ESP EX-350

This guitar is one of ESPs newer models having come out in 2000. It is made in Korea as most LTD models are. Its features include 22 jumbo frets, 1 volume knob, 1 tone knob, a 3-way selector, a double locking nut, all black hardware, and a Floyd Rose liscensed tremolo system. The tremolo is fine but I would have perfered an origional floyd rose system. The pickups on this guitar are a little special in that they are brand new pickups designed by EMG specificly for the new line of LTDs. It boasts two EMG-HZ humbuckers which I think kick some serious ass. EMG is famous for producing active pickups that make a heavy metal player drool over. These knew pickups I believe are passive, but do a great job. I can get my guitar to sound very crunchy and it satisfies me when I play stuff like Metallica or Slipknot. The neck is a set model which I perfer over other models because they increase sustain. Since I love to play metal solos, the sustain just hits the spot. When I perchased this guitar I asked for the guys down at the shop to add a in little custom graphic (a Meatllica Load sign). The guitar is black with a red load sign on the front of it. With my purchase came a couple wrenches for the nut and a super short cord.

Most of the time I play metal. Either something of my own or something from Metallica(or other metal bands). For that type of music it suits just fine. As a matter of fact I really believe that with the right amp (marshall or mesa) and maybe a metalzone hooked up with all the right settings, one can achieve a great Metallica sound. There is a side of me that loves tone-filled music. In that case the guitar comes up a tad bit short as it was never meant to play that type of music. To comepensate for that I have plans for an EMG-60 for the neck. I am also thinking about selling the bridge pickup that came with it (because a lot of begginers are offering me way too much money for it)and getting an EMG-81 for the bridge. I would not replace it if it were not for all the offerings though.

The guitar was in great shape as far as factory settings go. The action was set up just fine as well as the pickups. The bridge was ok. There really was nothing to complain about.

This guitar will by all means survive a live show. I have jammed with many a people for long periods of time straight until we pretty much cound not take it anymore. Very reliable and dependable. The guitar seems sweat proof in that nothing gets to the paint or hardware. Even though this is a new model I have had it for a long time and it has done a great job surviving through my guitar experiences. If I were in a gig, I would not need a backup unless I wanted to change tunings or go for a totally different maybe super toney sound.

Never needed it. Mine came with a 1 year warranty.

I have been playing guitar for as long as I can remember. Other guitars I own include a Fender Strat and a trusty old acoustic from Fender as well. I personally love this guitar over my other guitars because after trying to play cruch metal on a strat, I went nuts. I only tried that once mind you. So I played bluesy stuff until I got this baby. That was when I was really able to express myself. I totally love the look and sound of this guitar. The shape (explorer with sharp edges) is the greatest thing I have ever seen. The sound is amazing as well and the only thing I would take over its default pickups would be EMG-81s which are hand picked from Metallicas guitarists to suit their picky needs. If this puppy were stolen I would go right out and buy another because its the sweetest guitar out there and has an awesome price. Before purchaseing this guitar I had a Jackson KS-1 in mind, but right when I found out about this puppy I totally forgot about the KS and made the easiest decision in my life. The only thing that keeps it from a ten is the fact that all guitarists have multiple sides to them. No one guitar can fulfill all of these sides. Since heavy metal is my biggest side, it gets a 9.

First off i've only had this guitar for a week so i can't really comment on its long term use. This is the brand new EX for 2000 (The points are sharper than the original). This guitar was made in Korea because its an LTD, not a standard model. The body is mahogany ( gives the guitar great low end). It has 22 XJ frets with a rosewood fretboard. The neck has dot inlays with EX-350 at the 12th. This is the only EX in ESP's line with a set neck, this give the guitar loads of sustain. The guitar comes with 2 EMG-HZ humbuckers which have some natural distortion but really shine when the gain is turned all the way up on your amp, and the volume is set to 10. These are passive pickups with great low end. They are controlled with one volume and one tone knob, through a 3 way selector switch. The finish on mine is black with specs of blue in the clear coat(really cool looking). It comes with a Floyed Rose double locking trem. The only extras I recived with mine were allen wrenches for the locking nut and trem. It comes with only 42-9 gauge strings thats why im giving it a nive because i need bigger strings!!

This guitar is a great sounding guitar. I play mostly thrash and speed metal and some punk (Metallica, Soulfly, DK, RATM,CoC)The EMGs are so sweat and heavy with lots of distortion. I'm useing a 50watt Line 6 amp with in and no effects (plan on getting a wah though). Even with full distortion and the volume at 10 this guitar is almost silent. This guitar was built for Heavy Metal, it has lots of thump and even with the tone at 10 it sounds great. It not too bright but it has some depth which is ok for me because i'm not playing Jazz. With the neck pickup selected it can also get some greats blues tones. Nothing really to hate but nothin' is perfect s it gets a 9.

Action good little high, when it got it the Floyed Rose was sky higfh and it had to be adjusted. Pickups were good, no complaints. When i got it i had locking strap buttons (get these they are needed for this guitar) put on it later the front button stripped out and i was told that shouldn't have happened so they are going to fix it for me. But because of this and the bridge it gets a 7. otherwise it would get a 9.

This guitar would withstand live playing and you probibly don't need a backup unless you have to switch tuneings. This guitar will survive a bomb blast it is solid but otherwise i can't say because i haven't had it long enough

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I've benn playing for a year now, and this is the first real guitar i've had but all my friends have caught me up on everything. If it was stolen i would hunt him down take it from his hands and stab him with it because it's just sooo pointy. If i couldn't find him i would buy another (this is probibly a better option, nice and clean and no need to sreve jail time)This blows by other guitar away. I was looking at the Dean Z, Jackson JK-20, and the EX-250,and any other Explorer but went with this because of the EMGs and the set neck. Plus i like ESP and Hetfield plays explorers, but this is not exactally what he plays cause its original on my part. A great metal guitar!!! James Hetfield and Max Cavelera rule!!!!