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STC-Shaped Guitar from LTD belonging to the Standard M series

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  • progman78progman78

    very good guitar

    LTD M-50Published on 05/13/13 at 13:30
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    Guitar made in china, neat finish for the price, esp micro proper

    UTILIZATION

    Handle very fine treble easy access, ideal for metal

    SOUNDS

    I play with a pedal korg AX3G a VT20plus vox amp, I get to play several style of music and especially progressive rock.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 2 years, this is my second guitar for the price you can hardly find better
  • Doherty'sDoherty's

    small but tough!

    LTD M-50Published on 05/05/13 at 15:05
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Chinese manufacturing very well finished, with black satin
    a classic vibrato
    22 frets,
    Vol 1
    1 tone 3-position switch-type fender
    microphones esp
    handle screwed slim maple
    rosewood fingerboard
    alder body
    jumbo frets

    UTILIZATION

    the handle is super comfortable access to 22 boxes is very accessible, the guitar is light (I play since 1996 on a Les Paul!)
    sound microphones not break a three-legged duck clean, but many fishing distortion
    a change by micro emg 81 is possible, after study of the body is a little to no damage power defonce the location of the 9v battery

    SOUNDS

    I bought this guitar favorite and opportunity
    it was almost new (maybe used l…
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    Chinese manufacturing very well finished, with black satin
    a classic vibrato
    22 frets,
    Vol 1
    1 tone 3-position switch-type fender
    microphones esp
    handle screwed slim maple
    rosewood fingerboard
    alder body
    jumbo frets

    UTILIZATION

    the handle is super comfortable access to 22 boxes is very accessible, the guitar is light (I play since 1996 on a Les Paul!)
    sound microphones not break a three-legged duck clean, but many fishing distortion
    a change by micro emg 81 is possible, after study of the body is a little to no damage power defonce the location of the 9v battery

    SOUNDS

    I bought this guitar favorite and opportunity
    it was almost new (maybe used less than 10 times)
    I used to travel a lot so I have high standards,
    plugged into a Marshall 2 canale sending it serious but with good microphones
    it would make all the difference
    However, with a multi effects ca goes well, the game is really comfortable
    very nice, which also allows me to use it to study pieces
    complex

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a month and do not regret my purchase I will complete change microphones
    the handle and the weight its really its strengths,
    after I'm no fan of jumbo frets ... but for a beginner guitar c I advise!
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  • MGR/Neptune, king of the seaMGR/Neptune, king of the sea

    ESP LTD M-50

    LTD M-50Published on 04/17/04 at 15:00
    i bought this guitar at musiciansfriend.com, and payed $150 or so for it. its decent for a starter guitar, but im going to be a little harsh because i like playing music of a heavier nature. i cant tune down and have the tuning be stable for a long period of time. i tried tuning down to Bb-F-Bb-Eb-G-C, and had to use a 56 for my lowest string. in about a month the string went, and it wasnt because of the string. so if you want to tune down, youre going to have to save up a little more for a nice Schecter or something like that.

    Its really good if you want a normal string guage and want to play in standard tuning, nothing wrong with it then.

    if you want to go any lower that a step below Dr…
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    i bought this guitar at musiciansfriend.com, and payed $150 or so for it. its decent for a starter guitar, but im going to be a little harsh because i like playing music of a heavier nature. i cant tune down and have the tuning be stable for a long period of time. i tried tuning down to Bb-F-Bb-Eb-G-C, and had to use a 56 for my lowest string. in about a month the string went, and it wasnt because of the string. so if you want to tune down, youre going to have to save up a little more for a nice Schecter or something like that.

    Its really good if you want a normal string guage and want to play in standard tuning, nothing wrong with it then.

    if you want to go any lower that a step below Drop D, then this isnt the guitar for you

    for $150 its really well constructed, its got a nice neck and its very easy to string compared to my dads Gibson Les Paul that i used to play.

    Tuning low? if yes, dont get this guitar, get something a little bit more expensive. If you dont have much money, get a cheap Strat and get a replacement baritone neck.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/gregMGR/greg

    ESP M-50

    LTD M-50Published on 12/26/03 at 15:00
    I bought this guitar online for 155 bucks, it is the guitar i started out with, and overall it is an average guitar, you cant think of any real good reason not to buy it for that price, plus it has stunning style

    Perfect for the begining guitarist, and takes a beating, better looking than most others in the price ranges, but the playability isnt too great, after a year or so you start noticing little things you wont like, pick-ups come loose, knobs fall off, (only because they are HIGH quality metal knobs) frets are too tall, and the strings often buzz and rattle, and it can trail out of tune after a few good hours of playing.

