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I've always dreamed with all my Gibsons but recently i discovered that ESP are made for my style and touch. Thanks man for all your advices ;-) Long live Metal Rock !..!
So I’m not a Les Paul guy, but I do own 2 EII’s, I have a horizon baritone 7 and just got a tb7 that I waited over 2 years to get after ordering!!! But it was worth it! I’m normally an Ibanez guy, but I will say my horizon made me really dig esp and want another, and I’ve always wanted a tele 7 string all white, and go figure, esp made one! And both guitars are just killer! I’m actually kinda glad the tb7 took as long as it did cause the specs actually better on the guitar from when I originally ordered it. It now has SS frets, and they made the neck a satin, with the rest of the body gloss. But man the guitars track so good in the studio too! But my next guitar will be with a evertune. I was kinda nervous about them at 1st, but now there are enough people now swearing by them that I gotta get one.
I'm glad you're had a good experience with ESP! I love them! I was also an Ibanez guy for nearly a decade... and then I was also playing PRS for a bit... But I always came back to ESPs. There was definitely a shift in their manufacturing, ever for their LTD Models... it seemed like over night they just "Clicked" and figured it out. All of my ESP's are comfortable and built like tanks! The EverTune really is a great tool. For Gigging and Recording it just makes the whole experience better. It frees your mind to focus on the music. I hope you get one! 🤘🏼😜
I personally love D'addario NYXL strings. They last a very long time🔥 My first upgrade on my EC-1000 was Gotoh Locking Tuners. They are just phenomenal
Awesome!! I just recently started using Ion Coated String from Richter. They make, literally, the best guitar straps in the world and have recently decided to take a stab at Strings. And they decided to go with Coated Strings as opposed to tradition strings. Check em out ➡️ www.richterstraps.com/en/c/products/strings Thanks for Watching! 🤘🏼😜
I'm a year late seeing this but: subbed. Subbed so fast. Great breakdown, great endorsement for a guitar I've had my eye on for some time! I'll probably be ordering one of these beauties for my birthday next year!
Subscriber 855 here: Absolutely love this review. I'm strongly considering buying this guitar and your review is by far the most well thought out and informative one i have found. Thanks a lot man.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I actually don’t script my reviews.. I just hold the guitar (or whatever I’m talking about) in my hand and talk about the things that I think people should know about it. So the info is “From the Heart” so to speak! Get the guitar, Its Awesome! 🤘🏼😜
Ok, just a quick update. I have now followed your lead and put the SH6 in the bridge position. The Pegasus was way too boomy/bass heavy/scooped in this guitar. The BKP Holy Diver 7 was better, cut some of the bass and added nice top end, but somehow lacked balls and was still a bit too dark. The SH6 seems to be the best of the 3 and I am finally happy with my EII Eclipse 7's tone! Thanks man!
Btw, I am now using a GHS 9-62 set and it works like a charm. I discovered that because the Evertune was holding the 10s under constant pressure, they were harder to play then in my other guitar with the same scale length. I have now put on a set of nines and I couldn't be happier!
Dude. E-IIs are awesome. I have two. An M-I and an M-II. They are ridiculously great guitars for the money. That being said, I am an old six string guy (just turned 53 last week), and have two baritones to get my Pro-Pain playing fix with. I am toying with the idea of a seven string. Man, another E-II would look great in the rack. Lol. Are you set up with B-E-A-D-G-B-E tuning? Thanks for the great content bro! \,,/ OO \,,/
Hey Monty! Glad you dig E-II’s as well! I’s love the M2-7 with that Burl Top.. 🤤 Yes, we tune in Standard B. This covers pretty much all of the bases. Thanks for the comment! 🤘🏼😊
I'll take that as a Compliment i think! lol The bridge *is* Great! And as far as ESP and EverTune are concerned it played perfectly out of the box. I was the one that changed the String Gauge and Lowered the Tension. It is a little strange that going from 10s to 9s had such an effect on these two strings but it is what it is I guess.. 🤷🏻♂️ I'll fix it and All will be Good in the World Again! ...Except Covid... thats still gonna suck. 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic FYI, I can't back this up right now, but I recall reading the frets are not stainless. Can't remember if that was for the Eclipse-7 Evertune in particular or all E-II guitars.
Lunatic!!! My Man! Thanks so much for being apart of this lil community I'm building here! Believe it or not there's even MORE Info regarding the EverTune coming soon! So stick around! 🤘🏼😜
Thats true it did! Elixers. They were incredible all but being to big for my taste. I played them at home for a few weeks and then played with them for 6 gigs while on Tour and they STILL sounded snappy… it was mindblowing. But eventually I couldn’t take the risk of breaking a string and went back to the usually strings. Those Elixer Nanoweb‘s are really something. But a little too expensive. 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic yea, it's important to use the stuff that you know well. I still struggle to find the best solution for my old good 6 stringed ESP Eclipse CTM I (made in 2009, bought in 2011) to sound good in Drop C. I tried 12-60 - waay too thick, 12-52 - way too sloppy and the third string sounds like shit and out of tune. Also string buzz is confusing me as well. Sometimes I think that those 24,75 scale guitars are good only for Standard and Drop D or D# tunings. :( Well, at the same time I see bands using the same guitar even in Drop A. How come?
