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SE7EN
03-10-2008, 11:48 AM
I have huge gas for this guitar, but after browsing online for a while i was amazed on the huge price difference between the LTD version and the ESP.
The LTD retail price is aroun $900.00 and the ESP version is around low $4K's :eek:
Why the huge difference in price?....i mean, the differnce is around $3k for fucks sake....is it even worth it?:\
one is custom shop the other isnt. sucks but thats the way it is.
D-EJ915
03-10-2008, 12:10 PM
ESP is an actual bent top which aren't just something you slap on there (you have to steam to top and bend it to fit the arm contour). That type of top is always expensive.
DeathrollJM
03-10-2008, 12:31 PM
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
LTD = Production shop overseas (mostly machined)
the quality of the components that build both guitars are the same, though in some cases some corners are cut from the LTD's, which are mostly cosmetic.
ozzfan84
03-10-2008, 12:37 PM
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
:rollin
SE7EN
03-10-2008, 12:39 PM
I know the difference between ESP and LTD's, but in the JD sig the difference in price is 2 much IMO.....not like other ESP/LTD sig's that there price difference is not something huge like in the JD model
Thanks for the info guys
D-EJ915
03-10-2008, 01:41 PM
I told you why it's so expensive already.
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
LTD = Production shop overseas (mostly machined)
the quality of the components that build both guitars are the same, though in some cases some corners are cut from the LTD's, which are mostly cosmetic.
who lied to you? :rollin
db never
03-10-2008, 02:17 PM
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
LTD = Production shop overseas (mostly machined)
the quality of the components that build both guitars are the same, though in some cases some corners are cut from the LTD's, which are mostly cosmetic.
:rollin
that's what we call diarrhea of the mouth
flakelorenz
03-10-2008, 02:24 PM
Yeah thats wrong^^
The best advice anyone can give is try them both first and then you can make your mind up if the differance in sound is worth the differance in price...
Greatdeceiver
03-10-2008, 03:39 PM
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
LTD = Production shop overseas (mostly machined)
the quality of the components that build both guitars are the same, though in some cases some corners are cut from the LTD's, which are mostly cosmetic.
400+ posts... this guy should have done his learning by now :rollin
Zach21
03-10-2008, 07:28 PM
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
LTD = Production shop overseas (mostly machined)
the quality of the components that build both guitars are the same, though in some cases some corners are cut from the LTD's, which are mostly cosmetic.
:confused:
Someone is about to be feeling one of these::o
ozzfan84
03-10-2008, 08:22 PM
I like these informations.
Baby Duck
03-10-2008, 08:42 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! My new Gus G sig sure as hell better not be made in the US!!!
espguitars
03-11-2008, 11:05 AM
I don't think I'm going to touch this one...
ESPKH4Builder
03-11-2008, 02:00 PM
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
LTD = Production shop overseas (mostly machined)
the quality of the components that build both guitars are the same, though in some cases some corners are cut from the LTD's, which are mostly cosmetic.
ESP custom shop in the US? no way WHERE? :rollin:rollin:rollin
db never
03-11-2008, 02:59 PM
I don't think I'm going to touch this one...
Where would you even start :\
HateEvent
03-11-2008, 06:17 PM
ESP = hand built guitars in the US (little machining as possible)
LTD = Production shop overseas (mostly machined)
the quality of the components that build both guitars are the same, though in some cases some corners are cut from the LTD's, which are mostly cosmetic.
Component quality being the same = false. Material quality of the ESPs destroy that of the LTDs.
And yeah, made in Japan for ESPs y0!
Butch
03-12-2008, 12:01 AM
easy guys!!
jaymz097
03-12-2008, 02:25 AM
This thread made me laugh. ESP = Japan!!!!!
Has anyone seen or played the JD? I don't see one offered online for purchase in the US.
Also, anyone in Houston? Where is the best selection?
This thread made me laugh. ESP = Japan!!!!!
Has anyone seen or played the JD? I don't see one offered online for purchase in the US.
Also, anyone in Houston? Where is the best selection?
theyre not available as of yet except for preorder. mine has been preordered since the beginning of february and the last i heard they wont be shipping till around the mid to late april time frame.
ESPVIPERCAMO
03-12-2008, 08:48 AM
tox did u get the ESP?
not for that enormous price tag! i bought the LTD, but i ended up buying a trans red face eraser and it came to me broken so im sending it back. but now im buying the natural x81 so ill be good.
loversmoon
03-12-2008, 11:19 AM
I also have one on order and also have a long damned wait. as for online....http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--ESPJD600. That is the only place I have found it. It says should be in stock on april 4. So those of us waiting can keep our fingers crossed.
hey toxicity the neck on your face eraser is it somewhat like the necks on the other washburn x guitars?
never played a washburn till now, sorry cant help ya.
loversmoon
03-12-2008, 11:31 AM
oh well...thanks anyways. lol
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