ESP vs LTD Snakebyte - both are great even if you are not a Metallica fan!

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  • @RandalphTheBlack
    @RandalphTheBlack 2 роки тому +33

    Love the detailed information. Its becoming harder and harder to find this amount of quality info online especially in one place. Thank you and great work.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      I am glad it was helpful to you. I will keep them coming 👀

  • @Thirteen31Music
    @Thirteen31Music 2 роки тому +42

    Many people fail to understand that although the guitars are “the same” the Japanese one costs so much more because you’re paying for the time and expertise of a highly skilled highly paid craftsman to build you a guitar. They can only make so many guitars a year so the overhead per guitar goes up.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +2

      Right you are, sir

    • @rocafella142
      @rocafella142 10 місяців тому +5

      Correct. But the difference between the two are not worth an extra $4,000 dollars.

    • @ChrisPuckett
      @ChrisPuckett 6 місяців тому

      @@rocafella142 you’re a cheapskate who doesn’t appreciate craftsmanship or understands the difference in quality

    • @MrThomas767
      @MrThomas767 2 місяці тому

      True in part. If I would buy a Jeff Hanneman esp direct in Japan I will pay half price then fuckin shit Canadian dollars.

    • @benjimusicandgamimg9773
      @benjimusicandgamimg9773 9 днів тому

      We’ve got LTDs pushing past prices ESP originals hit 10 years ago. It’s gotten real out of hand what can constitute as a boutique guitar and how much you can charge for one.

  • @109acepilot
    @109acepilot 2 роки тому +20

    I have a flawless Indonesian-made LTD Snow White Snakebyte, built in Dec 2020. It has nearly the same neck/body construction as the 2011 ESP model.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +5

      Yep, newer models have the set neck construction like the ESP. I will review one soon.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      @Black Orbit I have ordered a white LTD Snakebyte in March 2021 from a official European distributor... still waiting for it...

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +3

      @Black Orbit Covid, inflation, war, ESP having a rough time meeting demand, being in a shitty European country... you name it 🤣

    • @Tatted-ne7tu
      @Tatted-ne7tu 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeorgeVGuitars My friend, I’m in the USA and it seems our country is a mess as well. Hope all is well with you. Thanks for the review, I’ve been eying the Snakebyte.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      @@Tatted-ne7tu I just did a review on the 2022 Snakebyte. The one I ordered never came. A friend of mine brought his brand new Snow White.

  • @slashisgod875
    @slashisgod875 Рік тому +11

    I’ve got a white LTD Snakebyte on order. Already got a Purple Sparkle LTD and that’s flawless.

  • @skxj
    @skxj 2 роки тому +11

    Fantastic video, thanks for the time you put in to share the differences between them. I have a 2011 black blind snake version with ltd tuners and Het set pups. This video made me feel a lot better knowing the details about it. Thanks again and Cheers.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      I am glad you like it. The 2011 seems to be the best version 🖤

  • @AzlanZ
    @AzlanZ 2 роки тому +8

    Great detailed comparison video..👍 all I want to know about the different between thIs both snakebyte are answered in this video..😁

  • @thedreamer4163
    @thedreamer4163 2 роки тому +8

    Crazy information! Thank you so much for spending too much time and putting too much effort into this! You even put out the smallest pieces of the guitars to show us the differences! Crazy effort! You deserve a thousand times more attention than this, or even more! Anyway thank you so much for this video and other videos as well and I wish you the best, good luck!

  • @romanshredz
    @romanshredz 2 роки тому +8

    Awesome video George ! I’m considering getting a new LTD snakebye in satin black. Very informative video 👍

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      I am glad you like it man. I am waiting for a 2022 White LTD to review and its probably made in Indonesia, so it should be interesting.

  • @Acidblack027
    @Acidblack027 8 місяців тому +1

    I’ve tried a genuine esp and plenty of Ltds . The ESP was better but maybe only 5-10% better. I actually prefer the new LTDs as they use stainless frets where esp guitars typically use nickel. Funny thing is in Japan, a legit ESP is $1500-$2000 USD. Lots of markup.

  • @patriknessboLemoran
    @patriknessboLemoran 2 роки тому +6

    The ltd snakebyte is the best guitar ive ever owned

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      Which model year and colour did you get?👀

    • @patriknessboLemoran
      @patriknessboLemoran 2 роки тому +1

      Black satin :)

    • @patriknessboLemoran
      @patriknessboLemoran 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeorgeVGuitars 2017. The one with real ebony

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      @@patriknessboLemoran Nice, thats some useful info that 2017 still has the old Ebony. What about the neck joint? Is it the same as the 2011 in the video?

