I honestly wasn't expecting this until March. So I, like a few of you, went and saw Metallica on this last tour and was fanboying pretty hard. So I bought this:
I know Hammett isn't everyone's favorite and hell, I've made fun of him too. But he is one of the guys who got me interested in doing this whole guitar thing and I love a lot of his lead work, especially on the older stuff. He was playing the Ouija version of this guitar live and my wife was like "you should get one in purple sparkle like that." Since the Ouija one was a limited run even in LTD versions I opted for this. One of the things I'm excited about is having a guitar with EMGs in it. I haven't had EMGs in years. I hear the Bonebreaker pickups are just a tweaked 81/60 combo and I'm good with that. Also, this one is still MIK (I checked the SN when they emailed me this morning). When I went to order, I called ahead and they told me it wouldn't be in until March. So I really, really wasn't expecting this. It should hopefully be here tomorrow.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
I’m looking forward to it! I will say a former bandmate had an ESP/LTD MH1000 and it played great. So I’m expecting similar quality.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
I'm an unapologetic Hammett fan. I think his playing is great and his 70s based lead style is one of the things that set Metallica apart from all the bands with typewriter shredders.
This color is my favorite out of his signature models. Looks awesome. Congrats man!!!!
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GuitarBilly wrote:I'm an unapologetic Hammett fan. I think his playing is great and his 70s based lead style is one of the things that set Metallica apart from all the bands with typewriter shredders.
This color is my favorite out of his signature models. Looks awesome. Congrats man!!!!
All. Of. This. HNGD!
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"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
Guitars: '78 Les Paul Pro / '89 SG Special/ '04 Gibson Les Paul Classic 3 pickup / Jackson Star/ Endres Tele / Fernandes Rhoads/ ''74 Hohner MIJ strat/ 2 Partscasters
Amps: Depends on when you ask. I got tired of constantly updating this section lol
Cabs Marshall 1960A w V30s/ Seismic 2x12 w Redback and V30.
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Bro that's what I'm saying. I had my MIL come over and watch the house (she lives on the same street) while my wife and I took our son to the Doctor this morning. Because Fedex gave us a time frame between 10:50 and 2:50. It'll probably be closer to 4pm, but I wasn't taking chances.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
Ope! I finished typing that last one and the truck was pulling up! Guitar box is in the house. I'm bringing her out. Pics to follow.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
So it plays great right out of the box. It feels good in my hands. Neck shape is their thin U so a little thinner than my Charvels but not super thin. I think my HM neck is wider and thinner. The EMGs sound like EMGs. Which is what I wanted I only got to test these through the Orange into captor into my DAW so I hope to get some speakers and air moving sooner than later. Fretboard looks great, neck feels good and action feels great. Very happy with the setup from ESP. If you’re a Hammett/Metallica fan and like Floyd guitars this is an easy recommendation. If you’re not, look elsewhere lol.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
So it plays great right out of the box. It feels good in my hands. Neck shape is their thin U so a little thinner than my Charvels but not super thin. I think my HM neck is wider and thinner. The EMGs sound like EMGs. Which is what I wanted I only got to test these through the Orange into captor into my DAW so I hope to get some speakers and air moving sooner than later. Fretboard looks great, neck feels good and action feels great. Very happy with the setup from ESP. If you’re a Hammett/Metallica fan and like Floyd guitars this is an easy recommendation. If you’re not, look elsewhere lol.
Man, I was waiting on these money shots. She looks gorgeous!!! Would you say the Thin U is roughly the same thickness as an Ibanez Wizard or Super Wizard?
Also, does this model come with the two volume and one tone knobs?
Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
I’d say close to a Super Wizard. Like 1 mm thicker at the first and 12th but that works for me. It’s been a long time since I’ve played any type of Wizard neck so I don’t remember width differences very well. I will say this thing was setup wonderfully. I got a MIK one and it’s near flawless. No sharp fret ends, great setup, electronics are great. That being said I’m sure a MII one would also be outstanding. ESP seems to have great QC on the higher end LTD stuff. And yes it’s 2 volumes, 1 tone. Top volume is for the neck, middle control for bridge and a master tone. 3 way switch. I’ve played some Metallica riffs on it already and it handles that in spades.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
Oh fuck I didn't know this was a neckthrough!!! looks amazing!!!
Guitars: '78 Les Paul Pro / '89 SG Special/ '04 Gibson Les Paul Classic 3 pickup / Jackson Star/ Endres Tele / Fernandes Rhoads/ ''74 Hohner MIJ strat/ 2 Partscasters
Amps: Depends on when you ask. I got tired of constantly updating this section lol
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I really, really like this thing. It wants to be played fast. It’s a lot of fun to rip on and just do gallop riffs. I think the only thing I’m going to change on it is the bar. My experience with collared bars on the 1000 series Floyds hasn’t been great. I’m going to replace it with a push in arm instead.
And being neck through is awesome! The upper fret access is amazing. Missed having a neck through guitar.
"I understand the science behind it. But you know what I trust more than science? Tony Iommi."
GuitarBilly wrote:Anyone who played an 800 "model" in a Kemper/Fractal/Helix and think they know what a raging 2203 sounds like is pretty much the guitar equivalent of a virgin nerd that thinks watching porn counts as sex experience.
NinjaRaf wrote:6505 is 100% balls to the fucking walls low end and aggression. It is FUCKING PISSED. Like an 18 year old angry at the world. + is a bit less angry, like maybe a 35 year old man angry.
