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Have any of you ever PLAYED one of these guitars? They are ****ing excellent!
POSTED: 05/14/2007 11:28am]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 11:28:47 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_3 the comments are 2 not the rating.
POSTED: 05/14/2007 11:55am]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 11:55:42 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_4 POSTED: 05/14/2007 12:06pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 12:06:49 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_5 POSTED: 05/14/2007 12:23pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 12:23:50 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_6 add666 wrote:

isnt that the alexi laiho model???

No the Alexi laiho model only has 1 bridge pick-up.
POSTED: 05/14/2007 12:28pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 12:28:23 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_7
love the laiho model but 1 pickup=not good enough lol might give thia a look tho
POSTED: 05/14/2007 12:37pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 12:37:11 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_8 POSTED: 05/14/2007 01:48pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 13:48:37 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_9 POSTED: 05/14/2007 03:28pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 15:28:52 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_10
and alexi laiho has more than one esp guitar model methinks. correct me if im wrong.
POSTED: 05/14/2007 03:46pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 15:46:05 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_11 POSTED: 05/14/2007 03:48pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 15:48:40 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_12 POSTED: 05/14/2007 04:14pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 16:14:08 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_13 richard_edwards wrote:

and alexi laiho has more than one esp guitar model methinks. correct me if im wrong.

There are the ESP and LTD versions available, and I think there are about 3 or 4 different models of the same guitar at different prices. His guitars also come in a couple of different paintjobs
POSTED: 05/14/2007 04:16pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 16:16:44 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_14 Telecaster.
POSTED: 05/14/2007 04:53pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 16:53:01 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_15 Telecaster..
POSTED: 05/14/2007 05:01pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 17:01:44 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_16 POSTED: 05/14/2007 07:20pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 19:20:49 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_17 POSTED: 05/14/2007 08:25pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 20:25:51 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_18 a guitar with out a neck pup, is like a car with no wheels....
not really but, you no what i mean
POSTED: 05/14/2007 10:54pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 22:54:10 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_19 POSTED: 05/14/2007 10:56pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 22:56:16 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_20 richard_edwards wrote:

and what? alder body and maple neck? thats what my 300 quid ($600) telecasters made of! so basically, whack on a floyd and a couple of EMG's and it'd sound the same as this. right then.

Actually, Mr. Dumbass, no. This guitar has better sustain (thanks to the thru-body neck and ebony fingerboard) and a brighter sound (also thanks to the thru-body maple neck and ebony fingerboard) than a Tele with EMGs and a Floyd would have. Also, it has like, 2 or 3 more frets than a Telecaster with superior acces to the upper ones. And looks a helluva lot meaner, too.
POSTED: 05/14/2007 11:48pm]]> Comments Mon, 14 May 2007 23:48:44 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_21 richard_edwards wrote:

and what? alder body and maple neck? thats what my 300 quid ($600) telecasters made of! so basically, whack on a floyd and a couple of EMG's and it'd sound the same as this. right then.

Don't forget, its not just what wood it is - its the quality of wood. You probably have some tacky wood for your telecaster, while the ESP probably uses stupidly high quality wood for the best tone it can give.
POSTED: 06/20/2007 12:14pm]]> Comments Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:14:37 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_22 POSTED: 07/09/2007 09:43am]]> Comments Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:43:42 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_23 POSTED: 07/18/2007 05:32am]]> Comments Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:32:47 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_24 He uses a passive EMG (which totally sucks unless it is put through a high quality distortion pedal/channel)
so yeah...

i just wonder why this has two of the same pup....wheres the mix up in that?
POSTED: 07/31/2007 04:09pm]]> Comments Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:09:23 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_25
POSTED: 08/14/2007 03:22pm]]> Comments Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:22:35 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_26 POSTED: 08/26/2007 01:15pm]]> Comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:15:02 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_27

Only set the treble and mid at a high level, and it will work. ,
POSTED: 09/07/2007 12:41pm]]> Comments Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:41:34 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_28 POSTED: 09/07/2007 12:43pm]]> Comments Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:43:05 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_29 korn klown 14 wrote:

whats the scale 25.5 mean?

yes it's 25.5
POSTED: 09/11/2007 09:42am]]> Comments Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:42:05 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_30 POSTED: 09/17/2007 11:03am]]> Comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:03:50 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_31 korn klown 14 wrote:

whats the scale 25.5 mean?

a 25.5 inch scale provides more string tension that the standard 24/75 inch scale. this makes it good for dropped tunings. This is quite literally THE perfect Metal guitar.

