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USE

Very good guitar, the neck is really much faster and ergonomic it seems this one is more varnish allowing to slide more easily and thus improve the rapidity and your neat sound.

Well it's a Les Paul ... so forcment pass the 20 th box he'll have to be flexible, but a few hours of training to get used enough and enter the 24 th no big box problems, it's not a good SG either.

In terms of weight, I can balance an other working pretty well and my shoulder supports it very well for hours without flinching.

For a sound that's easy, volume and tonality has thoroughly 8/10 it's plug & play!

SONORITS

The pickups have a reputation that is more to do, the emg60 (handle) has its very hot and serious enough clean sound and allows very beautiful arpeggios and a big sounds for the rhythm including distortion the EMG81 (bridge) is a powerhouse distortion which leans much more towards the treble, nothing can stop the armoniques ressortes no problem, really very typs hard rock and metal (James Hettfield singer and guitarist Metallica uses the same) the association of two micro some versatility gives this guitar, really good!

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use this guitar for 1 year, and apart from the problem of ergonomics of the type of guitar (Les Paul), there is not much to complain about, good microphones, a good look etc ...

I mostly use it when I actually should play a pretty piece preferring Mtal used my Stratocaster for the rest but this guitar can play with a very namoins raging distortion and very clean.

By against big disadvantages of this guitar as it is a given LTD and not a real ESP is its sttique finishes, varnish on the body is very bad bill and although the matte black model is very nice when we dbale his guitar, a week is enough to see him dgrader, heuresement after a few weeks the differences makes it most.

The price quality ratio is quite good when compared to a PSE but some amrque as IBANEZ can do better now for less (well it ets what I think).

with the experience and my new way I would opt for a real ESP overcharged or even a Gibson overcharged.

Very good guitar beautiful red finish.
Micro EMG81 / 60. 24 fret, as Les Paul, ...

USE

- Handle very nice and very fine
- Access th to acute well as any necessary if the paul do
- Guitar properly balance nothing to say.
- Its easy to avoire metal level with EMG

SOUNDS

- Suited to be that I play (Death Metal, Trash metal, black metal, industrial metal, screamo, deathcore, ...)
- I play with a head of amplie blackmore ENGL sound is magnificent micro emg gives a good momentum.
- Bold and sharp sound.

His 10! micro emg a must see

NOTICE GLOBAL

I start two months I get tired

I recommend it to all the world besides the color is vrément simpa!

For the lover of metal and hardcore should not eSite

I was a dummer in a punk band for 5 years before my taste in music evolved to an appreciation for metal. Now a diehard fan, likely to never look back, I've taken up guitar. 2 years in and 4 axes later I've come across this gem of a guitar. This axe is a metal shredding demon.

I actually bought this guitar off Ebay for $600 after taxes, customs and shipping. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $899. I bought it because I was looking for a solid intermediate guitar. As my skills evolve, so has my collection of guitars evolved to reflect that and to encourage continual skill development.

What's not to like? A low profile body, set neck, black hardware, an EMG81 in the bridge with an EMG60 in the neck. An Earvana compensated nut helps this baby stay intonated and finely tuned. The string-thru back and set neck help gives this guitar incredible sustain. The matte black finish is gorgeous to look at. The guitar hangs great and sits well. The neck feels so light, but it's definitely straight and durable. The guitar basically plays YOU as your fingers dance across the 24 fret, ebony fretboard.

The matte black body is very susceptible to scratching, it doesn't take much to put a fairly visible blemish. Even a light brush with some coarse fabric can leave its mark. I'm also not a huge fan of fretboard with no inlays. Granted, it does have dot inlays along the top of the neck binding, but having those extra markers on the fretboard is nice if your fingering is still coming along.

The construction is typical of ESP. Very very good. Crafted in Korea (Which would automatically deterr a lot of people) with a 1 piece mahogany body and a 3 piece neck, the guitar is very solid looking. Slightly heavier than some Les Pauls, slightly lighter than others, but way more balls than any stock Les Paul you can find that's even remotely close to the same price.

This is the first year of the ESP LTD EC-500 production. The first model was created in 2005 as an 30th anniversary edition, and production was supposed to end that same year. Due to popular demand the fine people at ESP incorporated the guitar into their regular LTD catalogue. This guitar is a prime piece of machinery at a very very reasonable price for the hardware included therein. If you're at the point where you're not quite ready to dump $2500 on an American Jackson or ESP guitar, this is an amazing stepping stone with similar features to those.

