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LP-Shaped Guitar from ESP belonging to the Eclipse-II Series series

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  • BuliasseBuliasse

    Monstrous

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 02/02/14 at 10:11
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    Made in Japan
    Fixed bridge
    22 frets
    2 EMG 81
    Mahogany Corp.
    Mahogany set neck
    Rosewood
    Etc ...

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is rather easy to access unless ibanez but far better than a les paul.
    The access to the latest freight is rather acrobatic but the habit is quickly forgotten.

    SOUNDS

    Good laugh then finished this guitar is not made for the clean but with the neck pickup sounds impressive is obtained (funk / blues) the sound is round and warm that surprising for a 81 but what is in the clean bridge is so-so.
    Now you push the gain and that is beautiful that expresses the mute palms are monstrous.
    It has a titanic aggressiveness either handle or easel.…
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    Made in Japan
    Fixed bridge
    22 frets
    2 EMG 81
    Mahogany Corp.
    Mahogany set neck
    Rosewood
    Etc ...

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is rather easy to access unless ibanez but far better than a les paul.
    The access to the latest freight is rather acrobatic but the habit is quickly forgotten.

    SOUNDS

    Good laugh then finished this guitar is not made for the clean but with the neck pickup sounds impressive is obtained (funk / blues) the sound is round and warm that surprising for a 81 but what is in the clean bridge is so-so.
    Now you push the gain and that is beautiful that expresses the mute palms are monstrous.
    It has a titanic aggressiveness either handle or easel.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for less than a year and if it would be a remake I would do it 100 times.
    Sold to 1100 € new (less expensive than the occas) it's just a price and quality.
    I highly recommend it to people who play rock to metal and even funk it is superb!
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  • JuitaristeJuitariste

    Fabulously great!

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 08/05/12 at 09:04
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    The guitar was made in a factory in Japan, apparently in January 2008 (according to the serial number).
    The body is mahogany with a maple top, mahogany neck and also with the ebony fingerboard. So much for the woods. Here we have a configuration with a set neck profile Thin U.
    Compared to the violin and fittings, there is a TonePros bridge and tailpiece in gold finish, 22 frets jumbo and extra mechanical self-locking Gotoh Magnum, still golden finish.
    For electronics, factory settings announces two emg 81 and 60, respectively easel and neck, and two volume knobs and one tone, and a 3-position selector toggle types. Good as I bought second hand, the previous owner had mounted EMG Zakk …
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    The guitar was made in a factory in Japan, apparently in January 2008 (according to the serial number).
    The body is mahogany with a maple top, mahogany neck and also with the ebony fingerboard. So much for the woods. Here we have a configuration with a set neck profile Thin U.
    Compared to the violin and fittings, there is a TonePros bridge and tailpiece in gold finish, 22 frets jumbo and extra mechanical self-locking Gotoh Magnum, still golden finish.
    For electronics, factory settings announces two emg 81 and 60, respectively easel and neck, and two volume knobs and one tone, and a 3-position selector toggle types. Good as I bought second hand, the previous owner had mounted EMG Zakk Wylde with the kit, and the tone knob had been replaced by a push / pull. Belt fasteners were also replaced with Schaller straplocks.
    Currently my guitar was put together with two seymour duncan: SH4 a splittable (see the push / pull) in bridge and neck in a phatcat.

    UTILIZATION

    The guitar is excellent for use. The weight is perfect, neither too light nor too heavy, and straplocks offer real security in situations of intense live, avoiding your beloved instrument to go for a ride elsewhere. The lack of chamfer down the body can put some people off by breaking his hand, but this is a detail that depends on how to make the instrument.
    The handle is very nice, and ebony gives a kind of soft touch but frank pleasant. The varnish finish is matt not to displease (although I never feel fundamental difference between a veneer and a satin gloss). The pitch is slightly shorter than what is done in fender, and is perfect (at least for me). Access to the treble begins to be complicated from the 17th-fret because we take the thickness of the body simultaneously, but if you know this deal, it's not really annoying. on the other hand for the shredders I recommend a more scratched with access worked more in the series horizon for example).
    The engine sounds incredibly well. The phatcat takes maximum advantage of the exceptional quality of wood used, and SH4 reveals all its character. The split is also interesting on clean sounds.

