I didn't know about E2 being made alongside Edwards with Chinese CNC! That could literally blow the mind of so many Made In X elitists out there. However the "Floyd Rose 2000" is not a different bridge than the 1000, FRT2000 is just the code for a black hardware Floyd 1000. In case you're wondering, 1000 is chrome, 2000 is black, 3000 is gold, 4000 is nickel and 5000 is black nickel, 6000 is aged chrome and 7000 is aged bronze. FRT-S with any of these numbers is the code name of a Floyd Special :)

@MagicCornFlakes

Ай бұрын

The guy that does the custom shop ESP finishes also does the E2 ones aswell

@Mr.Goldbar

Ай бұрын

@@MagicCornFlakes I believe most people (including myself) simply think (or used to) that E2s are basically regular Japanese production models similar to Ibanez Prestige, so it's all pretty damn surprising to hear otherwise :D

@chrollo0427

Ай бұрын

i think E II is cncd in japan, while edwards and all the other sub brands and cheaper mij schecters are cncd in china, but everything gets finished in Japan in the esp factory.

I really enjoyed this video sm Eric! And omg I think it's by far the best demo/review video I've ever seen of this guitar!

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much Carolyn I really appreciate that! You need one so we can match for a Bodom cover 👀

Well I know what I want as a next guitar. Great review, very informative!

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'd buy another with full confidence

Can't really beat an Edwards. I have 3 (Anchang and 2 Crying Stars) in my collection and they are easily my top guitars. The worst thing about them is that once you get one you end up wanting more and more, especially considering how many models there are.

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Yeah I'm legitimately blown away by how amazing these guitars are, especially for the price. As I said in the video, I'd just get another one based on the quality of my Alexi. I have totally confidence of buying an Edwards sight unseen at this point.

Oh I love Baena. Had a feeling this was for you when I saw the Alexi tribute after the speed loader video

@EricMorettin

19 күн бұрын

@@FuzzImp 🅱️aena is 🅱️est 🙏

Absolutely dream guitar of mine. Someday when I travel to Japan maybe!!

Hell yea, wanted one of these since I first saw them

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

You need to get one bud. These absolutely rip

This is my second most desired guitar ever. The first one I got, an Ibanez Xiphos XPT700 2008 Chameleon! One day, the Pinky will be in my collection, I have faith! Love this video!

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Those old Xiphos guitars were amazing! Thankfully you can still get these guitars to this day!

Cob was a slammin band,i loved are you dead yet cd,been wanting that cd and saw it on amazon and am not disappointed at all,george lynch said in a interview on youtube he's good when he was discussing newer guitarists

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Yeah Alexi was a pioneer on the guitar for so many players and bands. Blending shred, classical, and variations of metal with keyboards was really ground breaking when they first appeared on the map.

I feel exactly the same about this guitar. I wanted it since 08 and finally got one when they did the rerelease after he passed. The pickup from what i found is the same as the alx model. Just an endorsement strategy.

Floyd rose 2000 it’s actually a regular 1000 Floyd, it’s just the color, 3000 for gold, 2000 for black…

Got my Pinky from Kurosawa music in Japan a few months back. Its a beast. I love it! And yeah, it is cheaper to import to Canada than buy domestic.

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Crazy how much of a value these guitars are eh?

@Cletusrazorburn2

Ай бұрын

@@EricMorettin They are an absolute treasure. All the same specs as the custom version and ESPs insane quality. How can one go wrong?...I have to ask, mine came with a gig bag. Now the care in the shipping was exceptional and it only took 2 days to get to me. Did they charge you extra for the hard case?

They have been making EMG HZ H2’s forever. They aren’t proprietary to Alexi’s guitars. They are meant to act as an analog to the Jackson J50BC pickup that he used in his Jackson’s and match the values of that pickup very closely. While the ALX set has his name on it, Alexi never had the set installed in any of his guitars and they never came stock in any of his custom shop builds. Alexi used the EMG HZ H4, and later the H2 first with old Jackson electronics in his ESP’s up until the mid 2000’s when ESP developed the MM04, a clone of the active J-1000 circuit in his old Jackson’s. But EMG had no way to sell Alexi’s sound as half of it was an ESP product, so they created their own pickup and boost combination in order to sell a similar (not identical) product.

