I received this guitar today. Haven't tried it through my amps yet but even playing it without amps, it sounds massive and crazy resonant. The feel is nothing like my snakebyte or the ESP EXP. I'm in love.
I'm sure ten of those views are me coming back to look at that sexy damn guitar. I'm going to buy an '84 explorer as soon as I buy a house next year. I know those esp's are probably even more rare. And expensive.
I always wanted to see if I bonded with an explorer. Always been a les Paul guy, or a super strat player. May grab a used Epiphone '84ex, and see if I jive with the shape. If I do, then pick up a real one next year.
I got mine a couple of days ago. Played it today in Bandrehearsal and it crushes.
You are totally right about the comparison between the Snakebyte and the MX. Love the Snakebite but the MX is in another league.