Hey Max! that was a killer video man, thanks for showing my guitars some love :) really enjoy your channel, thumbs up! G.

@GuitarMAXMusic

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for checking it out and bringing the world tons of awesome guitar playing!

@roosterj2599

2 жыл бұрын

Love your red Strat style sig guitar. Got to play the shit out of one and fell in love with your signature pickups.

@ertus306

11 ай бұрын

We need more Star shaped guitars :3

@sampyro765

24 күн бұрын

Building a 7 string version atm from scratch using the blue print from my esp ltd gus fr600 i got from musikmesse in Frankfurt way back in 07-08 (can't remember exactly and the man himself autographed it there after i purchased it still looking for his eclipse revolver to add to my collection 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥More G force More Star models 😂

The ESP has more growl and low end. The Jackson has more scream and high end. So, in my opinion, both are excellent. But, some EQ adjusting would have to be done to make up for each model's weaknesses and pluses.

@These_go_to_eleven_1959

3 жыл бұрын

Put a TONE ZONE in that Jackson then we talk. 😁

@dekion261

8 ай бұрын

The ESP has 2 less frets on the neck, that extra space between the humbuckers because of it creates more warmth in the overall sound one reason why some players prefer a 22 fret neck over a 24 fret, even when the company they play most or endorse has both options available.

The Jackson stock pickups sound way better than the ESP brand pickups.

@lolilover69_86

3 жыл бұрын

Jesse Parrish its ltd not esp

@weedyguitarstudio1715

3 жыл бұрын

100% Agreed

@weedyguitarstudio1715

3 жыл бұрын

100% Agreed

@weedyguitarstudio1715

3 жыл бұрын

@@lolilover69_86 your right but I do think Jackson stock pickups do sound better than ESP designed for the LTDs

@jesseparrish9198

3 жыл бұрын

@@lolilover69_86 the pickups say esp on them

He was in Mystic Prophecy too. Gus is awesome, his solo material is so melodic, not just shredding for the sake of shredding, he instills melody in his instrumentals. Great player.

Gus G is one of my favorites around today along with Michael Romero and Henrik Flyman.

Chris Holmes is one of my favorite guitarist ever. So I love the star shaped.

@waylong25

3 жыл бұрын

They're both that shape...

Jackson all day every day. The neck alone wins this competition.

@MaestroJericho

3 жыл бұрын

Jackson necks are godly, I have a Soloist with a 12" radius and it's perfect

@DJBuglip

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wasn't playing it, but it sounded faster than the ESP.

@vorpalblades

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaestroJericho every Jackson has a compound radius neck, they always have. 12"-16".

@DanzoSrife

3 жыл бұрын

@@vorpalblades Not "every." A lot of players demand a different profile. Marty Friedman has a 12" neck top to bottom, but yea most Jackson necks unless specified by the artist signature are 12-16." Fantastic necks btw! Here's the link to show it is 12" www.jacksonguitars.com/gear/shape/mf1/pro-series-signature-marty-friedman-mf-1/2919904552

Great video man. Always cool to hear Gus G brought up.

Love your videos brotha my Buddy Dakota just won that js32 ,but I found your info on sawtooth guitars help since my son wants to learn . Anyways cheers keep the awesome content coming!!!!!!🤘😤🤘

Great guitars! I love the tone and the shape. I prefer the Jackson. I live in the same city with Gus here in Greece. I met him a couple of times in the studio where I play with my band. He is such a cool guy and a fantastic guitarist. Thanks for this review Max.

I’m biased to Jackson so I kinda prefer it

@Briansgate

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I love my Jackson.

@MaestroJericho

3 жыл бұрын

I think Jackson >> ESP as far as design goes for pointy guitars.

Jackson necks are the best imo

@isMike999

3 жыл бұрын

BOTH ESP and Jackson necks are AWESOME.......

@jesseparrish9198

3 жыл бұрын

@@isMike999 I just don't like a gloss neck. But ESP do have fast playing necks

@isMike999

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesseparrish9198 OH Jesse I agree.....HATE gloss or painted necks...they both have that thin u shape and nice smooth unfinished maple.....my M-I ESP totally rocks and my Charvel Satchelneck islike butter too....

Dude you got a shout out from the man himself way to go! Awesome video how long have you been playing?

The LTD is my favorite.

Gus has recently released some new models with jackson including a strat shape, you should check that out🤘🤘🤘

They both sound awesome. But if you consider buying the Jackson model, but are disappointed that it doesn't have a tremolo, consider buying a Warrior. They have the same pick ups and the body is made of poplar, just like the Gus G model, and it has a Jackson Floyd Rose licensed tremolo.

I actually love the simple striped down controls would be even cooler with push pull coil taps or just a shadow kill pot

Both are fine. Like mentioned before one has more low end growl the other high end screaming. EQing can compensate eithers weakness. You can't go wrong with either really.

Love the ESP look and warmer fire tone!!!!!

Great video. I'd like to see if I could get a Jackson with a reverse headstock if Jackson makes them with that option. Very informative Max !!!

So the car in your intro is 2001 SAAB 93 SEConvertible....Nice ride

The input jack on the Jackson is way better place than on the ESP version.

@jesseparrish9198

3 жыл бұрын

@Benjamin Breeg lol oops my bad

Hi Max!! Very tuff to pick. Both sound very awesome as shredders. To tell you the truth I think for my ear the Jackson had a better neck position clean sound(Smoother). Take care Max from your pal Helcat in Australia.

I can definitely see that Gus G inspired you not only in the playing style but also in your haircuts :D

Both sound good to my ears. The Jackson sounds better; the poplar may give it the edge as Basswood without a true maple cap sounds a bit dull. Thanks for posting! Excellent content as usual!

Very Nice Guitar Playing! A Great Comparison and both have good Tone.

Reminds me of my old favorite guitar the Ibanez DT-350 X-Series! Looks almost identical!

Great review and awesome playing. You made both guitars scream but I would go with Jackson.

I haven't had the pleasure of trying the Jackson model, but I am lucky enough to have come across a real-deal 2008 Gus G model (the one with the floyd) that's ended up being my favorite guitar in years. But what really gets me is just how surprisingly comfy the star shape is? To the point I'm considering picking up the Jackson variant as well if not an LTD-600 version if one pops up. It's that sleek and sweet.

That compound neck radius on Jacksons is always amazing.

I like the Jackson, I've always like the output placement on these types, much more like the Rhoads V which I am very fond of.

Check out Akira Takasaki's Killer guitars. He was an early ESP guy and used the Random Star. Then, he started his Killer guitar company and his main guitar, the KG Prime, is a sharper version of a Random Star. Some of them are really gorgeous with price tags to match, but they make an economy model, too, with the same shape. It's called something like the KG Pirates or KG Stallion.

one of my favorite guitarists as well

Both great and nice guitars !

I play a Jackson Dinky USA but have quite a variety of guitars and I say Jackson all day on the stock pickups and the Jackson USA pickups beat the ESP high end as well Rock On Max the Jackson Necks and Tone is just way better!!

I prefer the ESP/LTD, I had the NT600 with the deep transparent red flame maple top over alder body, locking tuners, Seymours (Distortion/59) and ig was incredible! There was a Floyd Rose version with reverse headstock early on which is nigh on impossible to find on the used market but does exist and I want one!

As far as the random star guitars go, it’s great that the guitar player from Loudness is acknowledged and those guitars are Gus G signature models, but where’s Chris Holmes from W.A.S.P.’s mention and why doesn’t Jackson offer him a signature model for the public to buy. BTW, Max, I enjoy your channel and your playing

RED STAR SHAPE OR BUST - NO. BLACK EXPLORER WITH STRAP CUTAWAY AND MIRROR PICKGUARD OR BUST! lol no the white one fits my current mood in this segment of my life but I only find more and more appreciation for my past as I get older, so the black one is very much alive in my "I love it" part of my heart, ESPecially since that was the axe I saw Gus play live in Atlanta GA (USA) back in the time Apollo was still with them!

Excellent vid Max! That Jackson would look awesome in black with a maple neck!

The Random Star isn't my gig, but I would buy a JS version of his San Dimas in a heartbeat.

@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875

3 жыл бұрын

There could be one out next year,never know

I’m a bit biased because I tend to have busy mixes but I’m gonna lean towards the ESP version, the Jackson sounds really nice but if I’m gonna stack say up to 11 guitar tracks in extreme scenarios I feel like it could get messy with that extra punch. Both guitars sound amazing though

I can't comment on the playability but the sounds you were getting from the Jackson were crisp!

Max. what guitar picks do you use ??? im not sure if you have ever covered this in a video ? thanks

Ain't gonna lie. I thought you were Gus G when I saw your first video 😂 badass player just like him too!!!

AMAZING

Both guitars are SICK❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Jackson won this competition in every category 🤘

I totally agree with your assessment. The skinny neck of the ESP/Ltd is more my type but the stock pickups sound better on the Jackson. To me, all Jackson's have necks that don't fit me well. I like Charvels necks the best of any necks.

@snowdevil7727

3 жыл бұрын

80s-era true ESPs from Japan with the Jackson-lawsuit headstocks had some of the most magical necks on the bolt-on Mirages, but the best neck I ever played was an original Horizon Custom neck-thru with a reverse lawsuit headstock.

