I posted regularly on the ESP forums back in 05'-11' and you were always informative and answered many of my questions. Glad to see that hasn't changed. Enjoyed the video and subscribed. 👍

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. With all this info and $15 you could buy a drink from one of those fancy coffee places.

I have a 2010 Vintage Honeyburst Eclipse II, four knobs so i guess made for the non US export market. It's one of the finest guitars ive ever played and ill never let it to. That was really a golden era for ESP Standards. I have a 2007 Horizon NT-II that is also a beauty. They're getting harder to find at good prices on Reverb now, I guess people finally realised

Gosh! I've been accused everything from a ESP Fanboy, to fanatic. You take it to a whole new level.

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have issues.

The design of the eclipse resembles to those of a Gibson Les Paul, but ESP wanted to create sort of a doppelganger that would sound more distorted to heavy metal.

Fascinating history that I had no idea about. Great video style and stunning collection of ESPs! Keep making videos

Thank you for the fun and very informative video on these killer guitars! I just today, bought a used ESP E-II Eclipse FT in the very pretty Vintage Honey Burst, from Guitar Center used on their website. And for $1600, this high-quality guitar blows the doors off most Gibson Les Pauls, and definitely is better in all aspects to the most overrated guitar brand on the Planet - PRS !! The thing I love about this particular model/generation is that it is full thickness, has the belly cut, AND the sculpted neck heel for better fret access that many EII Eclipses do not have. So in my humble opinion, ESP took all the best ideas from their Eclipse guitars, and put it all together for this particular generation. ( I think about 2009 ) Take good care fellow Eclipse lovers !! ♫

Wow! What a collection, thanks for sharing man! Really cool. Would love to see more videos of close up videos of each model.

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

That may be coming in the next few weeks. I have a basic setup video coming in a week or so.

Your collection is sick. Love ESP's

I'll be so happy the day ESP brings back the 4 knob Eclipse 1 body style! They just look so mean yet not so far from the real thing :)

That was extremely useful in my research of these guitars and your comment at 4:39 was priceless. Awesome mancave too. Nicely done. 👍

Good job man! I have been following your comments and knowledge on the ESP forums, good read every time! I currently own a Standard Series M-II from 2009, a M-II from 1992 in Candy Apple Red with 22 frets and an Eclipse E2 Model in the Black Cherry Sunburst. I'd be highly interested in a video highlighting some of the differences between the E2 models and the Standard Series as I know some of the E2 models had some issues (my Eclipse is no exception although it does play fantastic). My black 2009 SS M-II is one of the best guitars I ever held in hands. Cheers and keep uploading! :)

Stumbled on this video as I recently acquired in a trade a EII Eclipse (sparkle granite) was trying to figure out what I had and specifically what the DB and BB meant in the diff models. I saw your name and avatar, put 2 and 2 together, and realized you were the guy on the ESP forum that help me authenticate another guitar a few years ago. Just wanted to say thanks and subbed!

Thank you for spreading this knowledge. Awesome video.

Your guitar collection is amazing. Congrats.

I just got my first Eclipse thanks so much for the forum post, which led to this video. Legend.

Omg the Krypton and the Fire Rust nearly made me shed a tear! Stunning!

the purple satin one is so cool! love your sense of humour

Fell in love with ESP's long ago, thanks to your old videos

Dude, that is an absolutely sick collection of single cut ESPs, very very nice. I like the aqua and the koa top the best ...!

Your silverburst is absolutely gorgeous, im so jealous.

Absolutely neccesary and helpful video, congrats!

Nice. I fell in love with the EC guitar in 2019 when I got one with the Evertune bridge. Now I’m all in with EC as I have three 1000 series guitars.

I'm a very happy singlecut player, and a very happy ESP owner...but I realized I've never owned an Eclipse. Time to change that soon, don't you think? Thanks for making such an awesome guide!

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Just remember, for every Eclipse you don't buy that means there's one more that I have to.

I love everything about this video!

Outstanding video… Man, you answered all the questions that I had. You have an amazing collection of those guitars…

Dude awesome collection! Cheers!

