I love the fact that even though this is an artist signature model, it doesn't have that over-the-top signature markings or those corny 12th fret custom inlays that you see typically on artist signature series models. You still feel like it's your own guitar.
Hearing that it has a 24.75 scale length makes me want it more. Scale length isn't a deal breaker but i find myself more comfortable on my guitars with that scale length.
Tbh, scale length doesn't bother me. I've had Gibson's and all the metal brands and tbh, I think I enjoyed the Les Paul despite the fact it was gloss on the neck, 24.75 and the clunky heel joint. I might even end up going back to 24.75 again with my next boutique custom build.
Dude 24 3/4 is my preference really fret work is maybe the most important thing. If people are really complaining about 3/4 of an inch maybe they are stuck on 1 string guage. A big example is like if you have a travel guitar you put a heavier guage on it or i have 1 guitar that works well with a hybrid set
eh for me I feel too cramped on a gibson scale length, I've got long fingers and I've been on a fender scale length for so long that I kinda can't handle the difference, even if it is only 3/4 of an inch. I'd have thrown money at one immediately if it was a fender scale length, but to each their own!
Personally I love the 24.75 scale length, and there so few guitars with a Floyd (or any other trem for that matter) in that scale, I knew I wanted it. The only thing giving me pause was not knowing if there was neck dive, which you addressed in your prior video (yes, I'm one of those people, lol!, my one guitar pet peeve). Just received mine a few days ago and love it. I think the price is justifiable as well, considering the ESP cases are $200, the stainless steel fret upgrade and it being Korean made.
Just an opinion, neck dive doesn’t matter with a star or Rhoads shape (kind of any v) because you will naturally end up with that lower horn on your leg.
I must have watched this video at least 20 times. I ordered mine NYE 2021, also from Sweetwater. I got it on 11/7/22. The neck rules. 🤘🏿 great full review.
The only "issue" I found with mine was that the 4th tuner post is staggered, while the rest were not. I assume that was an error on the assembly line. It didn't matter because I put Gotoh locking tuners on it anyway. I also swapped out the Blackout with a Black Winter and set it up for D Standard with 12's on it. And I absolutely hate the strap button locations. Otherwise I love mine to death.
Hey Arnold, great review!! I just want to ask you a question. How is the neck feelling in comparison with a Jackson speed neck?? Are there any similarities? I'm used to Jackson necks and I would like to know if this one could fit in my hands!
Are stouts your go-to style? Also I didn’t realize that the 1500 Floyd was basically a 1000 series with upgraded parts. So it’s basically a marketing ploy?
Seems to be. ESP calls it a 1000 SE, Schecter calls it a 1500. I think it’s less marketing and more brand-specific semantics. Same thing though…a 1000-series with better screws.
Great review man! Not sure if you are into it or not but have you ever thought of buying a cheap js model jackson warrior and modifying it out with expensive hardware and pickups?
Hello dude, great video, what's been your experience with the Floyd rose 1000?? I own a BC Rich but it comes with the German made original, I've heard all kinds of things about the 1000 series, from being the same just made in Korea to dull knife edges with just months of use, so would like to read your opinion, thank you
I tend to go pretty hard on a Floyd and to me the 1000-series holds up, but admittedly maybe I've just had great luck if other people are saying they get dull edges. That's a great question honestly.
Thank you so much for the review. Seems very similar to the BC Rich Stealth, which do you you prefer this one or the BC Rich Stealth Chuck Schuldiner guitar?
Not really. Not because the cab is bad in any way shape or form…but just that I use the Two Notes so much it was kind of a pointless purchase. It sounds stupid awesome, just doesn’t get any love.
@@ArnoldPlaysGuitar Got it, I have been struggling to get a good sound from the Fractal FM3 through an FRFR Cab which is why I went ahead and just got the Vader.
Been debating on getting a new 6 string. What would you go for right now? Options looking at are a Km-6 artist or a used Aristides 060. Open to others including this one. Many thanks
Thank you for the review! I wish I could get my hands on one of these but it seems to be completely unavailable where I live unfortunately. Btw! The 1500 series Floyds have a difference in another aspect, the arm has a tight ring that allows you to push/pull the bar in/out and have no play when you use it (and also doesn't flop around)
Pretty sick axe...the pickup has a bit of a congested sound for my tastes. That typically comes from an increase in low mids. It does seem to give it a more vocal lead quality tho.
