So update. I just got my EC201 yesterday, I had ordered it through Sweetwater January 18, 2022 but that did not pan out. I kept getting updates from my guy Josh but they still don’t have them as of January 31, 2023. That’s not a knock on them they seem just as frustrated as I was. That said I did see that zzounds and AMS got just a few so I ordered one through them and like I said just got it. First impressions are that although it is clearly listed as a satin finish it is much shinier and the binding stands out way more in the pictures in person it’s very subtle I don’t mind at all it’s just that it should be mentioned as it is considerably different than the promo pics. Fit and finish is really good although they could have rounded over the nut more it’s kinda squared off and sharp. Other than that the satin feel is very slick the guitar just feels fast. All in all I’m pretty happy with it. Fwiw
Hello dude could you please send me a photos of your guitar ?? I am looking foward to buy the same model. I would highly apreciate it Let me know if you can and i will drop you my email or instagram
One year later and I was finally able to grab a TE201 at AMS. I have been looking for a more "metal" styled Tele guitar for a couple of years. The TE201 being 24 fret was a big part of my decision.
i have an arctic metal m-ht from ltd already, and want a 2nd guitar as a mod platform/backup. im so stuck between the M and the TE! they're both so nice looking
one thing i'm really not liking about these, is on the reversed headstock models, the high E string has a hard time sitting flush in the nut slot. ESP has a weird angle on their reverse headstocks that i haven't seen with other guitars. the stock nut definitely doesn't seem cut to accommodate for the aggressive angle it has
@@dmanguitar Yeah, I just want to help some folks out, I found mine on AMAZON last week for $549 so I pounced on it, the seller QuinnViolins & FretCentral has 2 left at that price (I am not affiliated)
I just cant decide to get the 201m or the black metal (dbl the price) or the ltd sn1,vwhich i really want but its 1200$ USD. Ive played LP shapes for most of my life but these LTD M shapes with 1 pu, 1 knob just make me go all misty eyed...😉. Ive been waiting for 1.5 years to decide. Im thinking SN1 but then the EC 01s came out this year. I just dont know...
Thanks for this! I've been eyeing the TE for a while, but haven't had the chance to play one. Seems like a quality guitar that isn't so expensive that I'd feel silly upgrading it.
I love the one humbucker LP style. I always wondered why one pickup in an LP never became popular. I'm a minimalist by nature and I bought the matte black LTD ec 256. I think I may need to grab the 201 or save the cash for the black metal version 1000$, ouch.
if only these would have a set neck or a neck thru. Not a fan of the esp bolt on joint. Especially with that price, it's quite ridiculous these don't have a set or neck thru. Well the explorer and les paul shape has those, but why not the M model? I would buy a black metal one second hand instead of these.
Love my 201, except the tuners (garbage) and pickup (not for me). But the build quality and QC is decent. Got to me and it’s lovely!! Took a while to find it though, finally found the last one I could find LITERALLY ANYWHERE in Europe in France. So because Brexit is a pleb, cost me an extra £200 to get it in the country. Still, it’s begging to be modded. 🤘
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it at this point. That doesn’t mean they won’t eventually, but I wasn’t able to find anything about LH versions of these models.
@@dmanguitar curious why would you want to replace the fixed bridge with the "Hipshot 6 string bridge" ???? Are the LTD ESP fixed bridges not very good or something?
The LTD bridges are fine as far as I know. I was just giving examples of the things you could “upgrade” if you wanted to. The Black Metal series use Hipshot bridges. Good question! Thanks! 🤘
So update. I just got my EC201 yesterday, I had ordered it through Sweetwater January 18, 2022 but that did not pan out. I kept getting updates from my guy Josh but they still don’t have them as of January 31, 2023. That’s not a knock on them they seem just as frustrated as I was. That said I did see that zzounds and AMS got just a few so I ordered one through them and like I said just got it. First impressions are that although it is clearly listed as a satin finish it is much shinier and the binding stands out way more in the pictures in person it’s very subtle I don’t mind at all it’s just that it should be mentioned as it is considerably different than the promo pics. Fit and finish is really good although they could have rounded over the nut more it’s kinda squared off and sharp. Other than that the satin feel is very slick the guitar just feels fast. All in all I’m pretty happy with it. Fwiw
Thanks Bryan!
Hello dude could you please send me a photos of your guitar ??
I am looking foward to buy the same model.
