ESP/LTD new models for 2010

22km Tombstone · 01-06-2010, 10:36 PM

Just found on the ESP Guitars website... (pretty sure this isn't a repost)

New finishes for EC-1000

LTD H models get rid of that stupid headstock. No cockstock, but F headstock.

New finish for MH series.

New 300 series. Dunno how this is going to compare to the 400 series - so far they look basically the same?

FX-360 Padauk Brown Satin, and Spalted Maple

H-351FR

H-351NT

This is cool looking! Viper-300M VBS (vintage brown satin)

New model: MH-327 - 27 fretter, Duncan Hot Rail and Custom 5

ST-203 Strat copy

New finish for the EC-256 (AVG - aged vintage gold). Not sure why the pic says MGO.

Also, apparently the X-tone brand is being merged with LTD.

The ESP Guitar Company :: News

Decipher · 01-06-2010, 10:39 PM

The Silverburst EC and 27 fret'rs look great!

wannabguitarist · 01-06-2010, 10:52 PM

F-series headstock on the Horizon=fail

Everything else is nice though. I want that silverburst EC

itsallinmyh3ad · 01-06-2010, 11:05 PM

Want the strat and the viper.

BrainArt · 01-06-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabguitarist

F-series headstock on the Horizon=fail

Yeah, it looks like ESP/LTD is trying to be Schecter, with the F headstock on the Horizons.

I love the 27 fret ones, and the silverburst EC looks tasty. ESP/LTD GAS is stronger than before.

goth_fiend · 01-06-2010, 11:21 PM

you truly have NO idea how happy I am to see a us available 27 fret guitar, now if I can get a price on these and when they will be available, I will start saving up NOW

speaking of, WHEN CAN I GET ONE!!!!!!!!

22km Tombstone · 01-06-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabguitarist

F-series headstock on the Horizon=fail

Everything else is nice though. I want that silverburst EC

While I agree, I think the F headstock looks miles better than this:

I also agree the cockstock is way better than both

Why don't they bring that back?

hypermagic · 01-06-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IbanezShredderB

Yeah, it looks like ESP/LTD is trying to be Schecter, with the F headstock on the Horizons.

I love the 27 fret ones, and the silverburst EC looks tasty. ESP/LTD GAS is stronger than before.

ESP/LTD is Schecter. The same dude owns them both.

Giving the Horizon the Forest headstock instead of bringing back the original is dildos. If I want a Schecter I'll buy a Schecter.

Goldtop EC gets the gas rolling though.

22km Tombstone · 01-06-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goth_fiend

you truly have NO idea how happy I am to see a us available 27 fret guitar, now if I can get a price on these and when they will be available, I will start saving up NOW

Isn't the Xiphos 27-fret still available?

I'd imagine the 27 fret LTD to be in line with other mid/high end LTD's (probably around $650-750)? A bit cheaper than the Xiphos, anyway.

EDIT: That is, if the same general model numbering system applies

goth_fiend · 01-06-2010, 11:32 PM

^I know about the xiphos, not really a fan of the shape, and besides, this guitar might as well be the kiko loureiro for the us, I would kill for that guitar, I just wish It was available in purple with a quilt top, as soon as these go for sale, believe me when I say I will have one

22km Tombstone · 01-06-2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goth_fiend

^I know about the xiphos, not really a fan of the shape, and besides, this guitar might as well be the kiko loureiro for the us, I would kill for that guitar, I just wish It was available in purple with a quilt top, as soon as these go for sale, believe me when I say I will have one

Fair enough

I also prefer the superstrat shape to the xiphos... and I agree the Kiko is a pretty killer guitar

Will be interesting to see the pricing on these.

goth_fiend · 01-06-2010, 11:42 PM

for real, I cant wait to get one, you have no idea, I have been waiting 10 years to get a 27, hell I have been in talks to have a custom neck built and just make a body myself, now I wont have to do that

Tristoner7 · 01-06-2010, 11:45 PM

I want that ST-203FR !!!

Ravelle17 · 01-06-2010, 11:48 PM

Whether or not the "same dude" owns both Schecter and ESP/LTD, fact is their lineups are looking more and more alike with each year. Wouldn't you think each company would have a bit more of their own identity?

This 2010 lineup has a lot of guitars marketed solely in black and dark cherry red finishes, much like the Hellraisers, especially with the Horizon headstock change and the Xtones getting EMGs/those finishes (Solo-6, anyone?)

vs.

and

vs.

Pretty damning, eh?

JacksonKE2Shred · 01-06-2010, 11:52 PM

The new Horizons looks sweet. and I have major gas for the MH-327 STR and the ST-203FR black!

22km Tombstone · 01-07-2010, 12:05 AM

They are ridiculously similar... Although the Solo-6 looks a lot better than the X-tone, IMO.

Shoulda brought back the cockstock and done some different finishes!

Oh well, they still look pretty good. I'm mostly stoked on the 27-fretter and the 7 string.

trenolds39 · 01-07-2010, 12:10 AM

I'm surprised they didn't put full binding on the FX and Viper models to match every other model.

xMitch92x · 01-07-2010, 12:18 AM

Not keen on the new F headstocks, they look too much like a Schecter. They should just bring back the cockstock! I like the Silverburst EC-1000 though.

MaxOfMetal · 01-07-2010, 12:27 AM

I guess what Hisatake Shibuya originally said he wouldn't do, is starting to be done.

mattofvengeance · 01-07-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

I guess what Hisatake Shibuya originally said he wouldn't do, is starting to be done.

and what's that?