    • @patriknessboLemoran
      @patriknessboLemoran 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeorgeVGuitars yeah I think it is the same ! I will check when I get my snakebyte back (tomorrow)

  • @oldfriend327
    @oldfriend327 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this demonstration George, great playing too. I would be elated to have a very worn pre-owned LTD at this point, no joke. LTD has in my experiences has 99 out of 100 times been exceptionally good in quality, wiring, playability, and what appears to be excellent attention to the glue joints, screw/bolt joints, hardware attachment, and finish/paint work.
    Any ESP/LTD model would be great to have. A Snakebyte model though would be amazing. I played one of those LTD Snakebytes at a Guitar Center about a year and half ago and it balanced great with full access to the upper frets too. You're right, even if someone doesn't like Metallica, that model has a built-in versatility to it and can be modified to one's preferences.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      I am glad you like it. Which colour would you go for?

  • @JohnK-id1zj
    @JohnK-id1zj 2 роки тому +3

    Love my LTD Snakebytes, great guitars.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      Yeah they are amazing. Which colours did u get?

  • @leonaudacity5313
    @leonaudacity5313 29 днів тому

    Thanks for the in depth review ❤ just as I was beginning to search and look at the difference between the 2. This is the most comprehensive review I’ve seen 👍

  • @MrSentenciado
    @MrSentenciado 2 роки тому +2

    I have the ltd snakebyte and the iron cross, both in snowwhite, but i don't know if it's me but i feel the iron cross more close to the real thing than the snakebyte, and in playability AND sound feels a bit better. But for the price it's one of the better guitars that you can get... Big hugs from Chile Pal!!!

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      Its not just you, brother, the LTD Iron Cross is hands down one of the best LTD guitars ever made. It is crazy good in quality.

  • @yeti1002
    @yeti1002 2 роки тому +2

    Schecter E 1
    Dean select Z
    Epiphone Explorer
    LTD Explorer
    Which one is the best built of this style ?
    This is a nice video , my Bulgarian brother really does a great job explaining the details if this LTD . Thanks 👍😊🙏

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you 🖤 Im gonna post my Epiphone explorer video soon. I haven't tried the schecter but they are made in the same factory as the LTD. Dean - definitely no. My money is on the LTD.

    • @infinidominion
      @infinidominion 3 місяці тому +1

      I have owned an E-7 and now have a Cesar Soto E-1 and they're excellent in feel and playability. Made at same factories as LTD, my E-1 even came with LTD branded locking tuners. Full mahogany and resonant as hell. I like the heel more than other types out there because it's smooth like neck-thru but is set-thru.I'm keeping the Soto as a main player but now keeping an eye out for one of these Snakebytes because the shape is just growing on me and as a lefty, it's a good option out there

    • @yeti1002
      @yeti1002 3 місяці тому

      ​@@infinidominion great info. I lean more towards the schecter E 1 overall plus the price point you can't beat it .

  • @NikoZombie
    @NikoZombie 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome review. I have a 2020 white LTD Snakebyte that has the same neck heel contruction as the ESP that you showed.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you. At some point LTD reverted back to regular set neck. I will try to figure out when exactly.

  • @epicslapper6950
    @epicslapper6950 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! Can you do a review on on the LTD KH Ouija Sparkle if you manage to find one?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      Funny enough... the ESP Sparkle is easier to find. But I will do my best to review the LTD eventually.

    • @epicslapper6950
      @epicslapper6950 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeorgeVGuitars appreciate it, whatever you get your hands on, whether it be a LTD or an ESP, would be sick

  • @mikeferris408
    @mikeferris408 Рік тому +1

    I woulda bought a PRS instead... i own a LTD korea ec-1000T its black with gold hardware, ebony binding, inlays with ebony binding all around the sides of the fret board and all around the headstock... its the full body thick like a les paul.. its weight is a solid 10 pounds! Emg pickups... locking tuners and if you can find the same your gonna pay 1500 used. I paid just at 1000 dollars with a hard shell esp locking case! Its the nicest guitar and easyest playing guitar ive ever held in my hands... the action is the lowest n absolutely no fret buzz... id NEVER sell this guitar for no amount of money ever! I cant say enough about it. Ive played for 40 years now n im now 53.. ive had them all... from junk to Gibson to PRS. Prs is actually in my personal opinion 2nd place to this playability and quality. Only thing i did was an action setup.. n it was already setup outta the box perfectly, i just got the action just a little bit lower. I hardly have to aply any pressure and i get a full sounding cord no b.s. its crazy man.. i love it so much. To each their own thou.. hey if it feels great in yr hands n plays like a dream you've got a winner! I do dig the. Snakebite, only thing i dont like about it is the ass end of the body is to long... id shorten it up an inch or two.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому

      Those are all valid points, but if you are a Metallica and especially a Hetfield fan the PRS would be a bit irrelevant.