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This is a Korean made, 24.74" scale guitar. Its a Les Paul style guitar. It has master tone and volume and a 3 position switch. The stock pickups are an EMG 81 in the bridge and an EMG 60 in the neck.

It features a mahogany body and neck with an Ebony fretboard.

The stock hardware is really nice. The tuners are actual Grovers which is a nice touch. The bridge is tune-o-matic with a string-thru setup.

This was a limited edition guitar, so there are no fret markers besides the model number at the twelfth fret. The finish is satin black, which is gorgeous.

The neck is the ESP thin u, which at this point is my favorite neck of all time. Its the perfect thickness and shape for me, and the neck feels a little wider than my friends EC1000, which I like. The satin finish feels amazing. It also has 24 jumbo frets.

UTILIZATION

There is a cut away on the back to allow for easier upper fret access, but when it comes down to it this has a traditional style Les Paul neck joint, so there are some limitations to the upper fret access. But if you play Les Pauls you know to expect this, and its not bad at all.

My EC500 has a really nice weight to it and resonates beautifully. Its awesome. It also is really balanced.

This guitar plays like a dream. The neck is really stable, I've only had to tweak the setup once in the 10 months I've owned it. My action is set silly low and there is no buzz across the entire neck.

SOUNDS

The stock pickups are EMGs, which personally I don't like, but a lot of people do. The sound great for pretty much anything, and really shine with high gain settings. The EMG60 is one of the 2 EMGs I actually really like. Great, liquid lead tone, and really nice cleans. Its great.

Since I mostly hate EMGs I pulled them out and dropped passive pickups in it. I've had the same set of pickups in 3 different guitars and they sound best in this one. I love it.

OVERALL OPINION

This guitar was well worth the money I paid for it and if you can find one I seriously recommend picking it up. My EC500 plays and sound better than most the high end guitars I've put it up against. Its an amazing instrument.

Since they're rare, my EC500 is the only one I've ever played, but I've owned LTDs from the same year as these and they've all been great instruments. Seems like it was a good year for LTDs.

So overall, this is an amazing guitar with a unique style and an amazing neck. Seriously, I don't a reason you shouldn't buy one.

LTD guitar painted black les paul shape (no kidding!).
Mahogany body and rosewood fingerboard.
Channel 24 frets al end of IDAL for fast games.
Fixed bridge: tun-o-matic and stop bar.
2 EMG pickups: an 81 in the bridge position and 60 in the neck position, both active.
2 volume knobs, one tone and a 3 slecteur positions.
The finish is beautiful and well trs couraging, to say anything.

UTILIZATION

When you put a guitar around his neck one is surprised by the "lgretquot; of it. You might think what PSE trs but not heavy. Being thinner than the les paul weight is less consquent.
The guitar is balance: the head does not tend to dive.
Access in acute trs is good until the 22nd cargo. For both dernires a little getting used to but there is ncessaire accde then without.
Then you plug and go!
I put 8 / 10 because some will find it just be a little heavy.

SOUNDS

I play on a Marshall Valvestate 100W home. I do a little of everything and the guitar is quite versatile despite its two EMG.
Its clear
I t impressed with the clean sound of the EMG 60 (neck): round, warm and crystalline. A bit the same as the clean sound of metallica. The 81 is cooler but it will find its usefulness: for the country, the riffs in mtal clean.
The position intermdiaire plutt funky sounds.
Crunch: the 60 sounds in beautifully IDAL crunch for blues. It DGIG heat ...
The 81 trs own sounds, but by pushing the channel gain and the Tone is "dirty" sound nicely. So it's closer to zztop, AC / DC and company!
Its saturated: that's it we enter the field of prdilection bte namely saturax of death that kills! Commenons 81 in the bridge: a killing. The sound is sharp desire (the palm mute and rhythmic sound 200 hour wonder.
In the high rev sound is always clean with a thundering drive. The hard solo will be delighted.
60 in the sleeve does not bleed. It's just beautiful. The sound you get can be used both for serious and for rhythmic solos.
The position offers a intermdiaire his heavy and sharp once.
Artificial harmonics fuse all cots.
I put 9 / 10 as picky about their musicians will clear sound may be that 90% met.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 2 months now. For the price (650 euros) was an instrument that has a mouth, a trs beautiful violin and an exemplary finish.
The ratio quality price is trs good!
Its stability is apprcie live and sounds that are dlivre cry. On the lamp while I can not imagine ...
I do it again this choice without hsiter. This guitar is worth the dtour and reputable ESP and LTD guitars in his major concern is not trampled!

Summary of previous ones episodes

Well it's good (nice) made in Indonesia and they do not hide.
24 frets of happiness (if somewhat too registered my taste), and 60 climbs EMG81 so much that BOOM.
Fixed bridge (LP mode), Two volumes for the pickups and a Tone at the end of the race. The three-position switch (Channel chev / neck, bridge). It is quite misplaced low and I play my trs mdiator goes from just above the switch ... I sometimes change position unintentionally in rhythmic seconded to go back-_-'

UTILIZATION

- The handle is it enjoyable?

Channel ... Wood-_-'I am too lazy to see how but I think rosewood. He slides well with perspiration and the varnish does not block the movement just be trs "shredien" in view of the flat profile plutt the handle. We can reverse the above beer as it is covered with varnish ... rock n 'roll.

- Access in acute (dernires freight) is it easy?

CHAC is impeccable with acute 'if we never jou on SG ^ ^ basically it's a bit in the middle of dlicat 22me.

- Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?

Form: The Paul <3 without the weight of the Les Paul but with less sustain forcment.

- Gets it easy to sound good? ...

... fuck yes

SOUNDS

- Appropriate are your style of music?

Yes, but not completely. Plutt I play hard-rock (the good, not bad with the guitar player who spits on the wrong but ... it's hard rock) and stoner rock. In stoner is muahahahahaha evil, but hard rock ... IT'S TOO HEAVY!

- With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?

Marshall JCM900 / Vox DC15.
Visual Sound Jekyll Hide year, Boss DS1, Ibanez Fuzz + distortion, multi Zoom, dunlop wah, reverb amps, E-bow (gadget)

- What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?

So here we are in front of a skyscraper lgre, a violin dpouille covered with a white varnish immersing ourselves in the sweetness of our winter fireside. But the sound is a gimmick Bourrin. The EMG dciment firs around with Visual sound distortion block with ultra heavy sound prcis. His crados which breaks down the pines with DS1 and a lot of treble.
Yes this is a box of scratch mtal! it goes clear sound with an excerpt from a conversation with my bass player:
"And you pass in the clear?"
"Yeah and I play a" glekfgnoudfounedpqbjdfb ...
"Ah ... ok t'enlve overdrive to see?" (Three-quarter gain in clean channel)-_-'
So for the clear sound, with lamps, no gain or very little and it lowers the master and it boosts the bass tend to "dssaturer" sound. At the right rglage, we get a round with a trslger crunch is ... enjoyable. Trs clear sound special but I really like.

- What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?

I prfre: rgl well clear of the lamps, the distortion and overdrive.
I hate: The clear transistor and the crunch crdible not at all ^ ^

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months.
The big advantage: A scratch which of the mouth and emerges in the dark. A wrinkle his eardrums of a deaf and a clear distortion especially ironic crunchy and round for micro and ultra cold prcis. The price (yes it is a case)
The big mess: the switch! the mcaniques not tip top but this price l. .. (Gibson vad retro) Most recent internship frets.
Hmm before I tried to buy a Gibson Les Paul, a PRS Tremonti, a Les Paul Epiphone ellistist. I FCH with Gibson, I met and soon ESP LTD ^ ^
Report quality price: Middle ... er good or not good or excellent trs same holds!
I Rasht bte this if I had to redo the election.

This little corny is Korean. It looks not like that, but if!
Specific level, it's pretty simple. U-handle super nice, 24 frets (the soloists will be delighted), three knobs (one volume for each pickup, and tone) and a three-position switch. In short classic.
The most interesting is undoubtedly the microphones, two EMG 80 in bridge and 61 in the sleeve. I will return to the microphones later.
I put 8, because first there is no perfection, especially because you may be entitled to mechanical self-locking Sperzel, but no, just Grover.

UTILIZATION

The handle is a marvel. In general anyway, the use of this guitar is a treat. It is perfectly balanced, relatively light (especially compared to Gibson LP ...). Lighter because the body of the guitar is thinner, for example. A little trick that I find quite unsightly and more useless, the notch is for the stomach (just like the Start). But it's a detail, and it is very personal.

Going back to the handle, it has easy access to all notes, until the 20 cargo, then it's a bit more complicated, given the shape of the guitar. That said, I played with the guitar placed very low, and I used my Explorer and my RR5, two guitars with access to acute perfect, regardless of the position.
The EC-500, it bother me especially, because my thing is rather the rhythm.

As for sound ... Omg. I chose this guitar for two reasons: First, I wanted a guitar with a slightly more conventional form, and a little more convenient (you can leave a chair against time to get a drink, but when you have a RR in the hands, it is allowed not anywhere ...), and secondly, for the EMG. Being a fan of Metallica, I was looking for a sound approximating what they can have on certain albums. A large distortion, said with that tone offered only EMG. Well I was not disappointed, we get very quickly that his looking.