That’s actually a great question. In many cases.. they have no idea what they’re doing…. Lol But those that do or professional artists touring with these short scale guitars have pro techs working on them that know to swap out bridges capable of reaching those extended ranges. Like Tone Pros Bridges. They give you just a bit of extra room to intonate! 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic Thanks dude, I could not be more at peace with my decision! I've been playing since 2007 but whenever lockdown happened for whatever reason I just couldn't keep my guitars in tune anymore. I don't know if it was psychological or what but I honestly thought about giving it all up. This guitar has given me hope and inspiration again, it may sound cliche but it honestly saved me from calling it quits🤘
I am so glad for you! That inspiration is so important! Perhaps, you’re experiencing some setup issues with the other guitar. This would make it “seem” like it isnt staying in tune. Because it might be in tune while playing in the first position but gets more and more out of tune the further up the neck you play. Check your intonation. But until then ENJOY THAT NEW AXE!!! 🤘🏼😜
This! The one guitar I always wished would make a lefty of. So close to being my dream 7! I love Evertune as well :). I did have a Sir Headly at one point and I never had to tune or anything. Got a sub from me 🤘. Love your energy and attitude. Will be checking out your band soon.
You prolly dont care but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
@Terry Waylon Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Literally I've purchased the same one for myself because of you man! I watched this video so many times until it actually arrived :D. What would you recommend for the body and the fretboard cleaning for this particular guitar?
Awesome!! I love this guitar! I recommend using Music Nomads “Guitar Detailer”. You can find it easily from my Amazon Store Front! ➡️ www.amazon.com/shop/madmanmusic Check out Cleaning and Maintenance! 🤘🏼😜
@@riffmania What didn't you like about yours? Also, which pickups would you recommend I put in mine? I hated the Pegasus in mine, it was super boomy. Swapping it for BKP Holy Diver added some top end and tamed the low end (not enough though), but I am still not hapy with the sound - it's way too scooped. :( Any suggestions?
At some point I‘m gonna make a video about how I yanked that Pegasus out and Dropped a Seymour Duncan Distortion in it! For me it’s perfect. Tried and true! 🤘🏼😜
It sustains similarly to a Floyd System. Because in some ways it has the same kind of “pulling” action on the string which will reduce sustain. So its not like a string through fixed bridge guitar. But still completely useable. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜
Definitely agree it is an awesome guitar. I have one as well my only issue is with the pickups as you mentioned (medium output). They just aren't what I was expecting. I've been debating to acquire some BKP Warpigs (based solely on reviews) to see if they help liven up the tone. A friend recommended Fishman pickups but never have been an active pickup person. What do you think would be the better choice?
I haven’t tried the Fishmans yet.. but my guitarist has them and loves them. Its always what you’re looking for personally. Think about WHAT you play. For me I like to be able to play Balls to the Wall Heavy... but I also like Clarity. And I also like to be able to play lightly overdriven and sometimes super clean. I think passive pickups give you more of this kind of room. So I decided to go with A High Output pickup, that I could Coil Tap. Now I have options and the ability to lower the output by splitting the pickups coils. If you only play metal and shred then maybe actives are a better option!? Just think about what you’re trying to accomplish. Let us know what you decide! 🤘🏼😜
@@travishutts6008 I had a Warpig in my old Schecter Blackjack C7 - it is a very nice pickup, but pretty bass-heavy. If your EII is tonally like mine, the Warpig will be way to dark/thick in this already dark guitar. I am curious about Fishman's myself, but hated the fizz in every single video I have seen of them...
Hi! I would like to know how you put springs on this guitar pickups? I have this guitar and I switched with EMG 81-7H pickups but they are way to low... I don't even know how to raise my pickups, never knew guitars could have "fixed pickups" lol - If you have a video on how to do it or a recommandation to show me, I'd be greatful. Have a nice day!
Thats a great question! I don’t have a video on it, and I’ll have to make one. In pretty much any case where the Pickup Cavity is routed into a guitar and there isnt a “Pickup Ring” or a “Pick Guard”, the Pickups will be mounted directly to the body of the guitar. Unfortunately, this usually means they will be too low… You can do one of two things, you can get springs, just like what would be used on a guitar with a Pick Guard and use them to push the pickup up or you can use some more of a small wedge or block under the pickup to lift it up higher in the pickup cavity. Either will work just fine. I hope that helps! Give it a try and let us know! 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic Hi! Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this detailed answer. I checked some videos about direct-mount pickups and it seems that this thing is a mess and very sensitive to work on. I couldn't find any videos on how to properbly put springs, so I won't do it myself blindly (unless I see a video first)... The thing I'd really like is having someone qualified to put the full pickup rings system on the ESP Eclipse Evertune, it's the first and last time I buy a guitar without pickup rings haha.. I'm lucky I'm not using the 7 strings very often. Even with a EMG 81, 3.5 / 4 mm far from the strings is way too much to have a sustain (I usually put the EMG 81 2 mm from the strings on my 6 strings Eclipse Vintage Black (which already has pickup rings!!)). I checked out E-II models, the only one close to the Eclipse tone is this E-II T-B7 (w/ EMG 81 stock + pickup high controls), but I'd really like my Eclipse Evertune to work... (and E-IIs have lots of months of wait these days...). I'm very suprised that metal guitarists don't say anything about all these direct-mount pickup guitars... even Solar guitars seem to have direct-mount pickup, how can you adjust the tone of your chug with this?? I stop here haha. Have a nice day!