I agree with you about the tone of the Jackson. I’m more of a passive pickup kind of guy. The LTD isn’t bad, but there is more hair with the Jackson

Always loved the star shape. I thought back in the day DiMarzio made one. I think Kane Roberts used one. I have always loved the Carvin/Kiesel V220 ever since I saw it in the catalog in the 80's. I couldn't afford one back then, and when they brought them back no lefty was offered. Now it is, but I have owned 2 Carvin. A B20 bass, and a bolt kit I built, put dimarzio in it, and had Pat Wilkins finish it for me. (this, and my schecter Reaper are my 2 main guitars out of the 20 I own) He is hands down one of the best. I'm sure Max has heard of him. He builds custome bass's, and guitars. Give his site a look. But I digress. Carvins have gotten to pricey compared to what you can get elsewhere. Maybe someday I'll pull the trigger on one. OK enough on star guitars. I preferred the ESP. The sound, and look just gave it a little edge over the Jackson, and I love Jackson's.

I was hoping you play the guitars using both pickups clean. This I can assess which sounds better

Syu from Galneryus is one of my fav guitarist. Because of that, i love star-shaped guitar

Despite of being a long time Jackson fan I still prefer the ESP/LTD version and I also had it back in the past (the LTD GUS-600 with SD pickups and neckthru construction). Looks way more classy to my mind...

The Jackson by a smidge. the pickups sound crisper and tighter with no mud

I saw that mess up. 😁🤘 I love Firewind!

Killer shredding

Hi bruv O.O I'm considering getting the Jackson JS32 Star guitar. Without comparing it to the LTD, how's the playability on its own?

Imo you just as good as him with both guitars!!! Cheers Max

i would have to go with the gus g model my self

Jackson sounds better, looks better and their necks are second to no one even on budget models!!

oh god with Gus G and Firewind I grew up .. Firekeeper since 2005. Check out his new Jacksons 2019-2020.

Jackson Necks are so shredworthy, I love that Jackson stuck with square neck joints compared to other manufacturers. ESP necks are super beefy for me, I love that for chugging.

I kinda prefer the modern Star look of the LTD, but the 80’s inspiration of the Jackson. There really isn’t a better choice other than to the person

I’m normally a Jackson guy. Have been for years. But even before you started playing I already have a feeling that the Ltd is better quality. Now, I will watch the rest of the video and see what you think

Jackson for sure!!! Thanks!!!

Man I had the white hondo like those on layaway back in 82. When I made my last payment they pulled the bait n switch and I ended up payin more for the one in the pic on my channel. But that bodystyle is what ive always liked. But not jackson or dot inlay more close to a block inlay with flush tremolo. All the slim taper neck binding and body binding 24 fret 3 humbucker..........

Sending lots of love to the jackson from Delaware man!

hi max can you make video wit celestion vintage 30 against the wgs vetaran 30

I like the ESP pickups better myself, but they both rock.

The Esp Ltd is a sweet guitar ,and the Jackson logo pickups ,black hardware ,and pinstripes ,knock it out of the stadium for sure !

I'm partial to the Dean Michael Schenker Signature Black and White Retro 💪

I like them both

I'm not too picky when it comes to neck profiles so I can't really comment on that, but the Jackson sounds a little bit wider on the overdrive, I think it has a little bit better harmonics but it's a bit of a tossup, because it also sounds like you could easily muddy the high-end if you push them too far (which you are doing with your sound, in my opinion, but of course that's down to preference), but I'd say the clean tones are a lot better on the jackson, it just sounds a little bit more articulate, a little bit more of a richer sound that you can work with for effects and other stuff, the LTD sounds compressed and plain, a little bit like an Epiphone Les Paul sounds on stock pickups.

are you ever gonna do that double neck Danzig??

It's like my BC Rich!,, the stock pickups just have that sound that cannot be replicated!...

I have the Jackson one and love it Jackson all the way for this one.

I love Jackson’s, my two main guitars are soloists , I am wondering about tuning stability on this model as it has no locking nut and heard the droopy headstock could cause problems maintaining tuning without a Floyd

@shaunpriestley3059

3 жыл бұрын

Neither guitar in the video have a floyd

I prefered the Esp Ltd, both in looks and sound, although I'd probably change the pickups

@naits95

2 жыл бұрын

I've had the ESP LTD for years, never changed pickups but the screws are broken and rusty (no idea how that happend), do you have any recommendations? I use it to play power metal and 80s 90s metal, typically in D standard and I do enjoy the sound but everyone I know has recommended me to change the pickups so here i am lol

@lukecowley4949

2 жыл бұрын

@@naits95 I'd probably go for the Seymour Duncan sentient / pegasus set

@naits95

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukecowley4949 sweet, awesome! I have no idea where to start so I really appreciate this, I'll check them out! :D thanks!

