All user reviews for the ESP Horizon NT w/Duncans

I bought this guitar a collector, this is a MODEL ESP HORIZON DELUXE (made in japan) in 1991. (Head mcanique sharp and on top)
Glitter is black, is equipped with a Floyd ESP, dual ct bridge (Tone Zone is it the original microphone?) And a simple ESP lg rately at an angle.
The handle of 22 boxes is exceptional, the extraordinary painted.
APRS multiple searches on the net and PARIS I have never seen a similar MODEL.

UTILIZATION

Access in acute is no problem.
The pickups are completely DIFFERENT: The tone zone is transcended by the violin (I install the microphone on other instruments but not with the same effect), while the neck pickup allows me to enter all styles (jazz, blues, rock)
In contrast to the sweep, I play in a position to have the intermdiaire poru ct round of the singles and the output level of DiMarzio.

SOUNDS

This guitar suits me perfectly, its state is surcrot exceptional, and I bought it with his check card.
Several makers have had in their hands and they have t impressed by his State, his painting (the original, but like new) In ESP, they do not lsin on quality nor 'thick! It has no visible scratches!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 years.
I RPET, I feel I play a single instrument 17. (For an ESP is a nice ge)
A choice I do it again without hsitation.

ESP Horizon NT (Neck Through to handle, driver) factory in Japan in 2006
The handle is US Saddle, bne and key in the body is ash
My version is delivered in EMG 81 (bridge) and 89 splittable (handle)
The handle of dot driver 24 extra jumbo frets
The pitch is 25.5 inches
The bridge is tune o matic style string through-

UTILIZATION

The neck is super enjoyable, not too fine, the profile reminds me somewhat of the 60's Gibsons.
CHAC is the acute Royal, the handle being there is no driver heel.
BMOL the weight is very heavy, more than my old Les Paul is to say, but hey it does not matter I work in the building!

For sound we will see below ca ....

SOUNDS

Playing in a death metal band agreement Dropped C or Bb tuning this guitar is for me.
I use it through a Peavey 5150 + amp + presonus compressor equalizer presonus 4 n x12 Hughes Kettner celestion V30 and AC in the assault (I hate the sounds that drool grain-free way "Metal Zone") The sound, yes talking about, with the combination of microphones that I I will not say it's a versatile guitar, bridge position clear sound mind.
I also think that when you buy this style of guitar riffs and funky jazzy other sentences are not clear our proccupation Premire, the one we want is the big way disto Ferrari 550 Maranello!
Therefore bridge, weapons of mass destruction of the alloy woods work very well with the emg 81, brightness outrancire, mediums fleshy, extremely low prcise, endless sustain,
Big Big Sound.
In the neck position I'm more mixed the 89 (85 SERIES) is far too loaded for me in low, not enough prcis, at least on this guitar.
Ds that I enter the grave becomes ca draft, I will certainly opt for the solution of a 60 or 81 in a sleeve.
For position against splits the neck pickup becomes emg's. The sound suddenly becomes stratode trs, for clean sounds interesting, but it's not my cam.
8 / 10 for the emg 89, emg 60 a more appropriate

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for a year, I went through the les paul mahogany and I had never tried Guitar Ash, what a pity!

I love the precision, ergonomics, its sound.

With the experience I think she was still on my wall stand!

9 because I want my emg 60!

The ESP Horizon series is an arched top version of the M body, and they're usually neck-thru. However, there are so many different variations that have occurred throughout the years that it's kind of hard to compare one guitar to another without knowing the total specs. The one I'm referring to is actually a bolt-on model. It contains a swamp ash body, maple neck with an ebony fretboard, 24 extra jumbo frets, a slanted neck single-coil sized humbucker, a regular humbucker in the bridge, a floyd rose synclair bridge, one volume, one tone and a three way switch.

