Esp Ltd EC 256 (Distressed finish eclipses)

[Philly Q]

I haven't seen any of these ESP models close up, but I'd assume they're like the Fender Road Worns or the aged Edwards models - given a genuine relic treatment, but always to the same pre-defined "pattern", so they're not identical but the worn bits and major dings/scratches will always be in pretty much the same places.

Having said that, I think the Edwards relics have a couple of coats of clear lacquer sprayed on after the relic treatment.  So maybe these are similar to that.

[Alex]

The George Lynch strat is different, because there is almost no paint left on it. The ESP version is fully distressed, the LTD apparently a blank one with "stickers" as paint on it.

I would guess all other models ones are reliced in the way you described.

[jibidy]

The "sticker finish" is to my knowledge on the LTD version of the distressed George Lynch strat. That might have been confused with this guitar.

Yer thats probably it. Nice to know that the others aren't the same!

[Mr_RD]

No worries :)

Just to clarify the 'distressed' look, what they do is wear some of the paint away to reveal the wood. But they do the same to each one of the so they all have the same 'scars' as it were. It doesn't look entirely natural close up but from a distance (i.e on stage) you wouldn't know. The great part is that they leave it un-lacquered so the guitar will wear away to the way you play.

The only other thing I would mention about this guitar is that the action comes quite high. Nothing OTT but a know a few shred players that have complained about being able to fit a rizla between the strings and fretboard. Just make sure you get it set up to the way you like.

 RD

[Ian Price]

I know it is done to keep costs down but I really don't like relic finished that don't look 'natural'. Even saying that there are some CS relics I have seen where the wear pattern is in strange places and as a result doesn't look good at all.

The solution? Get a nitro finish guitar and, to quote Dave, "play the snot out of it" and don't be too careful when putting it down!

[bucketshred]

No worries :)

Just to clarify the 'distressed' look, what they do is wear some of the paint away to reveal the wood. But they do the same to each one of the so they all have the same 'scars' as it were. It doesn't look entirely natural close up but from a distance (i.e on stage) you wouldn't know. The great part is that they leave it un-lacquered so the guitar will wear away to the way you play.

The only other thing I would mention about this guitar is that the action comes quite high. Nothing OTT but a know a few shred players that have complained about being able to fit a rizla between the strings and fretboard. Just make sure you get it set up to the way you like.

 RD

A Rizla?! Cripes, that is high ;)

Paddy

[Ian Price]

Jeez! Had the rizla been rolled?  :)

[Mr_RD]

A Rizla?! Cripes, that is high ;)

Paddy

I know! Some people just can't take the pain ;)

[Philly Q]

Blimey, I could fit a packet of Rizlas under the strings on most of my guitars.

Not that I would have any other use for Rizlas....

[Mr_RD]

Blimey, I could fit a packet of Rizlas under the strings on most of my guitars.

Not that I would have any other use for Rizlas....

Tell me about it! I like a bit of fight when I'm bending!

And sure, why would anyone have any other reason to have a packet..... ;)