SOUNDS

The guitar is therefore fully meets my expectations, and my style. I play mostly Metallica and thrash, I let myself go a little metalcore now.
No worries, I have exactly what I wanted.
I currently play on a Line 6 Spider III (waiting to offer me a while Randall lamps défouraille sec), coupled with a Digitech Metal Master. As for distortion, do not worry, I quickly find the sound I was looking for Metallica. It is probably likely to have a near-exact, but I customize a little. I even managed to get the sound of the late Dimebag on Cowboys From Hell ... In short powerful and accurate.

As for the cleans, I am not necessarily a major user, especially my poor transistor amp does not do them justice at all. That said I tested a few amps in the store, such as a Triple Rectifier, various Randall, of Marshall, a Valveking, and even a Fender all tube then, and boy, what's good ! A little reverb is active only 60, and presto, here we go. Very easy to have a sound type arpeggios of "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)," for example.

As for sound, not honestly, I love it. After it's actually a matter of personal taste. Some do not like active pickups, for example. Having been raised since birth in the worship of Metallica, I can only love what type of sound.
The only downside to the limit, cleans, and EMG are not the best for that. on the other hand for distortion, for me, it has no equal.

OVERALL OPINION

It'll be a month since I have it, I had already extensively tested in the store before, I think I have gone around, but I can not get enough. The only thing that might get tired, in fact, is its shape. I'm rather fond of as "extreme", a guitar shaped Les Paul, maybe a little too mundane for me, even equipped with EMG ... ^ ^
So probably what I like least about this guitar.
Before I get it, I have tried on the EC-1000 Deluxe, and honestly ... I think that ESP could not care a bit ofOur mouth. € 300 difference for what? Sperzel mecha? It's a bit limited. Although they are better finished. But even if actually paid more, I still prefer to buy a real Eclipse.

In terms of price / quality ratio, I find it really great. No complaints. It would have been the same if they had talked of the Deluxe ...

With experience, I do not do it again maybe not this election, I save more to pay me a real Eclipse. But if I had the same amount of money, then, yes, without hesitation. (Or so for a EX-500 or V-500, just to return forms that suit me more!)

* Construction / Scale: Set-Neck / 24.75"
* Body: Mahogany
* Neck / Fingerboard: 3-Pc. Mahogany / Rosewood
* Nut Type / Width: Earvana Compensated / 42mm
* Neck Shape: Thin U
* Inlays: Flags
* Frets: 24 XJ
* Binding: Triple Creme (B/N/H)
* Hardware: Black Nickel
* Tuners: Grover
* Bridge / Tailpiece: Tune-o-matic w/ Stop tailpiece
* Pickups: EMG 81 (B) / 60 (N) Active
* Electronics: Vol / Vol / Toggle / Tone


Made in Korea. Where a lot of nice things are made these days!


UTILIZATION

Another great LP type guitar from ESP/LTD. With the appropriate contours for comfort and the awesome thin U neck profile that makes this an actually COMFORTABLE LP.

Upper fret access is no problem due to the thin u and the neck contour on the back.

Super simple controls to get an easy sound right from the start.

24 XJ frets so you can shred all the way up there if you wanted!



SOUNDS

What can I say about the sound? Every body and their mother has played EMG pickups so there isn't much I can say that hasn't already been said.

The 81 is the crushing bridge pickup with loads of gain. Plenty of harmonic content, pinch harmonics leap out of the fretboard on command and palm mutes and chugs are distinct, clear and tight.

The 60 is one of, it not the absolute cleanest pickup offered by EMG in the neck position, an almost single coil, woody clean that sounds super organic. The distortion on the 60 is smooth, clear and not muddy at all yet thick and powerful. No wonder why Hetfield always uses this pickup for his leads and his cleans.

OVERALL OPINION

Great guitar for the price. EMG equipped is good too for me, though I know there are some who prefer passive pickups, whatever floats your boat. I like both and can use both for different situations. The only thing I don't like about LTD guitars is the annoying 12th fret logo with the model name on it. I wish they would just put that somewhere else!

Otherwise, great guitar, well built, sounds great and looks even better! A shredworthy LP, comfortable, thin, light and still looks sexy as hell!

- Mahogany body.
- 24 cases in neck 3-piece mahogany.
- Ebony fingerboard, Jumbo frets.
- Marked "flag" in abalone, inlaid with model name at 12th fret.
- EMG-81 bridge, 60 neck, active electronics.
- Mechanical oil bath and compensated saddle.
- Binding on the neck and head.
- Black hardware.