I have 3 Standard Series Eclipse I, you sir made me feel normal. Thank you for the video and information. Much Obliged

i have always wondered about the Eclipse I & II and i wouldn't have known of the nuances and more had I not stumbled on your video. still hunting for my Snow White Eclipse II. cheers!

This video was more useful than I thought. THANKS!

I was looking into 2023’s ESP/LTD models and this fine gentlemen pops up. Small world. 😊 Plus, I even learned something!

@Pusheadcic

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike! Hope all is well.

I learned a lot, thanks for studying all of this and sharing with everyone!

Dude! I've been reading your posts on the ESP forums for years. Glad you're here as well. I'm also an Eclipse nut. In fact I was just reading your posts regarding white ESPs yellowing and how your Eclipse from 2005 (I think) is still white, so I just pulled the trigger on an Original Series CTM in snow white with the double binding (ebony board, although that maple one looks cool, and just like the snow white / maple SS Eclipse from 2012'ish). Your collection is awesome!

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man and congrats! My whitey is still white! It's probably yellowed a shade or two, but I think far less than if I had kept it in a case.

@GS_Lexus

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pusheadcic Excellent!! Yep I think you're correct on the case theory that the gasses are what's doing it. I'll be doing the same thing and leaving it in a dark room, but outside of the case.

What a great collection! I used to have an Eclipse I CTM BKs

This is so freaking cool.

That oxidized iron one is a beauty

Found another recently. A full thickness prelawsuit in vintage black. Was hesitant but the flat black looks way cooler in person! Glad I got it!

Fantastic video! I have a 2011 Snow White 3 knob Eclipse that is my number 1 go-to that I adore. Really enjoyed the information. Thanks.

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I really like your strats.

Thank you for this! Just got my first e-ii with evertune couple weeks ago. I’m a Gibson player but these are on another level.

@xjunkxyrdxdog89

2 жыл бұрын

You *were* a gibson player... 1 year later have you converted?

@dvdpz89

2 жыл бұрын

@@xjunkxyrdxdog89 I still play both. The one thing I’ve noticed is Gibson has more resonance and so the sound is a bit fuller. They have pros and cons to each and can be used for different applications. Like one would be best for rhythm (Gibson) and the other for leads (esp).

That Dark Purple Satin is amazing. It's based off of a Custom Shop Gibson that was made for James Hetfield back in 2003 or so.

Excellent video as I was researching about these ... Now I am both more informed and more confused! thanks !

Thank you for this awesome video.

Super nice collection I thought I was bad for having 6…. Foolish me!!! But I’m also addicted to the M II’s (5) and Custom shop V’s (5) but that Green one!!!! Man superb brother in guitars!!!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Very informative! Thanks for sharing

Sweet collection man! My first ESP Guitar was a see through Bolt on Green ESP Eclipse from 1998 with a floyd rose. Im looking for my next ESP Eclipse in a honey burst or orange burst but not with the full body thickness.

Great!! And yes, nice JH1 you have there!

Awesome collection, would love to hear a new usa select eclipse semi-hollow.

Thank you so much, you saved me a lot of hours.

Love that oxidised iron one. I would rock that.

Way cool man! Great video!

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

Please don't use any of this information to mischaracterize instruments in any of your ridiculous Reverb listings or videos. Thanks.

@EssexRecordingStudios

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pusheadcic wow man how lame are you 🙄

@EssexRecordingStudios

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pusheadcic and even lamer that you actually went back and edited your comment. You stay up all night writing that one 🤣

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

@@EssexRecordingStudios Almost as lame as the double post.

@pistolpete7280

3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

Great video!

I finally found a full thickness prelawsuit in snow white. Bought it up quick!

This video is down right awesome..

That satin purple eclipse 😍

Thanks some guy hgh interested in this matter. You deserve it, 😊

Awesome🔥🔥🔥

Starting in 2020 I believe, they've reintroduced the '87 Eclipse( t-1000 series)as an anniversary edition initially. Sales have been good enough apparently to continue building them and keep them in the market. The NT in pearl white was my choice. It needed a few upgrades to get it dialed in, and it's a much more useful guitar now. The electronics were really low quality and it sounded pretty rough at any setting below 10. Now its very articulate at any volume and the pickups can be utilized together in split coil mode much better.