Well the very simple answer is: Most Modern Guitarists are playing aren’t playing real Amps… they’re using digital modelers.. and you can adjust the input signal on a digital modeler.. which is essentially the same thing as adjusting the pickups.. so they can get the output from the guitar going into the amp that they desire… For analog players its all mechanics like adjusting the pickups. 🤷🏻♂️ Sorry its not easier. 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic Ah...that's crazy. I don't think it can be the same, simulating everything down to the pickup input signal doesn't seem wise, that's probably (one of the reasons) why these metal youtubers all have the same digital tone xD (And I say this, I play a Kemper now, but I keep it the rawest possible, so the guitar has to do her job the best she can to get the good tone). Thanks for the talk! I'll let you know if I find a reliable solution for my Eclipse...
Do you know how much the wheight difference is between an Guitar with evertune and the standard version without an evertune system? Looking for the ESP LTD EC-1000ET QM (6-string with evertune system) But i have the problem that my back hurts after a short time when the guitar is to heavy. I hope you can help me with that because i couldn't find any specific information on the internet. By the way, great channel, great videos. Keep going, man! Best regards Stefan
Thanks for the question! There is a bit of added weight to a guitar with an EverTune. But its not much. I own this E2 as well as an LTD EC without an EverTune and the weight difference is barely noticeable. I highly recommend picking one up! 🤘🏼😜
Hi Matt, thanks for this review. It seems strange the Evertune cannot handle 9s in standard tuning... Did you reset the tension on the saddles involved? As a proud owner of exactly the same guitar I agree with pretty much everything you said, but to me the neck is a tiny wee bit thicker compared to my Mayonez Setius, so slightly less comfortable for playing leads, but not significantly. I'd also mention the tonal qualities of this guitar - I love how resonant it is, but at least mine is rather dark - the bass is powerful and tight and the top end is fine, but the mids were lacking with the stock pickup. Changing the Pegasus for a Bareknuckle Holy Diver 7 has inproved things slightly, but not very much. I am still looking for a pickup that would add some (particularly lower) mids to this guitar, but I suspect that this is just the way the wood resonates, and it will be relatively dark regardless of the pickup... Still, a great instrument.
Hey! Thanks for the Comment! Truthfully I wasn’t aware that there was an option to “reset” tension.. I’ll have to look into that. When i spoke with EverTune they said I needed the lower tension Saddles so since then I’ve got with that. So thanks for the suggestion! I’ll look into it! I dont really feel like this is a “Lead Machine”. Which is probably why im personally so drawn to it. Over the years and playing in bands with guitarists that are WAY better than me I sort of lost my taste for leads. Not completely... but quite a lot. So this thing fits like a glove for what I’m doing. As for the pickups, I think the Holy Diver is still kind of Medium Output isnt it?? I know a lot of the Bareknuckle pups are med output.. but maybe you need a Higher Output Pickup? Maybe trying the Duncan Invader. I owned one ages ago, but when you spec it out on their website it shows being pretty heavy in the low end. Might be worth lookin into. 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic Yeah, it's funny because Evertune doesn't really explain that, but Solar does on their website, and also Jon Shuker who is an Evertune installer told me how to do it. Take out the strings completely, then turn the tuning screw on the bridge all the way to anti-clockwise until you feel resistance. Do not turn beyond that point. Put in your new strings and start tuning at the peg at the headstock to reach Zone 2. Since you have reset the tension at the saddle to minimum, Zone 2 should be much lower than E, I'm guessing C or D. From then on proceed as in the Evertune instructions to reach E. I hope this helps!
@@MadManMusic I am not really a lead player at all, but I do play a lot of folky melodies so I do need the upper fret access. It is not bad at all, just not as comfy as on the Mayones due to the slightly thicker neck. Yes HD are medium output, but that is fine. What I need is more low mids/mids to make my tone brighter, which is why I am still looking at other pickups. A friend can lend me his Nazgul, which I am going to try first.
