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MGR/Aaron « ESP LTD M-302 »
Published on 09/15/04 at 15:00I purchased this guitar through Music 123.
It is very similer to the Kirk Hamett model
KH-602 with the hardware from the KH202. I bought the guitar on clearence for less than $350, which is less than half the price of the KH602.
This guitar looks amazing! The finish is as good or better than my $2000 Les Paul.
The binding, inlays and fretwork are MUCH better than my Les Paul. This guitar is light weight. The sound is very good, although I would like to switch to a set of EMG-ZW pickups. The neck through body joints are flawless.The wood grain looks exceptional through the finish.
I would prefer an original Floyd Rose over
the "licensed" that came on the guitar. I
think the rest of the hardware is cheap
looking. The black plating began rubbing off the humbucker trim ring screws in less than a week. The volume knob also has become worn. The 5-way pickup selector switch cap broke off within a month of use.
The construction is excellent as good as guitars costing 2-3X as much. I think the hardware is low quality.
I dont think you can buy a better guitar for the price. Even if you have to replace some screws, knobs and switch caps. I have played several ESP LTD models. In side by side compareson tests, the ESP's play, sound and look, in my opinion better than Gibsons or Jacksons at any price.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
It is very similer to the Kirk Hamett model
KH-602 with the hardware from the KH202. I bought the guitar on clearence for less than $350, which is less than half the price of the KH602.
This guitar looks amazing! The finish is as good or better than my $2000 Les Paul.
The binding, inlays and fretwork are MUCH better than my Les Paul. This guitar is light weight. The sound is very good, although I would like to switch to a set of EMG-ZW pickups. The neck through body joints are flawless.The wood grain looks exceptional through the finish.
I would prefer an original Floyd Rose over
the "licensed" that came on the guitar. I
think the rest of the hardware is cheap
looking. The black plating began rubbing off the humbucker trim ring screws in less than a week. The volume knob also has become worn. The 5-way pickup selector switch cap broke off within a month of use.
The construction is excellent as good as guitars costing 2-3X as much. I think the hardware is low quality.
I dont think you can buy a better guitar for the price. Even if you have to replace some screws, knobs and switch caps. I have played several ESP LTD models. In side by side compareson tests, the ESP's play, sound and look, in my opinion better than Gibsons or Jacksons at any price.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com