Great job

So cool!

Would love to see a video on your Koa eclipse and your incredible refinished M-III

Wow, you must *really* like that Black Beauty look. ...I do too. Mine arrives tomorrow.

The dark purple satin is one of the most beautiful/unique finishes I’ve ever seen on an ESP especially with multi-ply binding. I don’t know if there is a connection between the two things in terms of creative influence but I first saw a finish like this on James Hetfield’s Custom Gibson Les Paul around 2003.

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was my inspiration when I bought it. I suspect ESP made that finish for exactly that reason. I kind of wish it was a little less "dark" and a bit more "purple." It usually gets confused for black, though I have a really good photo of it looking purple on my Instagram.

High interest my ass; That is what I call PASSION my guy!!

Thank you for sharing what you have learned regarding the ESP Eclipse guitars and the differences they have. I am really interested in all aspects of the ESP/LTD guitars including production changes and materials as well as tone and rarity. You have a beautiful collection of ESP Eclipse guitars. What is your personal favorite and why? Do you research any other ESP/LTD models?

awesome!

this is ace!i fuckin love esp!

I love this video

I love ESP eclipse guitars I wish I had one

Good job thanks

Love it

Thx for that 👍

Very nice

Way cool!

Thanks some guy!

Just....WOW. That silver burst...damn...

This video is the bible! Good stuff 👍

Thanks I had an a Japanese Eclipse I Ctm Ft Vb

thanks!!!!

I just came from your Instagram, dude what do you do for a living 😂

@Pusheadcic

Жыл бұрын

I make KZread videos for other people. Seems ridiculous, but it's true.

Took me way too long to get an Eclipse.. it's too good! Can you do a pre vs post E II?

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

I had an E-II for a year or two. There really isn't much of a difference between the E-II guitars and the old ESP Standard guitars, though now they've changed the back of the neck joint a bit.

Hey man, great detailed video. I'm thinking about getting an E-II eclipse but i'm worried about the tuning stability, since i've had a guitar with similar headstock (gibson) that went out of tune all the time, hope that's not the case with these guitars.

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, and thanks. The 3+3 head stock design has always had some tuning issues with the G string, some guitars more than others. I don't find that I have drastic stability issues with any of mine (ESP or Gibson). I think a lot of it comes down to the nut (material and how the slot is prepared). I'm sure the tuners and string brand play into it as well. I'm not sure what all you tried to help bring your Gibson into shape, but it's probably the same things I'd try if I had that problem with an Eclipse.

Awesome collection bro - I’m waiting for my first Eclipse II to arrive this week!

So which one should I get, the traditional eclipse 1 or the E-II?

Hi there, great video! I have weird question, I want to buy E-II full thickness and I am wondering, how heavy it is? Can't really find this information online.

@Pusheadcic

Жыл бұрын

I can't comment on what every FT guitar would weigh, but the two I have are just under 9lbs.

Awesome collection. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I had an E-II BB which i regret selling. im considering getting another one, but the prices have jumped up a bit. The LTD EC 1001T CTM looks great... but will i be disappointed after playing a Japan E-II? Thanks!

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

I think the LTD guitars are pretty fantastic. The last EC-1000 I played was probably from 2014 or so, so I don't have any in-hand experience with a modern one, but I don't think it will have changed much.

I’d like to own one! They are around the $3000 mark here in Australia

My ESP is from around the early 2000. It is black with a flat top without a binding. Only the neck is binded. It has 2 knobs and the toggle switch is at the bottom and not on the top. I could never find the model and the serial suggests that it is a custom shop yet it has the standard series stamp.

What made the amber cherry, vintage honey, black aqua burst and see through one an II model? all had 4 knobs and had gibson style cut throught. my Eclipse II has the not so pronounced cut and 3 knobs. Thanks

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

As I said in the video, if the guitar has a figured maple top (flame or quilt), it's an Eclipse II model, even if it has 4 knobs. ESP had a similar naming convention with the Horizon models as well, though the Horizon models had different body wood as well.

