@@GeorgeVGuitars yeah I sure did! Sweetwater sent me a korean one and I am loving it, plays great and looks so cool. This guitar is a must try to anybody looking into a firebird style guitar.
Your channel is an awesome resource for guitar reviews. I am in a deadlocked decision for a guitar selection and I thought you could help as you have both. LTD Satin Black Snakebyte or LTD Phoenix 1000 Cherry. I like the shape of the Byte and it doesn't have stainless steel frets but there is something cool about the look. I would guess the neck will feel the same. Is there one of these two that you think is dramatically better? Thanks for your help.
Thanks man, I am glad you like the channel. Oooh thats an interesting situation. The Snakebyte and Phoenix are totally different from each other even though the shape is similar. First of all, you have Active vs Passive pickups, that should be one thing to consider. Then there's the scale lenght - the Byte is 24,75 where the Phoenix is 25,5 - think about that. If you are going to tune lower than C#, the Phoenix is your best bet with the longer scale. Third - how big of a fan are you when it comes to James Hetfield? Because the Byte has Metallica written all over it. If you dont mind that - go for it. Last but not least, the build quality is similar with both, but the Snakebyte is considerably more expensive regardless of the fact that it comes with a case. What I would do: If you are going to go Snakebyte - buy a used one in mind condition, with the ebony fingerboard. If you go Phoenix - buy that brand new. I hope that was helpful. Let me know which one did you go for. There is the third option - buy both used :>>
Perfect answer, I’m not a fanboy but that’s what kind of makes it cool. It would be unexpected for me to show up with a Byte. I don’t down tune past D. And lastly I have an opportunity to purchase a 22 model with a nut upgrade for 1k. Snakebyte it is. Thanks
@@GeorgeVGuitars yea it's pointless to compare the differences in sound in a comparison video, why would anyone want to hear tones through the same amp and settings, how dumb of me to make such an odd request.
@@wolfgangbridges3051 There are tone demos of both guitars in both videos. Timestamped ;) One is in Drop A with 13-56 the other is in E Standard, as I said, not much of a A/B test. I do A/B tests when the guitars have similar string gauge, tuning and are preferably with the stock pickups otherwise it is misleading.
Amazing video bro! I would like to buy a Phoenix 1000 but I got question. Is it possible to inverter, and change position between volume pot and switch? I prefer switch first one and after that buttons. Tks 🎉
@@GeorgeVGuitars Стига сега, не виждаш ли, че подкрепям локал контент криейтърс. 😘Като каза струни, така или иначе трябва да мина тия дни да си взема едни елексирки ^^
I think my friend carries it in an explorer bag. An explorer case should work, but one of these universal ones the rectangular shape. With no cutout in the specific shape of an explorer inside if you know what I mean. Something like this: www.thomann.de/intl/epiphone_case_f_explorer.htm
@@GeorgeVGuitars thanl you for your reply, I was looking at the Epiphone Firebird one but this might be better! I cant justify spending more than double on the ESP case...
@@GeorgeVGuitars I mean, you took a lot of time to describe the visual differences. Then, you go and reply to another comment "everyone knows they sound different". How am I supposed to know that without being rich, how am I supposed to figure if it might be worth it saving up for the *sound* of the other rather than the looks? You could have made my life different, but you didn't feel a need to bother. Because only visual differences are super important, because "everyone knows how some expensive guitar most people never even saw sounds". Yes, of course.
can gibson sue ESP for this? you know with what happened with Dean, I love the Phoenix shape cause it is much sleeker and afraid ESP will stop production for these until I can afford one in case gibson takes action, lol.
The Bareknuckle is definitely doing something here. That impresses me more than the other demos which use the stock SD.
Yeah they are great pickups
good video, I'm getting the Phoenix in red and I'm stoked about it. Keep on a rockin
Did you get it? 👀
@@GeorgeVGuitars yeah I sure did! Sweetwater sent me a korean one and I am loving it, plays great and looks so cool. This guitar is a must try to anybody looking into a firebird style guitar.
Your channel is an awesome resource for guitar reviews. I am in a deadlocked decision for a guitar selection and I thought you could help as you have both. LTD Satin Black Snakebyte or LTD Phoenix 1000 Cherry. I like the shape of the Byte and it doesn't have stainless steel frets but there is something cool about the look. I would guess the neck will feel the same. Is there one of these two that you think is dramatically better? Thanks for your help.