Hey! Thanks for the question. I'm still in the process of renovating my space to build up my studio again. I'm hoping it will be ready for me to move back into in about a week... hopefully. I'll be doing some vlogs and videos on home studio stuff as I set mine back up. So look out for that! And as for my monitors.... They are just super chearp KRK Rokit 5's. I've never really had a lot of space for a proper studio so I always just kept these things around until I was in a place where an upgrade would be worth it (which is very soon) but I know these speakers very well and I feel like my mixes around too shabby! 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic what would u upgrade to? I'm asking cuz on your Fluff free amp plugin video your sound was better than on my setup and better than on other channels reviewing that plugin. Either the recording was better or the monitors helping u along
I think I‘m pickin up what you‘re puttin down... There are a number of reasons way something might not be sounding good or correct on your system.. but without being there to troubleshoot your setup its hard to say. The Monitors, however, have little to do with what you hear... sort of. I mean I hear it on my end, I make tweaks and what you hear might be completely different because of your setup and speakers... so thats a little hard to diagnose. But my setup is set to be as flat and direct sounding as possible. Meaning there is nothing changing the frequencies like EQ etc. Do you have your setup running through a mixer with an EQ or are you setup like me, just direct into your interface > computer > monitors? And as an upgrade I‘m really interested in Eve Audio or Adam Audio (designed by the same person). Get it... Adam and Eve... anyway. Check em out eve-audio.de
@@MadManMusic czcams.com/video/lx6MaDDOqOw/video.html I get the same sound as this guy. Skip the song and go to guitar only. It's drier and more chokey than yours. Yours has the shrill and fullness...more frequency. I originally thought u were post processing to sell the plugin...which sounds meh...yours is sounding huge. Thanks for the replies!!! Much appreciated. I am looking at Yamaha hs7 monitors.
No prob! Hmm. Well the link above is a video on the other amps in the Fluff pack. One of which is the classic 5150 model. Which will sound scratchy and super scooped cuz thats just what block letter 5150‘s / 6505‘s sound like. The EVH 5150 has a much warmer and fuller tone. Maybe this was the video you meant to refer to czcams.com/video/0AA-6jQkeX0/video.html Check this one out and see if it still sounds different. But honestly I can’t really explain why mine might sound different.. i truly just plug into it and go. The only post processing I may have done is a high pass filter but thats just to cut out super lows below like 60-70hz.. it doesn’t affect the tone of the amps much if at all. Perhaps its a Guitar / Pickup thing?? Or the fabled “Tone is in the Fingers” thing... I dunno. 🤷🏻♂️ But dont give up on the plug in! Theres a recent update, make sure to go back to the website, give em your email and redownload it! Maybe that will also help! Lemme know! 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic dunno man.. or at least a deluxe/1000 series. The 407 is available on the used market but I’d like to have a better version of it, like I said a 1000/deluxe..
Well.. If its any Consolation, I own a 407 and its awesome. I just swapped the generic TOM Bridge for a Tone Pros Bridge and its been solid for years. I tour with it.. if it had an ET i wouldn’t have had to do anything to it… Maybe gives the 407 a try for now.
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I was the same way for most of my life. I hated Tune-O-Matic Bridges and Les Pauls… and then one day it just hit me… a Silverburst LTD Eclipse caught my eye. Bought it, Loved it, I’ve primarily played Eclipse models ever since. I do own a Vintage early 90’s Horizon and a TE-200 Tele. They are all over my videos. Check em out. 🤘🏼😜
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I've always dreamed with all my Gibsons but recently i discovered that ESP are made for my style and touch. Thanks man for all your advices ;-) Long live Metal Rock !..!
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So I’m not a Les Paul guy, but I do own 2 EII’s, I have a horizon baritone 7 and just got a tb7 that I waited over 2 years to get after ordering!!! But it was worth it! I’m normally an Ibanez guy, but I will say my horizon made me really dig esp and want another, and I’ve always wanted a tele 7 string all white, and go figure, esp made one! And both guitars are just killer! I’m actually kinda glad the tb7 took as long as it did cause the specs actually better on the guitar from when I originally ordered it. It now has SS frets, and they made the neck a satin, with the rest of the body gloss. But man the guitars track so good in the studio too! But my next guitar will be with a evertune. I was kinda nervous about them at 1st, but now there are enough people now swearing by them that I gotta get one.
I'm glad you're had a good experience with ESP! I love them!
I was also an Ibanez guy for nearly a decade... and then I was also playing PRS for a bit... But I always came back to ESPs.
There was definitely a shift in their manufacturing, ever for their LTD Models... it seemed like over night they just "Clicked" and figured it out.
All of my ESP's are comfortable and built like tanks!
The EverTune really is a great tool. For Gigging and Recording it just makes the whole experience better. It frees your mind to focus on the music.
I hope you get one!
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Love my old Standard Series Eclipse. I was intrigued when I seen a 7 string version. I definitely dig it!
I love this guitar!
I’d love to have the 6 string version as well!
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I personally love D'addario NYXL strings. They last a very long time🔥 My first upgrade on my EC-1000 was Gotoh Locking Tuners. They are just phenomenal
Awesome!!
I just recently started using Ion Coated String from Richter. They make, literally, the best guitar straps in the world and have recently decided to take a stab at Strings. And they decided to go with Coated Strings as opposed to tradition strings.
Check em out ➡️ www.richterstraps.com/en/c/products/strings
Thanks for Watching!
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I'm a year late seeing this but: subbed. Subbed so fast. Great breakdown, great endorsement for a guitar I've had my eye on for some time! I'll probably be ordering one of these beauties for my birthday next year!
