ESP Edwards E-AL-166 Pink Sawtooth
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- čas přidán 10. 01. 2019
- This is a great guitar if you want a good Children Of Bodom tone. They play fantastic and are not as expensive as the custom shop signature guitar. Let me know what you think. Please Subscribe.
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that was an awesome intro piece, rock on
Beautiful!! The pink always made me drool!
Yeah, that hot pink color is definitely striking!
Awesome Guitar dude! Your original song is kick ass! Love it! \m/
Can't wait for mine to arrive soon!
A big plus on Edwards is that the specs of signature guitars are like the custom shop models, just like the old ESP Standard signatures (There are just a few E-II signatures available). Who cares where they are build at, but I believe the story about some actions in China, Vietnam and/or Korea, but finally inspection or assembly in Japan.
Yeah. The specs on Edwards signature guitars are pretty much the same as the esp signatures. Even the scalloped frets on the Edwards are done very nicely just like you would expect from the esp custom shop model. In regards to the origin of manufacturing of the instrument, I wanted to know where it was crafted since there are a lot of sites stating something similar or different. You are right though. It doesn't matter where it was built. Especially Edwards guitars since you are guaranteed a great guitar.
Edwards are some of the most bang for your buck guitars available. I got an Alexi Sawtooth from 2009 and this pink model from 2015. Both are pretty much flawless, and that's saying a lot especially since I also have an ESP custom shop Alexi to compare them with. The 2009 sawtooth in particular is one of the best feeling guitars I have ever played.
Definitely man. I compared it to my friends ESP scythe and they are pretty similar.
I might have gone a bit crazy. I ordered one of these and it's going to arrive january next year. I am also most likely going to be getting the arrowhead edwards model either next week or the week after that. Really fucking excited. I have been dreaming of these guitars for so long.
edit: I ended up finding a used E-Scythe for 1100€ which has the EMG ALX set in it and also the bridge is a Schaller. Incredibly happy with it. It's so much better than any guitar I've played thus far, although this is also the most expensive guitar I've ever played. Now I just have to wait for the Pinky to arrive.
2:34! That power chord \m/
Nice videos bro'! I wish Edwards would make left handed Alexi's guitar too. There's the ltd one, but it's not so good imo.
Cheers!
My next goal in life is to get an edwards guitar
It should be everyone's life goal haha
Can only encourage you to do so, if you haven't alreaddy done so!
Got a E-LP-130CD (basically a Les Paul Custom) that I have waited for 8 months and it is one awesome guitar. Best build quality I have ever seen and it wiped the floor so hard with my 2019 Gibson LP Standard, that was 3 times the price.
Sadly Edwards are really hard to get here in Germany...
I was told by the store I ordered it from, that they and the german ESP distrbutor had gotten into trouble for importing it and that they wouldn't be importing anymore Edwards guitars..
For anyone considering one of these. I ordered this guitar new from an official ESP distributor directly.
The guitar is very well built and of high quality, however, my one had quite bad fret ends, comparable to a 150€ Jackson minion I have (the fretwork otherwise was very well done, leveling and crowning).
The tangs of the frets were cut very badly and weren't filed down properly, so parts of the tang were eating into the binding and it was visible on some frets.
I believe most people wouldn't notice, but for me it's unacceptable at 1700€ so I contacted them and it's now on its way back so that they can compare it to other ones they have in stock.
All in all in all I got the feeling that the guitar was in fact partly built in China, hence the bad initial fret installation, I couldn't notice anything else about the guitar though.
The setup and finishing was definitely done in Japan, and it even had the made in Japan label/sticker like the E-IIs and ESPs, it played like a dream.
Damn sorry to hear about that one. Hopefully the one on its way is a great guitar without any issues. The thing with mine is that I got it used and everything is great, but I really need to replace the floyd rose since it is old.
The only thing I don't like on mine, is the step that forms between the handle and the black paint of the body...is that on your too?? I don't expected that from a 1,7k€ guitar... I also have a LTD Alexi 200, and It have better dettails than 2k€ guitars (for example the space made for the jack plate...seems a stupid thing, but is not for me).
P.s. i have a Jackson Minion too XD and have better fretwork than my Jackson RR24M.
@@yourDeath86 I sent it back and bought the black Edwards e-al-128 for 1000€ less used.
I'm not sure what you mean by step? Do you mean the paint on the back where is transitions from transparent to black?
@@Zazmiz exactly
@@yourDeath86 still not quite sure what your issue is, the transition on mine cannot be felt. It transitions from a satin finish on the neck to glossy on the body.
Nice guitar
plays great!
i found a mint condition one locally for $1300 cad and bought it because of your review. it plays like a dream compared to my first guitar, an ibanez rg421. i'm learning way faster because of this guitar. i find that the gain boost switch adds too much gain in any situation, though. maybe i should play with the eq that you mentioned. this might also come down to my novice skills of dialing in a proper tone - i'm using a yamaha thr10x though which is a super high gain amp.
Yes, that boost is almost like a maxon or tube screamer haha. This guitar works very well with amps like dual rectifiers and marshalls since that guitar has a lot of output. I had to lower the gain by a lot to tame the amount of distortion it was making. Thanks for watching!
Does anyone know anythi g about import fees on a guitar like this ? Im in canada and looking to get one from japan but i have no idea how much it would be
awesome jam / review, dude. \m/ really enjoyed it, thats a fine axe! thought it had glow inlays, tho. hmm does the power of the universe become activated when I finally buy a V? lol
hey u ever play "was it worth it"? its funny cause although its fun to play, your fingers have to kinda jump around haha
rock on with d mad skillz \m/
The universe becomes yours when you have one haha. The inlays are very vivid so they kind of give that effect huh. I haven't tried playing it yet lol. Thank you for watching!
