ESP LTD EC1000 QM STBC EMG

Mental Mickey

http://www.thomann.de/ie/esp_ltd_ec1000_stbc.htm

Could someone give me some advice about the above guitar? Weight, shape etc. I am a wheelchair user,and there are certain types/sizes of guitars that I just cannot manage because of the weight, shape etc.

I have previously tried a Hohner Les Paul Copy(great shape, waaaaaaaaaay too ****ing heavy), and a Fender Stratocaster, which I just didn't like!!

Any tips/help greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Just to add, the Epiphone Les Paul's neck was far too "round", ie: I couldn't get my hand around it properly to form some of the chords.....?

i57dwun4yb1pt8

Since when is this Adverts.ie? - feylya

in any case ,whatever the ec 1000 they feel good , are not heavy , and are the same shape and feel as a les paul


they were designed to be lite as far as i know .

great guitar , but in my case i like strats , never could get the hang of the les paul design .

i think you will like the feel of it .


HOPE THAT HELPS ,

Mental Mickey

DaDumTish wrote: »

in any case ,whatever the ec 1000 they feel good , are not heavy , and are the same shape and feel as a les paul


they were designed to be lite as far as i know .

great guitar , but in my case i like strats , never could get the hang of the les paul design .

i think you will like the feel of it .




HOPE THAT HELPS ,

Do u have a pic? Where are you?

Mental Mickey

DaDumTish wrote: »

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675???? :eek: I saw the EXACT same guitar on Thomann's website for 275. I saw it in Cherry Sunburst Red(I think?)over the weekend, and I nearly p****d meself on the spot!!!!!

Mental Mickey

http://www.thomann.de/fr/esp_ltd_ec100qmstbc_egitarre.htm?sid=8c2a3a8118d167e164743ce0c808043e

That's the one I saw over the weekend.

i57dwun4yb1pt8

sorry ?

i think you may be mistaken

here is the vb1 on thomann

http://www.thomann.de/ie/esp_ltd_ec1000_vbk.htm


you looked at an ec 100

Mental Mickey

http://www.thomann.de/ie/esp_ltd_ec1000_stbc.htm

That's the one I meant. Sorry.

i57dwun4yb1pt8

no prob , ive done it myself !

that red tiger is nice alright .

its up to you , if you really want red , stick with it .

either way i think it will suit you in all respects .

Mental Mickey

DaDumTish wrote: »

no prob , ive done it myself !

that red tiger is nice alright .

its up to you , if you really want red , stick with it .

either way i think it will suit you in all respects .

It's either the "Tiger" or the Cherry Red(?) version that I saw at the weekend??? It definetly wasn't black.......I'm sure of that! Didn't get to hold it for too long, as the guy in the band I saw wanted it back!!!!

Mental Mickey

This is probably a stupid question, but does the type of wood that a guitar is made from contribute to the weight of it??? If so, which wood is the lighter weight?

feylya

Mahogany is incredibly heavy, maple is quite heavy also. Alder is quite light but it's rare to find a Les Paul made of anything but mahogany.

Mental Mickey

feylya wrote: »

Mahogany is incredibly heavy, maple is quite heavy also. Alder is quite light but it's rare to find a Les Paul made of anything but mahogany.

Thanks. That guitar that I mentioned is made from Alder wood, afaik.

feylya

The EC1000 is Mahogany. Says it on the Thomann page

Mental Mickey

feylya wrote: »

The EC1000 is Mahogany. Says it on the Thomann page

Saw that! :rolleyes: Can you suggest any lightweight guitars that are worth trying out?

feylya

What about an SG style guitar? Lighter than a Les Paul but has a fantastic tone.

Mental Mickey

feylya wrote: »

What about an SG style guitar? Lighter than a Les Paul but has a fantastic tone.

Thought about one of those? They're the guitars that Angus Young plays, aren't they?

feylya

Yup, they're the ones.

Mental Mickey

feylya wrote: »

Yup, they're the ones.