Just an FYI, the preamp is always on. That switch turns off and on the gain boost

The EMGhz is a passive pickup. The pickup is the same in the alexi set. The pickup itself isnt a pickup designed for Alexi. Rather its the standard (and awesome) EMGHZ passive pickup with the gain boost/pre amp being the signature aspect of the set.

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

There are a few HZ pickups on EMGs website and Everytime I searched this specific model name, the Alexi guitars appeared without any extra info. Thanks for that heads up!

Where is the link to buy one?

EPIC ♥️♥️♥️♥️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

I choose to bought it with the Seymour Duncan, like Alexi first used on his one.

Hey great review! I've got a question for you. Do you think this is worth 1700€ used. I mean it's 2023 model and bought last December and the owner says that he hasn't played it really. It's in new like condition. Imo it's worth saving 300€ and still getting like a new one.

@EricMorettin

5 күн бұрын

@@Elias.L I think if it's close by then yes. Otherwise if you have to ship and pay import fees then you'd might as well buy brand new

@Elias.L

5 күн бұрын

@@EricMorettin It's here in Finland the shipping would only cost 30€

@EricMorettin

5 күн бұрын

@@Elias.L I'd say get it!

@Elias.L

3 күн бұрын

@@EricMorettin Bought the Blacky brand new yesterday. It's been great so far

@EricMorettin

3 күн бұрын

@@Elias.L wicked! Enjoy!

Is there a reputable website to import these Edward’s guitars to Canada

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Reverb or eBay are good since you can order direct from the store. There are some other brokerage companies that act as the middle person though for importing goods from Japan to Canada if you want to go that route. You will have to pay duty upon pickup though.

@SlipperyDucky

Ай бұрын

@@EricMorettin thanks man appreciate it

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

@@SlipperyDucky you're welcome!

I from New york, but I live in Japan. The official ESP store is close to my house. I know the guys at ESP. If anyone wants to do some business, contact me because I can totally get edwards, official ESP with letters of authentication etc. Just note, shipping is costly. Also, fire video. I will say that my edwards Pinky is also very cool. I played the ESP one too. There's a difference in feel, but none in sound. I think the ESP ones just are more detailed when they come to the frets and feel. Is it worth the extra 5000 USD for them ? If you want only if you can afford to spare the money, otherwise, you cant go wrong with edwards or E-II

@AldoDApache

5 күн бұрын

Hey man! How are you? I'm looking to buy the exact guitar in this video, you think you could help me out? I'm going to Japan before this year's over. Thx in advance!

Nice edwards, had al128 arrowhead myself 2 years ago. Nice giutar, but: 1- fretboard is painted, yes it looks ultra black but try clean it with dunlop 01, you’l se what it realy looks like. 2- floyd 2000 is same as 1000 3000 etc, colour is different. 3- its kinda 1 trick pony, for cob stuff its grate, but if you try smth other… its just wrong. Fh2 lacks bass and has too much treble(makes it good for lower tunings). 4- e2 are japan-made, edwards are made in china and assembled in japan, e2 has ofr and overall better quality. 5- neck is not wide, just usual esp-ish (i’d say its rather narrow comparing to jackson rr). Overall grate guitar for the price but had to sell it(just cant stand floyds, fh2 is crap for anything other than cob).

Laiho (typo in your title)

I thought Edwards pinky came with Seymour Duncan blackout

@EricMorettin

17 күн бұрын

@@mkguitarhero some of them did when Alexi was using blackouts in the blooddrunk era. All of the brand new ones from the Edwards site come with EMGs

Only way to get a real SV shape without spending 4k

@EricMorettin

27 күн бұрын

Exactly

Ripping track eric

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

Thanks AJ

I hate you for making this video. I have been trying to get one of these guitars for YEARS and got stood up for a purchase meet up. Huge middle finger if the price raises because of you

@EricMorettin

Ай бұрын

These are in production, and the prices will do whatever they will do regardless of my choice to make this video. Thanks for watching!