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espsy
03-30-2008, 09:30 AM
Im thinkin about my next ESP purchase i own an Eclipse II, Eclipse I FT and a SS Viper so i'm used to the fat mahogany tone. I really like the look of the M1 but i'm worried about not being happy with the tone with it being alder with maple neck thru. I've owned guitars in the past in that spec, and wasn't really into it but to be honest they were cheaper guitars than the M1. Any thoughts?? Anyone own one of these who also plays Vipers or Eclipses?? i also use EMG 85 in the bridge.
Piney Hills Music
03-30-2008, 09:48 AM
you cant throw a Duncan Blackout in the bridge, it will give you more bottom than the 81 but more brilliance than the 85...
or you can go with the 85 being thats what you are used to.. it definately will have more of a "bite" than you mahogany guitars.

but it will be more of a shredder guitar with the way that its built...
espsy
03-30-2008, 09:51 AM
hey thanks bro. i'm definately not a shredder, i'm more of a rhythm player to be honest and the only guitarist in the band.
Llexileon
03-30-2008, 09:58 AM
I've used many neck through maple/alder guitars and many big chunky mahogany beasts :lol, you cant really compare the two, certainally the M-1 is a serious guitar, with great definition, sustain, body of sound, etc, but i dont think its going to have the depth and fullness of tone you're getting from full thickness eclipse models. If thats the sound you need, and it sits well in your existing band, then the M-1 might not be right tonally. I guess you gotta try it and see!
espsy
03-30-2008, 10:06 AM
Yeah i guess your right, it would be a shame to buy the guitar, as nice as it seems and then it just doesn't fit with what i'm doing in my band.
Piney Hills Music
03-30-2008, 10:56 AM
i am new to ESP...

whats the deal on the EC FT?

is it the body that they use on the LTD EC400AT?

Pics please
db never
03-30-2008, 01:30 PM
The Eclipse FT is not available in the US. If you look at the ESP Japan site you can get pics and specs. It is an Eclipse with the thickness of an LP.
db never
04-01-2008, 08:19 AM
Here are some pics of the one that PUSHEAD owns...


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k71/Pushead_cic/Guitars/Eclipse_FT_19.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k71/Pushead_cic/Guitars/Eclipse_FT_20.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k71/Pushead_cic/Guitars/Eclipse_FT_22.jpg
espsy
04-01-2008, 10:23 AM
Mine's exactly the same as that except it has chrome hardware. Sounds Sick!!!:evil