Awesome! Thanks for the compliment!
The guitar rocks hard man!
Im out on tour with it right now and its a pleasure to play every night!
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Subscriber 855 here: Absolutely love this review. I'm strongly considering buying this guitar and your review is by far the most well thought out and informative one i have found. Thanks a lot man.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I actually don’t script my reviews.. I just hold the guitar (or whatever I’m talking about) in my hand and talk about the things that I think people should know about it. So the info is “From the Heart” so to speak! Get the guitar, Its Awesome!
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I have a fixed tail and it's perfect
Cool, glad it works for you. 👍🏼
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Ok, just a quick update. I have now followed your lead and put the SH6 in the bridge position. The Pegasus was way too boomy/bass heavy/scooped in this guitar. The BKP Holy Diver 7 was better, cut some of the bass and added nice top end, but somehow lacked balls and was still a bit too dark. The SH6 seems to be the best of the 3 and I am finally happy with my EII Eclipse 7's tone! Thanks man!
You're Welcome! Glad it worked out for you! 🤘🏼😜
Btw, I am now using a GHS 9-62 set and it works like a charm. I discovered that because the Evertune was holding the 10s under constant pressure, they were harder to play then in my other guitar with the same scale length. I have now put on a set of nines and I couldn't be happier!
Niice! 🤘🏼😜
about the paint job. the scars of out gear, its part of your history ! just enjoy it.. remember SRV hehehe nice video bro...
Oh for Sure! Dings and Scratches just show all the LOVE!
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Dude. E-IIs are awesome. I have two. An M-I and an M-II. They are ridiculously great guitars for the money. That being said, I am an old six string guy (just turned 53 last week), and have two baritones to get my Pro-Pain playing fix with. I am toying with the idea of a seven string. Man, another E-II would look great in the rack. Lol. Are you set up with B-E-A-D-G-B-E tuning? Thanks for the great content bro! \,,/ OO \,,/
Hey Monty! Glad you dig E-II’s as well!
I’s love the M2-7 with that Burl Top.. 🤤
Yes, we tune in Standard B. This covers pretty much all of the bases.
Thanks for the comment!
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This is the first time I hear about saddle and string gauge in evertune. All other review just focus on how great that bridge is.
I'll take that as a Compliment i think! lol
The bridge *is* Great! And as far as ESP and EverTune are concerned it played perfectly out of the box. I was the one that changed the String Gauge and Lowered the Tension.
It is a little strange that going from 10s to 9s had such an effect on these two strings but it is what it is I guess.. 🤷🏻♂️
I'll fix it and All will be Good in the World Again! ...Except Covid... thats still gonna suck.
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Stainless steel frets?
I would imagine so. The website doesn’t specifically say. Just Xtra Jumbo.
@@MadManMusic FYI, I can't back this up right now, but I recall reading the frets are not stainless. Can't remember if that was for the Eclipse-7 Evertune in particular or all E-II guitars.
Yeah I‘m not sure exactly either. In any event, the guitar plays great! No issues with the frets so far. 🤘🏼😜
What's up Mad Man, Lunatic over here. This is your 600th subscriber & wanna thank for let me know more good things of EverTune bridge!
Lunatic!!! My Man!
Thanks so much for being apart of this lil community I'm building here!
Believe it or not there's even MORE Info regarding the EverTune coming soon!
So stick around!
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@@MadManMusic Well, I'm always excited for that!
Sick vid as always.
Love the guitar.
Thanks dude! 🤘🏼😜
Originally this guitar had 10-56. I have the same guitar, love it!
Thats true it did! Elixers. They were incredible all but being to big for my taste. I played them at home for a few weeks and then played with them for 6 gigs while on Tour and they STILL sounded snappy… it was mindblowing. But eventually I couldn’t take the risk of breaking a string and went back to the usually strings.
Those Elixer Nanoweb‘s are really something. But a little too expensive.
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@@MadManMusic yea, it's important to use the stuff that you know well. I still struggle to find the best solution for my old good 6 stringed ESP Eclipse CTM I (made in 2009, bought in 2011) to sound good in Drop C. I tried 12-60 - waay too thick, 12-52 - way too sloppy and the third string sounds like shit and out of tune. Also string buzz is confusing me as well. Sometimes I think that those 24,75 scale guitars are good only for Standard and Drop D or D# tunings. :( Well, at the same time I see bands using the same guitar even in Drop A. How come?
That’s actually a great question.
In many cases.. they have no idea what they’re doing…. Lol
But those that do or professional artists touring with these short scale guitars have pro techs working on them that know to swap out bridges capable of reaching those extended ranges. Like Tone Pros Bridges.
They give you just a bit of extra room to intonate!
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The like came due The Roots hahaha
Nice guitar, nice review, maybe my next guitar soon.
I love this thing!
Its a BEAST!