    SOUNDS

    This guitar fits perfectly with my style of music (electro rock, classic rock, hard rock). I play a blackstar combo HT20.
    In his clear the phatcat fits into a vein rather jazz, with sounds very warm and round singing. The SH4 it is more classic, slamming tasty, but also interesting in Split where he develops a sound with less bass and sharper. No "lens" with this guitar but the round and fat.
    With distortion, the phatcat is also quite comfortable, and develops soft and warm tones. When the SH4 is no introduction in this register. Graou machine, a fabulously huge grain, sound BITE, powerful, spitting like never and could summarize what the sound of rock guitar in an agreement. Harmonics come out by themselves with such paraphernalia. I almost never use the middle position, and the split is not me that little use in my group of compounds.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for four months now, and she may become scratched my reference as it develops the sounds are interesting.
    Before, I already had a ltd EC1000 and who had strongly marked by its quality, and convinced that ESP was a major brand, which is why I came to choose my first guitar upscale home.
    For the price / quality ratio, it was great for me since I bought it in time (780 euros and 200 euros to pass around at the luthier for electronics and mechanical one of which was broken , its former owner being frankly not careful with his instrument, for a total of about 1000 euros instead of 1600. I think you could hardly do better).
    With experience, I would do certainly this choice, perhaps for another finish alder or other micro configuration. But I will keep this guitar as long as possible as I find it exceptional.
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  • MGR/just a hackerMGR/just a hacker

    ESP Standard Eclipse 2

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 05/18/06 at 15:00
    all of my friends play. A couple even made it. (can't say who)So for years i've fiddled around, play the odd fill in role when someone pulled a no-show but i'm a hacker none the least. I play everthing but i am a huge fan of Dimebag, Mustaine and Zack Wylde. I broke my back a few years ago and during recovery i was going insane not being able to get around. So to make a long story short I bought a Jackson DK2FS and Spider2. After becoming a now mediocre hacker it was time to upgrade my axe.

    I wanted to buy a Jackson USA but to no availe. there were none around so I checked out esp. I purchased a ESP std eclipse. I paid 2k cdn funds at axe music in edmonton alberta.

    this guitar is fla…
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    all of my friends play. A couple even made it. (can't say who)So for years i've fiddled around, play the odd fill in role when someone pulled a no-show but i'm a hacker none the least. I play everthing but i am a huge fan of Dimebag, Mustaine and Zack Wylde. I broke my back a few years ago and during recovery i was going insane not being able to get around. So to make a long story short I bought a Jackson DK2FS and Spider2. After becoming a now mediocre hacker it was time to upgrade my axe.

    I wanted to buy a Jackson USA but to no availe. there were none around so I checked out esp. I purchased a ESP std eclipse. I paid 2k cdn funds at axe music in edmonton alberta.

    this guitar is flawless. end of story.

    A month after bringing my baby home it needed a serious truss rod adjustment but this is to be expected with the extreme dry climate in alberta. I knew this would happen but i had to write something.

    mahogany body / quilted maple top
    3pc mahagony set neck
    emg81 in the bridge and a 60 in the neck
    gotoh tune-o-matic w/ stop tail peice
    spregel locking tuners
    whole thing is bound
    incredible finish

    bottom line: I'll always love jackson 'cause she was my first but i always reach for the esp. At least i'm not cheating on my wife.

    All jokes aside i believe ESP got it right when they perfected the "les paul". The ESP STD. ECLIPSE is simply amazing and 1/2 the price of real les paul.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • rickie92rickie92

    Notice esp eclipse of the bomb

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 01/10/12 at 08:41
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    UTILIZATION

    Nothing to say on this scratch I think that we are not far from professional equipment.

    SOUNDS

    This scraper is made of is c for large c is the saturation field in which it excels the most. Contrary to what they say with a little adjustment you can play everything, c is on if you are more oriented blues go your way, but with a good little pedal you can still find happiness in short, I find it quite versatile .

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used the last almost 5 years, and all the guitars that I've had c j is the only one I kept. For his performance, his playing, his sound and style, I never tire of watching. Super short scratc…
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    UTILIZATION

    Nothing to say on this scratch I think that we are not far from professional equipment.

    SOUNDS

    This scraper is made of is c for large c is the saturation field in which it excels the most. Contrary to what they say with a little adjustment you can play everything, c is on if you are more oriented blues go your way, but with a good little pedal you can still find happiness in short, I find it quite versatile .

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used the last almost 5 years, and all the guitars that I've had c j is the only one I kept. For his performance, his playing, his sound and style, I never tire of watching. Super short scratches, but watch for beginners this guitar does not forgive many mistakes.
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  • tjon901tjon901

    Made in Japan Eclipse

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 10/09/11 at 13:28
    Most of the ESP guitars you see nowadays have LTD on the headstock. This means that they are not made in Japan. If you find an ESP that actually says ESP on the headstock that means its made in Japan and has custom shop level quality. This is a fully branded esp model. There are LTD models that look just like this but this is the real McCoy. This guitar has a mahogany body and mahogany neck with an rosewood fretboard and 22 jumbo frets. It has ESP's traditional flag inlays. It has bone nut up top and a tune-o-matic bridge at the bottom. Older models have the Earvana compensated nut but I think ESP stopped doing this. The tuners are a set of Gotoh Magnum locking tuners, LTD versions have ESP…
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    Most of the ESP guitars you see nowadays have LTD on the headstock. This means that they are not made in Japan. If you find an ESP that actually says ESP on the headstock that means its made in Japan and has custom shop level quality. This is a fully branded esp model. There are LTD models that look just like this but this is the real McCoy. This guitar has a mahogany body and mahogany neck with an rosewood fretboard and 22 jumbo frets. It has ESP's traditional flag inlays. It has bone nut up top and a tune-o-matic bridge at the bottom. Older models have the Earvana compensated nut but I think ESP stopped doing this. The tuners are a set of Gotoh Magnum locking tuners, LTD versions have ESP locking tuners. There are two EMG pickups in this guitar. There is an 81 in the bridge and a 60 in the neck. This is the pickup set that James Hetfield used for most of his career. The controls are simple with a volume knob for each pickup and a master tone.

    UTILIZATION

    The fit and finish on all ESP guitars is pretty good but these high end fully ESP branded guitars have custom shop level fit and finish. There are no flaws anywhere to be found. The fretwork is just about perfect out of the box. The neck is pretty thin and the jumbo frets make playing very easy. The locking tuners are great and give you great tuning stability. With the active EMG pickups you need a battery to operate them so ESP provides you a separate battery compartment so you can change the batter without having to open up the entire guitar.

    SOUNDS

    The EMG pickups in this guitar give it the classic metal tone. People have been using EMG's for decades to get the metal tone everyone knows. EMG's will turn any guitar into a metal monster. The 81 gives you great metal tones while the 60 can do great clean tones. EMG's are some of the best active high output pickups you can get for metal. Since they are active they need a 9v battery to work. The 81 in the bridge is a classic setup for metal. The 81 gives you great high end crunch and clarity even in the lowest of tunings. With the 81 harmonics pop right out and you get a nice searing high end tone. This high end is what keeps the sound nice and clear. The 60 in the neck is a pretty much neck only pickup. It is not super high output and is best used for clean tones. In the neck position I personally prefer an 85. The 85 has about the same output as the 81 and I think it is better for dirty solos in the neck position than the 60 is. With EMG's quick connect system swapping out their pickups takes secconds because there is no soldering involved. If you want more of an organic or passive sound you can do the 18 volt mod which runs the pickups off of 2 9v batteries. This gives you more headroom overall and a more organic tone.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This is not really a guitar I would recommend to most people. I know some people who will only play ESP's and think every LTD is a piece of trash but this isnt true. A nice high end LTD ESP guitar will be just as good as an ESP like this but cost half as much. If you are looking at a guitar like this I would recommend checking out the ESP LTD EC1000. It is a very similar guitar but costs about half as much and the quality is there. Most ESP artists actually play LTD guitars so the the fit and finish is there on the high end LTD models. If you will only play an ESP and are looking for a single cut with EMG's this is a great choice.
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  • King LoudnessKing Loudness

    Cool take on the LP

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 10/09/11 at 07:18
    The Japanese made ESP Eclipse II is a take on the Gibson LP, in short. It's basically got all the similar features to the classic singlecut, but changes up a few things to make it truly brought into the modern age. It features a mahogany body and neck, a maple top, a rosewood or ebony fretboard with 22 frets (mine has ebony, which harks back to the Les Paul Custom) a TonePros bridge/tune-o-matic, a set of Gotoh tuners, and an EMG 81/60 active pickup set wired to a pair of volume controls and a master tone control. Basically it's a Les Paul, but brought into the modern age with an active pickup setup and upgraded hardware... perfect for today's modern metal warriors.

    UTILIZATION

    The…
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    The Japanese made ESP Eclipse II is a take on the Gibson LP, in short. It's basically got all the similar features to the classic singlecut, but changes up a few things to make it truly brought into the modern age. It features a mahogany body and neck, a maple top, a rosewood or ebony fretboard with 22 frets (mine has ebony, which harks back to the Les Paul Custom) a TonePros bridge/tune-o-matic, a set of Gotoh tuners, and an EMG 81/60 active pickup set wired to a pair of volume controls and a master tone control. Basically it's a Les Paul, but brought into the modern age with an active pickup setup and upgraded hardware... perfect for today's modern metal warriors.

