M-ii

[Metalmilitia306]

im not quite sure if I should get a M-II NTB or a M-II w/ seymour duncans. Any Opinions or preference? thanks

[Lord Raptor Jesus]

M-II NT or a M-II bolt on?

can't you get both with either pickups?

[D-EJ915]

You should be able to...

[BrazilianBootyLover]

Dude get the M II nt!! I have one and its fucking amazing! Here's a few pics!


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Gpoop/ESPMIINT2.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Gpoop/ESPMIINT4.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Gpoop/ESPMIINT6.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Gpoop/ESPMIINT3.jpg

[JMad81]

I want one of those but i dont have 1600 right now. Too bad i hate bolt ons cause that would save me money.

[Metalmilitia306]

Alrighty thanks M-II NT it is. the other m-II i meant was the Maple fretboard one. but i was leaning for the NT anyways. does it come with a case? or do u have to buy that seperately.

[Demon Child]

Some dealers throw in the case for free..but it's usually sold separately.

[BigSillyGoose]

Are you crazy???

Get the maple, dude.

[D-EJ915]

Are you crazy???

Get the maple, dude.
maple FTW

[ZephMan13]

^+1,000,000!

Maple Owns!

[Metalmilitia306]

does the Maple M-II feel different then the NT? is the neck thinner or somethin?

[D-EJ915]

does the Maple M-II feel different then the NT? is the neck thinner or somethin?
the fretboard just feels different

[ZephMan13]

and koooler!

[Metalmilitia306]

ive never been so undecisive!! hahah. im probably going to order it from drum city guitar land once i get the money. are they good sellersan do u think they would add the case?

[Butch]

I wish the MII had at least a tone pot. 2 vol wud be better too.

They should also do a M series with a fixed or a tone pros bridge

[BrazilianBootyLover]

Alrighty thanks M-II NT it is. the other m-II i meant was the Maple fretboard one. but i was leaning for the NT anyways. does it come with a case? or do u have to buy that seperately.

Well in 2006 the case was included with all standard esp's, which caused a price hike which people bitched about(which was fucking stupid). Then in 07 they lowered their prices and now you have to buy a case separately. I honestly don't get people. First they wanted hardshell cases to be included (which of course you're gonna pay for it!). So esp thru in the case but increased their prices. Then people bitched about!

[BigSillyGoose]

No they jacked up the prices more than the cost of the case.

Thats why people were upset.

[ozzuk1]

Go with which one you like the most I've played the neck through with emgs and it's nice but the twin 81's arent my first choice of pickups...

I'm pretty sure you could order the nt with a maple board I am pretty sure I remember seeing this on the options on the export page on esps japan site....

allthough I dont think that the enck through should bias your view it might have slightly better access but both would be great guitars...

[TheDarkOne]

man, get the neck through. I love maple fretboards, but I think the rosewood complements the mII better than the maple. It just blends better with the black and makes it look sinister IMO. Although, I do believe there are only 3 options for that guitar, atleast here in US, only the M-II neckthrough with Rosewood, or the M-II bolt on with Rosewood, or the Maple M-II bolt on.

[Mr Scary]

They're both high quality products.............Play both and see which one you like better..........Fingerboard and pickups and neck feel will be different :D :D :D

[JMad81]

No they jacked up the prices more than the cost of the case.

Thats why people were upset.

Yeah they did, i bought an Eclipse for 1300 and the next year it was 1700. I think if they just woulda raised the price 100 for the case, people wouldnt have cared.

[Metalmilitia306]

i really want to try them out but theres no ESP dealers near my area i only have a Guitar Center and a Sam Ash. i doubt Sam Ash would Carry High end ESP's

[TheDarkOne]

Just order online. BTW, I think Sam ash is a licensed ESP dealerh so they should carry SOME high end models, if not, go talk to one of the employees and get them to order one you want so you could try it out.

[sixxpounder]

Hmmm...mine is a custom shop guitar...not supposed to be in Std Series board...but I wish to share with you M-II fans. Cheers.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/sixxpounder/P1040503.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/sixxpounder/P1040502.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/sixxpounder/P1040505.jpg

[TheDarkOne]

badass custom mII man, wow, amazes me how all of you guys can afford the sexy axes you guys have.... must work your asses off

[sixxpounder]

I do work too hard...need more time to play guitars.:o

[ice6]

I have been thinking about an M-I or perhaps, better yet, an M-II (as I'd prefer the double humbkrs and the original floyd). I have the new MH-1000 LTD Deluxe black quilt, but still want something from the ESP line. and the M-I and M-II seem to be the 2 I am most interest in (based on design, $$, etc.)
Is the M-II the real deal?