I would highly apreciate it
Let me know if you can and i will drop you my email or instagram
I own the m-201 great guitar perfect for shredding
One year later and I was finally able to grab a TE201 at AMS. I have been looking for a more "metal" styled Tele guitar for a couple of years. The TE201 being 24 fret was a big part of my decision.
I got eyes on the EC-201 too 🔥
I just bought one last week, still has to show up, there was a deal on it on AMAZON for only $550 instead of $600
i have an arctic metal m-ht from ltd already, and want a 2nd guitar as a mod platform/backup. im so stuck between the M and the TE! they're both so nice looking
one thing i'm really not liking about these, is on the reversed headstock models, the high E string has a hard time sitting flush in the nut slot. ESP has a weird angle on their reverse headstocks that i haven't seen with other guitars. the stock nut definitely doesn't seem cut to accommodate for the aggressive angle it has
I want that EX-201 badly! Looks like Feb 2023 now...
Thank you man. I'm planing to get Ex shaped one, and slam my emg81 inside. Maybe the stock pickup is good...we'll see 😁🤘
If I upgrade anything it would be locking tuners, nut and a DiMarzio Air Zone DP192B! Stock pickup would probably do the trick though!
I've never played the Air Zone but after a quick google search, it seems like one I want to try out. Thanks! 🤘
thank you for the video I just pulled the trigger on my EC-201 she's so purdy, FYI they retail for $599 now
That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy it and thanks for the price update! 🤘
@@dmanguitar Yeah, I just want to help some folks out, I found mine on AMAZON last week for $549 so I pounced on it, the seller QuinnViolins & FretCentral has 2 left at that price (I am not affiliated)
I just cant decide to get the 201m or the black metal (dbl the price) or the ltd sn1,vwhich i really want but its 1200$ USD. Ive played LP shapes for most of my life but these LTD M shapes with 1 pu, 1 knob just make me go all misty eyed...😉. Ive been waiting for 1.5 years to decide. Im thinking SN1 but then the EC 01s came out this year. I just dont know...
Thanks for this! I've been eyeing the TE for a while, but haven't had the chance to play one. Seems like a quality guitar that isn't so expensive that I'd feel silly upgrading it.
Yeah that's fair. It's probably fine as is. I was just spitballing some ideas I suppose.😆 Rock on! 🤘
That te-201 looks like something joe duplantier would play! Might have to pull my trigger on that one!
I have the m-201Ht it’s a great guitar
I love the TE. But hopefully they'll do a Viper at some point
I found aomeone selling the ex for 300$ should i buy?
Btw jm a begginer looking for an electric guitar
I love the one humbucker LP style. I always wondered why one pickup in an LP never became popular. I'm a minimalist by nature and I bought the matte black LTD ec 256. I think I may need to grab the 201 or save the cash for the black metal version 1000$, ouch.
agree with the minimalist vibe
wish the te didn't have the recess jack it looks odd
if only these would have a set neck or a neck thru. Not a fan of the esp bolt on joint. Especially with that price, it's quite ridiculous these don't have a set or neck thru. Well the explorer and les paul shape has those, but why not the M model? I would buy a black metal one second hand instead of these.
Love my 201, except the tuners (garbage) and pickup (not for me). But the build quality and QC is decent. Got to me and it’s lovely!!
Took a while to find it though, finally found the last one I could find LITERALLY ANYWHERE in Europe in France. So because Brexit is a pleb, cost me an extra £200 to get it in the country.
Still, it’s begging to be modded. 🤘
That extra 200 really sucks...but I'm glad you were able to get your hands on one! Rock on! 🤘
are there gonna be left handed versions?
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it at this point. That doesn’t mean they won’t eventually, but I wasn’t able to find anything about LH versions of these models.
Just saw a lefty M in a Canadian store
there is. te201 lefty. i have been waiting for it to land.
I saw a lefty TE-201 yesterday at my local guitar store
Still not available! Wtf
Just save for the black metal.
when are these being released?
I'm not sure. The ESP website has them listed as "New For 2022". Sweetwater says they expect them "in the next few months".
@@dmanguitar Sweetwater said the boat arrives to USA end of January 2023 and then they will ship them out to customers
Thanks E P!
@@dmanguitar curious why would you want to replace the fixed bridge with the "Hipshot 6 string bridge" ???? Are the LTD ESP fixed bridges not very good or something?
The LTD bridges are fine as far as I know. I was just giving examples of the things you could “upgrade” if you wanted to. The Black Metal series use Hipshot bridges. Good question! Thanks! 🤘