    UTILIZATION

    The ESP Eclipse II is significantly more ergonomic than the LP in my stable. It feels lighter and a bit thinner than a conventional LP. The back has a nice Strat style contour so that it doesn't dig into the ribs/chest, which is definitely a great feature. However, despite the reduced weight/thickness, it has just as thick a tone as my Gibson and definitely stands toe to toe when playing great hard rock and metal riffs.

    Getting a good sound out of this guitar is fairly simple. I've always been a little bit iffy on EMG pickups, but they work extremely well in this guitar. The tones are fairly standard mahogany on maple fare. Very thick and punchy, but with a singing articulation that cuts through a band mix with a vengeance. They are hotter than the '57 Classics in my main Paul and certainly compress easier than either those or the Duncans/DiMarzios/Suhrs that I'm accustomed to. That being said, for modern hard rock/metal riffs and select lead work, the EMGs in this guitar do an excellent job.

    SOUNDS

    I've tried this guitar mainly through my current rig of a Hughes and Kettner Switchblade head and a 2x12 with V30s. It's definitely a bit of an adjustment for me, being that I've generally stuck to passive lower output pickups for the majority of my guitars.

    The clean tones are fairly thick and full, especially a bit of compression added. It's surprisingly punchy and the tones have a gutsy quality that is surprisingly "real" sounding. I've sometimes equated active pickup tones to being like using a modeler - they often sound too perfect and not real enough. However this ESP has a very convincing clean tone that has a certain amount of gain and compression. The neck pickup has a quality that works suitably for blues or funk tones. The center position (both pickups on) also does a reasonable facsimile of a Telecaster, which is fairly cool. The bridge pickup has a nice funk and classic rock tone.

    Shifting to some higher gain textures, the guitar really starts to come alive. This particular instrument lives for dropped D or low tuning. There is a certain clarity when playing modern riffs that my Gibson doesn't quite match. It's a bit compressed for my liking when playing through some of the heavier gain tones but the trade off for the clarity is one that I am willing to deal with. I've tried another Eclipse with Gibson pickups and that made it sound a lot more like a traditional LP type sounding guitar - the EMGs make this one seem more modern and crunchy.

    OVERALL OPINION

    All in all I think the ESP Eclipse II is a great modern take on the classic Gibson LP. The EMG pickup set is certainly well suited to this guitar and given ESP's general demographic, it's a fitting guess that most people love that combination. The craftsmanship is top notch as well, and for $1,650 new it's definitely a decent value for the cash. If you want a modern take on the LP that combines everything good about the LP with a crushing active pickup voicing, give the ESP Eclipse II a try.
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  • werty1werty1

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 05/08/06 at 06:35
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    Esp eclipse 2 japan
    Solid Mahogany body, flamed maple table for the brightness of the sound
    Basically this guitar is set up with two EMG 81, but preferred to replace 81 g of the handle by emg 85.
    Tune o matic
    Mahogany neck 22 frets

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is excellent and relatively fine, although not as much of a ibanez rg, but when you have already played Gibson Les Paul, you can feel the difference.
    Access to acute is correct, I would have appreciated a small notch at the base of taste, but c! Once the grip you feel at ease, the guitar is not too heavy and it has a more abdominal indentation.
    Plugged directly into my jcm 2000 the sound is HUGE, the emgs make their e…
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    Esp eclipse 2 japan
    Solid Mahogany body, flamed maple table for the brightness of the sound
    Basically this guitar is set up with two EMG 81, but preferred to replace 81 g of the handle by emg 85.
    Tune o matic
    Mahogany neck 22 frets

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is excellent and relatively fine, although not as much of a ibanez rg, but when you have already played Gibson Les Paul, you can feel the difference.
    Access to acute is correct, I would have appreciated a small notch at the base of taste, but c! Once the grip you feel at ease, the guitar is not too heavy and it has a more abdominal indentation.
    Plugged directly into my jcm 2000 the sound is HUGE, the emgs make their effect and the wood is to provide the body with a emg 85 in the race for the lead is a treat! small flat for a clear pickup, we all know that emg81 is not a must in terms of its clear.

    SOUNDS

    The rock is the metal ESP! the sound is big, dry, extremely precise. I also use it for funk rhythm § with the configuration of pickups, this guitar is very versatile.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Over the past year that I have I left her. I recommend just emg81 + emg85 value for money with just the experience I would do this choice
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  • sanvidalasanvidala

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 09/18/06 at 00:00
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    Japanese model with 22 frets, two humbucker active, 1 in neck and 1 bridge, which is also a fixed bridge .1 volume, 2 tones and a selector 3 positions.Un handle is the same rating as the Eclipse 1. (see opinion)

