The ESP Phoenix

[yngzaklynch]

http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumc ... 8C426.aspx

Who's played one? Are these neck heavy or balanced?

 

[Enjolras56]

Hey Jim-

I own the LTD Phoenix 1000 version. Yes, it is well balanced. I have my strap connected to where the buttons came on it and I can clap my hands over my head without worrying about the headstock dropping.

Very nice playing guitar. Definitely easier playing than a true Firebird IMO. I put an Arcane PX100 (Phil X sig humbucker size p90)in the bridge. It's a tad on the bright side, probably due to the ebony fretboard and neck thru maple neck/body. Definitely worth checking out if you like the design and don't wanna spring almost twice as much on the ESP.

I've never personally played the ESP version. I bought my LTD from a trusted friend who owns a guitar store. Main differences he said were
LTD: Earvana compensated plastic nut, ESP locking tuners
ESP: Bone nut, Gotoh locking tuners, case included in price
He actually said he liked the play of the LTD better. YMMV

 

[angelspade]

Have played...Do like, and yes: balanced and comfortable.

 

[yngzaklynch]

They look really cool to me.

 

[glassjaw7]

Very cool looking guitars! I've always wanted a Firebird (vintage Gibson or MIJ Epiphone) but one of these might suffice.

 

[yngzaklynch]

 

[Bob Savage]

Nice looking guitar.

 

[severinsteel]

FYI, they are 25.5'' scale, not 24.75''.

 

[yngzaklynch]

FYI, they are 25.5'' scale, not 24.75''.

Yeah. I would still have to get my hands on one before I would buy.

 

[yngzaklynch]

Nice looking guitar.

Looks pretty rock n roll to me

 

[Michi]

I played the LTD 401 Phoenix last week at the local music store and liked it a lot. Didn't plug it in though, but the one they had there sounded pretty good acoustically as well.

 

[ridner]

I dig these quite a bit!

 

[yngzaklynch]

I played the LTD 401 Phoenix last week at the local music store and liked it a lot. Didn't plug it in though, but the one they had there sounded pretty good acoustically as well.

Was it heavy?

 

[Michi]

Was it heavy?

Come to think of it no, not that heavy either. Felt very nice sitting down.

 

[Mudder]

I don't know. That cutaway looks odd to me. I think I like the new Washburn firebird a little better.

 

[yngzaklynch]

I don't know. That cutaway looks odd to me. I think I like the new Washburn firebird a little better.

this one has elbow and tummy cuts. I like it!!

 

[Mudder]

This is more my speed.

 

[yngzaklynch]

I like the color but thats about it.

 

[Enjolras56]

I played the LTD 401 Phoenix last week at the local music store and liked it a lot. Didn't plug it in though, but the one they had there sounded pretty good acoustically as well.

Was it heavy?

Mine's not heavy at all.

 

[yngzaklynch]

Don't think the ESP version is on the ESP site, just the LTD. Wonder if it's discontinued?????