This is the only signature instrument I've ever wanted to own. I don't like floating trems.. but I think I could just do the block thing and pretend it's a fixed bridge. I just want a solid metal guitar and he's one of my favorite players there is.
Hopefully two varieties of Habanero, brazilian starfish red, naga brain, ghost, Jamaican scotch bonnet, Devil’s Tongue Peach, and Pink Tiger. I say hopefully because already been facing some difficulties in my first year trying a grow light.
@@ArnoldPlaysGuitar Yeah I actually haven't tried to grow light yet but I live on my own land so I have a garden I'll be tending to once the springtime comes in but all those sound dope you might have just gave me some ideas lol...
On the last guitar, yeah riggt on that hi E man, i had a 7 string, got damm thing just went off into thin air! Like im my own string i dont follow the rules all bart simspon on me!!
thanks for the great review of the guitar and pronouncing my last name correctly!
Do-Et
May I ask why you chose a gloss finish for the back of the neck and not a satin one?
@@elemair9210 that is how almost all my guitars are, we will be experimenting with satin finishes on upcoming models
@@elemair9210 Gloss necks are awesome 👍
@@michaelmoline7058 why ? I have both satin and gloss neck guitars and the gloss ones are a lot less smoother than the satin one. It's less fast
I love the fact that even though this is an artist signature model, it doesn't have that over-the-top signature markings or those corny 12th fret custom inlays that you see typically on artist signature series models. You still feel like it's your own guitar.
This looks like the LTD version of the stealth/xiphos/warrior. Looks classy as hell, I'm not a fan of the Floyd rose but it's got nice lines.
It's a pointy random star, a shape around before those. (although idk about the ML.)
@@MiikeyLawless The star is the grandfather of all of those shapes.
Most similar to an Ironbird
It's like an Ironbird and a Kelly Star had a baby
Hearing that it has a 24.75 scale length makes me want it more. Scale length isn't a deal breaker but i find myself more comfortable on my guitars with that scale length.
Tbh, scale length doesn't bother me. I've had Gibson's and all the metal brands and tbh, I think I enjoyed the Les Paul despite the fact it was gloss on the neck, 24.75 and the clunky heel joint. I might even end up going back to 24.75 again with my next boutique custom build.
@@felinekaiju4517 they make LPs with rounded heel joints now, kinda like ESP or Schecter do
Personally i am kinda bummed that it's a short scale neck but thats the way the cookie crumbles
That axe is a banger. So happy for Sammy and definitely wanting to pick one up. Also waiting for Rutan’s Ironbird 6 import!
Arnold, are you waiting for the import version of Eric Rutan Ironbrid ?)))
Hopefully going to get to try one. Done trying to talk to BC Rich themselves. I think I’ll just buy one and give it a fair shot.
I’m check every day for updates on that
@@ebaker5280 price 2220🤯
Good luck trying to even buy one considering like none of what they offer is done
Arnold, never change. You're a gem.
My jaw legitimately dropped at the Revision G boosted chug section at 12:33. That thing sounds incredible.
Dude 24 3/4 is my preference really fret work is maybe the most important thing. If people are really complaining about 3/4 of an inch maybe they are stuck on 1 string guage. A big example is like if you have a travel guitar you put a heavier guage on it or i have 1 guitar that works well with a hybrid set
eh for me I feel too cramped on a gibson scale length, I've got long fingers and I've been on a fender scale length for so long that I kinda can't handle the difference, even if it is only 3/4 of an inch. I'd have thrown money at one immediately if it was a fender scale length, but to each their own!
I’m not a huge esp/Ltd guy, but this thing is a different story, it’s tickling me in naughty places and giving me impure thoughts.
Glad to have a vid back bro!!! Have always loved your channel man. Can’t wait for the next!
lmao, your face at the 1:00 pinch harmonic.
Sick guitar, awesome review ! \m/
Been a fan for a really long time man but this is the most anticipated video! So fucking excited!
