I was around 15 years old when i first saw this guitar. I am now 23 and still can't afford it. Really hope one day i will get it. Great looking guitar!

@mikewatkins3533

3 жыл бұрын

Try AMS. You can buy it with a checking account and monthly payments. 😎🎸

@emrullahBykl

3 жыл бұрын

Ismini görünce bi üzüntü geldi usta , biz daha çok izleriz videosunu

@ConvD59

3 жыл бұрын

your age doesnt match up lol

@jeanrunkle1059

2 жыл бұрын

Same here but now I'm conflicted on this or the vulture

@metalshredder4life817

2 жыл бұрын

Buy the LTD version. There are used ones online for $800-$900 all day everyday.

I'm getting this for Christmas 🤘🤘

@ryschnyfireyguys4115

3 жыл бұрын

Nice man I'm getting a Scott Ian flying v for christmas 😂🤘🏻

@thanosquill5542

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a nice one I got it for my birthday

@markpabst7963

3 жыл бұрын

You convinced me I am going to get one for Xmas too!! 🤟🏻

@milan.0363

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get it??

@Pineapples0723

2 жыл бұрын

1400 USD right now.

I have the Iron Cross and I literally flipped a coin to decide on buying it or a Snakebyte. That was 4 years ago and I love that guitar. Its about time to get it's sister.

@iqceo4276

3 жыл бұрын

Dean Harkness Sick story!

@DeadmanRides

3 жыл бұрын

Is the iron cross worth it

@AD1978leo

3 жыл бұрын

@@DeadmanRides yes

@guitaraholic83

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve read bad reviews about the Iron Cross. There were a lot of complaints concerning serious fret buzz. Did you have that issue?

@AD1978leo

3 жыл бұрын

@@guitaraholic83 no mine doesn't buzz but a set up usually fixes that.

I owned this guitar played & sounded fantastic hit a bump in life and had to sell it . I will purchase another one soon, just loved the action was a blast to play really connected with this axe.

Been looking at this guitar for a while. Looks amazing. I'm saving up to get next year around my birthday. Can't wait to be able to hold and play this beautiful axe

Awesome video! Not really into signatures but has caught my eye and ears. And been looking for a explorer for awhile. You sold me😎🎸🍺🍺🍺🍺👍

thanks for this. exactly what I was looking for.. gave me a good feel about the guitar.. and it indeed is one hell of a guitar.

I own this guitar and I had to polish down the gloss neck a bit because I was getting stuck with my sweaty hands, now the issue is gone. This guitar is amazing and the only thing I'd change is the glossy neck. It sounds amazing and is a monster riffer.

Great video man!

I am about to buy one today so happy

I just ordered one the other day at Sam Ash Music. Hope I get a good one, I was reading a lot of reviews of people having issues with the fretboard having worm holes, smudges on the gloss, and other little cosmetic issues. I ordered some shaller strap locks and a new strap, now I wait for it to get here. I already own the JH Set in my EC-256 and I love them. Good review :)

@guitarstalkandtech9085

3 жыл бұрын

How did everything turn out

@Mynightmare82

3 жыл бұрын

Crucible I put the Hetfield set in my 256. They are active.

@Mynightmare82

3 жыл бұрын

Guitars Talk and Tech Well my first Snakebyte had a lot of bad things on it. Crack near the neck, hardware was really used. It was a floor model. I returned it and got a new one from Guitar Center. This one was new, but still had some little hair cracks near the frets on the fretboard in the gloss, had some micro fiber hairs in the white paint in the gloss, some areas near the hedadstock look a little unfinished, like not glossy enough. But it does play nice, everything else is new, was never opened. Just sucks that the quality control isn’t better. Mine is a Indonesia made 2019 model. But I still love it.

@guitarstalkandtech9085

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mynightmare82 I got mine brand new. But mine was completely excellent condition. Still looks flawless. Glad you returned it and got another one .

@Mynightmare82

3 жыл бұрын

@@guitarstalkandtech9085 Lucky! Mine isn't horrible, but it could be a lot better for the price we paid. Like I said I have some small fibers in the paint, some unfinished parts near the headstock, and one tiny black spec thats actually in the paint and glossed over, but again not the end of the world. It still plays good so that's what matters. Glad you got a good one. I'm thinking of getting the Black one eventually.

Nicely done Oli, very thorough review. Big Metallica fan here. Maybe one day I'll get one of Hetfield's signature models. Need to put the effort in to learn some of there stuff, it just gets intimidating sometimes. Very happy with my LTD and they're still pretty pricey so wouldn't splash on the ESP version. Given you've done Hetfield, my request would be for one of Hammet's now 🤘🎸

@iduncanw

4 жыл бұрын

@@OliRoyer It's pretty bloody fast, but I love it. I also need to learn how to tame distortion, it can get pretty messy when I've tried cranking it up. Sweet, I'll keep an eye open for it 😎

@cmurphy0707

2 жыл бұрын

The thing with LTD’s is that they are pricey but you’re definitely going to get your money’s worth.