No floyd, me following anti floyd it suits me perfectly! Something to note, the reference is to the edge of the handle in the middle of the handle not unlike other guitars, that personally I have no problem! I put a 9 / 10 because perfection does not exist (or so takes in € 4,000 guitar), but I really can not fault!

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice, I got used to it after a few minutes! Access to the last cargo is really nice, for against the boxes 23 and 24 are hard to reach! But I use them once or twice a solo, its going very well! It takes time to adapt to the malmsteen solos! The finish is superb, which form the paul ... and more black satin ... I let you imagine how it throws! Weight level, some bad language will tell you that it's a bit heavy, but I did not complain. I never had a problem at this level, and yet it happens to do four hours of rehearsals.

To get a good sound, it's simple ... must plug into an amp and need to ensure good behind! Personal I have a 112 bandit who holds the road really well (although it is not a good lamp)! I put 9 / 10 because of the boxes 23 and 24! But it's sinn nickel.

EDIT OF THE 27/07/07

After several months of intensive use, I find that the handle is really a highway. For the last boxes I used to, and now it asks me really more of a problem. Now when I play Les Paul, Start, and another thing I find lacking in a lot of guitars, I have become since I require my EC! lol

SOUNDS

Personally I play blues, metal, rock n roll and other machines. I tested this many aprem repeating with my big bandit 112 and honestly it provides in all areas (even if it is typed "metal"). The micro emg 81 is there for the right distos, emg 60 and the microphone is present for sounds pretty clear. Of course this n'atteind not the level of rock guitars like Stratocasters, but honestly I was pleasantly surprised to hear as it provided in the various musical styles. Metallica playing with, believe me it's the foot!

I put a 10/10 as to price (690 € on the site jerichomusic) well worth the money!

EDIT OF THE 27/07/07

I put a 9 / 10, even if the sound is excellent in everything disto I think it sounds too clean sound. His is the road but nothing more. on the other hand I put my pickup selector position Acute, harmonics come from all sides and I love the sound.

OVERALL OPINION

For a few days I have, but I could make a good opinion dessu through rehearsals that were a sort of test bed for my little ec ... I really like the les paul version look "metal". Sinn models I tried before, and it had not had the same effect ...
The value for money is great, and obviously I would do this choice ...

I put a nice 9 / 10 because it n'atteind (for sure) not perfection, but for that price it is a wonder! I really take my foot!

PS: Feel free to send me a message with any questions related to the EC-500!

EDIT OF THE 27/07/07

The more months go by and I am satisfied with the beast ...

24cases
EMG (60 stick - 81 bridge)
microphones for each volume + 1 tone knob
pickup selector

UTILIZATION

The neck is relatively enjoyable, the notes did not really hurt to ring, the weight is a bit heavy, it is clear that in relation to a real Gibson, it is pretty good, but my taste a little too . the shape is simple but effective. Access to high pitched without too much trouble it will be two months before the last spaces without some bread but hey, it's OK. The settings are there not be easier on the guitar. The head tends to lean a bit forward, but nothing really bad for the price should not expect either to have perfection.

SOUNDS

I play metalcore / deathcore majority, supports the guitar very well, despite pulling 11-58 (drop C), the sounds are clean if we cope with his amp, the noise gate is not appropriate but almost artificial harmonics galore out with a good lead channel and high gain. I play mostly on the bridge 81 in So. but if j'me types a little blues and jazz, the 60 in clean or slightly crunch is perfect. It is true that with my Bugera 333XL, which is especially designed for music "meuchante", it is especially the lead channel that serves the whole lamp can further attack! I am very happy about that.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for a little over a year and a half, I am more than satisfied with the quality / price ratio is awesome! If it refale me a new one without too much understeer, I resumed the same line!

Korea, but really really really well finished

UTILIZATION

cut for metal

SOUNDS

live the EMG especially in this configuration there

OVERALL OPINION

I traded my mh400 (bought 350 euros in OCCAZ) against the EC500 (almost new)
But I had to redo a small adjustment of the truss rod for a handle upright and comfortable.
From the EMG 81/60 bcp are more interesting than the two EMG 85 on mh400. it sounds more better now, warmer brief a treat.
After the form is for a real Les Paul is the reason I dailleurs exchange my mh (still very good guitar uen)
But there is no contest, the EC500 is well settled Truckster a virgin lol

I put 9 / 10 because the absolute pecfection does not exsite, or you can stop playing lol