ESP Guitars LTD M-330R, EC-330 & H-330NT - Affordable Metal Tones
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I am 33 years old and have been playing drums for 23 years. Now I decided to learn guitar and I find myself as excited as when I was a little kid with the drums. :)
Hopefully my talented guitarist brother and the recently purchase of the EC-330 makes the trip a smooth experience! :D
That orangestar is black. I am confused.
I iz confoos as well
blackstar is orange
You're videos are always so helpful! I just ordered an EC-331
it's mint seeing the captains playing getting better and better,and now he's dipping into metal and stuff..Go on son!
I hope kirk hammet is watching this
I"m going to guitar Center tomorrow and hopefully I'll be buying a used EC-330 :) Can't wait!
I'm new to the FR trem having been a long time LP-style player, and I do indeed "avoid the Floyd" when shopping for a new guitar...but dammit Chappers you looked so damn happy with that M-330R and it sounds pretty damn good, I just ordered one for a paltry sum of $399usd. Now I just have to learn to set it up and play it, and I generally hate FR trems with a passion (because they confuse and bewilder me lol) but I'll consider it an adventure. Thanks for the awesome vids and for all the laughs, you guys rock \m/ \m/
@mac24666 Can't remeber what setting we use, but the gain channel on all the Blackstar HT amps has a sweet kind of cocked wah tone to it that I really like - its easy to get that tone on any of the HT amps.
Hey Rob,
Zakk Wylde called....he wants his pinches back haha.
That ESP Tshirt is badass
I bought a 330R because I needed to upgrade to a 24-fret with a tremolo, read some decent reviews. Overall I am pretty happy with it. It's an awesome guitar.
If you like The Glued in (Like i do , better playability ) , get the 256 , if youre more like the heavy guy that likes Actives , take the Ec330 . But i would change the pickups normally , Blackouts for Actives , Distortions or Invaderts for Passives . I Think the 256 with Duncan Distortions will sound supernice !
I own two Gibson LP's and I also own a LTD 401-FR and I have to say that I think LTD's are awesome guitars that are very well made. I watching this video because I'm thinking of getting the EC331 flat black.
Me too. I ordered the discontinued red sunburst coloring and it should be arriving tomorrow. I can't wait.
i just got the black one on the left in the beginning for christmas today and it rules :D
do you know if you can tune it all the way down to drop A or B?
I don't see why it couldn't? It's not a baritone guitar but you just need the strings to do it. Now, if you were to get thick gauge strings, and string it C Standard and just drop the bottom C down to B (Drop B) it should work fine. Although you guys should really get out of this whole gay djent/drop-Z tuning shit, its getting old. eventually y'all are going to be playing 1000 string guitars with drop a#Bb$1%Q-+ tuning
derek Metallica's St.Anger album is in Drop C .... S.O.A.D's Aerials is in Drop C ....
Cristian Popa And both of those bands are insanely gay. Love how you justify it with metalligay's worse album
Somewhere in the world there is a tree working really hard to produce oxygen for you to live. Do us a favor and apologize to it.
yes they are. they're great for any kind of playing.
i really like these videos where you guys show a bunch of guitars from a new series or a line of guitars from a company. much better than than watching you guys review one guitar, if i may say so :P
I bought the Floyd rose version because of this video. Can't wait to play it! thanks rob!
The are 2 companies in indonesia with their big factories: Cort and Samick and each of them can produce over 1 million guitars per year in them. I think the ltd´s are made together with Ibanez, Schecter and others in the Cort factory.
if its a dark sounding guitar then the distortions will be perfect for it. i guess the neck joint won't be a problem i only ever tap the higher notes anyway. the ec 330 seems like it will be a great metal rhythm guitar
I remember when i had my first guitar, Epiphone SG now i have moved on to Ibanez 7 strings (RGA7) B.C Rich Mockingbird Masterpiece, Washburn V200PROE, ESP LTD SC-208. Now im getting a LTD TE-406, I have found that ESP and Washburn are great tight sounding guitars especially in the low budget range. Ibanez have great guitars but i love their extended range, However stock PUP's are shite on a Ibanez unless it has EMG's or Seymour Duncan's. Talking about ESP's I bought a ESP LTD SC-208 from Andertons and the service is brilliant received it 2 days after purchase it arrived.
To Norfolk, it only took a couple of days :) didn't even take a week :)
james jude So now that you have the LTD TE-406 (I'm assuming).... how is it? I ask because I'm considering it as a purchase.
