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Published on 06/17/11 at 00:35ESP Eclipse-I CTM FT (Full Thickness)
Made in Japan (Export Model ONLY)
BODY
Mahogany with Custom Binding / Maple Top
55mm Thickness
NECK
Mahogany with Custom Binding
FINGER BOARD
Ebony
CONSTRUCTION
Set-neck
SCALE
24.75 "
TUNERS
Gotoh Magnum Lock
BRIDGE
Gotoh Tune-matic
HARDWARE COLOR
GOLD
FRET
22 / XJ
NECK PICKUP
EMG-60
BRIDGE PICKUP
EMG-81
CONTROL
Volume two, 2 Tone, 3way toggle switch
UTILIZATION
The guitar is a copy of Les Paul, with a real full body (not chambered, too hard to find now ...). It has the same characteristics so that is a mahogany body with a thickness of 55mm and a maple soundboard. It is important to clarify because only models Eclipse FT (Full Thickness) to import from Japan enjoy this thickness (as opposed to Ecplise-I CTM and Eclipse-II USA).
The real difference here is the handle that is ultra fast for a Les Paul and designed in order to titillate the highs with ease, the serious shredder quickly and comprehensively follow up to the big heavy riffs well without twisting the wrist.
The sound is daunting ... Respect for the full body of the guitar gives it a character Lumberjack, Rock and uncompromising, supercharged by the EMG. The electronics are reliable and knobs are extremely accurate and sensitive. The lifts are sturdy and the guitar once set on its own preferences (neck, bridge, string action) will never lose tuning. The quality of the screw shaft and the reactivity of wood (stringed instrument overall) was highlighted by my luthier.
SOUNDS
Straightforward as possible, this instrument is built for the heavy rock in all its variants (Rock Hard, Metal and more). The EMG decidedly rock sound on this guitar sound I'd never seen in all my other guitars (Jackson COW Fender Jim Root, etc.). Even better, the guitar will speak more or less aggressive depending on your attack on the strings, a gentle rock to metal very punchy ... Provided that the amplification some do it justice!
The sound is big, round and warm, there is the true spirit Les Paul, fat and heavy, which adds the edge EMG saturation. The best of both worlds?
Note that the couple has never EMG81/EMG60 both expressed: the undeniable qualities of the bridge in 81 to attack jerky rhythms and heavy riffs, and the 60 round and very bluesy, creamy wish saturated or solo arpeggios in clean ... Not to mention the intermediate position that is very vintage and perfect to bring diversity to the sound. Advanced equipment, an instrument of very high quality.
Note, however, we are dealing here with a Les Paul Custom and prepared! In the sense that we do not find the characteristics of a Gold Top 60s, but its best to always refer to this day that ESP has added all modern tools specific to contemporary Rock! Amazing yes, but in his chosen field: THE BIG SOUND
OVERALL OPINION
This guitar is simply fantastic as well on paper in the characteristics that once in the hands and then plugged into a good amp (which transmits all the nuances you would expect of this tool, which provides us generously !)
This is the ultimate weapon for a big sound rock / metal and very heavy punchy, something which a man! This instrument sweat bass, treble and smoothed the saturation snapping and growling, never shrill or dry. It's big, it's bold, yet accurate enough and so good!
Made in Japan (Export Model ONLY)
BODY
Mahogany with Custom Binding / Maple Top
55mm Thickness
NECK
Mahogany with Custom Binding
FINGER BOARD
Ebony
CONSTRUCTION
Set-neck
SCALE
24.75 "
TUNERS
Gotoh Magnum Lock
BRIDGE
Gotoh Tune-matic
HARDWARE COLOR
GOLD
FRET
22 / XJ
NECK PICKUP
EMG-60
BRIDGE PICKUP
EMG-81
CONTROL
Volume two, 2 Tone, 3way toggle switch
UTILIZATION
The guitar is a copy of Les Paul, with a real full body (not chambered, too hard to find now ...). It has the same characteristics so that is a mahogany body with a thickness of 55mm and a maple soundboard. It is important to clarify because only models Eclipse FT (Full Thickness) to import from Japan enjoy this thickness (as opposed to Ecplise-I CTM and Eclipse-II USA).
The real difference here is the handle that is ultra fast for a Les Paul and designed in order to titillate the highs with ease, the serious shredder quickly and comprehensively follow up to the big heavy riffs well without twisting the wrist.
The sound is daunting ... Respect for the full body of the guitar gives it a character Lumberjack, Rock and uncompromising, supercharged by the EMG. The electronics are reliable and knobs are extremely accurate and sensitive. The lifts are sturdy and the guitar once set on its own preferences (neck, bridge, string action) will never lose tuning. The quality of the screw shaft and the reactivity of wood (stringed instrument overall) was highlighted by my luthier.
SOUNDS
Straightforward as possible, this instrument is built for the heavy rock in all its variants (Rock Hard, Metal and more). The EMG decidedly rock sound on this guitar sound I'd never seen in all my other guitars (Jackson COW Fender Jim Root, etc.). Even better, the guitar will speak more or less aggressive depending on your attack on the strings, a gentle rock to metal very punchy ... Provided that the amplification some do it justice!
The sound is big, round and warm, there is the true spirit Les Paul, fat and heavy, which adds the edge EMG saturation. The best of both worlds?
Note that the couple has never EMG81/EMG60 both expressed: the undeniable qualities of the bridge in 81 to attack jerky rhythms and heavy riffs, and the 60 round and very bluesy, creamy wish saturated or solo arpeggios in clean ... Not to mention the intermediate position that is very vintage and perfect to bring diversity to the sound. Advanced equipment, an instrument of very high quality.
Note, however, we are dealing here with a Les Paul Custom and prepared! In the sense that we do not find the characteristics of a Gold Top 60s, but its best to always refer to this day that ESP has added all modern tools specific to contemporary Rock! Amazing yes, but in his chosen field: THE BIG SOUND
OVERALL OPINION
This guitar is simply fantastic as well on paper in the characteristics that once in the hands and then plugged into a good amp (which transmits all the nuances you would expect of this tool, which provides us generously !)
This is the ultimate weapon for a big sound rock / metal and very heavy punchy, something which a man! This instrument sweat bass, treble and smoothed the saturation snapping and growling, never shrill or dry. It's big, it's bold, yet accurate enough and so good!