Thanks, I need one that is light all round........

feylya

TBH, if you want one that is the lightest you can get, look at Steinbergers or Parkers. They may not look like traditional guitars but they are extremely light and sound incredible.

localhothead

feylya wrote: »

Mahogany is incredibly heavy, maple is quite heavy also. Alder is quite light but it's rare to find a Les Paul made of anything but mahogany.

actually you are quite wrong ,
you can get mahogany les pauls that are light weight , it depends on the wood stock used to build it .
its not "incredibly heavy " - mahogany varys like any wood, you need to try out a few to find a light one.

and i have played the ec range and they are very light , compared to les pauls usual weight - they were made with thin necks and light bodies specifically .

OP

I suggest trying an EC if thats what you want - writing about it here is no use to you - you may be surprised how comfortable they are.

feylya

Fair point, mahogany does vary quite a lot in weight but in general, it's a heavy wood. Of course, there is Gibson's new thing of drilling massive holes in their bodies.

Mental Mickey

localhothead wrote: »

actually you are quite wrong ,
you can get mahogany les pauls that are light weight , it depends on the wood stock used to build it .
its not "incredibly heavy " - mahogany varys like any wood, you need to try out a few to find a light one.

and i have played the ec range and they are very light , compared to les pauls usual weight - they were made with thin necks and light bodies specifically .

OP

I suggest trying an EC if thats what you want - writing about it here is no use to you - you may be surprised how comfortable they are.

I think a trip to Waltons is in order!? X-Music don't seem to stock ESP Guitars for some strange reason....?

feylya

I think Instrumental on the quays are the only shop in Dublin that have the ESP dealership.

Mental Mickey

feylya wrote: »

I think Instrumental on the quays are the only shop in Dublin that have the ESP dealership.

Okeydoke. I was looking for a website for those guys, but they seem to be a small shop....?

feylya

It is quite a small shop alright. Some lovely stock but you can't turn around without hitting a guitar.

Mental Mickey

feylya wrote: »

It is quite a small shop alright. Some lovely stock but you can't turn around without hitting a guitar.

localhothead

i notice you have deleted the posts from the poster who was selling a guitar

and I assume you banned them as well - knowing the overzealous handing out of bans on here like snuff at a wake ?

I also notice the mod DORD has a for sale signature on every post in this forum

one rule for you and one for the rest, yes ?

feylya

If you wish to discuss moderating issues, please either PM me or open a thread in the Helpdesk forum. Links to adverts in signatures are allowed - posting solely to pimp ads is not.

Mental Mickey

Could someone please explain the difference(s) - if any - between an ESP Eclipse Custom, and an ESP Ecplise II STBC......??


I'm torn between those two guitars....they're gorgeous!!!!

ClutchIt

I dunno if you're into Ibanez guitars, but the Ibanez s-series are the absolute business. Really small body, lovely thin necks, and amazing pickups. Best guitars around imo, and should suit you if size and weight are an issue.

Mental Mickey

ClutchIt wrote: »

I dunno if you're into Ibanez guitars, but the Ibanez s-series are the absolute business. Really small body, lovely thin necks, and amazing pickups. Best guitars around imo, and should suit you if size and weight are an issue.

Cheers. I've also been looking at Schecter models?? Never heard of them?

Mental Mickey

Anyone got any thoughts on the Les Paul BFG model?

Mental Mickey

Went up to X-Music today to have a look around. I am totally friggin bamboozled now!!!! While I was looking at various guitars, I decided to have a go at picking up a bass just for the heck of it, and, I find a bass easier to manage than any electric guitar!!!???

Maybe four strings is the way to go......?

subzero12

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Cheers. I've also been looking at Schecter models?? Never heard of them?

schecter are the best value for the money in elecftric guitars at the minute ive 2 of there 7 strings and played loads of there 6s and there reall decent .

Mental Mickey

Can anyone help me locate a Gibson Les Paul Studio Swamp Ash guitar on Thomann's website? I'm pretty sure I saw one the other day, but for the life of me I can't find it now!!??

I want to compare prices.

Mental Mickey

Found the exact same guitar on Everest Music's Website for under a grand!!! If I bring this price to X-Music, willl they match it for me?

http://everestmusic.com/product_info.php?products_id=667