  • @wildrea
    @wildrea Рік тому +1

    I have an ESP H-200FM in red. I love the quality and would say, it is worth the purchase.

  • @109acepilot
    @109acepilot Рік тому +1

    I was really disappointed that ESP didn’t bring back the GLOSS BLACK colored Snakebyte for 2023 😢

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому

      Its over 10 years old now. I guess people got tired of it and sales plummeted.

  • @刘海-w1o
    @刘海-w1o Рік тому +1

    There is a big difference between the ltd version and the esp version
    But you have to admit that there is not much difference between the two harps in sound, and it is due to the pickup.
    I bought a stock of the ltd version for about 700 dollars, and I think it is great!

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому +1

      700 is a great deal. The difference in sound is not so big trough a high gain amp, yes.

  • @adamwhite1977
    @adamwhite1977 2 роки тому +2

    Hey George, sweet video 🤘🏼 My LTD is 2019 Korean made. Ebony fretboard, neck heel joint like the ESP model, beautiful guitar.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      Nice so in 2019 LTD were still using ebony. My guess is that in 2020 they switched to Macassar ebony. Now ai got to figure out when did they revert to the traditional step down from the body set neck. Thanks, man, comments like these help a lot.

    • @GarryParker
      @GarryParker 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeorgeVGuitars hi George, mine is a 2012 model and it has the step at the heel, so it was probably just the very first ones from 2011 which didn't have that.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      @@GarryParker Yeah probably. That makes them collectable 👀

  • @claire6650
    @claire6650 2 роки тому +1

    Wait, did the ESP logo break off ? or is it an E-II ?
    Hard to see with the camera moving all the time
    Also notice how more and more artists get LTD custom shop instead of ESP, to boost the sale i guess, or because they starter understanding that people want the same "name" on the headstock as their idol, not another one

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      There is no EII Snakebyte. It broke off. Well yeah LTD is affordable, kind of... the new LTD Snakebyte Camo costs almost 2500$ in Europe. I guess it is affordable compared to the ESP.

  • @athathoth01
    @athathoth01 2 роки тому +3

    The differences in pricing between the two is what we call price gouging. Paying way more for parts that cost very little to justify a price. Like the hospital injustry in America. It's a scam. The bigger guitar companies go out and make you pay for a name. It's a common practice. Gear snobs are so blind to this.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +5

      I admit that the ESP prices are ridiculous, but there is a difference with the LTD and I would gladly pay a reasonable price for it.

  • @Guitar-Geek-Joey
    @Guitar-Geek-Joey 2 місяці тому

    I was going to get 1 ESP snakebyte, but then decided to get 1 LTD snakebyte and 1 LTD vulture and save the rest of the money. 😄

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 місяці тому

      @@Guitar-Geek-Joey Whatever works for you ;)

  • @raydolinger1980
    @raydolinger1980 2 роки тому +1

    Try using some vibrato when you play.. it wont sound so dry

  • @BorislavZahariev
    @BorislavZahariev 2 роки тому +3

    🤘🤘

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      I hope you liked it, bro. Great guitar u got there 🖤

    • @BorislavZahariev
      @BorislavZahariev 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeorgeVGuitars This video is amazing! Great job! Thanks for the shoutout and thanks for the great content you bring to us with your videos!

  • @teslaair
    @teslaair 3 місяці тому

    Senin ingilizce öğretmenin pakistanlımı?😅

  • @eastribe
    @eastribe 2 роки тому +1

    Please, compare 2011 vs 2020 LTD's

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +2

      If I have the chance to make a video of yours I will get the 2011 back in the shop again to compare them. It seems that the neck heel is the big difference. The 2011 is a set trough, while yours should be set neck with a slight step down from the body. 👀

  • @ashleyjackson8538
    @ashleyjackson8538 Рік тому +1

    Great demo dude , it’s good too see the two next to each other . Along with honest review . Great work !!