I just got this same model today, it arrived from Japan. There was no sound coming from the guitar as soon as I plugged it in. I am 100% sure it's not either my amp or my cable because I was playing my Greeny Ltd last night with no problems.
Just got an ESP Edwards 128 Sawtooth in black and white. Holy shit. I fucking love it, and I got it for 670€!! It has 0 dings, and stays it tune well.
Dude, you got a steal! it's insane how cheap a lot of edwards guitars are and they play good.
@@moisessalcido1283 yea, I had to buy the ESP case new though, but I got a tremol-no system and a guitar stand free with the guitar so it's still a great price.
My dream guitar. But it’s sooooo expensive 💔
Круто🤘🤘🤘🤘
Could u please sound test of esp e-ll vs ESP Alexi Edwards.... without mastering sound(row)
I would but I got rid of my E-II Arrow :( I preferred the sound of my Edwards more when I had both side by side. I hope this helps.
Are those stainless steel frets?
Im choosing between this and a jackson rrxmg with pink bevel. I need second opinions on which I should get (playability-wise, comfort-wise, more bang for buck)
Get the Edwards. It will be better quality and it's set up in japan where the custom shop and EII guitars are made. You can find a lot of the alexi v guitars on ebay for 700 it sometimes less. They sound and feel great.
how 'bout this and a jackson stars rr24? I love alexi to death but the allure of an additional pickup is too strong lol
I remember seeing this guitar last year on Reverb. Great catch man. Im just wondering, do u know where Edwards are made at? I heard its made in China but under heavy supervision and quality control but i believe its made in Japan because the quality.
There is or at least was a lot of controversy regarding the origin of manufacture of edwards guitars. Many people say that the first run of edwards were made in japan. Then they moved the wood mill to China and just like you said, "under heavy supervision and quality control" by ESP representatives or employees. Later, they ship to the guitar to Japan to the ESP factor for quality control, paint jobs, pickup wiring, etc. Although, there are still people today that argue Edwards guitars are still made in Japan where the E-ii and custom shop guitars are made. If you notice behind the headstock of Edwards guitars, there is nothing indicating where the guitar was made e.g., sticker or stamp. I was at first a bit hesitant about purchasing an Edwards guitar due to this issue but don't let this stop you. My Edwards e-cy plays better than my E-ii arrow and love that guitar. The Alexi guitar is just as good as well. I know there is a stigma about guitars being made in China, but these Edwards guitars are fantastic.
@@moisessalcido1283 thank you for your reply man. i just want some clarification. it doesnt mean that all guitars are made in China are hopeless. My lil sister's Yamaha RGX 121 is an entry model from china and it smoked alot of guitars around its price range and several guitars that are more expensive.
Nice. You are right. There are a lot of Chinese guitars that are pretty good. Some Les Paul copies are are decent, but you have to do some work yourself haha.
Yea i saw it on reverb as well, i was going to pull the trigger on it but some posted an ltd alexi600 pinky and got that one instead since it is more rare
Thanks for the videos man. I've been up all night trying to figure out if Edwards is worth the risk but after a bunch of forums and two of your videos, I think I'm gonna pull the trigger. I've got two EII's, an LTD bass, and this will be my next ESP brand. Thanks again man! All the best.
I am going to Japan for work. Would you recommend this guitar? It's either this a jackson randy roads
I recommend the edwards
@@moisessalcido1283 highly appreciate your response! Liked and subbed. I really couldn't decide and I always wanted that pinky flying V. I use the Alexi 200 in my channel but, the pink one is so cool
You hold your pick weird but you can surely play my guy. Keep it up
Haha yeah at the time it was pretty weird. Thanks for watching!
I think it's just that his thumb can bend way more then normal people xD
every guitar with a satin neck become glossy in just couple of month if you play almost every day , i have an esp sv and a Jackson rr , all glossy now .and i love the fact that i did by myself by using the instrument a lot... anyway, Edwards has same quality construction than the ESP. you have nothing less in your hand
Yeah true and it still feels great!
Hai can you give your Alexi's signature guitar if you give me.god will give u another in gold😅😅😅
Name of the song?
Its an original song I did with the guitar :)
How good is the painting?
The painting is good!
Where i can Buy it?
You can find them used or new on ebay or even reverb. Ishibashi music store in Japan has some as well.
@@moisessalcido1283 you can also order them. My best friend in Osaka went to the ESP Custom shop and she placed the order for me. You can expect to pay $1300-1500 new. It will take 6 months if you take that route but, for me it's fine since I will be in Japan in a few months anyway.
man what song was that? yours?
It's an original song! 😃
@@moisessalcido1283 where can I find it?
The original esp pink, have Seymour Duncan pick up too ;)
Wow, really? I know the new signature models have his own EMG pickup.
@@moisessalcido1283 ops, you right! :S the last version have EMG :/ sorry; (but Alexi used the Seymour version for a lot of time)... By the way i love the Edward's...i've lost a possibility to buy one (new) on eBay, with a good price, some months ago >.< I miss it in my collection!
@@yourDeath86 Have you gotten one yet?
@@xjt9787 yes, finally I bought It this year :) and i bought the Shythe too :)
@@yourDeath86 Cool! I'm gonna try to get those 2 too in the beginning of 2022. Musamaailma is bringing new edwards guitars from Japan to Finland and luckily I live in Finland so I have a great opportunity to get a few of those great guitars!
Sooo.... why wouldn't you just take a scotch brite pad to the back of the neck and bring it back to the satin finish in about 25 seconds?? Pretty easy fix. It'll take that "gloss " right away, and make it feel like it did originally. Literally in less than a minute
I believe 0000 steel wool works the same? Just gotta tape off binding and electronics.