Got my new ESP SRC-7 In Today (!)

zimbloth · 05-08-2007, 12:16 AM

What a glorious instrument. As many of you know, I love the ESP Stephen Carpenter models. I've had three of the LTDs 607 ones, loved them all. I was content having my SC607B be my 2nd in command behind my Rico Jr Custom, but then I saw an original SRC7 with Duncans and a blank ebony fretboard for a killer price so I jumped on it.

Differences between the SRC7 and the SC607(b):

1) Weighs much less. Very very light-weight, like a Universe. It's an alder body so that's probably why. Super balanced.

2) Speaking of a UV, the mother-of-pearl or whatever binding on this just exactly like that found on a UV777BK, very classy. The SC607 has white plastic binding on the neck/headstock only (black on the SC607 mahogany one).

3) This guitar stock came with a JB-59-ESP Single. Previous owner swapped the JB with an Invader. I didn't mind this since the alder/ebony board/maple neck-thru/Invader combo works like a charm on my Rico Jr Vixen 7. There's some very bizarre sounding tones on this thing. I think it might be wired wrong, position 4 sounds like its out of phase, not a lot of volume. The neck single coil sounds fucking sweet for cleans though. The middle 59 is surprisingly usable as well.

4) Blank ebony fretboard (my main motivation for getting this), I'm a sucker for these.

5) The neck profile seems slimmer than on the newer ones, which was a shock. It could be in my head, but thats how I percieve it.

Anyways, I cleaned up the fretboard, polished the body, threw on some new D'Addarios, and now I'm in business. Sounds and plays fucking AWESOME. Just as well as the SC607B, but even smoother and better. It's actually very similar to the ESP Horizon NT-II I had, but in a 7-string. Just a different feel than the SC607 series. Tonewise sounds very different than my Rico Jr despite the identical woods, pickups and components. The only thing different about this is my Rico has no tone knob. This guitar sounds considerably brighter than the Rico though.

Both sound great.

This thing shreds! It's a shame these are so rare, this is a really special guitar

D-EJ915 · 05-08-2007, 12:18 AM

Give it to me...

Ryan · 05-08-2007, 12:23 AM

That looks badass. I like the binding around the neck/head.
It looks like it would weigh a ton lol It must mess with you when you go to pick it up. How tall are the frets?

JPMDan · 05-08-2007, 12:25 AM

Congrats on the new purchase.

zimbloth · 05-08-2007, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

That looks badass. I like the binding around the neck/head.
It looks like it would weigh a ton lol It must mess with you when you go to pick it up. How tall are the frets?

Yeah I thought it was going to be heavy like most LTD 7's are (though they dont bother me), but it's got to be at most 7 pounds. Could be wrong but that's how it feels.

The frets are XJ.

saffron shrimp · 05-08-2007, 12:28 AM

sick score!

Blexican · 05-08-2007, 12:32 AM

*boner*

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 05-08-2007, 12:34 AM

badass guitar dude!

7slinger · 05-08-2007, 12:43 AM

skinhead · 05-08-2007, 12:44 AM

It's so sexy and so metal at the same time

The SRC7 (Stoner Carpenter 7) looks very nice

05-08-2007, 12:16 AM	#1
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,510 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 72	Got my new ESP SRC-7 In Today (!) What a glorious instrument. As many of you know, I love the ESP Stephen Carpenter models. I've had three of the LTDs 607 ones, loved them all. I was content having my SC607B be my 2nd in command behind my Rico Jr Custom, but then I saw an original SRC7 with Duncans and a blank ebony fretboard for a killer price so I jumped on it. Differences between the SRC7 and the SC607(b): 1) Weighs much less. Very very light-weight, like a Universe. It's an alder body so that's probably why. Super balanced. 2) Speaking of a UV, the mother-of-pearl or whatever binding on this just exactly like that found on a UV777BK, very classy. The SC607 has white plastic binding on the neck/headstock only (black on the SC607 mahogany one). 3) This guitar stock came with a JB-59-ESP Single. Previous owner swapped the JB with an Invader. I didn't mind this since the alder/ebony board/maple neck-thru/Invader combo works like a charm on my Rico Jr Vixen 7. There's some very bizarre sounding tones on this thing. I think it might be wired wrong, position 4 sounds like its out of phase, not a lot of volume. The neck single coil sounds fucking sweet for cleans though. The middle 59 is surprisingly usable as well. 4) Blank ebony fretboard (my main motivation for getting this), I'm a sucker for these. 5) The neck profile seems slimmer than on the newer ones, which was a shock. It could be in my head, but thats how I percieve it. Anyways, I cleaned up the fretboard, polished the body, threw on some new D'Addarios, and now I'm in business. Sounds and plays fucking AWESOME. Just as well as the SC607B, but even smoother and better. It's actually very similar to the ESP Horizon NT-II I had, but in a 7-string. Just a different feel than the SC607 series. Tonewise sounds very different than my Rico Jr despite the identical woods, pickups and components. The only thing different about this is my Rico has no tone knob. This guitar sounds considerably brighter than the Rico though. Both sound great. This thing shreds! It's a shame these are so rare, this is a really special guitar

05-08-2007, 12:18 AM	#2
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 16,924 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: ESP MH-307 Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 206	Give it to me... My Site: əBCAir

05-08-2007, 12:43 AM	#9
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 2,576 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: 5150>TC Gsys>Rec4x12 Thanked: 6	NICE DenyThyNature

05-08-2007, 12:44 AM	#10
skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,439 Real Name: Frank Main Seven: Ibanez Universe MC Main ERG: Soon Skin custom RG8 Rig: VENu Twin/Carvin2x12 Thanked: 43	It's so sexy and so metal at the same time The SRC7 (Stoner Carpenter 7) looks very nice WTB Phonic Helix 24 mixer board Fuck US shipping only

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05-08-2007, 12:23 AM	#3
Ryan Hylian Metal Master • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Farthest Outpost Posts: 4,492 Main Seven: RG9147 Main ERG: RG7421XL Rig: Engl -> Mesa Thanked: 61	That looks badass. I like the binding around the neck/head. It looks like it would weigh a ton lol It must mess with you when you go to pick it up. How tall are the frets?

05-08-2007, 12:25 AM	#4
JPMDan Dis fuckin' guy... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 5,494 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Conklin GTG-7T Rig: A. Reactor 112+PodXT Thanked: 42	Congrats on the new purchase.

05-08-2007, 12:28 AM	#6
saffron shrimp ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: us Posts: 129 Main Seven: RG8427F-BX Rig: Roadster/JSX Thanked: 3	sick score!

05-08-2007, 12:32 AM	#7
Blexican ??? Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,604 Real Name: Amir Main Seven: Schecter Revenger 7 Rig: GNX3K>TBH100>Randall Thanked: 37	boner

05-08-2007, 12:34 AM	#8
Unknown Doodl3.2 look at each other.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,270 Real Name: Claude Rig: Mark III -> Vader Thanked: 21 $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	badass guitar dude!

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