I have had the TE 406 for a while and I have put Baritone strings on it and Im getting some real good tones from it. I have been doing some Architects covers and you can capture their tone pretty easy with that Guitar. Of course it is made for metal but if you put some thick strings that handle standard E tuning you can get thick jazz tones with it aswell. Awesome guitar :)
Ltd are probably the best at making affordable but awesome metal guitars. They just are epic
@22Bryan1995 Its a Blackstar HT60 2x12 Combo, that we had re-covered in orange material.
the first time I enjoy a video review where there is more talking than playing.
You two guys are awesome and funny!
ill just step in line with all the other guys asking for a specific review. the new CHARVEL Desolation series looks extremely promising, as far as finishes and model variation goes. I was even more surprised of the prices they settled with. It would be awesome to see a review of those once you get them in
I'm not a big fan of active pickups (because of my Passive-religion) but the fact that you can buy ESP LTD guitars with active pickups really is suprising!
just ordered the ec330 in blk .. hopefully its as good as it sounds here. andertons show rocks!
@NamelessSmile The absorption characteristics of the wood due to density, etc. directly affect the energy of a vibrating string in contact with it; the sustain of the fundamental frequency and the harmonic frequencies (overtones) are all dependent upon how much of their energy is absorbed by the body, this being determined by the wood. The pickup does just pick up the magnetic field around the metal strings but the vibrations of the strings themselves depend on the materials used.
@delgado4eva
I think so. And the 400 seires hasn't been terminated. It was just renamed as the 401 series to replace the 400 and 500 series. In fact, they announced some new finishes and a new 7 string for the line last year.
"Just flickin' the bean uh?" LOL I tend to use that expression quite a bit.
Lee: It couldn't decide weather to be a Blackstar or an orange. . .
Rob: -casual voice- Orangestar
x,D
damn you chappers! now you really got me interested in the ec-330... played a epiphone special 2 gt for 1 1/2 years now and now i'm looking for a new guitar. looking for a guitar that can do classic rock and metalcore/hardcore stuff. gonna be either the esp ltd ec-330 or the epiphone ltd. ed. custom midnight ebony with emg81/85 setup. but now i can't decide^^ both cost around 400€, guess the epi is heavier in weight and more classic rock style than the ec... and i like lightweight guitars...
LIFE IN YOUR EYES...God I love you guys.
@Neurot1ka
Probably not. The reason ESP does more changes to the LTD line then the true ESP line is because the LTD line is their biggest seller here in North America, and maybe even in Europe. I heard soeone say this before and thought it was a pretty good description of ESP Guitars today: "The LTD line is ESP, and the ESP line is the equivalent of the custom-shop high-end guitars."
@PhantomNote you know i thought about it,on acoustics,when you hear the guitar you also hear the body vibrating in which case the wood does matter for the tone,but magnetic pickups dont pickup the vibration of the wood..i wasnt going to reply to any guys here after i saw the replies i got but i bothered to reply to you beacuse i saw that you just approached it from a basic physics point and i saw that you aren't afraid to first think when you hear something different from what you know.nice day!
@TheAviomech I have a soft spot for Seymour Duncan. He is the builder of what is the single greatest blues neck pickup on Earth. The SH-2n "Jazz Model" (irony?). There are days after work when I'm too tired or jaded to pick up the guitar. Then I think about the sound of that SH-2, and 5 minutes later the amp is warming up. Needless to say, my pup toggle doesn't get moved outta the neck position all too often on that particular LP. The SH-1b " '59 model" is a great bridge pup, but it's no SH-2n.
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I LOVE the LTD line of guitars. They rock and feel great. The 1000 series rips!
I LOVE these videos! Can I ask though, have you guys ever done a video review of the ESP LTD 100's? Like the M-100FM and MH-103QM? I'm a leftie, and so my selection is a little limited. It's be great to see what you guys though of those guitars.
@TheSupernaut92 As I stated, the deluxe series has very few guitars without abalone binding. Them being the burst finish, and gold top Ec's and the h-1007. It is true that the 401 doesn't have this binding, but it is not an ltd deluxe. I think the only difference besides the binding between the 400 and 1000 series is the hardware (Tonepros TOM bridge vs TOM bridge)
that was the best kirk hammett imitation ever hahaha
The necks on the 330 serie are bolt-on... that's pretty much it ^^
god I love that sound at the start of the video
Same model. Luckily they still have some of the same color/model in stock. I'm worried the others will be messed up too. The red/black is discontinued and fairly rare... only made for 1 year I think.
