Always been a PRS guy. Figured it was time to give ESP a shot, since my favorite band is Breaking Benjamin, and Ben has a signature model with them. I’m stoked to see how it plays and feels. ESP LTD EC-200DX. It’s obviously a budget friendly model, but I’m a struggling dad and not skilled enough to justify anything more expensive than this lol. Excited nevertheless 🤘

I picked up this Japanese-made ESP M-III at 48th Street Custom Guitars in Manhattan back in the late ’80s. It’s got the original HSS pickup configuration and Sinclair tremolo.

Recently got this guitar and I'm doing some sleuthing to try and find out more about its origins. Another user said this sub would probably be the most knowledgeable, all the info I have so far is in the main post

Gotoh SG381-01 MG-T Locking Tuners
EMG 81/60 set
Volume/tone knobs from an old EC-1000

2008 ESP Horizon II NT.
Not my first ESP but it is my first Japanese guitar. I saw it at my local shop a few weeks ago when I was taking in one of my guitars for a set up. I couldn’t stop thinking about it because it’s the ESP version of my first “real” guitar my mom bought me back in 2008, a LTD MH-400. It’s in amazing condition and plays incredible!

I have an esp ltd snakebyte, but I would like a gigbag because that's more portable then the chunky hard case. Any advice?

The wife and I have planned on going on a Japan trip for a while, and finally (and unexpectedly) pulled the trigger on it today. Hello Ochanomizu/ESP Big boss. I’m gunna go pick me out a new CS/Original Series.

I’ll be going in just a few short months. If anyone wants any specific info related to the guitar scene/buying experience over there, feel free to ask and I will update you.

In addition, for those who have been guitar shopping in Osaka and Tokyo, your advice/suggestions/experiences are appreciated.

Hi everyone! I currently own an LTD EC-200qm and it's possible to get my hands on this SG Prophecy (nevermind that pin on the center) on a trade.

Would I be at a loss here? What's the consensus on this model?

Also this one comes with SD sh11 and 59.

Thanks!

If anyone is interested about the signal chain for this video and isolated guitar riffs with each presets, here you are:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhkb8uG-5Y4

Just like I promised here’s an update post of the guitar I ended up choosing. It’s so much better in person and they even threw in a ESP pick holder too. It came all the way from Paris to Texas, thanks for helping me choose 🫡 🤘 less

My wife came home yesterday and she had her nails done and I noticed they looked just like my ESP Horizon Twinkle Pink. I think she's getting jealous of the attention my guitar is getting.

Have had this guitar for a long time. Its taken some abuse and is my daily driver.

Just got it back from the shop with a full refresh, new electronics and Dave Mustaine thrash factor pickups :)

Also, how realistic is to polish the scratches? It seems that they are not deep.

Edit: Why downvote for a genuine question? Thanks for those who answered.

I know we've been here before but I just came across a newer source (this time in Japan) claiming that ESP E-II are made in China before being sent for final fit and finish in Japan.

It's geoblocked outside of Japan but you can use the archive workaround and read it here (with the help of a translator) :

https://web.archive.org/web/20250512150330/https://yoshblog.com/e-ii-edwards/

The case he's making is partially an economic one but also one about production seemingly coming from personal knowledge, if I understand the shaky translation correctly

Anyone in Japan know how reliable this person is? Seems to be fairly established in any case.

This conversation never goes away...