My fave review u ever hav done!!! ....this was inspiring and had me pricing the model afterwards!!! ....greatly done!!!
Best guitar reviews on youtube, always tells us exactly what we need and want to know
Personally I love the 24.75 scale length, and there so few guitars with a Floyd (or any other trem for that matter) in that scale, I knew I wanted it. The only thing giving me pause was not knowing if there was neck dive, which you addressed in your prior video (yes, I'm one of those people, lol!, my one guitar pet peeve). Just received mine a few days ago and love it. I think the price is justifiable as well, considering the ESP cases are $200, the stainless steel fret upgrade and it being Korean made.
Just an opinion, neck dive doesn’t matter with a star or Rhoads shape (kind of any v) because you will naturally end up with that lower horn on your leg.
Metal, craft beer, and guitars! I'm happy I found this channel.
Hope you keep that one. Would love to see you wright more stuff with it. Great demo as well. Can't get enough of these all black ltd's.
Once again, the unrelenting sledgehammer of Arnold’s intro track has come to smash our anuses into oblivion.
…That demo track was SICK btw
One of the sickest LTDs in an already SICK 2022 lineup. Can’t wait for the E-IIs.
I must have watched this video at least 20 times. I ordered mine NYE 2021, also from Sweetwater. I got it on 11/7/22. The neck rules. 🤘🏿 great full review.
The only "issue" I found with mine was that the 4th tuner post is staggered, while the rest were not. I assume that was an error on the assembly line. It didn't matter because I put Gotoh locking tuners on it anyway. I also swapped out the Blackout with a Black Winter and set it up for D Standard with 12's on it. And I absolutely hate the strap button locations. Otherwise I love mine to death.
Why go to locking tuners for a Floyd? I’ve always run the ball-end through the tuners for fast string changes.
@@louderthangod I've seen manufacturers put them on Floyds either way you could still do the ball thing? idk...
Hey Arnold, great review!! I just want to ask you a question. How is the neck feelling in comparison with a Jackson speed neck?? Are there any similarities?
I'm used to Jackson necks and I would like to know if this one could fit in my hands!
Great review man! I gotta get one of these. I was really hoping to see the case though
The intro track was the best of yours to this day. Kudos man. Brilliant writing!
12-60s holy shit that’s heavy af lmao great review Arnold! Thanks!
ESP/LTD always makes great stuff
I want ESP to do a signature model of Seth's guitar from Behemoth
Are stouts your go-to style? Also I didn’t realize that the 1500 Floyd was basically a 1000 series with upgraded parts. So it’s basically a marketing ploy?
Seems to be. ESP calls it a 1000 SE, Schecter calls it a 1500. I think it’s less marketing and more brand-specific semantics. Same thing though…a 1000-series with better screws.
Fuck ya! cant wait for mine. August 13th. Super stoked.
Awesome great guitar
How much more metal can you make a guitar? None. None more metal. This is literally it. Great vid as alwaya!
Love the Swansong riff. Totally underrated record.
I cannot stop watching this video, I REALLY FUCKING LOVE YOUR RIFFS
where is this guitar manufactured? i just bought one but cant find where it says its made :) awesome review mate!
Man, that sounds fucking sick! You have that Heartwork tone essentially down!
Awesome guitar. That fantastic demo is brutal, aggressive, and evil.
Really like the information in your videos, dude.
Looks pretty sweet might have to keep a lookout for one
Hell yeah I’ve had my eye on this one. Can’t wait to see it.
very cool man, id love to see a review of josh middletons sig guitar, ill check to see if youve done it
Should just call this full grit reviews. To The point, honest and a great attitude.
Great review man! Not sure if you are into it or not but have you ever thought of buying a cheap js model jackson warrior and modifying it out with expensive hardware and pickups?
Fantastic review, that guitar looks amazing, and love the review of the stout! 🤘👍😁
Can't f*ck with a well made Esp Ltd
Hello dude, great video, what's been your experience with the Floyd rose 1000?? I own a BC Rich but it comes with the German made original, I've heard all kinds of things about the 1000 series, from being the same just made in Korea to dull knife edges with just months of use, so would like to read your opinion, thank you
I tend to go pretty hard on a Floyd and to me the 1000-series holds up, but admittedly maybe I've just had great luck if other people are saying they get dull edges. That's a great question honestly.