MaxOfMetal · 01-07-2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattofvengeance

and what's that?

He's "the dude" that owns both Schecter and ESP. He originally planned to keep both companies completely separate, though given the last year or so, apparently he's getting a little laxed with that policy.

In 10 years they'll probably be the same brand.

Breakdown · 01-07-2010, 12:35 AM

Silver burst and gold top ec's I would so shell out the 900 bucks for them if had 900 . Lol that BCH H-1001 looks EXACTLY like a hellraiser minus the gothic inlays or whatever they are called. The should make an H-1001 with an ebony board and just drop the abalone and paint it solid black with white binding or their vb finish like the ec-1000 vb

mattofvengeance · 01-07-2010, 12:37 AM

haha.. well I didn't know they were owned by the same guy until about five minutes ago. Ya learn something new every day. I do like that F headstock on the FM408 though.

possumkiller · 01-07-2010, 12:41 AM

spattergrind · 01-07-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 22km Tombstone

Just found on the ESP Guitars website... (pretty sure this isn't a repost)

Now i see it....

HMMMM....gee i wonder....

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01-06-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
22km Tombstone Pro Apologizer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 358 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ESP/LTD new models for 2010 Just found on the ESP Guitars website... (pretty sure this isn't a repost) New finishes for EC-1000 LTD H models get rid of that stupid headstock. No cockstock, but F headstock. New finish for MH series. New 300 series. Dunno how this is going to compare to the 400 series - so far they look basically the same? FX-360 Padauk Brown Satin, and Spalted Maple H-351FR H-351NT This is cool looking! Viper-300M VBS (vintage brown satin) New model: MH-327 - 27 fretter, Duncan Hot Rail and Custom 5 ST-203 Strat copy New finish for the EC-256 (AVG - aged vintage gold). Not sure why the pic says MGO. Also, apparently the X-tone brand is being merged with LTD. The ESP Guitar Company :: News

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Decipher SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary, Hellberta, Canada Posts: 1,314 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The Silverburst EC and 27 fret'rs look great!

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wannabguitarist SS Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego/El Dorado Hills CA Posts: 4,169 Thanked: 51 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	F-series headstock on the Horizon=fail Everything else is nice though. I want that silverburst EC

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itsallinmyh3ad ...Made me do it. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,643 Thanked: 65 Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Want the strat and the viper.

01-06-2010, 11:21 PM	#6
goth_fiend SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 662 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you truly have NO idea how happy I am to see a us available 27 fret guitar, now if I can get a price on these and when they will be available, I will start saving up NOW speaking of, WHEN CAN I GET ONE!!!!!!!!

01-06-2010, 11:32 PM	#10
goth_fiend SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 662 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^I know about the xiphos, not really a fan of the shape, and besides, this guitar might as well be the kiko loureiro for the us, I would kill for that guitar, I just wish It was available in purple with a quilt top, as soon as these go for sale, believe me when I say I will have one

01-06-2010, 11:42 PM	#12
goth_fiend SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 662 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	for real, I cant wait to get one, you have no idea, I have been waiting 10 years to get a 27, hell I have been in talks to have a custom neck built and just make a body myself, now I wont have to do that

01-06-2010, 11:45 PM	#13
Tristoner7 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 949 Thanked: 29 Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I want that ST-203FR !!!

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Ravelle17 Blackjack owner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 125 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whether or not the "same dude" owns both Schecter and ESP/LTD, fact is their lineups are looking more and more alike with each year. Wouldn't you think each company would have a bit more of their own identity? This 2010 lineup has a lot of guitars marketed solely in black and dark cherry red finishes, much like the Hellraisers, especially with the Horizon headstock change and the Xtones getting EMGs/those finishes (Solo-6, anyone?) vs. and vs. Pretty damning, eh?

01-06-2010, 11:52 PM	#15
JacksonKE2Shred ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Victoria B.C. Posts: 211 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The new Horizons looks sweet. and I have major gas for the MH-327 STR and the ST-203FR black!

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22km Tombstone Pro Apologizer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 358 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	They are ridiculously similar... Although the Solo-6 looks a lot better than the X-tone, IMO. Shoulda brought back the cockstock and done some different finishes! Oh well, they still look pretty good. I'm mostly stoked on the 27-fretter and the 7 string.

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trenolds39 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 329 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'm surprised they didn't put full binding on the FX and Viper models to match every other model.

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xMitch92x ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 85 Thanked: 4 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not keen on the new F headstocks, they look too much like a Schecter. They should just bring back the cockstock! I like the Silverburst EC-1000 though.

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MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,239 Thanked: 91 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I guess what Hisatake Shibuya originally said he wouldn't do, is starting to be done.

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Breakdown SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 493 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Silver burst and gold top ec's I would so shell out the 900 bucks for them if had 900 . Lol that BCH H-1001 looks EXACTLY like a hellraiser minus the gothic inlays or whatever they are called. The should make an H-1001 with an ebony board and just drop the abalone and paint it solid black with white binding or their vb finish like the ec-1000 vb

01-07-2010, 12:37 AM	#23
mattofvengeance boots2asses Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 4,712 Thanked: 103 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	haha.. well I didn't know they were owned by the same guy until about five minutes ago. Ya learn something new every day. I do like that F headstock on the FM408 though.