UTILIZATION

This guitar is older, so there are a few flaws that I found. The neck joint itself was nice, but some of the frets were a bit uneven. I found this out when I started really slamming the action. This could have been due to wear since the guitar is so old, so it's hard to say that's ESP's fault. The binding was nicely done, and the fret edges weren't sharp at all. The guitar came with one of those old ESP Synclair floyds. These are great floyds, but they have a tendency to not come with bars. The bars aren't interchangeable with the current floyds, so that can be a big downer if you are missing one. You also cannot drop in an OFR without some slight routing.

SOUNDS

The guitar sounded great, although it was a touch bright. A lot of that has to do with the swamp ash body coupled with the ebony fretboard. Swamp ash has pretty hyped bass and treble. You need to select a proper pickup to really match with this, and the JB that was in the bridge was a bit too bright for this guitar. I think a Custom would have been a better match. The neck was a slanted single coil humbucker Hot Rails pickup. This delivered some great lead tones that were super smooth and fat. The clean tones weren't the best, but it's workable. If you replace the standard 3 way switch with one that'll split the inner coils of both pickups, you'll get an awesome single coil-esque tone.

OVERALL OPINION

If you can find an older Horizon, I highly recommend picking one up. They're well built guitars, and they play fantastic. Keep in mind that a lot of them came with the old ESP Synclair bridge. If it has that bridge, be sure it has all the pieces and isn't missing anything. These bridges are getting more and more rare, as are parts for them. If you decide to drop in an OFR, understand that it may require some slight routing to get it to fit perfectly.

Made in Japan.
Colour: See Through Black
Channel driver / crossing, three-piece maple, 24 frets XJ, ebony fingerboard, pearl binding, Thin U profile
Scale: 25.5 "/ 648mm
Wings Ash, pearl binding
Inlays: Inlays rectangular edges
bone nut.

Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SH-1n
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-4

3-way switch, 1x volume, 1x tone with push-pull tap splitter switch for the microphones.
Tune-O-Matic, tranversant tailpiece.
Hardware: Black Chrome
Sperzel Locking Tuners Tuner

Supplied with a flight case quality.

It's perfect for me.

Some pictures (sorry for the reflection of the flash, but natural light is not sufficient in Belgium):
The guitar in its case:


Detail of the body and natural grain of wood, which I find beautiful:


UTILIZATION

It's perfect view use ... Well, like that done, those who do not want to read more can stop here.

Well, we'll start with the first surprise: it is heavy! Ben Well, now I know, I was told that the ash was heavy, but I not expect that. Attention is not catastrophic because the body of a horizon is quite small, but we need to know.

The handle is very nice, quite late. This is my first scratch with ebony fingerboard, well I'm bluffing. I think it actually adds to the comfort of many games.

Access to acute is very easy, it is a horizon.

The ergonomics are very good, the guitar is well balanced. The weight of the guitar is not a problem for me but might be for certain. So it must be considered if you weigh 40 kilos. I made more than twice, so no worries.

The mechanical Sperzel Locking tuners are, the tuning is very easy and they keep well agreement.

The factory settings were perfect. I finally understood what a low action ... hard to believe ...

SOUNDS

I am a big fan of the Deftones sound in general, so yes, it fits perfectly with my style of music.

The Seymour Duncan Sh micro 1n in the neck position gives a warm sound with mediums present, a little fatty, reminiscent sounds Gibsonniennes. It is perfect for classic rock sound, Blues or Jazz, and Clean. Large distortions on the other hand are not its strong point. Once you come out splitter Funk sounds clean and sounds nice.

The micro Seymour Duncan TB-4 against it by the accuracy and distortion in large armada. The output level is quite high but the sound is clear. Ben it sounds metal. Sounds pretty nice clean sound but also are much colder.

The combination of the two microphones is fairly well known in terms of versatility and is well presented. I invite those interested to read the reviews on these two mics.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two weeks now.

I love everything about this guitar. The only thing that might offend some people's weight.

The value for money ... Ben is a very good guitar, it has nothing to say. And we pay the price for it.

This choice I would do without hesitation. You do not buy that kind of guitar on a whim, only because of the price.