    Overall good quality, little problems here and there, good to…
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    I bought this guitar online for 155 bucks, it is the guitar i started out with, and overall it is an average guitar, you cant think of any real good reason not to buy it for that price, plus it has stunning style

    Perfect for the begining guitarist, and takes a beating, better looking than most others in the price ranges, but the playability isnt too great, after a year or so you start noticing little things you wont like, pick-ups come loose, knobs fall off, (only because they are HIGH quality metal knobs) frets are too tall, and the strings often buzz and rattle, and it can trail out of tune after a few good hours of playing.

    Overall good quality, little problems here and there, good to start with

    find it cheap and just starting go for it, but dont expect anything special, just a pretty looking starter

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/DariushMGR/Dariush

    ESP LTD M-50

    LTD M-50Published on 12/25/03 at 15:00
    I needed a new beginners guitar because my other one kept on breaking. I bought this guitar at Wembley Guitar Centre for 179 pounds.

    I like it's strat-type body and the pickups sound ok. The neck is really comfortable and overall it is really light.

    If your not touching the guitar strings during distortion, it makes an annoying buzzing sound. The body's wood is not dense enough.

    It is black (also available in grey) and has a strat type body. It has a 3 way switch and 2 humbuckers. There is a tone and volume knob and it has a bridge with a trmelo bar. The neck is maple with a rosewood fretboard, but im not sure about the body's wood.

    It's a pretty guitar, but if the body was made of a…
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    I needed a new beginners guitar because my other one kept on breaking. I bought this guitar at Wembley Guitar Centre for 179 pounds.

    I like it's strat-type body and the pickups sound ok. The neck is really comfortable and overall it is really light.

    If your not touching the guitar strings during distortion, it makes an annoying buzzing sound. The body's wood is not dense enough.

    It is black (also available in grey) and has a strat type body. It has a 3 way switch and 2 humbuckers. There is a tone and volume knob and it has a bridge with a trmelo bar. The neck is maple with a rosewood fretboard, but im not sure about the body's wood.

    It's a pretty guitar, but if the body was made of a slighty better wood, it would be really good.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/David WilsonMGR/David Wilson

    ESP M-50

    LTD M-50Published on 03/23/03 at 15:00
    I bought this piece of shite from Gamlins in Birmigham for £200. I dont know why I bought it because it would have been a better use of money to wipe my fat, hairy ass with the cash.

    There isn't really anything I like about the Guitar because it is shocking. It plays like a hippo with a bamboo pole stuck up its ass sideways. I hate the guitar so i am going to play my trobone.

    When I first got it out of the box I realised what a terrible mistake I had made because it looked like a highland cow with a lampost stuck up its ass sideways. The guitar is constantly falling out of tune. Then when I tune it the Machine Heads fell off. The pickups are shit and sound like a tranny in a wind tunnel …
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    I bought this piece of shite from Gamlins in Birmigham for £200. I dont know why I bought it because it would have been a better use of money to wipe my fat, hairy ass with the cash.

    There isn't really anything I like about the Guitar because it is shocking. It plays like a hippo with a bamboo pole stuck up its ass sideways. I hate the guitar so i am going to play my trobone.

    When I first got it out of the box I realised what a terrible mistake I had made because it looked like a highland cow with a lampost stuck up its ass sideways. The guitar is constantly falling out of tune. Then when I tune it the Machine Heads fell off. The pickups are shit and sound like a tranny in a wind tunnel with a pylon stuck up it's ass sideways. So as you can tell I am rather pissed off and I like things stuck up the ass sideways. I would carry on but I have ran out off room.

    I think the guitar is stuck together using badger spunk. The tone knobs keep coming loose and the pickups have come out four times in as many months. The paint work is as thin as piss and the paint rubs off when you solo on it.

    The Bottom line is that I am proud of my purchase and would definately reccomend this guitar to all my friends (in case you cant tell I am being sarcastic). I wouldn't give this crap 1 star but as i have to I have given it 1.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/Jeff AuriemmaMGR/Jeff Auriemma

    ESP LTD M-50

    LTD M-50Published on 08/04/02 at 15:00
    Bought this from a local Ritchie's Music shop for around $300, I think.

    The sound of the dual humbuckers is pretty good, and the guitar plays really easily. It has a sleek design, and it is very affordable. The sound and design of the guitar is meant for hard rock and metalish type of music, but it can be used to play blues effectively, also.

    Once you get past the 14th fret, the quality of the tone (which is fair at best) plummets. The guitar falls out of tune fairly easily, and there is a lack of customizability with only a volume and tone knob and 3-way switching.