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is super friendly and access is not an acute problème.Un notice is a notice for when the ergonomics of the handle is tip top, it's slippery, but in terms of weight or feel of game, it's weird, it's not bad, but for him who is accustomed to heavier guitar style skyline, see more bluntly, Gibson style, and although one gets the impression of playing on a piece of plastic . So of course I exaggerate but it's just that this is shocking to see a limit so l…
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    Japanese model with 22 frets, two humbucker active, 1 in neck and 1 bridge, which is also a fixed bridge .1 volume, 2 tones and a selector 3 positions.Un handle is the same rating as the Eclipse 1. (see opinion)

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is super friendly and access is not an acute problème.Un notice is a notice for when the ergonomics of the handle is tip top, it's slippery, but in terms of weight or feel of game, it's weird, it's not bad, but for him who is accustomed to heavier guitar style skyline, see more bluntly, Gibson style, and although one gets the impression of playing on a piece of plastic . So of course I exaggerate but it's just that this is shocking to see a limit so lightly, so you would expect with this quality of manufacture, a lot more weight conséquent.Il is clear that this is not the weight that is affected but the quality of a sturdy handle is not present on this guitare.Cela does not prevent to get quality sound.

    SOUNDS

    This guitar is very versatile, and agrees approximately all styles' zic.Personnellement I play with a RX50D Randall, I am allowed in C with a draft of 12-54 so I will not dwell on sounds since they are sought-type métal.Ceci says we can all play with, depending on the desired sound, but it's a guitar that is not really limited at sonore.En fact, it goes perfectly well with the amplifier and select the style of course!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for about eight months and I find this guitar parfaite.Il is nothing I can complain, except of course the abscence of strapslocks (despite its price) and poid.Alors I explain, I a horizon at home and I often switch between two guitars, and each time that I resumed the Eclipse looks like a scratch "made in babaloued" is very unpleasant but it's also a good feeling personnel who does not detract from the quality of this extraordinary guitare.C is a choice I would do without hesitation.
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  • clintwestwoodclintwestwood

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 07/24/07 at 02:33
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    Guitar-Made in Japan
    Emg 81 -2
    Tune-o matic
    -2 Volumes 2 tones
    Set Mahogany neck, 3 parts / rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and inlays binding 'Flag', X-Jumbo frets.

    UTILIZATION

    Channel trs enjoyable, it glides well and is quite the end for Paul. It seems thinner than my PRS SE Singlecut, but has no problem as long as there is no hand of b ^ Cheron. As for the button, it takes a little time to acoutumance to jumbo frets.
    -Access to acute and trs honorable, at the same time I'm not an expert solos. So I have not seen the problem of ct but it is clear that access to is not as sharp as a strat ais and stay in esp, a M II Kirk Hammett signature or with neck-through would…
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    Guitar-Made in Japan
    Emg 81 -2
    Tune-o matic
    -2 Volumes 2 tones
    Set Mahogany neck, 3 parts / rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and inlays binding 'Flag', X-Jumbo frets.

    UTILIZATION

    Channel trs enjoyable, it glides well and is quite the end for Paul. It seems thinner than my PRS SE Singlecut, but has no problem as long as there is no hand of b ^ Cheron. As for the button, it takes a little time to acoutumance to jumbo frets.
    -Access to acute and trs honorable, at the same time I'm not an expert solos. So I have not seen the problem of ct but it is clear that access to is not as sharp as a strat ais and stay in esp, a M II Kirk Hammett signature or with neck-through would be much better for aficionados of solo.
    -For ergonomics, c is a les paul, we like it or not. There is a notch abdominal well come. As for the weight, lgret is surprising. I had a ltd kh 602, and although this is an "in" silent esp it much heavier. Now it's up to play a huge advantage but it's a little frustrating because for a guitar of this quality we tend to want to have a log in the hands ... I put 9 because perfection does not exist

    SOUNDS

    -For metal, be it trash, and other neo Hard rock, no problem this guitar is made for a. Nanmoins is not to say that you can not do anything with, will always sound a rather cold and sharp, but with an amp that follows derrire there is no reason you not be able to jazz or funk with ... even if again it is not his area of ​​prdilection. (fortunately in a sense, otherwise I will not use my fender)
    -I play most often with a vox ad 30 amp modeling, which offers a wide range of sounds between the SETTING THE amp and those of the guitar there's plenty to do. And recently I use a Mesa / Boogie F30 ... and the attention that either clear or distortion is halucinant. Like what we must not forget that the amp is the largest part of its job of Contents.
    Premire-vocation of this guitar to bring me a silent trs trs its rich saturation, fawn black album, which does not rotate the boil ... it fulfills its purpose perfectly. In his clear, has not the charm of a fender but still trs trs good.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I love everything about this guitar. This is the kind of instrument that makes you want to play alone when you look at it. I have in addition a MIJ Fender Stratocaster 59 reissue 1994 and a PRS SE Singlecut, and ESP eclipse without the problem (the vrit I was aiming not just the whole rotten pun). .. Except for the fender clean sound with wins.
    Before I acquire the eye on a gibson les paul standard, but the sound goes with the inimitable gibson gibson inimitable price ... The price range of this eclipse is in the range of les paul studio that does absolutely not the road against the Japanese competition. After eclipse vs les paul standard, is a matter of taste. But for 1400 euros new, I have chosen esp. Exprience with (and the same budget) I do it again this choice.
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  • soilworksoilwork