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On my way to pick up an EC-1000 Evertune today 🤘
Whoa! Awesome! Congrats and let us know how you like it! 🤘🏼😜
@@MadManMusic Thanks dude, I could not be more at peace with my decision! I've been playing since 2007 but whenever lockdown happened for whatever reason I just couldn't keep my guitars in tune anymore. I don't know if it was psychological or what but I honestly thought about giving it all up. This guitar has given me hope and inspiration again, it may sound cliche but it honestly saved me from calling it quits🤘
I am so glad for you!
That inspiration is so important!
Perhaps, you’re experiencing some setup issues with the other guitar. This would make it “seem” like it isnt staying in tune. Because it might be in tune while playing in the first position but gets more and more out of tune the further up the neck you play.
Check your intonation.
But until then ENJOY THAT NEW AXE!!!
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This! The one guitar I always wished would make a lefty of. So close to being my dream 7! I love Evertune as well :). I did have a Sir Headly at one point and I never had to tune or anything. Got a sub from me 🤘. Love your energy and attitude. Will be checking out your band soon.
Awesome!! Thank you!!
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I stupidly forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
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@Terry Waylon Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Terry Waylon it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
Literally I've purchased the same one for myself because of you man! I watched this video so many times until it actually arrived :D. What would you recommend for the body and the fretboard cleaning for this particular guitar?
Awesome!! I love this guitar!
I recommend using Music Nomads “Guitar Detailer”.
You can find it easily from my Amazon Store Front! ➡️ www.amazon.com/shop/madmanmusic
Check out Cleaning and Maintenance!
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@@MadManMusic Thanks a lot!! You're super cool!!! ☺️
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Awesome. That is the 7 strings I'm getting one soon.
It is!
“7’s 4 Life” 💪🏼
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I just ended up selling mine lol, I did up grade mine with impulse bkp pickups and they were a lot better than those Duncans
Sorry to hear you didnt dig the guitar..
Thanks for sharing!
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Your review is spot on though! I used the cash to buy a esp e-2 baby metal arrow 7 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
@@riffmania What didn't you like about yours? Also, which pickups would you recommend I put in mine? I hated the Pegasus in mine, it was super boomy. Swapping it for BKP Holy Diver added some top end and tamed the low end (not enough though), but I am still not hapy with the sound - it's way too scooped. :( Any suggestions?
@@bigpiper2103 i went with BKP impulses and l loved them! Kept the sound tight and great for low tunings
At some point I‘m gonna make a video about how I yanked that Pegasus out and Dropped a Seymour Duncan Distortion in it! For me it’s perfect. Tried and true!
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Do you notice any sustain issues, especially above the 12th fret? I've heard some people complain about that being a problem with Evertune bridges?
It sustains similarly to a Floyd System. Because in some ways it has the same kind of “pulling” action on the string which will reduce sustain.
So its not like a string through fixed bridge guitar. But still completely useable.
Hope that helps!
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Definitely agree it is an awesome guitar. I have one as well my only issue is with the pickups as you mentioned (medium output). They just aren't what I was expecting. I've been debating to acquire some BKP Warpigs (based solely on reviews) to see if they help liven up the tone. A friend recommended Fishman pickups but never have been an active pickup person. What do you think would be the better choice?
I haven’t tried the Fishmans yet.. but my guitarist has them and loves them.
Its always what you’re looking for personally.
Think about WHAT you play.
For me I like to be able to play Balls to the Wall Heavy... but I also like Clarity. And I also like to be able to play lightly overdriven and sometimes super clean.
I think passive pickups give you more of this kind of room. So I decided to go with A High Output pickup, that I could Coil Tap. Now I have options and the ability to lower the output by splitting the pickups coils.
If you only play metal and shred then maybe actives are a better option!?
Just think about what you’re trying to accomplish.
Let us know what you decide!
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@@MadManMusic really appreciate the reply. Absolutely agree with going heavy while having the ability to clean up. Thanks again!
Enjoy dude!
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@@travishutts6008 I had a Warpig in my old Schecter Blackjack C7 - it is a very nice pickup, but pretty bass-heavy. If your EII is tonally like mine, the Warpig will be way to dark/thick in this already dark guitar. I am curious about Fishman's myself, but hated the fizz in every single video I have seen of them...
Thanks for the review! Waiting for my axe to arrive. Br, Hannu / BSH
Nice!! Congratz on the New Axe! Enjoy It!
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Hi! I would like to know how you put springs on this guitar pickups? I have this guitar and I switched with EMG 81-7H pickups but they are way to low... I don't even know how to raise my pickups, never knew guitars could have "fixed pickups" lol - If you have a video on how to do it or a recommandation to show me, I'd be greatful. Have a nice day!
Thats a great question! I don’t have a video on it, and I’ll have to make one.
In pretty much any case where the Pickup Cavity is routed into a guitar and there isnt a “Pickup Ring” or a “Pick Guard”, the Pickups will be mounted directly to the body of the guitar.
Unfortunately, this usually means they will be too low…
You can do one of two things, you can get springs, just like what would be used on a guitar with a Pick Guard and use them to push the pickup up or you can use some more of a small wedge or block under the pickup to lift it up higher in the pickup cavity.
Either will work just fine.
I hope that helps! Give it a try and let us know!
