, yank the magnet, and drop in a alnico 5.

I returned the sunburst SC607. I want to get the mahogany version that comes out in april instead. Keeping the SC607B though.

Man ESP really is making me want a SC607 now... especially if it is mahogany... now I just need an ebony fretboard on that damn guitar and I will ditch my COWs finally and get one of those.
Where did you hear about this wood change thing? Are you sure it is happening?

Yeah just look at the ESP website or SamAsh.com or anywhere.