    This guitar's construction is solid and stable. The tone and volume knobs can warp, though, and scrape the finish of the gu…
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    Bought this from a local Ritchie's Music shop for around $300, I think.

    The sound of the dual humbuckers is pretty good, and the guitar plays really easily. It has a sleek design, and it is very affordable. The sound and design of the guitar is meant for hard rock and metalish type of music, but it can be used to play blues effectively, also.

    Once you get past the 14th fret, the quality of the tone (which is fair at best) plummets. The guitar falls out of tune fairly easily, and there is a lack of customizability with only a volume and tone knob and 3-way switching.

    This guitar's construction is solid and stable. The tone and volume knobs can warp, though, and scrape the finish of the guitar.
    Other than that, it is satisfactory.

    The guitar leaves much to be desired, but you get what you pay for. This guitar is a pretty good deal for your money, and a good starting guitar for a beginning player.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/RyanMGR/Ryan

    ESP LTD M-50

    LTD M-50Published on 06/26/01 at 15:00
    I purchased this guitar at Mars Music (marsmusic.com) for 200 dollars. Its actually
    an M-55, the 24 fret version of the M-50. I needed a starter guitar with double
    humbuckers, and this was a good choice.

    Its a very cheap guitar with a pretty comfortable bolt-on neck. Its easy to restring
    and adjust hardware when necessary. Its a cool shape with a good black finish. 24
    frets and dot inlays finish off a well made neck that fits great in the palm of my hand.


    The pickups are pretty cheap and basic. Not really good sound, but for a beginner its
    the coolest thing ever. Good distortion on my Crate, and a good clean neck sound.
    Not the greatest pickups, but easily acceptable for beginn…
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    I purchased this guitar at Mars Music (marsmusic.com) for 200 dollars. Its actually
    an M-55, the 24 fret version of the M-50. I needed a starter guitar with double
    humbuckers, and this was a good choice.

    Its a very cheap guitar with a pretty comfortable bolt-on neck. Its easy to restring
    and adjust hardware when necessary. Its a cool shape with a good black finish. 24
    frets and dot inlays finish off a well made neck that fits great in the palm of my hand.


    The pickups are pretty cheap and basic. Not really good sound, but for a beginner its
    the coolest thing ever. Good distortion on my Crate, and a good clean neck sound.
    Not the greatest pickups, but easily acceptable for beginners (better for a heavy
    sound than some stupid Squier copy). The bridge is the classic vintage tremolo that
    you find on almost any Fender. It wont stay in tune as long as, say, a Floyd Rose
    double locking Tremolo or a Tune-o-matic, but it is pretty easy to change strings.

    Haven't had any real problems yet except for a loose input jack (which can easily be
    tightened, and I get that prob. in almost any guitar). Well made guitar.

    If your a beginner or dont have much money, this is a good choice of guitar. If other-
    wise, you should set your sights a little higher, for something with better pickups, or
    a better bridge.

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

    LTD M-50Published on 11/28/04 at 04:37
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    See site Esp guitar

    UTILIZATION

    Channel qu'agrable more.
    Easy to use, even for nophytes.
    Easy Access in treble.
    Not too heavy.
    And trs trs good sound for a guitar of this price.

    SOUNDS

    Ideal style mtal but is versatile enough.
    I play with a roland cube 15, and it gnial.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought a few days ago.
    I love this guitar. She is really gniale, and more cheap.
    With more exprience may need to be in the range up Ltd although it is really gniale.
  • demoniumdemonium

    LTD M-50Published on 09/25/05 at 05:43
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Made in Malaysia
    2 humbuker
    rglage the volume, tonal and micro slcteur 3position

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is trs trs enjoyable one never tires of joubr pa /> laccso Acute very easy
    it is heavy! but pretty tlmen
    I possde amp roland cube 15 and I'm not

    SOUNDS

    I play a little every style by the time and the sound is very correct
    I play with a roland cube 15 pa dffet

    OVERALL OPINION

    I depui the User before yesterday!
    jadore shape, price color (matte black) is the only inconvnien his weight be a little bit levbr /> before jav a stagg acoutik
    the quality RAPORT price has nothing dir CHRE May not fucking guitar
    more overworked May dxprience more darge…
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    Made in Malaysia
    2 humbuker
    rglage the volume, tonal and micro slcteur 3position

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is trs trs enjoyable one never tires of joubr pa /> laccso Acute very easy
    it is heavy! but pretty tlmen
    I possde amp roland cube 15 and I'm not

