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ESP Eclipse-II

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

Reiep Reiep

«  Excellent guitar »

Published on 07/19/11 at 21:47
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.