If you could have your pick of ESPs...

[JOLLY]

Vintage Plus Tele

[pac112]

eclipse , custom shop explorer with gibson style headstock.

[dani]

there are no ESP USa models ESPs are completely made in japan and ÖTDS are made in korea

what i meant are esp/ltd sold in the usa. japan has their own domestic models.

[St_Genesius]

No Custom Shop stuff, I assume, but any of the normal ESP and LTD models are open.

[Johtosotku]

No Custom Shop stuff, I assume, but any of the normal ESP and LTD models are open.

If that is the case, I'd stay away from the Xtones. They're a cheaper model. I'd probably just get something as expensive as possible! If no CS pieces, maybe a Horizon with a FM top and a FR trem. Yes, that does sound nice! I almost bought one last summer, but opted for a M-II instead. And yes, it is an excellent piece of craftsmanship.

[darkshadow54321]

If you feel bad for taking one, pay way under the normal price. That way, your friend gets money, and you still get a good deal!

[St_Genesius]

If they had upscale versions of the Xtone models, you'd have a point. But they don't.

As for the particular model and spec you reccomend, I can only say that I have very, very different tastes than you.

If that is the case, I'd stay away from the Xtones. They're a cheaper model. I'd probably just get something as expensive as possible! If no CS pieces, maybe a Horizon with a FM top and a FR trem. Yes, that does sound nice! I almost bought one last summer, but opted for a M-II instead. And yes, it is an excellent piece of craftsmanship.

[Johtosotku]

If they had upscale versions of the Xtone models, you'd have a point. But they don't.

As for the particular model and spec you reccomend, I can only say that I have very, very different tastes than you.

Well, can you get a Vintage plus? A really nice strat, that is. Or a Ron Wood sig tele. Both ought to be really nice axes. Second thoughts right now, I'd probably go for the Vintage plus too!

[Empty Pockets]

This one is pretty sweet.



I like the white one you posted too.

My friend has that in red and it's simply delightful. You can't tell if you're playing a Tele or an SG.

A couple of years ago i would've said this:


But now i think i'm feelin this:


I definitely want something mahagoney with a set neck...EMGs i'll take or leave.

-X

[St_Genesius]

I think, if I do it, I'll definitely be going with that blonde Xtone. I wish that it, like a couple of the cheaper Xtone models, were an all-maple body, but I can probably talk mahogany w/ maple cap into twanging for me. A little, at least.

[joelap]

I'm with Big Black, those tele-style ESP's are cool looking guitars. My girlfriend's brother told me he wanted one, but he wants one of everything.