I found Lee's Kirk Hammet impression spot on.
oh definitely, though I use it for lead to. really the last 2 frets are the only ones that have been giving me some trouble but it's not at all unbearable. I haven't used it live yet but it's been holding up very well in practice and at home.
@themodernguitarist Yeah they are definitely adding a good surplus to their lower end stuff. I'm digging the variety!
"All guitars are born equal, but some are more equal than others."
I wish your reviews were LONGER!!!!!
@SixStringHarmonies I agree, I'm not a big metal player, but I just put in a set of EMG JH "Het set" pickups in my Cort m200, and they are awesome!! The won't give that warm, deep tone of my LP with Burstbucker pros, but definitely a great sound none the less. IMO, I would say that the Emgs, atleast my JH's, have alot cleaner sounding than the Blackouts I've heard...But with overdrive kicked in high, the Blackouts have bit more of a ballsy rumble to them...
One thing I've noticed about EMG (and EMG styled)Pickups is the pick attack is very pronounced with distortion. Clarity is awesome though.
LIVE IN YOUR EYES!
Loved the scale in the intro
badass choice of bands fused in your username, sir.
@ZychuZychu wow...thanks for that tidbit of useful information...I had no idea Indonesia was a country... According to to Chapper @ 12:47, he says Indonesia is a great company to make guitars.
@RobChappers I love my LTD. I put EMG 89x's in it and it absolutely RAWKS!!! Even my local luthier who did the setup on it had nothing but high praise about the LTD series guitars. He even used to sell them in his shop.
depends on your strings and the scale length. The M will be a bitch because of the Floyd unless you block it off. If your strings aren't too thin they should be fine though it still might be best to raise it just a little but that's probably the easiest thing to do on a guitar.
@RobChappers thats the one thing that has really impressed me in modelling. Axe Fx is alright but doesnt quite do it for me - but that kemper is interesting :D looking forwards to it!
I'm definitely getting the LTD 330R sometime soon!
I could get the H330NT for only $279, and if you don't want to spend the money for an M-330, you could always get an MH-330 for less. Pretty much the same guitar, except reverse headstocks.
Ah I see. The bolt on is playable but the 24th fret is a but hard to reach but then again I'm used to an M-200 with some homemade cutaways lol. All i do to compensate for the lower output is turn my gain up a little but and add some treble cuz it sounds DARK.
'One nob and a three-way' - sounds good ;-)
great review guys the M- series sounds awesome could have done with a bit better amp to show off though but nevermind.
I don't know the specific reason that Andertons don't, but some music shops don't sell certain guitars because other shops nearby already do. If there were two shops nearby both selling the same gear, they would be competition with each other, which dealers don't like. Fender won't have two Fender dealers close to each other, because then it's not good for the company.
So maybe, there are Dean/Schecter dealers near Andertons which might stop them from selling them.
@DarkFottloch I know, right man? They even surprised me by adding the Star in as one of the shapes!
I recently bought a Charvel Desolation and I'm very happy with it. Got it for £446 (no floyd rose) and it came with active Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups. Maybe it's the better Blackstar amp but these sound a bit better.
I'd love to see a review though!
@masteromega1 I think the old Dean guitars are cool, but I haven't been impressed with much they've done in the last few years.
not intrested in low end guitars anymore but i always enjoy your vids guys :) keep rockin' from greece.
I prefer a bolt on neck. They are harder to break and they are more resistant to the environment.
@RobChappers I can't vote that up enough!!!!
Manufacturers moved production from Korea to Indonesia because Cort, the biggest manufacturer of guitars in world, didn't want increase the wages of their striking workers at their Korean factory. Most people don't realize this, but Cort manufactures guitars for all the big name companies, ESP included.
But look up the striking workers at the Korean plant on Google. Even Tom Morello has supported the workers and is giving publicity to their cause.
Peace
@dggz9510 you're completely wrong here! of course the wood affects the "plugged in" tone! try putting the exact same PU on a les paul and a strat and I can assure the tone will completely different!
I need an ESP in my life, especially the Richard Z Kruspe signature!
@SlipknotPurity8 yeah i wasn't too happy about that fact but i actually do like the new trems. they needed to scrap the damn Edge III's. and i found that the tremolno shouldn't be a problem as long as the bridge is dead level. if it is any bit off-center, though, it will add some friction to the unit and it'll snag on the shaft. it's VERY delicate but once it's setup right, it's just great. and i love the grub screws on the trem claw. that's just brilliant.