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 09/21/07 at 10:45
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    Manufacturing Japan
    24 frets with EMG 81/81

    UTILIZATION

    Handle very nice, smooth game and fast, suitable for any playing style and sound. wholesale guitar very versatile!

    SOUNDS

    This guitar is what I should do is to say death metal (tankmetal!. I use this guitar with a peavey 5150 mk2 + baffle 412 6505 or ENGL up shot power + baffle 212 in Mount V30 plan once too, bah ca sounds of thunder

    OVERALL OPINION

    Very good guitar, versatile, very accessible, comfortable handle .... c an ESP etc.
  • Pucelle_DabidjanPucelle_Dabidjan

    Guitar average range ... or simply mean simply

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 01/17/08 at 11:53
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    Elements objectives:

    Japanese guitar, I have not counted the number of frets, MOP benchmarks white flag shape. The instrument body is mahogany, I do not know the material of the table. The guitar has an EMG 81 in the bridge position, I do not know what t'ye micro is used for the handle. Each microphone is adjustable tone and volume knob by a respective (large class).
    Subjective elements:
    The instrument is very well assembled and stands out in quality and not always regular Gibson. By-cons, I find the contact with it without a little love, have almost sterile, with a handle more impersonal than anything else. Other details, but important: the sounds of the vacuum instrument that are d…
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    Elements objectives:

    Japanese guitar, I have not counted the number of frets, MOP benchmarks white flag shape. The instrument body is mahogany, I do not know the material of the table. The guitar has an EMG 81 in the bridge position, I do not know what t'ye micro is used for the handle. Each microphone is adjustable tone and volume knob by a respective (large class).
    Subjective elements:
    The instrument is very well assembled and stands out in quality and not always regular Gibson. By-cons, I find the contact with it without a little love, have almost sterile, with a handle more impersonal than anything else. Other details, but important: the sounds of the vacuum instrument that are downright dull and I suggest that the wood is not top quality. The lacquer inlays are beautiful and well integrated which is nice. Be careful, I heard about some problems when the longevity of the coating on exactly what type of guitar (bubbles).

    [8] With experience, I see my bill down.

    UTILIZATION

    Level gameplay, esp was strong. Indeed, the handle should be described, rather narrow and contained thick, it leaves much up to the choice of a varnish reacting well to perspiration. In return, however, lacks a little character in the palm (above, not noted here, but I want to repeat). The frets are polished to the point that they become soft to hug. The strength of support on the boxes is average, it does not approach the ultimate references such as Gretsch White Falcon V or Dean Fly States, but we should not fight against the instrument as I could see sometimes on the mansion and other Schecter. The access is typically acute Lespaulien therefore, not perfect even though it's still enough for the common man. The potentiometers have a linear stroke and a major influence on the sound to be processed. The instrument, though a massive weight correct.

    [8] Note LesPualoïde a maximum.

    SOUNDS

    When empty, the guitar sound exercised restraint with a volume less astonishing that some of her peers. Less violent and snapping the Wild Lespual Zaq Evo or dean, she is altogether duller.

    Once connected, the guitar with a real nice surprise clean. I was full of critics quoted on the clean emg. This guitar sweeps that gossip like Katrina in New Orleans. Beautiful voice with a deep balanced. Enough slap on the bridge and neck in a very direct course, but to use a clean hard-it does. The crunch blues is a real good surprise, I got out of beautiful blues with this guitar arpeggios (so waiting may not necessarily immediately).

    In distortion, it is, again, in a particular world. The emg send a lot of rage, sometimes too, and punch passes just under the high-gain they deliver. To keep the punchy, we must learn to hold the microphone to the flange. If this condition is restpectée, he showed quite satisfactory for a whole host of uses. Although the neck pickup gives warmth and roundness that his sidekick easel, but he did not soften, as is often the case on other guitars. In general, in this register, the sound is not the first heat (which is not a criticism since it has sufficient). Note that the grain of this microphone is also mounted special and do not necessarily please everyone, we must love.