[ice6]

That M-II custom kicks a--...nice. Sometimes I line pick guards and sometimes not - I definitely like it there - sweet

I have a Sam Ash and Guitar Ctr. close by. Sam Ash is an ESP dealer. I have talked to them before about ordering ESP models they don't have in their store and they have always helped me out. Or you could try from some on-line catalog if that's your only way.

[BrazilianBootyLover]

amazes me how all of you guys can afford the sexy axes you guys have.... must work your asses off

Actually I don't work hard at all. I know how to budget my money really well. :)


Is the M-II the real deal?

What do you mean by that?

[ice6]

We all need more time to play.....

[ice6]

Just meant - Can anone state what kind of quality ax is it. I think it must be pretty good, but just looking for more confirmation is all (quality, playability, etc.)

[BrazilianBootyLover]

Oh I see. Of course its good bro! Have you ever read a bad review on an ESP?! To answer your question, the quality is amazing and unmatched, plays like a dream(thanks to the silky smooth satin clear coat on the back of the neck) and finish is great! It would take a lot of abuse to get the paint to chip.

[TheDarkOne]

Yeah, ice6, I was looking for a new axe myself and have been researching. Being that I'm a shredder, I was intially seduced by the Ibanez Prestige line. Although I have been a bit dissapointed by them, by that I mean, I have been hearing some not-so-good reviews about their guitars, and actually, I'm a member on the Ibanez forum, and A LOT of members over there were telling me about how the ESP standard line blows the Ibanez prestige line out the water as far a price and construction quality. I haven't really found a bad ESP review yet, and the quality seems to be very high. Actually, with all the research I've done, I'm almost settled on the MII being my next axe. To be totally honest with you, I really wanted the ibanez, but ESP quality and playability just came out on top :)

[ice6]

Yes, I recently picked up an Ibanez JS 1000 - Black Pearl. It's definitely a nice guitar but now that I have it I guess I did not want it as badly as I thought I did, as I still want the damn M-II. Now I've got to try to sell a basically brand new hardly played JS 1000, to start getting together the cash for the M-II (NTB with EMGs) not the bolt on (my personal preference). But am also eyeing the GL-56 reissue (I know quite a bit different form the M-II but still something I am considering)......

[TheDarkOne]

Damn, Im getting the bolt on. Its hard enough to even get that for me actually, I'm in college and work a shitty part time job, although I have an interview for this Surveillance job at Meijer. Pays like 11$ /hour which is f'in sweet for me. But yeah, I doing pretty much what your doing now too, trying to gather my cash etc... I have about 800$ in the bank right now and a little cash in my wallet for gas and etc.. How close are you too getting it?

[ice6]

I could throw it on a credit card tomorrow if I wanted to but don't really want to do that (been doing that too much with other stuff). I'd probably need to get the Ibanez JS sold first (or my wife might kick my a-- otherwise).
If the axe is really what's important to you, then you'll save up the cash and get it in due time.

Might sell the MH 1000 LTD Deluxe as well....
I'd like to get the M-II (NTB) and the gl-56 reissue - if I could make that happen, those would probably be my guitars for awhile; I don't like to keep changing but as Jim Root and Mick Thompson once said, guitars are like crack to me. No matter how many I had, I suppose to some degree, I'd still be going to the music stores, looking on line, etc. at all the other axes out there.

[KH Guitar Freak]

How much for the JS1000??? 8o

[sixxpounder]

That M-II custom kicks a--...nice. Sometimes I line pick guards and sometimes not - I definitely like it there - sweet

I have a Sam Ash and Guitar Ctr. close by. Sam Ash is an ESP dealer. I have talked to them before about ordering ESP models they don't have in their store and they have always helped me out. Or you could try from some on-line catalog if that's your only way.

Shame that I don't live close to most members here. Would be happy to let you guys test this axe at my rehearsal studio.

[AlexiWildchild]

^We could still visit you. :lol

That custom M-II is very very nice. Actually I don't like pickguards, but it looks very nice on it.

[DELAWI]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2B1EsXBvFY

Check out that MII with a really nice tone (even using a low budget amp -spider75w)

[sixxpounder]

^We could still visit you. :lol

That custom M-II is very very nice. Actually I don't like pickguards, but it looks very nice on it.

No problem...if anyone of you is travelling to this part of the world, let me know. :hat

[ice6]

KH Guitar Freak
Kate Todd FTW!!! Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 278


How much for the JS1000???





I have not thought of a price but since I have had it less than 2 months, have hardly played it, and it's pristine condition, and retail (and street price) I'd like to get a grand ($1,000.00) out of it.

[Ravens Creed]

MII Urban Camo. The best metal guitar I've ever played.

So I'd go neck through and Ebony if you can get it. Its all down to preference though I suppose.

[P.D.]

buy the M-II Urban Camo