Thank you so much for the review. Seems very similar to the BC Rich Stealth, which do you you prefer this one or the BC Rich Stealth Chuck Schuldiner guitar?
I can't wait to get it
Amazing Behexen shirt
Do you still use your Vader Cab? I got one coming in soon my way from a new run.
Not really. Not because the cab is bad in any way shape or form…but just that I use the Two Notes so much it was kind of a pointless purchase. It sounds stupid awesome, just doesn’t get any love.
@@ArnoldPlaysGuitar Got it, I have been struggling to get a good sound from the Fractal FM3 through an FRFR Cab which is why I went ahead and just got the Vader.
Been debating on getting a new 6 string. What would you go for right now? Options looking at are a Km-6 artist or a used Aristides 060. Open to others including this one. Many thanks
Thank you for the review! I wish I could get my hands on one of these but it seems to be completely unavailable where I live unfortunately.
Btw! The 1500 series Floyds have a difference in another aspect, the arm has a tight ring that allows you to push/pull the bar in/out and have no play when you use it (and also doesn't flop around)
Have you tried the mick Thomson blackouts dude they are lethal
Definitely the coolest ltd guitar for this year!!!
The coolest is the Explorer 7 string black metal baritone
What song is that your playing in the beginning??? That’s nuts !!!
Just something I came up with for the video.
Thank you so much. Just something I came up with for the video.
Pretty sick axe...the pickup has a bit of a congested sound for my tastes. That typically comes from an increase in low mids. It does seem to give it a more vocal lead quality tho.
Yeah they're pretty sludgy, which is exactly what Sammy is going for.
This is the only signature instrument I've ever wanted to own. I don't like floating trems.. but I think I could just do the block thing and pretend it's a fixed bridge. I just want a solid metal guitar and he's one of my favorite players there is.
What kinda peppers u growing ??? I'm a pepper grower myself
Hopefully two varieties of Habanero, brazilian starfish red, naga brain, ghost, Jamaican scotch bonnet, Devil’s Tongue Peach, and Pink Tiger. I say hopefully because already been facing some difficulties in my first year trying a grow light.
@@ArnoldPlaysGuitar Yeah I actually haven't tried to grow light yet but I live on my own land so I have a garden I'll be tending to once the springtime comes in but all those sound dope you might have just gave me some ideas lol...
The guitar is pretty sweet but what I’m interested in is that shelf with your amps on it. Lol I need one for my amps.
amzn.to/3JTpvOE not quite the same model, but the same series (this link has one extra shelf)
I’m looking forward to getting mine! These guitars are fucking lethal. 🤘🏻
I also have a pile of amps and pedals thanks to Ryan at Sweetwater. Great guy to deal with and knows his gear.
The song was killer, love the squeals.
ESP Ltd best guitars for the money 👌🏻
That is a sick looking guitar
What is the Factory tuning on this guitar?
Seymour ahb 2 with jumper?
MiK will be the new MiJ
seems like its going that way with the quality they have been pumping out lately
what the fuck. awesome riff too!!
Once again the biggest problem is the availability. That bodyshape really rules, it just screams metal and that guitar looks like it's real quality.
hope you can keepo that
this is my type of guitar !!!
That guitar looks fucking A 🔥🔥
Killer look
Advanced weaponry
f**king hell That guitar is rad.
Is it confortable for the right forearm?
Yes, very
4:13 This statement!!!! Play it your wives and partners people… then spend your money on GAS ha ha !!
So why are you boosting such a boosted pick up'd guitar?
Where is it made?
Korea
On the last guitar, yeah riggt on that hi E man, i had a 7 string, got damm thing just went off into thin air! Like im my own string i dont follow the rules all bart simspon on me!!
Yeah, I love the fact you didn't complain about the gloss finish neck,instead you just get used to it. Git gud!.
I'm also guessing you've tried the AHB-3?. It's my favourite Blackout.
Total hate guitar