In my opinion it kicks ass. the pickups are a bit lower than EMGs but still sound killer. and actually the neck joint is a bit more angled than the set neck so it's a bit easier to get to the higher frets although the cutaway isn't quite as deep as some EC-1000s I've played. Only thing I'd suggest doing is possibly taking some Scotch bright or really fine sand paper to the neck, just to give it a nice satin feel, though only do that if you plan on keeping it. hope this helps :)
thats exactly what i was thinking about, the neck joint.i dont mind getting a bolt on guitar, as long as its playable.
i have the h 330 which had the same pickups and they're pretty weak. i threw in a jb and jazz and wow what a difference. i sanded the neck as well. great minds think alike lol
if i get the ec 330 i have a set of sd distortions for it. as for the 401 it was a b stock and it was all beat up with huge gashes in the fretboard and uneven frets. it was unplayable.
@superskwrl Basswood is actually a really under-rated and great tonewood for cutting through. It lacks bottom end for like, a traditional rock or metal band scenario but it's loved by shredders and people who just need that extra bit of cut. :)
LOOK AT THAT. THAT'S AWESOME.
I got it, slapped some DR 12-65s and tuned it down to drop A# and I haven't been able to put it down!
"If you're carefull with how long you leave your lead in" :L made me laugh. love Chappers
and the 24 jumbo frets really got me :/ guess i'll have to check 'em out
ive got the mh-330fmfr trans blue with quilted maple top i received it as a gift and i absolutely love it...but tuning it has to be the biggest pain in the ass thankfully i only have to when i restring it and if done one at a time its not as bad. but it does suck when i want to drop tune takes me forever to get it dialed in
i also changed the 9 volt to one of those tiny 12 volt batteries but didnt notice that much of a difference in sound
how many hair cuts has rob had throughout these videos!!! you guys rule
@saintofbladez
Not my experience but I do agree that LTD guitars are fantastic especially when you look at the price
@RobChappers: The next Chapman guitar should have a Floyd Rose Special equipped. Either as standard or as an optional extra. They aren't expensive and would make a nice inclusion to your catalogue :-)
i guess blackstar guys predicted orange is the new black and came out with that mule of an amp
like a cheap alternative to a Truckster...great review as always guys!!!!!
@dggz9510 And the wood influences the vibrations of the string which the pickups pick up.. Sooo, the wood does effect the plugged in tone. :)
Yeah, review the new Jackson X series like the guy a few comments below me suggested (if you can that is? :P) I'm really interested in the Jackson KVXT but I seem to be having trouble getting hold of one at the moment XD
I got my Ibanez RGA7 for 421 British Pounds. ($655 Canadian, including taxes) and I think it's fucking awesome for the price.
the setup at 3:30
sounded like the setup in the song one by
metallica
Wish you guys did a review of the limited edition epiphone les paul 70s blackback, fantastic guitar honestly
Active pickups are good, but deffinatly not for everyone. I have the EC-1000 and I'm really contenplating if I want to change the EMG's with a new set or just save some money and buy a new guitar to drop the new set in. The thing is, I probaly would only ever play the guitar with new pickups, and I would hate to see that beautiful ESP go to waste.
I'm seriously considering the EC-330 now, for use with anything upwards in gain-lyness from Slash/Alter Bridge upwards, would you recommend it or would stretching my budget a couple more hundred (I probably can come the summer) get me something more suitable?
holy shit 4:05 was not expecting that !!
the distortion pedal rocks!
kirks comin with the beat down
Just ordered a green sunburst ec 330fm. giddy up.
just ordered a h-330fm nt green burst
@SlipknotPurity8 i really want the 6-string RGD. i need me a baritone. and yeah i love the 3550 to death. the pickups, the woods, everything, it's just about perfect. no effort at all to play, and it sounds just amazing. gives an awesome Megadeth kinda tone out of a Marshall. the midrange will tear you apart with how much grit it has.
@SlipknotPurity8 yeah i've got the "real" Edge Zero on a 3550MZ and i love the guitar and the trem on it. i do have a feeling that the ZPS and the tiny sustain block probably hinder sustain, but the term's got a lot of metal in other places too so maybe not. if i had an Edge Pro to compare it to, i would. and yeah i absolutely love the features on it. the thumbwheel is awesome, the feel is good, and I'm one of the few who use the ZPS because you get double-stop bends with ease.