The most surprising thing about this guitar is how good it sounds clean. I always think it doesnt have the well rounded sound but am surprised everytime i plug it in.

that melody! 😍 10:30

Damn what was that song in the beggining. That was epic

i love your tone ,man. i have a katana 50 and i struggle to get tones. would you be able to tell me what frequency you cut and raise? it seems like you have a decent amount of lower mids or something like that. my tone lacks that and is too bright even wit it cut off at 10k. i raise 1k and some surrounding frequencies and then work on the bass side and do a low cut at like 100 -120hz. i understand its only a katana but i feel like i just need to be pointed in the right direction. great video man, one of my dream guitars other then his original esp ones he had back in the day.

Nice playing! Does it neck dive like other explorer styles I’ve played? Thanks.

@jonathanmurrin5827

2 жыл бұрын

It doesnt at all. Very nice and balanced.

Is this an Indonesian model or an earlier Korean one? I've heard that there have been QC issues with the newer Indonesian ones. Cheers.

Sounds great what amp or using in this demo

I ordered one through guitar center in 2011 and it came with a hard case, but it was before they came with the Hetfield pickups. Which pickups sound better?

A real one True legend james hetfield

Do you think the lack of a whammy bar limits any? I want to buy this for my son who is an amazing guitarist. He plays a lot of solos and does use a whammy bar sometimes depending on the song so I am curious. He plays a lot of Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Metallica solos.

I just can't see spending 4,000 more dollars for goth tuners, bone nut, and a one piece neck. Oh and the ESP logo which is the main noticeable difference. I have a couple deluxe 1000 series and they rock. Might try to get an E-ll some day to see if they really are worth the extra dough.

I have one in satin black...just menacing through a mesa mv35

I would get it but I wish it was a 24 fret guitar.Would be nice to use to play leads solos and rhythm

Im still waiting for ESP to restock the Left handed versions of this guitar.

Able to buy one brand new from Reverb now. But it doesnt come with a case... bahhh cant decide. Dont want it to get hurt in the shipping. Japan to norway is a long way

Dam, this guitar kicks ass sounds amazing . It has to be the Hetfield pickups . How would you compare the hetfield ltd explorer with the schecter v1 , Dean z select , Epiphone explorer . I'm thinking about dropping $$. I'm interested in the quality of the build with the these four guitars. I have a Gibson explorer 1994 , just needed something else explorer type to compliment the Gibson.

@CiteWhyclosa

2 жыл бұрын

I have an older Korean epiphone korina explorer and it sounds absolutely killer but I bought a white snakebyte cause I wanted a cleaner looking explorer shape (not a huge fan of the pickguard and gold hardware on my explorer) and I feel the active pups lend themselves better to metal. I might keep the explorer because it does sound great, but I think I prefer the snakebyte

@CiteWhyclosa

2 жыл бұрын

Plus if you already have the Gibson explorer, I’d go for the snakebyte as they aren’t the exact same shape and I think you’ll be disappointed with the epiphone (comparatively to your gibson)

I hope one day i can afford this guitar its expensive

I never see one video LTD KOREA FACTORY. Do you know why ?? I order one black and white but would like see process fabrication.

It is a wonderful guitar but I just cannot find myself liking the shape of it. Just cannot move pass how freaking awesome the MX 220-250-II were. Even with the comon 81/60 they had. But you wouldnt find any of those for any less than 10k now..

🤘💓🤘

I had nothing but the problem with that bridge.... Still searching for replacement '' upgrade'' .....

Thinking of saving up and getting this, buuuuuut I’m only 12 years old and I’m around 5ft 4”. Do you think this guitar would be too big for me?

@icare6316

3 жыл бұрын

@@OliRoyer Thanks man! Great video btw.

@yeti1002

2 жыл бұрын

@@icare6316 get this guitar , you will grow into it . It will be worth it 😉.

Why is Trogdor on the 12th fret?

What makes the ESP so much more expensive and is it worth the price

does the riff at 10:30 have a name ? sounds aweseome

@masterchief8646

2 жыл бұрын

sounds like something Metallica would play in between the songs. James´s Doodle

Waiting in Germany since November 2020 for delivery .. wth

@kak3690

2 жыл бұрын

you should probably contact someone from wherever you bought it from

Are those stainless steal frets ?

This suits only to JAMES PAPA HETFIELD ,🙏

does it come with a case

@bearsound1667

4 жыл бұрын

yes, hard case

I'd rather have the Jackson signature Kelly, that shit is my dream guitar. I wouldn't kick the LTD outta bed tho.

But can it play smoke on the water 🤨

Sadly its expensive, well shit.

@Requiem_304

3 жыл бұрын

yea..

Hablas mucho y no tocas nada 😂😂

Why are you trying to hide origin of this oar, and seria number..Made in KOREA? UPS, All the fakes come from Asia, everyone only looks at the shape and gets excited. Meanwhile, this paddle is not worth the price.

@wolverine-pl-72

3 жыл бұрын

@@OliRoyer If offened you,, I'm sorry, but I also had a guitar like that,and i know that some of them are from China(EMG),I send back.Now I only convert from the USA. All the others are an expensive fake.🤘🪓