Hi, i´m just a Guy...... subscribed directly

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Is there a difference in neck size in the FT models? I think its good to have people like you around with thorough knowledge and experience, so we know what we want to get. Cheers!

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

On my FT models, yes, the necks are bigger. In the specs, they're listed as the "U" neck shape as opposed to the "thin U" shape of the traditional Eclipses. I think the modern E-II and LTD versions have the same "thin U" as the traditional Eclipses.

First of all, congrats for your awesome ESP collection. I have a question, what’s the weight difference with the full thickness?

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eduardo! Because I'm a nerd, I keep track of weight and neck size etc. lol My lightest normal thickness Eclipse is the white one at 7lbs 6.1oz (3.35kg) and my heaviest is the purple at 8lbs 14.1oz (4.03kg) The full thickness version is 8lbs 14.5oz (4.04kg). My 4 Les Pauls are all significantly over 10lbs (4.5kg)

@metalgear4199

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pusheadcic son that means if I’ve understood well that there’s no big difference between the FT and the normal ESP in terms of weight

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

@@metalgear4199 It's heavier, but not super heavy.

Im looking for a 4 knob..do you know of any for sale?? Great video and collection

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

There are a handful available on Reverb at the moment. Prices have gone a bit bonkers, but they're mostly in Europe, so maybe that has something to do with it.

The current ESP Eclipse model mainly happened because of James Hetfield and his desire for his JH-3 Signature, run of 100 back around 1998, to look more like a Gibson Les Paul. James loves his Gibson LP's but before that the ESP Eclipse was a much differently shaped guitar. More KH-3 shaped. Once ESP did that run for Hetfield with the JH-3 was when you started seeing the ESP Eclipse models looking more like Gibson Les Pauls. The longer horns were not used in the USA or on the JH-3 due to copyright issues. The longer horn stayed around for a while overseas but now I think it is completely done worldwide as far as the ESP Eclipse models are concerned.

@Mazut0

Жыл бұрын

I prefer the standard 90s MA/Eclipse/Egoist shape, generally prefer those guitars to the current line up

Came for information, stayed for the dry humuor. Will buy an E II DB Vintage Black

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. The E-II guitars are just a nice. Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for the informative video! I've seen some threads on ESP fakes and was wondering if you have any advice for things to look out for in particular when looking for a used Standard Series Eclipses or if it's best to send a picture/link?

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

There are threads on the ESP forum for fakes. I reply there fairly often. If you can share pics, I or some of the other posters can help out.

@lostwoods

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pusheadcic Hey thanks! I appreciate it. Would you be okay if I message you on Instagram if I have any other questions?

@Pusheadcic

2 жыл бұрын

@@lostwoods Yeah man, no problem.

Awesome collection, is there a way to verify these when buying second hand ? Are there any specific pot codes or dates on the potentiometers? I am looking to buy a ESP Eclipse CMT. White finish with a original Floyd rose .

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

If you go to the espguitars official forum, there are a few threads about identifying fake ESPs. I respond there fairly often. If you have pics, we can usually sus out a fake guitar pretty quickly.

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

Or you could DM me on instagram.

It sucks cause I used to window shop these 4 knob ESP guitars back in like 2010 when I was broke as a joke. Now that I can afford them I cant seem to find the Snow White with Gold hardware Eclipse anywhere I look. 😭 I just love how the cut away looks more violent on the Eclipse I and with the 4 knobs. Any ideas where I can look for these guitars? Reverb only has some red and blackones.

@Pusheadcic

3 жыл бұрын

I've found them over the years on eBay and Reverb. They pop up every so often. The vintage black, see through black cherry and the vintage honey burst are the most common ones I've come across.

Hello, has your collection evolve? Do you have some E-II now?

@Pusheadcic

Жыл бұрын

I had an E-II for a while before I made this video. It was marine blue and it was replaced by the see-through blue that appears in the video. The E-II was nice, I enjoyed it. Since this video, I've only added a candy apple red full-thickness Eclipse. You can see that guitar in another video I made about basic guitar setups.

No 24 frets? Awesome guitars 🔥

I have an Eclipse II that was at time frame 2:12