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The searching is over, you fit in here!Guitar of the Month: Metaldaze’s ESP M-II
Alright, another guitar to feed my severe GAS for an ESP! From the man himself:
Take a look at me now!
Thanks everyone for voting this GOTM! It’s a special order M-II NTB that as far as I can tell is one of a kind. The special part of the order is the ebony fretboard (instead of rosewood) and a color other than black.
The color is called Oxidized Iron. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I placed the order. I figured it would either be really cool and pull off the metal-like appearance, or look totally lame. I’m glad to say it looks great in person!!! Also, M-II’s normally don’t have paint on the back of the neck, but painted necks have never bothered me and I’m glad they kept the paint scheme going.
Baby got back
The guitar is very METAL, especially with the dual EMG 81′s. And in case anyone is wondering….yes, they do sound different! The 81 in the neck is a little more searing than I’m used to, but I have other guitars with the 85 and 60 in the neck, so it’s nice to have something different.
A little head
At the end of 2012, ESP announced that it will no longer be taking special orders on standard models, which means the only way to get a guitar like this in the future is to go full custom. I feel lucky to have it and I expect it will remain part of my permanent collection.
Take a look at me now
18 Worst Things for Left Handed People
I came across this today, and sadly there was nothing there about guitars. I walked around Sam Ash this week looking for a Gibson LPJ and I could not believe the selection of guitars available for right-handed devils. I mean, holy cow.
Anyway, this might put a smile on your face. It might not, I don’t care. I needed to post something.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopoulos/the-18-worst-things-for-left-handed-people
I may write a strongly worded letter to the author for leaving us out. The pen is mightier than the sword!!!
- Jesse