    SOUNDS

    I play a little every style by the time and the sound is very correct
    I play with a roland cube 15 pa dffet

    OVERALL OPINION

    I depui the User before yesterday!
    jadore shape, price color (matte black) is the only inconvnien his weight be a little bit levbr /> before jav a stagg acoutik
    the quality RAPORT price has nothing dir CHRE May not fucking guitar
    more overworked May dxprience more dargent no I get into the range
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  • enhertziaenhertzia

    LTD M-50Published on 04/12/06 at 06:11
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    I will not dwell on the media, simply refer to the ESP site.
    However, it is an entry-level very high.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a small mine of fun, round and pleasant. I almost started the guitar with his acquisition. So I could see that the handle is also nice when we started, when you go up the ladder, and you begin to master a guitar.

    In the opinion of many musicians and vendors, the handle is very nice, and allows a good offense, as much power as the access table with acute that is easily accessible: no worries really. It is true that compared to the models slightly supétieurs (type Ltd Viper), it still feels a little rough finish one, but considering the price, out of …
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    I will not dwell on the media, simply refer to the ESP site.
    However, it is an entry-level very high.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is a small mine of fun, round and pleasant. I almost started the guitar with his acquisition. So I could see that the handle is also nice when we started, when you go up the ladder, and you begin to master a guitar.

    In the opinion of many musicians and vendors, the handle is very nice, and allows a good offense, as much power as the access table with acute that is easily accessible: no worries really. It is true that compared to the models slightly supétieurs (type Ltd Viper), it still feels a little rough finish one, but considering the price, out of the question to complain.
    The weight is the black point, as former bassist, I can not say I had a feeling of being relieved. In terms of sound, tone 3 is enough.
    We quickly sought to have the sound, provided one does the heavy. No instability in the detuning.
    The Floyd is a rigorous place, no worries on that side.

    SOUNDS

    To the metal, or emo, you can access quickly to a heavy sound, precise, incisive or sister, well made.
    For rehearsals in the studio, still careful to amp you will use. We have a clear sense of frustration among the materials that we have cared for a JCM 900 and rotten studio. It was this feeling of not use the guitar to its fair value.

    For my part I use a Line 6 spider 2 (50 W). The combination gives her a huge budget, frankly diffile to do better, if one accepts the cold light of digital technology. (What is coorige with practice).
    Harmonics are very effective and it takes very little to get them out. Without having the harmonic noise.
    The saturation is very brassy and fun on tube amps, no problem of identity in terms of compositions heavy riffs and powerful required.
    The sound is much clear plastic on my Line 6 and a little plastic tube amp, here is the weak point of the guitar.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I would not fall into the trap of coneiller everyone my guitar. Especially since I changed to a Variax, admirable. But to conclude, I think that if you have small budget, you will choose this quitar. If metal riff Gogole you love dark, it's very good. It's not really a guitar home studio, however. I used it two years and I think it's a good life until you want to spend the models above. I took this guitar on a favorite, shape pleased me much, it's class, and aggressive brand of ESP you tell me.

    With experience, without any concern, and notament next to the value, I would do this choice.
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  • celcel52celcel52

    LTD M-50Published on 10/15/06 at 04:11
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    It t-manufactured indonsie
    -It has 22 frets and two humbucker pickups
    Channel very pleasant to START

    UTILIZATION

    The access is very easy to acute
    the shape is very pleasant though she is a little heavy
    The sound is very beautiful and very quickly we get a good metal sound

    SOUNDS

    It is well suited to my style of music (metal Harid rock ...)
    I played with allan scott momentanment AG20R but not very good qualitbr />-c with my amp is dificil to say ... I get a sound very quickly saturated but its a very crystalline cean

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used the one from me
    I like a lot shape and color
    I tried one day and a stagg cort but it is by far the best tha…
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    It t-manufactured indonsie
    -It has 22 frets and two humbucker pickups
    Channel very pleasant to START

    UTILIZATION

    The access is very easy to acute
    the shape is very pleasant though she is a little heavy
    The sound is very beautiful and very quickly we get a good metal sound

    SOUNDS

    It is well suited to my style of music (metal Harid rock ...)
    I played with allan scott momentanment AG20R but not very good qualitbr />-c with my amp is dificil to say ... I get a sound very quickly saturated but its a very crystalline cean

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used the one from me
    I like a lot shape and color
    I tried one day and a stagg cort but it is by far the best that I've essaybr /> quelitprix the report is great! guitar has a very good price!
    I do not know but I'd be willing to repeat that choice!
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  • le_finlandaisle_finlandais

    LTD M-50Published on 01/02/07 at 10:28
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    See the ESP site.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very nice.
    there is a sharp rise to very easy.
    the shape of the guitar is fairly standard, the finish is good and the guitar is pretty light.
    the level I have nothing to say because nothing with the setting of the distortion of the amp I have a perfect sound.