E V H 5150 wrote:

I'd go for a Randy Rhoads before this.

A Jackson RR1 Rhoads (the best of the Rhoads Series) costs a ****load more, it's EXACTLY the same, apart from a painted neck and the exclusion of 2 frets. This is also one of (if not THE) best Standard Series guitars ESP makes. The Jackson Rhoads is an excellent guitar, but it can't hold a candle to this.

richard_edwards wrote:

and alexi laiho has more than one esp guitar model methinks. correct me if im wrong.

He has the following Models:

ESP Alexi Laiho Signature Sawtooth
ESP Alexi Laiho Signature Scythe
ESP Alexi Laiho Signature Arrowhead
ESP Alexi Laiho Signature USA
ESP Alexi Laiho Custom Shop Sawtooth (Luminous Stripe & Inlays)
ESP Alexi Laiho Custom Shop Scythe
ESP Alexi Laiho Custom Shop Arrowhead
ESP Alexi Laiho Custom Shop USA
ESP Alexi Laiho Custom Shop Pink Sawtooth
LTD Alexi 600
LTD Alexi 600 Special Edition Pink
LTD Alexi 200

All are made in Japan except for the USA models (don't really have to say where these are made) and the LTDs, which are made in Korea.

And the difference between the Signatures & Custom Shop models is that the Custom Shop are built by the best ESP luthiers, and that basically means they're GOOD. Also means they're more expensive.

Damn, this took ages to type

POSTED: 11/08/2007 08:03am]]> Comments Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:03:28 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_32 korn klown 14 wrote:

whats the scale 25.5 mean?

a 25.5 inch scale length basically has more string tension than the standard 24.75 inch scale length, which makes it good for drop tunings and stuff. This guitar is really excellent, it is MY dream gutiar.

E V H 5150 wrote:

I'd go for a Randy Rhoads before this.

A lot of people would disagree. The Jackson RR1 costs a ****load more, but doesn't have Active pickups or a natural neck, and has 22 frets instead of 24. Aside from that, it's exactly the same. But it's your call, matey. For me, this is the best guitar i could ask for. It has EVERYTHING I want, except Sperzel Locking Tuners, and they're $200 away . This model is seriously one of the best ESP Standard Series models out, if not THE best.

Erlend Johan wrote:

I'm buying this beauty! (When i can afford it).

Ditto mate.

MrDURPEEDURP wrote:

alexi Laiho's sig needs a REALLY good amp to put it through if your looking for a heavy distortion or just good distortion at all.
He uses a passive EMG (which totally sucks unless it is put through a high quality distortion pedal/channel)
so yeah...

i just wonder why this has two of the same pup....wheres the mix up in that?

Alexi Recently had his MM04 gain booster installed in his Japanese signature guitars. It gives a boost to the signal, so the tone's a lot heavier.

The EMG 81 in both positions is really good for alder bodies I suppose.

Having a look at my wage, I'm prolly gonna get this around sometime next year. Well worth the wait, I reckon.
POSTED: 11/08/2007 08:22am]]> Comments Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:22:41 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_33 POSTED: 11/08/2007 08:25am]]> Comments Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:25:16 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_34 POSTED: 11/18/2007 01:41pm]]> Comments Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:41:22 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_35 Psycho_McFool wrote:

how do u delete comments plz? posted some stuff twice -blushes-
Thanks for your comment, even if you posted twice! Heheh! And if you search Alexi Laiho on wikipedia you can find all of his guitars, I think he may have a few more than you said (inc. Edwards etc)

dudeweresmypick wrote:

how would someone be able to get this in the states?

And if you wanna order this from Germany, you can If not there are plenty of Laiho models available in the US
POSTED: 11/20/2007 02:31am]]> Comments Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:31:00 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_36 richard_edwards wrote:

and what? alder body and maple neck? thats what my 300 quid ($600) telecasters made of! so basically, whack on a floyd and a couple of EMG's and it'd sound the same as this. right then.

You need to play an ESP... Alot of LTD models are almost exactly the same as the ESP' but the ESPs are like 200+ more expensive and thats because of crafmanship quality control and the types of wood. It has literaly the best money can buy so it sound way better than the lesser models or any other lesser guitar
POSTED: 11/23/2007 06:53pm]]> Comments Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:53:14 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_37
POSTED: 12/15/2007 01:11am]]> Comments Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:11:05 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_38 metaldier wrote:

I owned this at one point but I was extrmely unhappy. The tone I was getting was not full. I blame the pickups though. I changed the battery numerous times but it sounded as though the volume was on 1/4. hm.. great neck though lol

You weren't putting the lead all the way into the input jack. I had the same problem with a Jackson RR24 until one of the staff helped me out.
POSTED: 12/16/2007 05:30am]]> Comments Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_39 metaldier wrote:

I owned this at one point but I was extrmely unhappy. The tone I was getting was not full. I blame the pickups though. I changed the battery numerous times but it sounded as though the volume was on 1/4. hm.. great neck though lol


If you were using active pick ups then the battery had probably worn down.
POSTED: 12/23/2007 04:56am]]> Comments Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:56:38 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_40 MrDURPEEDURP wrote:

alexi Laiho's sig needs a REALLY good amp to put it through if your looking for a heavy distortion or just good distortion at all.
He uses a passive EMG (which totally sucks unless it is put through a high quality distortion pedal/channel)
so yeah...

i just wonder why this has two of the same pup....wheres the mix up in that?

actually alexi recently switched to the blackouts made by seymour duncan
POSTED: 01/05/2008 02:12pm]]> Comments Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:12:05 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_41 MrDURPEEDURP wrote:

alexi Laiho's sig needs a REALLY good amp to put it through if your looking for a heavy distortion or just good distortion at all.
He uses a passive EMG (which totally sucks unless it is put through a high quality distortion pedal/channel)
so yeah...

i just wonder why this has two of the same pup....wheres the mix up in that?

pickups placed at the neck produce a more tinny sound; pickups at the bridge are more mellow. It doesnt matter that they're not different models, thats why people even bother with choosing where to put a pickup (do you ever see a guitar with a pickup just in the middle?).
POSTED: 01/27/2008 09:02pm]]> Comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:02:04 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_42 POSTED: 06/30/2008 06:01pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:01:46 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_43
like a 400 series

o well

still nice
POSTED: 08/21/2008 08:50am]]> Comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:50:52 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_44 POSTED: 10/20/2008 07:53pm]]> Comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:53:38 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_45 POSTED: 01/02/2009 03:38pm]]> Comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:38:16 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_46
Can i ask why Rv shapes bodies are always made of alder? is it because of the shape or what, cause i really like mahogany* and isnt better than alder? thanks!

its not because of the shape its that mahogany is a heavy bastard of a wood and alders pretty much da same tone wise except a bit lighter dats why not make it lighter not because of the shape

Where could I get one of these? I can't find a Canadian based store that sells them anywhere.

go to thomann its a german place dats cheap enough but shiping will cost you about $200 i did something like dat and dats how much it cost for shipping thomann are a good place too ordered one from there no problems like
POSTED: 01/31/2009 08:10pm]]> Comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:10:17 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_47 the neck on EC is anything like the Sv's?
POSTED: 02/18/2009 08:07am]]> Comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:07:56 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_48 Tordyboi wrote:

I have this guitar, and im planing on buying a Eclipse guitar. only thing that stops me is because of the neck. I want it to feel like the SV (thin) Does anyone know if
the neck on EC is anything like the Sv's?

Neck dimensions are the same, the only difference is the Eclipse necks are finished.
POSTED: 03/04/2009 09:21am]]> Comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:21:25 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_49 POSTED: 11/18/2009 01:23am]]> Comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:23:28 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_50 POSTED: 01/12/2010 04:54pm]]> Comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:54:48 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_51 http://www.gumtree.com/london/32/7062213...
POSTED: 12/23/2010 02:25am]]> Comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:25:01 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_52
Anyone got any experience with that specific Model?
POSTED: 01/19/2011 11:18am]]> Comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:18:33 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/esp/sv_standard/index.html#u_53 POSTED: 06/17/2013 11:11pm]]> Comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:11:16 -0400