Wow, ESP never stops surprising me!!!

Congrats, you got a screamin' deal. Also wanted to tell you that a few months ago I was going back and forth with Thomann because the finish on my ST-70 Black Paisley had a small flaw. They ended up sending me a new one which I'm happy about. Return shipping was expensive at about $90 but they were willing to cover that though I had to lay it out. I was surprised they would pay that much which tells me that they must pay more that that to have one made. The wood on the neck is a bit more yellow than I'd like (the first one was a more pleasant color) but the finish is beautiful and I'm happy with it and their service. It's fun to play and I'll buy more living room guitars from them. Thanks for the vids!

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome man! I'm happy they made it right by you. Those paisley guitars are so cool looking. If I didn't have my rosewood twins I'd be all over one of them!

Recently acquired an elp 100 ltc and haven't been able to put her down since. Nicely thorough review. =)

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray and congrats! These are killer guitars.

Hey Nick, got a 05 Edwards ELP 108LTS coming and can't wait to try it out.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Oh man! Let me know how you like it. I LOVE mine!

Congrats, Nick!!!

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Loving this thing.

I have an older Edwards LP (no serial number, long tenon). It is my favorite LP guitar, which includes a Gibson LP Traditional Pro, Gibson Melody Maker 2014 with carved top, Ibanez LP, and CMG Ashley. There's just something about the Edwards that makes it special. That said, guitarist have different opinions of what makes a guitar feel great.

Awesome review! I really want to get an Edwards Explorer, but I'm worried about potentially having to deal with customs to have it imported into the US (the CITES stuff, as well as having to pay customs fees). Did you have any of those issues when getting this guitar?

@takaa01

2 жыл бұрын

X2

Love your videos. Can’t help but subscribe

Edwards are really cool guitars, and it sounds like you've got yourself a good one! I used to have one for super low (drop G) tunings and loved how it played; I just couldn't get used to how light it was compared to my LP. Then again, my Norlin Custom is like 14-ish pounds... Dammit, Nick, you got me looking at Edwards again!

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

This one is a nice 9 and change. Not as bad as my Norlin for sure! LOL. I'm digging it a ton.

The numbers in Edwards guitars mean the suggested price in thousands of Yen... so the E-LP 98 would have a MSRP of 98,000 Yen originally :)

I’m picking up a 2010 Edwards limited les pail model next week black cherry it’s a beauty, I’ve owned Burny’s, Orville’s, and a Greco but this will by my first Edwards, the guy switched out the pickups with 59 and Motor city Afwayu and since I play a lot of Alice In Chains and Cantrell uses the Afwayu in all his G&L’s thing should sound great..

I love it. The sound is so beefy but sweet

I love the guitar with the Portuguese flag in the background! 🇵🇹🤘

@nunorolim4414

5 ай бұрын

Tá mesmo fixe 🤪🤘

wow what a beautiful guitar

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

It really is. I'm psyched with it!

tbh, I'd buy an ESP over a Gibson or fender anytime.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

You're definitely not alone there! I love this guitar.

@evalex71

6 жыл бұрын

Me too bro. I'll put my ESP Alex Skolnick up against a Gibson any day

I'm looking to buy one of these, what kind of neck do they have?

I may have missed it, but what is the neck profile on the 98LTS? Actually, I caught it. You said it was not quite as slim as a slim 60s.

I have about a dozen LP's,58 VOS , Trad. Pros, Sig. Models,& Studios,Strats,Prs,MK& so on for a total of 30,I got this one & was suprised at how well made this guitar is & the pickups were unbelieveable,was totally amazed at the sound,I pd. $1k bout 8 years ago on Ebay,got it faster from Japan then I get stuff from Musiciansfriend,only thing is I got a soft case which I replaced with a hard case ,1 nit I have with this is string spacing is narrower more like strat spacing than my Gibsons

Really love that axe bro.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

It's a win!

Hey Nick, im planning to buy the edwards e lp130 als with SD seth lovers with full lacker finish and i can get it for about 750€, about 800$ i guess but i can get it for a little bit less i think.. What do you think about those? Their suposed to be even better than the lts series :)

Hey Nick, Did you have to pay any import taxes on your Edwards guitar purchase from Japan? I got my eye on a nice new white Edwards Les Paul Custom model thru Ebay, would appreciate any feed back! thanks, Scott

That’s a sweet guitar and you got one hell of a deal.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale!