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@@MadManMusic Hi! Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this detailed answer. I checked some videos about direct-mount pickups and it seems that this thing is a mess and very sensitive to work on. I couldn't find any videos on how to properbly put springs, so I won't do it myself blindly (unless I see a video first)...
The thing I'd really like is having someone qualified to put the full pickup rings system on the ESP Eclipse Evertune, it's the first and last time I buy a guitar without pickup rings haha.. I'm lucky I'm not using the 7 strings very often. Even with a EMG 81, 3.5 / 4 mm far from the strings is way too much to have a sustain (I usually put the EMG 81 2 mm from the strings on my 6 strings Eclipse Vintage Black (which already has pickup rings!!)).
I checked out E-II models, the only one close to the Eclipse tone is this E-II T-B7 (w/ EMG 81 stock + pickup high controls), but I'd really like my Eclipse Evertune to work... (and E-IIs have lots of months of wait these days...).
I'm very suprised that metal guitarists don't say anything about all these direct-mount pickup guitars... even Solar guitars seem to have direct-mount pickup, how can you adjust the tone of your chug with this??
I stop here haha. Have a nice day!
Well the very simple answer is: Most Modern Guitarists are playing aren’t playing real Amps… they’re using digital modelers.. and you can adjust the input signal on a digital modeler.. which is essentially the same thing as adjusting the pickups.. so they can get the output from the guitar going into the amp that they desire…
For analog players its all mechanics like adjusting the pickups. 🤷🏻♂️
Sorry its not easier.
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@@MadManMusic Ah...that's crazy. I don't think it can be the same, simulating everything down to the pickup input signal doesn't seem wise, that's probably (one of the reasons) why these metal youtubers all have the same digital tone xD (And I say this, I play a Kemper now, but I keep it the rawest possible, so the guitar has to do her job the best she can to get the good tone).
Thanks for the talk! I'll let you know if I find a reliable solution for my Eclipse...
Awesome vid! How's the access at the 24th fret? I play a lot of solos - there's a part in Jason Richardson's Omni that needs easy access to 24.
Pretty Easy, I would say! Check out the Thumb Nail of the Video and you'll see the cutout in relation to my hand.
I hope that helps!
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Do you know how much the wheight difference is between an Guitar with evertune and the standard version without an evertune system?
Looking for the ESP LTD EC-1000ET QM (6-string with evertune system) But i have the problem that my back hurts after a short time when the guitar is to heavy.
I hope you can help me with that because i couldn't find any specific information on the internet.
By the way, great channel, great videos. Keep going, man!
Best regards Stefan
Thanks for the question! There is a bit of added weight to a guitar with an EverTune. But its not much. I own this E2 as well as an LTD EC without an EverTune and the weight difference is barely noticeable.
I highly recommend picking one up!
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@@MadManMusic allright sounds great! Thank you! 🤘😁
@@stefanhofweber9011 Welcome! 🤘🏼😜
Hi Matt, thanks for this review. It seems strange the Evertune cannot handle 9s in standard tuning... Did you reset the tension on the saddles involved?
As a proud owner of exactly the same guitar I agree with pretty much everything you said, but to me the neck is a tiny wee bit thicker compared to my Mayonez Setius, so slightly less comfortable for playing leads, but not significantly.
I'd also mention the tonal qualities of this guitar - I love how resonant it is, but at least mine is rather dark - the bass is powerful and tight and the top end is fine, but the mids were lacking with the stock pickup. Changing the Pegasus for a Bareknuckle Holy Diver 7 has inproved things slightly, but not very much. I am still looking for a pickup that would add some (particularly lower) mids to this guitar, but I suspect that this is just the way the wood resonates, and it will be relatively dark regardless of the pickup... Still, a great instrument.
Hey! Thanks for the Comment!
Truthfully I wasn’t aware that there was an option to “reset” tension.. I’ll have to look into that. When i spoke with EverTune they said I needed the lower tension Saddles so since then I’ve got with that. So thanks for the suggestion! I’ll look into it!
I dont really feel like this is a “Lead Machine”. Which is probably why im personally so drawn to it. Over the years and playing in bands with guitarists that are WAY better than me I sort of lost my taste for leads. Not completely... but quite a lot. So this thing fits like a glove for what I’m doing.
As for the pickups, I think the Holy Diver is still kind of Medium Output isnt it?? I know a lot of the Bareknuckle pups are med output.. but maybe you need a Higher Output Pickup? Maybe trying the Duncan Invader. I owned one ages ago, but when you spec it out on their website it shows being pretty heavy in the low end. Might be worth lookin into.
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@@MadManMusic Yeah, it's funny because Evertune doesn't really explain that, but Solar does on their website, and also Jon Shuker who is an Evertune installer told me how to do it. Take out the strings completely, then turn the tuning screw on the bridge all the way to anti-clockwise until you feel resistance. Do not turn beyond that point. Put in your new strings and start tuning at the peg at the headstock to reach Zone 2. Since you have reset the tension at the saddle to minimum, Zone 2 should be much lower than E, I'm guessing C or D. From then on proceed as in the Evertune instructions to reach E. I hope this helps!
