Picked out my next guitar

[Megadebt]

Soon I am ordering this guitar.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...p-ltd-eclipse-ec-1000-evertune-see-thru-black

I am going to have it pleked and upgraded to a Tusq XL nut at Sweetwater.

Thinking about having them put 10 gauge strings on it instead of the 9 gauge it comes with.

 

[Budda]

Dont those come with tusq xl nuts?

 

[Megadebt]

Unsure. Both the ESP Site and Sweetwater have it listed as molded.

 

[Tonedeaf]

Give it a chunky neck and make it 22 frets and I would be in the market.

 

[Megadebt]

Aye.

Anyway, I order a demo model of the same guitar but this one does not have the evertune bridge. I am having it plek'd, tusq nut & 10 gauge strings. New Guitar Day coming soon for Caveman.

 

[yyz67]

I love my fixed bridge EC-1000 w SDs but would love a 22-fret version with trem.

 

[Megadebt]

Here are pictures of the demo I bought. My salesman said they are not too busy and it will probably be shipped within two days. This demo has a few light scratches on the back but I got it for an even grand - plek, nut, vintage strap, strap locks, and strings extra (about $1,400 total)

Also, it says you can even dial in the Fishman Powerbridge to access warm and natural-sounding acoustic tones. It has locking tuners.

 

[MojoBodies]

Please post about what you think about the PLEK job

 

[Megadebt]

will do!

 

[Morphine]

I've had a couple of guitars that were PLEK'd. I will say I didn't notice much difference with the ones that were factory PLEK'd for 9's or 10's in standard tuning and then I changed the string gauge/tuning when I received the guitar. The one guitar I had PLEK'd specifically for the tuning and string gauge I wanted was definitely noticeable. Insanely low action with absolutely no buzzing or dead spots.

Havent heard of the Fishman power bridge. Is that basically a Piezo equivalent? Should be a cool guitar. Congrats!

 

[Megadebt]

Aye, the exact model name of the guitar is:

ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo. In addition to its SD JB/59's. Also, coil tap.​

 

[Budda]

Give it a chunky neck and make it 22 frets and I would be in the market.

Full thickness eclipse oughtta do it.

 

[Tonedeaf]

Full thickness eclipse oughtta do it.

ESP site says it has a Thin U shape shape neck. (and it's kinda pricey)

 

[Budda]

ESP site says it has a Thin U shape shape neck. (and it's kinda pricey)

Odd they didnt change the neck on them. Ah well.

Wont be inexpensive if you buy new, for sure.

 

[Rane]

I’ve always been a fan of the Eclipse shape. It has the Les Paul vibes with a really pleasing modern sleekness.

 

[brainleaf]

Super pretty. I've wanted a guitar with a Piezo and an Evertune for a while, nice choice! I actually didn't realize you could get either let alone both on a guitar so reasonably priced.

 

[Megadebt]

It has Les Paul woods, I wonder if it sounds anything like a Les Paul? Probably not.

 

[Budda]

It has Les Paul woods, I wonder if it sounds anything like a Les Paul? Probably not.

Drop some PAFs in and it will. That said, a les paul (to me) doesnt have a specific sound. /Semantics

 

[Megadebt]

Aye,

they shipped the guitar it's scheduled for delivery on Friday

 

[Megadebt]

The guitar has arrived. I'll report back on it soon.

After looking it over, it is a beautiful guitar. I can't notice any flaws or even fine scratches.