Nice review as always. Quick question for you, are you using Hercules wall hangers? I have those in my music room for my guitars, but can't seem to find the ones with metal wall mounts any longer. Are you aware of anyone selling the Hercules with the metal wall mount bracket? I've found a bunch of them with the wood mounting block, but I'd prefer the metal. Now, I must start my search for an Edwards to add to the collection......

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

I am for the lower row. I got them from Musicians friend a month ago on sale for about $10 apiece. I got an email last week that they had more so might want to look there. My lower row is much more likely to get hit by my kids so I figured it was worth going with the best!

@jcoulter43

7 жыл бұрын

I'll check them out today! Thanks for the heads-up.

i picked one up....big neck but plays just amazing

I own an Edwards E-LP 90 LTS in Tobacco burst that I bought a few years ago. It's not bad, but seems like a bit of a toy compared to the real thing. Maybe it's just expectation bias, I dunno. I love the Van Zandt strat copies by PGM though. You should review one of those. Mine is an STV-R2. Serious Mojo.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

I don't agree with my Edwards, but it sounds like mine is a little heavier than some of the others. I'll go check out the Van Zandts. I haven't heard of them before. Sounds really cool!

@timwhite5562

6 жыл бұрын

I've owned a few. Currently I have a 135 ALS-RE, and an Gibson Les Paul Traditional. The 135 is a higher end model; all lacquer (no poly), Duncan Antiquities, Paper in oil tone caps, etc. One thing that may make it feel more toy-like is weight. The Traditional I have IS weight relieved, some years they are/some they're not. The Edwards is solid, and about 1.6Lb lighter. Dimensions are a bit different than the Gibson. I'll say I'm dubious as to if the 98 is actually a one-piece body, and not a 2-piece with a solid veneer on the back to make it appear as a one piece like many Fender MIM with burst finishes do. I've worked as a luthier for about 12 years. I bought a White Custom Edwards years ago from a customer. Me and the other guy at the shop got snowed in for a weekend with a drop-shipment of Gibsons for the local Guitar Center. We had a client's 58 burst, and did a shootout with a matching pair of Fralin PAFs to see which sounded the closest. It worked out pretty much as expected; the Custom Shop was the closest, followed by the Traditional, the least similar being the Standard. The Edwards we didn't try. I got bored the next day and did, and it was almost as close as the CS. The long tenon was a good thing, it was a bit heavy and had an odd neck profile, but the price was right. A year or two later, the prices of the Japanese copies started to get absurd (asking $1200-1300 for copies was just ridiculous), and that was for ones around the 110-115 LTS level. I bought the 135 ALS for about $700+ shipping within the last year or 2, so they've come back down to ground. Ironically,I bought it because I wanted to put a Bigsby on a Les Paul, but didn't want to drill into a Gibson, nor buy an Epiphone (I find them a waste for anything above entry or low-midlevel, you can just get a far superior guitar for the same $). I saw this and got it. I took the Antiquities off; I actually really like them, but I had a set of Wagner Cherrybuckers I wanted to use for a little more of a thicker PAF sound,I put the Antiquities on a 335. I haven't played the Gibson more than a few times in the last year, I just find the Edwards to sound and feel better; it's much more resonant, has better sustain and is MUCH more comfortable over the shoulder. I never DID put the Bigsby on it.

Hello, i know this is a pretty old video but I do hope you'd reply. I bought an esp Edwards lp with cherryburst with flame maple that feels satin-like. I'm guessing its a 98 lts. However,there is no serial number. Ive read somewhere that serial numbers were stamped at the back of headstock prior to 2005. The seller told me it's pre-serial. It does not seem the neck was repaired. Do you know if 98 lts were made prior to 2005? I'm trying to find out the model. Pickups were upgraded to bare knuckles by prior owner.

Hmm, i guess it goes to show one could put a descent set of pickups on a broom stick and it would sound pretty descent... So nick has all them China/ japan guitar's added up to lets say a used R8 a true historic yet that would be right around $4000

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

And who is to say that I don't also have an R7 or R8? Having inexpensive guitars isn't mutually exclusive from having nice guitars as well.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

And actually I'll clarify that better as I didn't use the best word. Having inexpensive guitars that happen to be good isn't mutually exclusive from having expensive nice ones as well.

Looks like it really inspires you Nick - some of your best jamming yet man.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I need to cut a little bit more out, as there are still some turds in there but much appreciated! It's a great axe and the super low action makes it a lot of fun.

in the USA for a good lp clone what is best epiphone lp 100, monoprice route66, this edwards or a harley denton? i'm disabled so i'm on a fixed income so what is best bang for the buck.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

This Edwards blows all away, but you're lucky to find one for less than $600. Harley Benton SC 550 Faded Tobacco or SC450 Plus would be my choice for budget Les Paul copy.