@@MadManMusic I am not really a lead player at all, but I do play a lot of folky melodies so I do need the upper fret access. It is not bad at all, just not as comfy as on the Mayones due to the slightly thicker neck.
Yes HD are medium output, but that is fine. What I need is more low mids/mids to make my tone brighter, which is why I am still looking at other pickups. A friend can lend me his Nazgul, which I am going to try first.
@@bigpiper2103 Try the Nazgul and let us know how it works our for ya!
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@@bigpiper2103 I’m definitely gonna give this a shot!
Thanks for the info!
If it works, I hope you’re cool if I make a video on how to do it.
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what studio monitors do you have? I looked for them on your channel, didnt find a studio tour
Hey! Thanks for the question.
I'm still in the process of renovating my space to build up my studio again. I'm hoping it will be ready for me to move back into in about a week... hopefully. I'll be doing some vlogs and videos on home studio stuff as I set mine back up. So look out for that!
And as for my monitors.... They are just super chearp KRK Rokit 5's. I've never really had a lot of space for a proper studio so I always just kept these things around until I was in a place where an upgrade would be worth it (which is very soon) but I know these speakers very well and I feel like my mixes around too shabby!
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@@MadManMusic what would u upgrade to? I'm asking cuz on your Fluff free amp plugin video your sound was better than on my setup and better than on other channels reviewing that plugin. Either the recording was better or the monitors helping u along
I think I‘m pickin up what you‘re puttin down...
There are a number of reasons way something might not be sounding good or correct on your system.. but without being there to troubleshoot your setup its hard to say.
The Monitors, however, have little to do with what you hear... sort of. I mean I hear it on my end, I make tweaks and what you hear might be completely different because of your setup and speakers... so thats a little hard to diagnose. But my setup is set to be as flat and direct sounding as possible. Meaning there is nothing changing the frequencies like EQ etc.
Do you have your setup running through a mixer with an EQ or are you setup like me, just direct into your interface > computer > monitors?
And as an upgrade I‘m really interested in Eve Audio or Adam Audio (designed by the same person). Get it... Adam and Eve... anyway. Check em out eve-audio.de
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I get the same sound as this guy. Skip the song and go to guitar only. It's drier and more chokey than yours. Yours has the shrill and fullness...more frequency. I originally thought u were post processing to sell the plugin...which sounds meh...yours is sounding huge. Thanks for the replies!!! Much appreciated. I am looking at Yamaha hs7 monitors.
No prob!
Hmm. Well the link above is a video on the other amps in the Fluff pack. One of which is the classic 5150 model. Which will sound scratchy and super scooped cuz thats just what block letter 5150‘s / 6505‘s sound like. The EVH 5150 has a much warmer and fuller tone.
Maybe this was the video you meant to refer to czcams.com/video/0AA-6jQkeX0/video.html
Check this one out and see if it still sounds different.
But honestly I can’t really explain why mine might sound different.. i truly just plug into it and go. The only post processing I may have done is a high pass filter but thats just to cut out super lows below like 60-70hz.. it doesn’t affect the tone of the amps much if at all.
Perhaps its a Guitar / Pickup thing?? Or the fabled “Tone is in the Fingers” thing... I dunno. 🤷🏻♂️
But dont give up on the plug in! Theres a recent update, make sure to go back to the website, give em your email and redownload it! Maybe that will also help!
Lemme know!
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Ask ESP to make it in the Lefty Version!🤘🏻❤️
On It Duder. 💪🏼
I got you!
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@@MadManMusic I’m waiting for it… been looking for a lefty ec eclipse with the evertune from years! 🤘🏻
I wonder why they don’t make one… 🤔
@@MadManMusic dunno man.. or at least a deluxe/1000 series. The 407 is available on the used market but I’d like to have a better version of it, like I said a 1000/deluxe..
Well.. If its any Consolation, I own a 407 and its awesome. I just swapped the generic TOM Bridge for a Tone Pros Bridge and its been solid for years. I tour with it.. if it had an ET i wouldn’t have had to do anything to it…
Maybe gives the 407 a try for now.
Does an ever tune make it harder to bend the strings deeply?
Not if properly set up.
I have a few other videos regarding setup and tuning, check em out!
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Be sure to check out these videos as well:
EverTune Bridges - Everything You Need to Know ~> czcams.com/video/iz2ZHZWz2Ic/video.html
Locking Tuners Rule ~> czcams.com/video/53x3HtgMu6k/video.html
ESP E-II Eclipse 7 String - UnBoxing ~> czcams.com/video/FHOj0ZbZ6Hk/video.html
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I can’t stand any guitar that looks like a Les Paul. I’d never buy that guitar. Personal preferences ya know. Got any other ESPs?
I was the same way for most of my life. I hated Tune-O-Matic Bridges and Les Pauls… and then one day it just hit me… a Silverburst LTD Eclipse caught my eye. Bought it, Loved it, I’ve primarily played Eclipse models ever since.
I do own a Vintage early 90’s Horizon and a TE-200 Tele.
They are all over my videos. Check em out.
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