Thanks man, I am glad you like the channel. Oooh thats an interesting situation. The Snakebyte and Phoenix are totally different from each other even though the shape is similar. First of all, you have Active vs Passive pickups, that should be one thing to consider. Then there's the scale lenght - the Byte is 24,75 where the Phoenix is 25,5 - think about that. If you are going to tune lower than C#, the Phoenix is your best bet with the longer scale. Third - how big of a fan are you when it comes to James Hetfield? Because the Byte has Metallica written all over it. If you dont mind that - go for it. Last but not least, the build quality is similar with both, but the Snakebyte is considerably more expensive regardless of the fact that it comes with a case. What I would do: If you are going to go Snakebyte - buy a used one in mind condition, with the ebony fingerboard. If you go Phoenix - buy that brand new. I hope that was helpful. Let me know which one did you go for. There is the third option - buy both used :>>
Perfect answer, I’m not a fanboy but that’s what kind of makes it cool. It would be unexpected for me to show up with a Byte. I don’t down tune past D. And lastly I have an opportunity to purchase a 22 model with a nut upgrade for 1k. Snakebyte it is.
Thanks
Would have been cool to hear them back to back
Different tunings, way different pickups, would have been a bit pointless.
@@GeorgeVGuitars yea it's pointless to compare the differences in sound in a comparison video, why would anyone want to hear tones through the same amp and settings, how dumb of me to make such an odd request.
@@wolfgangbridges3051 There are tone demos of both guitars in both videos. Timestamped ;) One is in Drop A with 13-56 the other is in E Standard, as I said, not much of a A/B test. I do A/B tests when the guitars have similar string gauge, tuning and are preferably with the stock pickups otherwise it is misleading.
01:30 Gnarly tone and riffs to back it. 👌
Cult of Luna 😳
"...buy both". Love it.
Amazing video bro! I would like to buy a Phoenix 1000 but I got question. Is it possible to inverter, and change position between volume pot and switch? I prefer switch first one and after that buttons. Tks 🎉
Thank you. It should be possible to swap their places yes.
That vintage white is 🔥
You are actually selling the Firebird on reverb right now, aren’t you? Regards
The owner is. But i think he is in Spain
Does the LTD sound good with the stock Seymour Duncan too? This guitar keeps catching my eye every time I see it on Sweetwater.
Yes it does. The LTD is great value for the money.
Great stuff
Thank you 🤘🏻🔥
Thanks!
Welcome, bro
Аве, бате, цяла седмица се чудя кой подяволите ми е дал пари! Недей така ве, ела ти дам едни струни за тях :>
@@GeorgeVGuitars Стига сега, не виждаш ли, че подкрепям локал контент криейтърс. 😘Като каза струни, така или иначе трябва да мина тия дни да си взема едни елексирки ^^
@@pastilance1 Скачай :>
Crunchy! woooooya.
I am a big fan of the Pearly Gates in mine and the coil split is pure p90.
@@johndaugherty4127 Sounds like a good combination
Is there neck dive on the ESP LTD???
Not on mine. The small headstock saves it.
The LTD is really nice... I just wonder if its worth the Canadian retail price of almost $2000
Ouch the price hurts, definitely not worth 2k US
Yes.
cult of luna riffs
yes, sir!
Do any of the phoenix machine heads touch the bottom of the hardcase? Do you use a specific case for it?
I think my friend carries it in an explorer bag. An explorer case should work, but one of these universal ones the rectangular shape. With no cutout in the specific shape of an explorer inside if you know what I mean.
Something like this: www.thomann.de/intl/epiphone_case_f_explorer.htm
@@GeorgeVGuitars thanl you for your reply, I was looking at the Epiphone Firebird one but this might be better! I cant justify spending more than double on the ESP case...
@@goncaloferreira72 Just to be absolutely sure that it will fit, ask the store before you order.
@@goncaloferreira72 this is 10 times the guitar the epiphone is. Seriously.
@@johndaugherty4127 I have the LTD guitar, a red one, I was asking for an alternativr case for it
Ltd.
Like for Cult of Luna
Right?
Want
Meh. I came here to hear how they sound different. Disappointing video.
Meh
@@GeorgeVGuitars I mean, you took a lot of time to describe the visual differences. Then, you go and reply to another comment "everyone knows they sound different". How am I supposed to know that without being rich, how am I supposed to figure if it might be worth it saving up for the *sound* of the other rather than the looks? You could have made my life different, but you didn't feel a need to bother. Because only visual differences are super important, because "everyone knows how some expensive guitar most people never even saw sounds". Yes, of course.
@@Goth108 The A/B test was not possible with these two unfortunately :/
can gibson sue ESP for this? you know with what happened with Dean, I love the Phoenix shape cause it is much sleeker and afraid ESP will stop production for these until I can afford one in case gibson takes action, lol.
They have to sue them for the Eclipse too. I guess these are considered different enough.
@@GeorgeVGuitars i guess the Dean V and Z had the exact silhouette as the gibson, is that why the court favored gibson
@@AceBambam Honestly, I'm not very familiar with the details. There are probably good videos explaining this out there.
@@GeorgeVGuitars sorry bout that, thanks for the video and replies
@@AceBambam No problem man, I will look that story up for one of my next videos :>