    SOUNDS

    For someone who plays metal like me it is a wonder.
    I use a Laney HCM15R (no preamp) and the distortion is excellent, clear sound is crystal-clear.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for six months and I find the pickups that are above are perfect for the price of the guitar. I tried the Cort X2 and I find that the M-50 sound level is better and a little …
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    See the ESP site.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very nice.
    there is a sharp rise to very easy.
    the shape of the guitar is fairly standard, the finish is good and the guitar is pretty light.
    the level I have nothing to say because nothing with the setting of the distortion of the amp I have a perfect sound.

    SOUNDS

    For someone who plays metal like me it is a wonder.
    I use a Laney HCM15R (no preamp) and the distortion is excellent, clear sound is crystal-clear.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for six months and I find the pickups that are above are perfect for the price of the guitar. I tried the Cort X2 and I find that the M-50 sound level is better and a little less at the finish. value for the price of the M-50 is excellent (I recommend to all beginners wanting to play the metal).
    I do not regret that choice and dutout I'm even willing to do it again.
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  • laio_78laio_78

    LTD M-50Published on 01/03/07 at 15:19
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    See site ESP

    UTILIZATION

    -The handle is rounded and a hand held fun .. nice for beginners like me
    -Easy access to acute
    Beautiful-as can be seen but rather heavy
    I think his level-no complaints!

    SOUNDS

    This guitar-style rather be a metal [which is mine]
    I played with a Line 6 Spider III 15

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have used it for a few days already
    "I had tried a cort before but I can not remember the exact name
    € -215 is really affordable for this great guitar!
    -Yes I would do with the experience that choice
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    See site ESP

    UTILIZATION

    -The handle is rounded and a hand held fun .. nice for beginners like me
    -Easy access to acute
    Beautiful-as can be seen but rather heavy
    I think his level-no complaints!

    SOUNDS

    This guitar-style rather be a metal [which is mine]
    I played with a Line 6 Spider III 15

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have used it for a few days already
    "I had tried a cort before but I can not remember the exact name
    € -215 is really affordable for this great guitar!
    -Yes I would do with the experience that choice
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  • AvengedSevenfold03AvengedSevenfold03

    LTD M-50Published on 12/31/07 at 05:52
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    www.espguitars.com ( https://www.espguitars.com )

    UTILIZATION

    The handle of this guitar is really enjoyable Trs, anything. Access in acute nanmoins is quite difficult because of the thick body of the scraper, but there is not inaccessible, however. As I said before, I find it a little thick and heavy, but it gets all of the same good sound, even the trs good with a good amp (Line 6 Spider III 15 W for me) .

    SOUNDS

    This guitar is trs type Metal / Death Metal, so perfect for me. I use a Line 6 Spider III 15 W, and spits out good sound, believe me. We can go as easily on a sound Trs Heavy, well-typed Metal, a much more sweet, perfect for playing quieter songs, like All Ap…
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    www.espguitars.com ( https://www.espguitars.com )

    UTILIZATION

    The handle of this guitar is really enjoyable Trs, anything. Access in acute nanmoins is quite difficult because of the thick body of the scraper, but there is not inaccessible, however. As I said before, I find it a little thick and heavy, but it gets all of the same good sound, even the trs good with a good amp (Line 6 Spider III 15 W for me) .

    SOUNDS

    This guitar is trs type Metal / Death Metal, so perfect for me. I use a Line 6 Spider III 15 W, and spits out good sound, believe me. We can go as easily on a sound Trs Heavy, well-typed Metal, a much more sweet, perfect for playing quieter songs, like All Apologies for example. I really like all the sounds of this guitar!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use this guitar since trs little less than a week, and this is my guitar lctrique Premire. I'm really not with my purchase, even if my first choice a silent ESP LTD EX-50, but no more silent at the store. I really like its shape, color mte, especially the chrome buttons, did not really magnifiquesJe tst other guitars, except the BC Rich Virgo Platinum Limited Edition (I think it was ^ ^) my friend, but it all fawn n'tait not in my budget. Report QualitPrix standard. For 210 Euros you have in hands a guitar Trs complte, and there would easily 100, 150 Euros to see even more value. Inevitably, this choice I would do without hsiter, but more as I go up to M Series. I highly recommend all beginners, for its price worth it!
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