  • @royceb1245
    @royceb1245 25 днів тому

    Where’s the “p” in “esp”

  • @jimb7816
    @jimb7816 3 місяці тому

    And I can buy one for $250 upgrade the hardware and pickups for another 200 and have the same guitar you just bought for 1800

  • @Blaze-xe8gt
    @Blaze-xe8gt Рік тому +1

    Great vid, I learnt a lot. You can notice the ESP has better sound over the LTD

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому +2

      Yes it does! 🤘🏻

    • @rocafella142
      @rocafella142 6 місяців тому

      That's in your mind

    • @infinidominion
      @infinidominion 3 місяці тому

      ​@@rocafella142all glue seams have a slightly stifling effect on natural resonance of multi-piece construction vs a single large piece like the ESP

    • @rocafella142
      @rocafella142 3 місяці тому

      @@infinidominion sure. If you have the hearing of superman, or maybe an elephant. You can hear the difference

  • @MsMm1974
    @MsMm1974 2 роки тому +1

    акцент на русский похож)

  • @alone66666
    @alone66666 Рік тому

    I only have 1 question and it's not about the guitars. Are you Bulgarian?

  • @MAVrikrrr
    @MAVrikrrr Рік тому

    I didn't hear that well, how many pieces of wood in LTD version? 😂

  • @muaythaikid4706
    @muaythaikid4706 2 роки тому +1

    Rn I’m in the middle of deciding if I want the black satin or Snow White which one do you think looks good?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      I have ordered a Snow White LTD for the shop and waiting to review it soon. I actually prefer the LTD over the ESP for Snow White, because the ESP gets yellow with time, the LTD rarely does. I definitely prefer the Snow White because I am not a fan of satin finishes. And overall the Snakebyte looks better in white - you can see the cool shape better this way. The black disappears on dark stages.

    • @muaythaikid4706
      @muaythaikid4706 2 роки тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars ok thx so the esp snakebyte gets turned yellow quicker? Cause I want to make sure that I can have the guitar for a long time and not let it have yellow stains

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      @@muaythaikid4706 You can watch my White ESP Snakebyte video and see how unevenly yellow it gets with time.

    • @muaythaikid4706
      @muaythaikid4706 2 роки тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars ok thanks again

    • @muaythaikid4706
      @muaythaikid4706 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeorgeVGuitars I watched the video good job btw. I can definitely see how much it aged. Thanks for responding so quick to.

  • @KwAs_
    @KwAs_ 9 місяців тому

    Black or white? And why..

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  9 місяців тому

      White. Makes the shape pop even more. I had the black one and it almost dissapears on stage.

  • @ThePapaKarlito
    @ThePapaKarlito 7 місяців тому

    Its quite strange that early LTD models came with set through neck construction and then in 2011 they changed it to Gibson style set-neck, however ESP version came from the beginning in the style of gibson neck. Maybe it was a mistake from manufacturer since it was very first LTD models?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  7 місяців тому +1

      It is a bit confusing, seems like they were not quite sure what to do with the early models

    • @ThePapaKarlito
      @ThePapaKarlito 7 місяців тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars yeah, most probably. So first models are kinda unique, having sperzel tuners, 81/60 and set through neck

  • @rodgano2780
    @rodgano2780 Рік тому +1

    Great content. Very helpful
    Thank you. Both great guitars.
    Very good playing also.

  • @peteski5201
    @peteski5201 Рік тому

    I’m not seeing $3k worth of difference

  • @egemenilbra7219
    @egemenilbra7219 Рік тому

    What is the lowest I can buy Esp right now?

  • @colinparks619
    @colinparks619 Рік тому

    Esp snakebyte or iron Cross?
    Which is the better guitar?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому +1

      For me 100% Iron Cross. Much better made and sounds heavier. But I am a Les Paul/Eclipse guy.

  • @bobsana8968
    @bobsana8968 2 місяці тому

    Видеото е топ браво!🤟

  • @BagusWibisono
    @BagusWibisono 2 роки тому

    Thank you for making this video. I need more specific comparation guitar (cheap and expensive) like this. Do it more please👌
    .
    What the potensio, jack, and electrical brands are ESP using? Gotoh or what?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      They are using EMG. Next I will do the ESP and LTD Iron Cross ;)

  • @williamduckworth305
    @williamduckworth305 Рік тому

    Is the ltd worth 1500 new...

  • @mikeferris408
    @mikeferris408 Рік тому +1

    Them korean LTD guitars are top quality in my personal opinion... made better than the American made one bc of their attention to the details... now i know theres 2 piece n 3 pieces ect ect but they dont let. The smallest blemish leave their factory... their quantity control departments are on it unlike lazy American companies. The America's just dont give a rip but the company wants INSANE money for them.... i personally feel more comfortable buy 1 from the Korea factories over the Americans... n im a dang American! So sad... lets get with it America! Wake the blank up!