@lukecowley4949

2 жыл бұрын

@@naits95 Gus G does also have his own brand of pickups called "blackfire pickups" which are also worth a look

@naits95

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukecowley4949 I landed on the Proteus set from Gus G! Talked with a guitar shop local here and they will help me fit the active setup with the preamp in my old gus-200 ESP LTD, very excited! thanks a bunch!

I always loved Mick Mar's Guild X-88 on the liner sleeve of the 1st album , love the shape of those type of Axes . IMO the LTD had a warm tone . The Jackson had a brighter tone .You seemed to play the LTD with ease , not as much as the Jackson . BTW you rip on any guitaryou play man. Just not as bad ass..... as myself . LOL Be safe . Bob🤘

Oh hai Mark

The LTD certainly looks cooler in my opinion, but the Jackson wins in terms of specs.

The Jackson has a much warmer and brighter tone. I don't mind some ESP products but most of the newer line is not really my thing. Thank goodness I still have my vintage Charvels.

Jackson wins in terms of ergonomics. Rounder edge radius on top of the bevels from what I can attest, plus the location of the output jack.

i agree with the sound analysis but you'll have to send them to me to try out the playability... ;)

Interestingly enough this star shape is partly based on stuff like the ESP Star from 84, and is a cross between the Randy Rhoades (bottom) and the Explorer (top). It's also the shape of the East German Musima MH-X guitar (a pretty cool double-humbucker, coil-split neck pickup and floyd-type locking trem guitar, the very last Soviet guitar, so to speak, produced between 87 and 89). There's a big chance Gus G played on such a guitar since many of those instruments were still sold at pawn shops everywhere in Eastern Europe for relatively cheap. He probably really liked the shape and wanted it back.

@matiasz6857

3 жыл бұрын

Eddie Van Halen had a 75' ibanez explorer which he cut some of the wood from the bottom, repainted and there you have, the actual first "star" shaped guitar. Eddie made his mods to his Ibanez around 77 or 78, and the Jackson RR came around 81, so, i think the star is more based on EVH's modded Ibanez.

I would lean more toward the Jackson, but I have to admit, the difference in the shape of the bottom cutout is a down side for me. Not a deal breaker, I just like the ESP better. I know it's better for the double octave neck. I'm just speaking aesthetically.

Jackson just nailed it! That backing track killed my ears though. Seems the LTD really mushy overtones in the lower notes.

I'm the Odd Ball Esp LTD for me lil darker I liked the lower tone

Jackson guy here so no competition!

I would like to hear the Jackson with a set of DiMarzio Humbuckers like I use on my PRS 245 my bridge pickup is the 30 anniversary DiMarizo Super Humbucker talk about dirty.

Anchang-Star is nice guitar too!

You forgot to put gus’s channel in the description

@GuitarMAXMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Oops! Thanks!

personally the Jackson is better because not only does it sound better but it has 2 extra frets which i love for soloing

I have a chibson on the way with knock off EMGs...i just got a pair of real EMG 57/66(for 50!!!). Im pretty sure the ones will come will be the the prong connection. I looked up EMGs on dhgate and they have the same connection. In wandering if swapping out the pickups will be thay easy or if ill have to be some other hardware to accompany the real EMGs...will the knock off emg wiring work for real EMGs?? Some1 help!

@Zoso981

3 жыл бұрын

I would've given you my Chibson for free. I bought it a year ago and it's pretty much garbage. Good luck, that DH Gate stuff is mostly crap.

@kiezersosay49

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zoso981 my hopes definitely aren't high at all. I had the money to blow on so I figured why not.

The Jackson is WAY cleaner.

Anyone know where I can get my hands on the ESP LTD guitar? It's far more beautiful to me and sounds better. I can't seem to find it anywhere online (used as well), and the ones I do manage to find go for about 2-3 thousand dollars. I'd love some feedback on this if anyone knows.

@GuitarMAXMusic

3 жыл бұрын

They haven't been made in a few years so they are hard to get now. You'll just have to check Reverb or Ebay every now and then for a used one!

What's the name of this model?

@GuitarMAXMusic

3 жыл бұрын

The ESP / LTD GUS 200, and the white one is the Jackson GUS G JS Series.

Another great video Max! IMHO, Jackson all the way. They've really up their game with the JS line. Compound radius neck necks with binding? Sign me up. I'd keep the ceramic pickups as well. Especially with lower tunings and a lot of gain. Good stuff at that price point.

The Jackson sounds crisper, more defined, and, I agree, it's brighter.

Looks like something Chuck Shuldinger would play.