Does it neck dive? I had a Fender Strat that did that and hated it.

Hi there, im new to the Chanel, i have to choose this edwards or the vintage lemon drop reissue, wich one has that vintage paf les paul sound? i cannot try them because theres just no place here in portugal that sells them so i have to buy them online

@NickintheStates

6 жыл бұрын

Diogo Santos hi Diogo! I’d pick the Edwards. It’s honestly one of the best sub $1000 Les Pauls I have ever played. Both are good guitars though... so either way I’m sure you’ll be happy.

@DiogoSantos-gi8bo

6 жыл бұрын

Nick in the States thanks😊 did you bought yours from ebay?

@pedrorufinopereira2482

5 жыл бұрын

@@DiogoSantos-gi8bo Mr.JackGuitars tem edwards Diogo.

May have a very thin back veneer too - thus a multi-piece body - and maybe not even mahogany. Almost impossible to see the edge of the veneer - have to look close w a loupe.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

I'll take a close look when I get home. I think the 98 doesn't but I could definitely be wrong.

Bought one of these new about 5 years ago (flown in from Japan with no issues) and prefer it over several Gibsons I own. The JB bridge pickup felt a little too hot, so it was replaced it with a Dimarzio 36th Anniversary. Perfection! It's very light at just under 8 lbs, and the neck may feel chunky if you've never played on old Gibson but I absolutely love it.

I have the jimmy page lp and a schenker flying v by edwards.these are the very best guitars ever for the money...love them!

really nice guitar! how does it compare to burny and tokai, i wonder...

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

It's on par with the vintage Burny's I've played from the 80s. Those are awesome. I haven't played a Tokai lately so I don't have a good reference point. People love those though. They're just expensive!

@paulcowart3174

3 жыл бұрын

Any idea where the old early 80s Luxor LPs are made ? Mine is a custom Tree o Life model Walnut top maybe ? Definitely not maple

I found this at a flea market for $500 dlls, it has lockson the tunners, is it worth it?

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Try and talk them down a little bit just because, but I got mine for that price and haven't seen one within $100 of that price online.

Japanese guitars but great guitars. They are high quality instruments with a professional finishing.

I remember quite clearly the feel in my hands when I played an Edward's LP..... By far, the best les paul ever made other than Gibson

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed man! They just feel right. I now have to resist getting another one!

@FilipeDiogo49

7 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same area of thought.... they are beautiful guitars and the quality is high. worth it!!!

Two of these bad boys are on reverb right now for less than 500

How does an upgraded Chibson compare to this?

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Close but no cigar. This just has a more elegant feel to touch and the paint details/etc are all a step up. Legitimately close or equal to Gibson/PRS level.

great guitar nick, never seen a bad review on Edward guitars, 500 dollars!! bargain, gotta go it's eBay time again!!

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Haha you have a month or two and then I'll be looking for more. Have at it!

Have you ever played a Cortez les Paul?

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

+Carlos I haven't but my understanding is they're made in the same factories as the Chibsons.

@YellowJack6

7 жыл бұрын

Nick in the States thanks for the reply. Would you say one from the 70s would be worth $250? Does a chibson play/sound better than an epiphone? I've only played a chibson Flying V

Next level up from the Edwards is the Orville - they are even better IMHO.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Wow... I may need to pay more attention to my Orville saved search. Do yours say Orville or Orville by Gibson on headstock? I've heard the latter are nicer but haven't gotten confirmation. Also have your played an early 80s Burny? Those are pretty amazing too.

Great channel man! Good to have more info and reviews, in english, of japanese guitars. But one correction on where Edwards are built: They are indeed made in Japan. I got really curious about this and read through all 14 pages of mylespaul thread on this matter. What they concluded, after reaching to several reliable sources within ESP is that for a brief period of time (between 09 and 10) Edwards had to use their China plant (where LTD and GrassRoots are made). That was due to high demands, so they shipped material and expatriated some Edwards employees/ luthiers to work on Edwards guitars. Here´s the link for the discussion: www.mylespaul.com/threads/edwards-guitars%C2%97the-whole-story-and-more.43888/

interesting facts ! i thought was totally made in japan

WOW you got it for $500 !! shit thats insane !! looks nice, sounds nice ... winner winner chicken dinner !! =)

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Ebay saved searches are amazing things! LOL. I expecting it to have some fatal flaw... it's almost flawless! I'll take it man. :)

according to the person who started the Chinese rumor of these guitars the Edwards line was only briefly rough cut in china for about a year around 08 but since 2010 everything is done in japan.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

I thought I had read that originally. Then I found something else that seemed to suggest it was still happening. I'd believe your version as much as anything. Thanks man!

