ESP Eclipse II (distressed) vs LP

[Bird]

How does the ESP compare to an LP. None in stock around here, just looking for opinions. Thanks

[marauder]

How does the ESP compare to an LP. None in stock around here, just looking for opinions. Thanks

It doesn't.  Not a bad guitar, in fact they are great.  Much thinner than an LP in sound and wood.  To me the ESP Viper is closer to an LP than the Eclipse in terms of sound, even though it looks similar to an SG.

Eclipse FTs are much closer, they are approximately the same thickness.

But in the end, nothing sounds like an LP but an LP.

[Alex]

I concur, the ESP is a different beast, though the bigger difference is in feel. If you swap pickups, they will sound closer to each other. The ESP sounds more compact and precise and I always found the neck to be quite fast in response and attack. Not telecaster level, but definitely faster than the Gibson logs.
That said, of course those "plus points" might be distinct "negative points" for some people.

[Philly Q]

I like the look of the ESPs, and the thinner body/lighter weight would be a definite selling point for me. 

But ESP will insist on making all their guitars with that "Thin U" neck shape!  :x

[schantist]

I like the look of the ESPs, and the thinner body/lighter weight would be a definite selling point for me.  

But ESP will insist on making all their guitars with that "Thin U" neck shape!  :x

Not quite true, the FT Eclipses actually have a quite Gibson-ish U neck.

Thin U :       20.2mm at 1st/22mm at 12th
Regular U :  21mm at 1st/23,5mm at 12th

[marauder]

I like the look of the ESPs, and the thinner body/lighter weight would be a definite selling point for me. 

But ESP will insist on making all their guitars with that "Thin U" neck shape!  :x

This one isn't lighter, its about the same as my R8.

[schantist]

This one isn't lighter, its about the same as my R8.

JH-3, Hetfield sig...that's probably as Les Paul as ESP gets, spec-wise

[Philly Q]

Not quite true, the FT Eclipses actually have a quite Gibson-ish U neck.

Thin U :       20.2mm at 1st/22mm at 12th
Regular U :  21mm at 1st/23,5mm at 12th

Thanks, I didn't realise that.  Still a little skinnier than I'd like, but an improvement for sure!

This one isn't lighter, its about the same as my R8.

Bah, just when I'd learned there was a thicker neck option!  :x :lol:

Nice guitar, I like the pinstriping!

[marauder]

Bah, just when I'd learned there was a thicker neck option!  :x :lol:

Nice guitar, I like the pinstriping!

It is LP thickness though.

[vinchester]

My ESP Eclipse 1 CTM Full Thickness. With some BKP Rebel Yell love.



I have never played Les Paul Custom before, but personally I'm happy with my Eclipse ;)

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My ESP Eclipse 1 CTM Full Thickness. With some BKP Rebel Yell love.



I have never played Les Paul Custom before, but personally I'm happy with my Eclipse ;)

Those covers look absolutely awesome in that guitar. They really set it off.

I've always been a fan of burnt chrome against solid black.

i currently have my set in a trans grey flame top RG and they look good but they look a lot more subtle than when against a solid black body

[Transcend]

I like the look of the ESPs, and the thinner body/lighter weight would be a definite selling point for me. 

But ESP will insist on making all their guitars with that "Thin U" neck shape!  :x

This one isn't lighter, its about the same as my R8.

is that yours?

I always wanted a JH3 but have never come across any

[marauder]

It is :)

[Transcend]

It is :)

Did you get it at launch or was it a lucky ebay score?

Im incredibly envious.

Do you have any clips?

[marauder]

Did you get it at launch or was it a lucky ebay score?

Im incredibly envious.

Do you have any clips?

Picked up on ebay about 6 years ago, bloke was in Leeds.  Lucky.