    [7] A very good sound, employable in many facets, but very typical and not necessarily of the living, who asked to be considered before purchase.

    OVERALL OPINION

    A good instrument, reliable and well finished. What you ask for ... Perhaps a price content, especially when we know that the instruments are manufactured in the same factory as the Edwards. But let's not be stingy. The guitar, though less dramatic, less "beautiful object" turns almost into the lap of Gibson standard, and is nearly 1000 bullets cheaper. So ...

    [9] absolutely advisable.
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  • lavachquilollavachquilol

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 09/09/09 at 13:46
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    The Esp Eclipse II VTB is built in Japan and is registered!

    team of two EMG pickups (81 + 60 as Metallica), a slcteur 3 positions, 3 potentios, Tune-o-Matic, al 22 round boxes.

    In short, that the good of the ct m'enfin I prfr 24 cases but does have the handle of proportion to the body.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle, ah ... (No pun intended <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" /> ) What highway ... What touch Access in acute trs is really simple, I'm tonn also because of the form LP.

    Speaking of Les Paul, the weight is average, neither too heavy nor too light, this Ras ct l.

    Ct Look, the VTB throws in…
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    The Esp Eclipse II VTB is built in Japan and is registered!

    team of two EMG pickups (81 + 60 as Metallica), a slcteur 3 positions, 3 potentios, Tune-o-Matic, al 22 round boxes.

    In short, that the good of the ct m'enfin I prfr 24 cases but does have the handle of proportion to the body.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle, ah ... (No pun intended <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" /> ) What highway ... What touch Access in acute trs is really simple, I'm tonn also because of the form LP.

    Speaking of Les Paul, the weight is average, neither too heavy nor too light, this Ras ct l.

    Ct Look, the VTB throws in the piece gold colors give really good! Perfect finish.

    Sound, without venturing into dtails (APRS topic): A rgal. But hey, for a guitar of this "class" is a play on Microcube sacrilge ...

    ... Even if a ring! <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="biggrin" />

    SOUNDS

    Well, I'll make it short: Perfect!

    The sounds are great!
    I play varied but right now, it's Metallica and it's amazing how a nice ring to it.

    Whether for the big fat well, although the clean round or sharp notes though, the Eclipse II excels everywhere!

    This is really thundering, I did not expect such a diversity in the sounds when I thought esp n'tait orientating in the field of Metal / Heavy.
    I play on Line 6 Spider Jam ( <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt="sad" /> ).

    Disto specially mention the sounds without too much bass, guitar Ragit quarter.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Play with this guitar is a treat for the hands and ears, it's as simple as a. <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="wink" />

    I use it for one week, and I'm really pleased!

    I tried everything and nimportequoi ( <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="mrgreen" /> ) Before choosing. Guitar.

    I just love everything about this guitar, no default.

    The report quality price: 1500 for a piece of wood, it's expensive, but with Esp above is given =).

    If I had the choice again I would do without hsiter.

    So yes I recommend <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="wink" />
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  • Metal furyMetal fury

    A true turie!

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 07/05/11 at 09:45
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    This skyscraper is the best in the world!

    UTILIZATION

    handle huge! beautiful, playful, limitless, versatile!

    SOUNDS

    divine!

    OVERALL OPINION

    The guitar! Half price a gibson, and much better finished!
    gibson is the affluent for wanting to be .. or good players wanting to have fun of course! But even if there's no picture!!
  • ReiepReiep

    Excellent guitar

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 07/19/11 at 21:47
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    Guitar Made in Japan (the country of ESP) excellent bill mahogany (body + handle) with table Saddle Flamm crme binding. Mcaniques blocking.

    It comes with a set EMG 60 in neck, EMG 81 at bridge, which is a Tune-O-Matic. Rglages level was a spar volume for each microphone, but a common tone. It is indeed the US specs, following the trial by Gibson. Its former Owner 'himself has installed Strapslock Dunlop, a big plus.

    The overall finish is good trs, the varnish is strong, a true Russianness this ct.

    Rating: 8. A SETTING THE supplmentaire Tone would be welcome, and the switch to change pickups took a quick little play

    UTILIZATION

    This guitar is a lgre LP, with a perfect rou…
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    Guitar Made in Japan (the country of ESP) excellent bill mahogany (body + handle) with table Saddle Flamm crme binding. Mcaniques blocking.

    It comes with a set EMG 60 in neck, EMG 81 at bridge, which is a Tune-O-Matic. Rglages level was a spar volume for each microphone, but a common tone. It is indeed the US specs, following the trial by Gibson. Its former Owner 'himself has installed Strapslock Dunlop, a big plus.

    The overall finish is good trs, the varnish is strong, a true Russianness this ct.

    Rating: 8. A SETTING THE supplmentaire Tone would be welcome, and the switch to change pickups took a quick little play

    UTILIZATION

    This guitar is a lgre LP, with a perfect round or too thin or too fat agreeing all styles, with 22 boxes.

    As my collgue below the notches is welcome, however, a thinner heel t would too. But hey, al round requires, it takes a bit of Contents.

    This is my guitar Premire mcaniques blocking, I love the principle, it saves time when changing the strings and the Eclipse is well trs tuning this Manir. It is up 10-46 in default, I tried to have a 11-53 (in E) to see it held up well, but I'm pulling back a classic.

    Rating: 9. Access in acute is not difficult, but not if planks either does not have huge fingers.

    SOUNDS

    Dj trs guitar sounds very empty, which is gnral a good sign.

    Then I play mostly hard rock and 80's metal / thrash. For a couple of microphones basic really works. No surprise about the EMG 81, a sound and effective prcis. on the other hand, it lacks a bit of fat is clear to the AC / DC does not, for example.

    The good surprise comes from the 60, which is terrible in clean sounds but also for mid gain solos. Those who complain of active pickups should really throw an ear.

    In short, in my registry prdilection, it's a great guitar, which remains trs type. I intend to change the pickups, however, for a kit or a set EMG JH kit SD Blackouts. Also of assets, but got a little derrire liabilities, which should help broaden the scope of some assets of the skyscraper.

    Rating: 9. It sounds like I want, but as for now my only skyscraper, a bit more versatility would not hurt, o the change of pickups come.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This is my main guitar now and unique guitar for 4 years. I have tried many guitars before buying, even APRS, and even if I had favorites I rest my Eclipse Fidler.

    It's a great guitar, take Whereas when buying a LP for high gain sounds. At a price well infrieur what is practiced at Gibson.

    I do it again this election, but in a different finish (it is exactly like the picture AF).

    Final score: 9. The average score Previous.
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  • James P PageJames P Page

    ESP Eclipse-IIPublished on 03/22/07 at 06:31
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    Guitar made (rather well for that matter) in the land of the rising sun: ESP version modernized LP (lighter, improved ergonomics)
    exemplary finish
    Mahogany body, flamed maple table beautiful translucent red finish the most beautiful effect classy white binding
    22 frets, EMG 81/85 bridge tune o matic type mechanical self-locking Sperzel black
    classy

    otherwise, as the gibson: 2 volume 2 tone 3-position selector 1
    not to split the pickups but who cares

    Mahogany set neck rosewood fingerboard flag pearl inserts (true?) and ESP at 12th fret

    shrink copy
    box of quality provided
    the detail that angry: € 1800 to shovel, no straplocks (I put it to 9)

    UTILIZATION

    Every…
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    Guitar made (rather well for that matter) in the land of the rising sun: ESP version modernized LP (lighter, improved ergonomics)
    exemplary finish
    Mahogany body, flamed maple table beautiful translucent red finish the most beautiful effect classy white binding
    22 frets, EMG 81/85 bridge tune o matic type mechanical self-locking Sperzel black
    classy

    otherwise, as the gibson: 2 volume 2 tone 3-position selector 1
    not to split the pickups but who cares

    Mahogany set neck rosewood fingerboard flag pearl inserts (true?) and ESP at 12th fret

    shrink copy
    box of quality provided
    the detail that angry: € 1800 to shovel, no straplocks (I put it to 9)

    UTILIZATION

    Everything was smooth, ergonomic weight (enhanced LP) nothing to say handle most pleasant enough and narrow end nice and fast

    sound good?? hihihi

    SOUNDS

    Sound: top class m ^ me if it is not very versatile (if I wanted the versatility, I took a Variax though ).......

    85 in the handle is not bad at all and with the trunk of the guitar (it sounds very good vacuum) and even the 81 is doing well in the clear ..... Just set the receiver and volume tone knobs for a range of sounds rather rich and very satisfying ....

    Plugged into an orange head engl, c a treat

    But the chosen field, c the big killer distortion (the 81 was a HUGE fishing, more than 89 mounted on a scratch me another mahogany / maple much heavier)

    To play the eighty's hard on the gun type ENGL's a treat ..... 70's hard on orange yum

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 10 days and I am more than satisfied ...... there a while I eye on it but the available left-handed repelled me (control + 6 months of waiting)

    And then miracle, available in stores, I broke the piggy bank

    I get out of a studio LP is not photo well

    excellent value for money: € 1800 to c very expensive but the quality that much
    especially compared to a standard LP (quasimment € 3000 in left-handed)

    again this choice? and yes
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