Author Topic: The low-down (if you would be so kind) on Edwards ESP LP's.. (Read 17898 times)

kevincurtis · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2007, 08:51:16 AM »

My Edwards 130 Relic is currently sitting in my local parcelforce depot...Ive driven past it at least 3 times, but have to wait for them to let me know my customs reference number to pay import duties so I can pick it up - hopefully that will arrive today and I can get it tomorrow...the suspense is killing me! :( From what I have read, the Edwards necks are medium, betwixt a 50's and 60's size..its the one thing Im worried about...whether I can get on with the neck.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2007, 09:28:19 AM »

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Quote from: sambo
Pfftsch it's a womans LP!!! :twisted:

Well then pass me a bra and point me to the rosé wine! 8)

nothing girly about rose wine :oops:

Yeah, that's what I told myself when I first developed a taste for it a few months ago. Now I'm at peace with it being teh gayest/most feminine wine around. :p

dave_mc · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2007, 02:57:33 PM »

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Pfftsch it's a womans LP!!! :twisted:

On a serious note though, depends what you're after of course.

No point really comparing an ultra-modern high-gain, bells and whistles-filled glossy ESP EC series, with a vintage/traditional les paul.

From what everyone has said, if you do want a traditional les paul, and you have a low(ish) budget, then Edwards are definitely a very good option.

:lol:

+1

it's not really a fair comparison.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2007, 09:37:25 AM »

So, out of the EC's, are the 400's worth bothering with? Spec-wise, looks pretty good to me and not a million miles away from the 1000.

indysmith · « **Reply #19 on:** December 07, 2007, 09:53:04 AM »

the LTD series are the most overpriced guitars around! Why would anyone pay over £500 for a MIK guitar? They're ridiculous - even the super low end cr@ppy ones made of agathis are going for about the same as an edwards (i.e. the ec-200qm, the model one down from the one your looking at has an agathis body, cr@ppy own-brand pickups, and a nasty thin body, for £420!!!)

Mr Ed · « **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2007, 10:36:30 AM »

Some of them are gash, yeah... but:

Spec for the EC-400:

Set-Neck / 24.75”
Mahogany w/ Flamed Maple Top
3-Pc. Mahogany / Rosewood
Earvana Compensated / 42mm
Thin U
Flags
22 XJ
Creme (B/N/H)
Chrome
Grover
Tune-o-matic w/ Stop Tailpiece
Seymour Duncan JB (B) / ’59 Set
Vol / Vol / Tone / Toggle

And the more expensive, EC-1000:

Set-Neck / 24.75”
Mahogany w/ Flamed Maple top
3-Pc. Mahogany / Rosewood
Earvana Compensated / 42mm
Thin U
Abalone Flags
24 XJ
White w/ Abalone Purfling (B/N/H)
Chrome
Schaller Locking
Tonepros T3B-T & T1Z Locking
Seymour Duncan JB (B) / 59 (N) Zebra
Vol / Vol / Tone / Toggle

The 1000 has two extra frets, abalone inlays and binding and locking Schaller tuners. Everything else is the same. Both look to be damn fine spec'd geetars.

Philly Q · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2007, 10:59:58 AM »

Quote from: kevincurtis

My Edwards 130 Relic is currently sitting in my local parcelforce depot...Ive driven past it at least 3 times, but have to wait for them to let me know my customs reference number to pay import duties so I can pick it up - hopefully that will arrive today and I can get it tomorrow...the suspense is killing me! :(

If you already know the tracking reference (as opposed to the 17-digit Customs reference) you can phone up the ParcelForce depot and pay the charge by credit card. I did that a few weeks ago because I knew the letter was going to be delayed (my local deliveries were really terrible after the post strike). The letter actually arrived about a week after I got the guitar. :)

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From what I have read, the Edwards necks are medium, betwixt a 50's and 60's size..its the one thing Im worried about...whether I can get on with the neck.

I think it depends on the model. They seem to try quite hard to get close to the model they're "copying". My white V has a neck like a '70s Gibson, my sunburst V is a lot like a modern Gibson "59 rounded" (presumably similar to the Custom Shop model it's based on, though I'm never likely to try one to find out). My LP is based on Jeff Beck's modified '54 "oxblood" LP and has a huge neck.

kevincurtis · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2007, 12:09:33 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

If you already know the tracking reference (as opposed to the 17-digit Customs reference) you can phone up the ParcelForce depot and pay the charge by credit card. I did that a few weeks ago because I knew the letter was going to be delayed (my local deliveries were really terrible after the post strike). The letter actually arrived about a week after I got the guitar. :)

I wish I had done that - letter arrived yesterday so I picked it up on way to work today...and its now in its box next to me as I dont want to leave it in the car! :( so gonna have to carry it round till home time...

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From what I have read, the Edwards necks are medium, betwixt a 50's and 60's size..its the one thing Im worried about...whether I can get on with the neck.

Quote from: Philly Q

I think it depends on the model. They seem to try quite hard to get close to the model they're "copying". My white V has a neck like a '70s Gibson, my sunburst V is a lot like a modern Gibson "59 rounded" (presumably similar to the Custom Shop model it's based on, though I'm never likely to try one to find out). My LP is based on Jeff Beck's modified '54 "oxblood" LP and has a huge neck.

Sounds sensible - the spec for the 130 relic implies medium (i'm not sure if it is based on a particular guitar?) , but thats a 'japanulated' translation - i'm happy for it to be larger, skinny necks give me tendon trouble on the back of my hand.

indysmith · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2007, 12:11:13 PM »

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I wish I had done that - letter arrived yesterday so I picked it up on way to work today...and its now in its box next to me as I dont want to leave it in the car! :( so gonna have to carry it round till home time...

get it out and have a strum! they come with a nicely padded ESP gigbag so you can carry it around in that - easier than in a big box!

Ted · « **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2007, 12:25:46 PM »

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Quote from: sambo
Pfftsch it's a womans LP!!! :twisted:

Well then pass me a bra and point me to the rosé wine! 8)

I thought this was a womans LP. Although I've seen quite a few chaps playing this axe.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #25 on:** December 07, 2007, 12:37:34 PM »

Is that the ever-so-butch LP Goddess?

Scotty477 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 07, 2007, 01:08:36 PM »

It is indeed.

Not a guitar I would buy but this looks nice....

Mr Ed · « **Reply #27 on:** December 07, 2007, 01:11:43 PM »

I think the Goddess is a great idea:

Slimmer neck.
Lightweight body so no more spine-snapping.

But then it all falls apart with the reduced body size. It'll just look odd!

And the name too, sheesh, way to fem it up. They could've called it something a little more swish... Streamline or something.

Philly Q · « **Reply #28 on:** December 07, 2007, 01:57:31 PM »

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It is indeed.

Not a guitar I would buy but this looks nice....

I'd buy one in a second if it didn't have the skinny neck.

dave_mc · « **Reply #29 on:** December 07, 2007, 05:07:02 PM »

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get it out and have a strum! they come with a nicely padded ESP gigbag so you can carry it around in that - easier than in a big box!

you're talking up the edwards gig-bag? :?

:lol: