ESP/LTD guitars

[7thlovechild]

Hie all,

I dont know where else to post this up... I'll be visiting singapore for the first time for Baybeats. I want to check out some guitars too while i'm there (i'm from KL). I'm interested in LTD guitars so where can i find a shop that sells it?? If you guys dont mind me asking , where can i get a good deal for LTD guitars ?? You guys have crazy discounts during sales right?? Will there be any sales during Baybeats' weekend??

 

[subversion]

ESP/ LTD available @ Davis GMC: 3 Coleman Street, Peninsula Shopping Complex, #B1-40.

as for discounts, it's between you & the store.

 

[7thlovechild]

i contacted Davis... they dont have stocks for the guitar that i wanted... but will visit them anyway...thanks man..

 

[7thlovechild]

I checked on esp japan's website... they have these other brands called Grassroots and Edwards... and a few more... are these like cheaper version of their own esp or wat?? where can i find them?

 

[strats]

Edwards at Davis. Grassroots nfi.

 

[subversion]

they are not much cheaper alternatives but are all worthy variations. the Edwards subdivision has a certain 'copy' focus. these guitars are not to be dismissed & should be checked out. the Grassroots offerings are the domestic market's 'LTD'. the LTDs are ESP's budget offshoots, catering to the international market.

 

[7thlovechild]

meaning that Edwards and Grassroots are good guitars but due to not so good marketing , LTD and ESP got the bigger name right??

 

[subversion]

not quite.

Grassroots/ Edwards aren't international offerings. they address the domestic/ regional market. these are Japanese products, they cost much less than ESP.

LTD is a budget interpretation of the expensive ESP models, they are offered everywhere & are as popular as the ESP versions. LTD is Korean.

 

[suspend_thought]

Grassroots and Edwards are actively sold only in japan, basically. the ones here in sg are imported.

another reason is also due to copy issues and stuff like that; ESP japan sells explorers, while ESP USA doesn't.

 

[neuro182]

My next acquisition : Edwards LP-85CD..

Anyone wanna gif some opinion on this?

 

[subversion]

i'm joining you, mine will be:

 

[neuro182]

hey subby,

i guess u will be ordering from Davis as well rite? ItAcHi got his @ $1.2k.

wat about ur goldtop with p90s?

 

[subversion]

he bought the black one @ Davis is it? after trying that guitar, i have a clearer picture of what Edwards has in store & where they stand in terms of LP copies. well, i do not deem them as fab copies, they are impressive singlecuts to say the least.

 

[neuro182]

precisely.. and they are slapped in with Seymour Duncans (auto pickup upgrade for me).

im getting that LP-85CD, i tink it shud be the cheapest amongst the rest. correct me if im wrong.

 

[subversion]

majority of the passive pickup Edwards LP are about $1.2k, the EMG ones cost slightly more.

yes, the Duncans in there is a great enticement. 8) however, if you are looking forward to a Gibson LP-like bottom end thumping, it still has that inherent brightness which is very useful IMO. i'm just giving the p-90 a go.

 

[neuro182]

haha looks lyk we're both after the same specifications, except the finish & pickups selection..

if im not wrong, urs is also a Edwards LP-85CD with p90s. when u heading down to order? let me informed, i might wanna tag along.

 

[subversion]

sure! i think you should know me by now- i don't fancy a visual top, i'm with solid colours. the other reason why i'm investing in a p-90 this time round is that i kinda miss this guitar:

 

[neuro182]

can't see the pic.. im contemplating on a gibson, but quite exp..

if i cld maximize my cash on a cheaper les paul copies/singlecut & still get almost the same kind of specifications, why not? hehe.. btw, does it comes with hardcase?

 

[subversion]

hard case- no idea... will ask.

my recent experience with Gibson renews my opinion that there are better value-for-$$$ acquisitions out there... out of 3 experiences with Gibson, 2 had let me down :smt011

 

[neuro182]

haha, what u tink abt Tokais, as compared to Edwards?