NGD: 2006 ESP Eclipse NOS (56K: Gor for it)

amonb · 05-12-2008, 02:35 AM

Today was a good day. I was able to find a dude on Ebay who had a 2006 ESP Standard Series Eclipse that was so unused it still had the tags on it, genuine NOS.

So I picked it up and a week later here it is. The case I had to leave back in the states as I wanted the cheaper postage so it was shipped in a more figure-hugging tweed case that did the job just fine.

On to the pics:

Specs:

Mahogany body and neck, maple cap

24.75" scale

Sperzel locking tuners

Pickups: EMG81 in Bridge, EMG60 in neck

Two volume, one tone

I have always wanted a Gibbo Les Paul-type guitar, but love my metal and modern guitars so went one of these instead of an Edwards copy. The flame maple I could give a rats about when purchasing, but now...

I have never owned a "pretty" guitar before so my eyes went a little watery when I saw how nice the flame was, the pics really don't do it justice.

The shorter scale will take a little getting used to, but it plays very quick. The neck is sensational, and is more of a softer C-shape than my Ibanez SCA 220 (the only other electric 6 I own).

And I LOVE the sound of the EMGs... even clean I like em. I have heard complaints about the "dark cleans" of the EMGs but I must admit I think the dark clean is a sexy tone indeed. It ain't "classic" or "vintage" but if I wanted that I woulda got the Edwards.

Despite this I am still tempted to pick up some Blackouts since they are a drop-in replacement just to compare...

The beast is currently equipped with SIT strings set up for E standard and I was thinking of stringing it up for drop C or possibly drop B tuning. Any string gauge suggestions from fellow short-scale owners?

zimbloth · 05-12-2008, 02:50 AM

Congratulations. I've always really liked those, ESP is one of the best companies going these days in terms of bang for the buck. I almost got one myself, but the cluttered inlays were always the killer for me.

Sweet guitar though man, kick ass.

In terms of tuning, I've always had great results tuning to C, B or lower with short scales. I'd recommend the Elixir NanoWeb 12-52 set. Best sounding / feeling strings in the world, and their tension is really nice.

amonb · 05-12-2008, 02:58 AM

Thanks man, I have been meaning to try the Nanowebs out so I might take up your suggestion, and thanks for the kind words!

Are you a Elixir seller Nick? If so I might grab a couple of sets from you...

RiffRaff · 05-12-2008, 02:58 AM

Score dude

That thing's a beaut!

Sebastian · 05-12-2008, 03:04 AM

That looks nice

great score

TemjinStrife · 05-12-2008, 03:54 AM

+1 on the Elixirs. They last FOREVER too... and I have pretty acidic sweat, so normal strings don't take to me very well.

Very pretty guitar!

EDIT: Nice! I didn't see that you had an EMG-60 in the neck. That is a really cool pickup, and absolutely stunning clean and dirty. Very clear and single-coil like, with some real power behind it if you dig in.

Michael · 05-12-2008, 03:58 AM

Nice one Amon.

I played one of those for about an hour in shop here last year. They're amazing guitars.

amonb · 05-12-2008, 07:09 AM

Thanks for the comments guys

I've put it through its paces a bit this evening and I REALLY do dig that EMG60 neck pickup. This active thing is all new to me but I have found it so clear and full for nasty-sounding cleans... very cool

Thrashmanzac · 05-12-2008, 07:17 AM

i have always been a fanb of that guitar

congrats!

Apophis · 05-12-2008, 08:33 AM

Congrats

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05-12-2008, 02:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
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05-12-2008, 03:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 8,505 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 48	Nice one Amon. I played one of those for about an hour in shop here last year. They're amazing guitars. Last.fm - Myspace - Myspace Music

05-12-2008, 07:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Thrashmanzac plays in 69/42 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Purnim, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 980 Real Name: Zachariah Main Seven: currently looking for one Rig: peavy 5150 I 60w Thanked: 14	i have always been a fanb of that guitar congrats! ...Each guitarist has an evil fat 40 year old blueswankler trying to get out, If you give in to temptation you'll be sitting next to a fender playing john lee hooker while trying to keep your combover in place. -Desecrated

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05-12-2008, 02:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 10,754 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 57	Congratulations. I've always really liked those, ESP is one of the best companies going these days in terms of bang for the buck. I almost got one myself, but the cluttered inlays were always the killer for me. Sweet guitar though man, kick ass. In terms of tuning, I've always had great results tuning to C, B or lower with short scales. I'd recommend the Elixir NanoWeb 12-52 set. Best sounding / feeling strings in the world, and their tension is really nice.

05-12-2008, 02:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
amonb Just One More... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,250 Real Name: Amon Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 BP Thanked: 14 $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Thanks man, I have been meaning to try the Nanowebs out so I might take up your suggestion, and thanks for the kind words! Are you a Elixir seller Nick? If so I might grab a couple of sets from you...

05-12-2008, 02:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
RiffRaff ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 96 Real Name: Andrew Main Seven: Schecter Loomis Thanked: 7	Score dude That thing's a beaut!

05-12-2008, 03:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sebastian Me and ... C.O.W. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cracow, Poland Posts: 2,787 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: a 6 string Washburn Rig: Behringer GM108 Thanked: 35 $Sebastian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Sebastian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Sebastian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Sebastian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Sebastian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Sebastian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Sebastian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	That looks nice great score

05-12-2008, 03:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
TemjinStrife Power Metal Cellist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 677 Real Name: Josh Main Seven: Dean EVO 7 Special Rig: PODXT Thanked: 8	+1 on the Elixirs. They last FOREVER too... and I have pretty acidic sweat, so normal strings don't take to me very well. Very pretty guitar! EDIT: Nice! I didn't see that you had an EMG-60 in the neck. That is a really cool pickup, and absolutely stunning clean and dirty. Very clear and single-coil like, with some real power behind it if you dig in.

05-12-2008, 07:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
amonb Just One More... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,250 Real Name: Amon Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 BP Thanked: 14 $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $amonb is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Thanks for the comments guys I've put it through its paces a bit this evening and I REALLY do dig that EMG60 neck pickup. This active thing is all new to me but I have found it so clear and full for nasty-sounding cleans... very cool

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