And given the number of models available horizon (EMG or Seymour, ash, alder or mahogany, Floyd or not, or no table in maple, clear lacquer or not), I prize the time of choosing.

Like all instruments of high quality, it will not suit everyone. But there is probably a horizon that will suit you if you are looking for a ...

The ESP Horizon series is an arched top version of the M body, and they're usually neck-thru. However, there are so many different variations that have occurred throughout the years that it's kind of hard to compare one guitar to another without knowing the total specs. The one I'm referring to is actually a bolt-on model. It contains a swamp ash body, maple neck with an ebony fretboard, 24 extra jumbo frets, a slanted neck single-coil sized humbucker, a regular humbucker in the bridge, a floyd rose synclair bridge, one volume, one tone and a three way switch.

UTILIZATION

This guitar is older, so there are a few flaws that I found. The neck joint itself was nice, but some of the frets were a bit uneven. I found this out when I started really slamming the action. This could have been due to wear since the guitar is so old, so it's hard to say that's ESP's fault. The binding was nicely done, and the fret edges weren't sharp at all. The guitar came with one of those old ESP Synclair floyds. These are great floyds, but they have a tendency to not come with bars. The bars aren't interchangeable with the current floyds, so that can be a big downer if you are missing one. You also cannot drop in an OFR without some slight routing.

SOUNDS

The guitar sounded great, although it was a touch bright. A lot of that has to do with the swamp ash body coupled with the ebony fretboard. Swamp ash has pretty hyped bass and treble. You need to select a proper pickup to really match with this, and the JB that was in the bridge was a bit too bright for this guitar. I think a Custom would have been a better match. The neck was a slanted single coil humbucker Hot Rails pickup. This delivered some great lead tones that were super smooth and fat. The clean tones weren't the best, but it's workable. If you replace the standard 3 way switch with one that'll split the inner coils of both pickups, you'll get an awesome single coil-esque tone.

OVERALL OPINION

If you can find an older Horizon, I highly recommend picking one up. They're well built guitars, and they play fantastic. Keep in mind that a lot of them came with the old ESP Synclair bridge. If it has that bridge, be sure it has all the pieces and isn't missing anything. These bridges are getting more and more rare, as are parts for them. If you decide to drop in an OFR, understand that it may require some slight routing to get it to fit perfectly.

Esp horizon black with fixed bridge, neck-24 frets, EMG, whose grave is splittable.

UTILIZATION

The handle is pleasant, but it is not particulirement profile remains fairly solid, allowing a good grip, ideal for the bends, but less adapted to high speed, if the Compared to Jackson or Ibanez sleeves. Although dowry of a handle 24 cases, with acute CASC is correct, but again less than a Jackson Soloist, for example. One of the negatives that could be stressed is the location of repres, eccentric to the top of the box. If it does not really impact when played in cuffs, however, this tends to mislead and distort perceptions when playing in the treble.
One positive point is the slecteur microphones, which for once is well located in lightly withdrawn by the relief of the table, remaining both easy to CASC, without thwart the right hand, which is too often the case, as in the strata.
The wraps are: Mechanical also a great intrt, they are also of great precision.

SOUNDS

The sound of this guitar is excellent, as long as you do not seek the warmth of a Lespaul. The micro serious once Splitter is ideal for parties cleans, funk, or crunchy. Humbucker mode, it offers a bold wish, although maintaining a very good and excellent sustain DEFINITIONS with good saturation. The microphone offers sharp sound bite and providing relatively balanced power, less incisive while other models typsmtal.
The highlight of this guitar is its sustain, however, that once the neck and string height well rgl is absolutely terrible.


OVERALL OPINION

I recently used prs three years. I use my Jackson Soloist as an alternative, which provides less sustain, and whose slecteur microphones tends GNER my game right hand, but on the other hand has a very comfortable handle excellent ACCS to treble if I compare the ESP.
If c'tait again, I would patent deed my choice, quality price ratio appears to me otherwise reasonable, especially considering the exorbitant prices of the Jackson U.S. Lespaul ...