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому

      The Korean ones are ok but far from perfect and without blemishes. What do you mean American made ones?

  • @keyboardwarria
    @keyboardwarria Рік тому

    lol bedroom warrior

  • @colinparks619
    @colinparks619 Рік тому

    Debating getting an esp snakebyte, wish I could get without the inlay

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому +1

      I think you need the Edwards EX then, my friend 👀 ESP Edwards E-EX-125D with a MORE BEER! Wrap for that James Hetfield Metallica look
      ua-cam.com/video/sEznVVjLbBE/v-deo.html

    • @colinparks619
      @colinparks619 Рік тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars not after hetfield look, but like esp and explorers

  • @kotymccallister5150
    @kotymccallister5150 Рік тому

    hell, I'd rather have a 14" radius 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому

      Janes comes from Gibson guitars, thats why the 12, Kitk's guitars are mostly 14'

    • @kotymccallister5150
      @kotymccallister5150 Рік тому

      ​@@GeorgeVGuitars wonder why the ltd isn't also a 12" radius 🤔

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому

      @@kotymccallister5150Because most LTD guitars are 14*. I guess it is easier and faster in the factory, to just use the machines set up for 14*... or they are just lazy 🤣

  • @axxion231
    @axxion231 2 роки тому

    The esp one sounds better

  • @ProfessorPerhaps
    @ProfessorPerhaps Рік тому

    Aye what’s up with the body curves on the snakebytes homie? Like most of the ones I’ve seen all have the curved body but I’ve also seen flat faced ones too & I couldn’t figure out what models come like that, or are they all curved & the pictures are tripping me out or something? Lol

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому +1

      The pictures are tripping you. All of them have the slope for the forearm.

    • @ProfessorPerhaps
      @ProfessorPerhaps Рік тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars Ight thanks for clearing that up for me homie, at first I was thinking maybe like the LTDs were flat & the ESPs had the curve but then I saw a bunch of ltds that were curved too so I didn’t know what was up with that, but yee you’re probably right, the pictures are probably just tripping me out, or maybe the flat ones I saw were like kit guitars or something idk lol

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому +1

      @@ProfessorPerhaps There are Chinese copies but they usually have the ESP logo, not LTD.

    • @ProfessorPerhaps
      @ProfessorPerhaps Рік тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars oh true, appreciate the info homie

    • @rustleweighed-thrasher
      @rustleweighed-thrasher Рік тому

      The flat or straight edge tail fin is the EX models of the ESP/LTD Explorers ✅

  • @Apaman69
    @Apaman69 2 роки тому

    So, when we will get that MX-2 vs Snakebyte video?😛

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому +1

      I guess I have to buy one 🤣

    • @Apaman69
      @Apaman69 2 роки тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars i can sell two for super duper ridiculous high price😂🤪

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      @@Apaman69 Yeah no :>

  • @ahmadshani6682
    @ahmadshani6682 Рік тому

    🤘💓🤘

  • @brandonharris9160
    @brandonharris9160 2 роки тому +1

    This guitar is so desperate to be an Explorer, it looks so silly. I hope Gibson goes out of business soon so ESP can go back to making clones of the originals that are superior to the originals

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  2 роки тому

      I can not say that you are wrong 👀

    • @KARLOS121
      @KARLOS121 2 роки тому

      No it's not. It's a design ESP come up with james for a custom guitar. You can tell that by the barbs on the headstock and body which is a reference to the metallica name and logo. So really its trying to be a metallica custom guitar. The mx models were trying be explorers and completed that by being 10 times better than gibson. There was a point you could get a edwards explorer but they had to stop making them to

    • @rocafella142
      @rocafella142 6 місяців тому +1

      James drew the design for the Snakebyte himself. It wasn't ESP's idea.

  • @ivankrushensky
    @ivankrushensky Місяць тому

    So in other words, the LTD is the scrap pieces of wood left from making the ESP version.

  • @DM-rc4yu
    @DM-rc4yu Рік тому

    If anything, a 4 piece body would be better except aesthetically. The "resonance" argument is total nonsense and has been proven as such time and time again.

  • @IndyRockStar
    @IndyRockStar Рік тому

    I'm looking at getting a Snake bite. If I do then I will have to get the real legit ESP snake bite. The LTD is for the "just as good as" crowd. Spoiler Alert they never are.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars  Рік тому

      The LTD is great but yeah... it ain't ESP great.