@purpledc1

7 жыл бұрын

Nick in the States Hey I don't know for sure. But then again it seems like no one does. Even the original rumor is hard to verify as its not even a screen shot but rather just a copy and paste of an email that may or may not have ever existed. I guess for me it really doesn't matter. I have two Edwards and love them both. And if they were made in china I see no tell tale signs of that being the case. Have a good one.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The key for me is the quality control. Edwards nails it wherever they are made.

Most of these are going for close to $1k online, kind of a dumb purchase given you can get a USA made Gibson for the same price :).

@NickintheStates

6 жыл бұрын

Hey man! If you search eBay and tag for used you can often get them in the $600 range nowadays. That's still significantly cheaper than a used Gibson LP standard/traditional/classic and I'd argue that it's nearly there in quality. If you really hunt you can sometimes score one like mine for about $500 or so.

@zaqintosh

6 жыл бұрын

$500 new isn't bad, if it's objectively double the quality of an Epiphone let's say (which I'm sure it is based on your review). However, used ebay sold Japanese made knockoff? Consider I can walk into most local guitar shops, spend $700 on a USA made Gibson Studio that I can actually try and inspect for damage, that uses real lacquer, real maple cap (not veneer). Of course comparing to a $2k LP standard is another matter, but the studio is only superficially different (binding and less fancy flame top).. the studios are literally made side by side with the standard's and traditional's, by the same people using the same tools, and I get the same warranty :) With a lifetime warranty None of this is knocking your review BTW.. it's fascinating how close some of these off brand LPs come to the real thing! Just financially speaking, when you consider that you're buying a guitar from somewhere far away over bay, used... I might use my money elsewhere.

Nice guitar, however is really worth the money? By which I mean you could pick up a nice 2nd hand Gibson LP, for the same amount, or a new Epi and upgrade and be able to sell it on quite easy. Edwards is not a 'name' and no matter how good you could have trouble getting a good price.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

For what I paid for it, yes. I scored this for $500US shipped with flight case. I don't think I could find its equal in Gibson or Epi without paying twice that.

@tallthinkev

7 жыл бұрын

Very nice then, the case would be $100 by it's self?

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Something like that, yup. Full price these are a bit too much money compared to a Gibson... but the dollar to yen is strong at moment so we can buy from Japan at an ok rate. You guys will too when you quit the Brexit BS.

@tallthinkev

7 жыл бұрын

It's funny that the rest of the world seems to make more of Brexit than we do. 90% of stuff will stay the same, but well will be able to trade, with the rest of the world, under our own terms, and not have an unelected body telling us what to do.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

I can agree with that.. I'm just saying your currency took a bit of a hit in the short term on it. And take this with a grain of salt from a chap in a country that has a 50% shot of electing Donald Trump. And a 50% shot of electing Hilary Clinton. You got room on your couch for a family of 4?

this or Tokai , burny and Orville?

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Oh man... I'd say all are about equal with their own strengths. This is great playing and sounding. Those Tokai's are amazing... and the older Burnys with their VH1 pickups are so cool. And Orvilles with Gibson pickups are just so sweet. I can't choose between that lot. But you can usually get an Edwards for a little bit cheaper and in better shape... that may swing things into its favor.

This guitar is better than inexpensive gibsons.

Hey man whats up!

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Hey man, long time no speak! How goes things up in the soon to be great white north?

@TelepathicTraffic

7 жыл бұрын

busy busy. kids are back to school so I hope to post a mish mash of weird vids! Keep rockin

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Was in same boat... took 2 or 3 months off from videos for family hijinx. Look forward to them!

Portugal Strat :D

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

I prefer to call is my Stratuguese! It even says it on the headstock. :)

Is that my hb 335 hanging up behind you there. Hahahhaha

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

It's teasing you! LOL

@jamesmcdonald3798

7 жыл бұрын

Your killin me smalls. Lol. Get in touch with me if your still interested un that guitar for your little girl.

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Will do. Thanks man!

Soviet?

Did you say the mother of toilet seat inlay?

Lmfao at ‘mother of toilet seat’

I prefer Edwards to Gibson!

@NickintheStates

7 жыл бұрын

Can't fault you there. I love my Gibby's and I love this one.

How Gibson is not suing the shit out of these people is beyond me???

@theruley

5 жыл бұрын

Bryan Isensee i think it is because they are made in japan and only sold in japan. Gibson's IP has no legal pull anywhere outside north america.