Guitar Review / Comparison - ESP LTD H3-1000FM Vs E-II Horizon 3
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Note: I didn't make the drum track in the beginning and I forgot who did. If you're the creator let me know and I'll be glad to credit you in the description.
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BRO I WAS LOOKING FOR A VIDEO LIKE THIS. FOR YEARS IVE NEEEDED THIS VIDEO THANK YOU
Haha thanks for watching! I have noticed it's kinda hard finding good videos of ESP and LTD stuff for some reason.
@@TwistedIdentity I’m also thinking about getting the turquoise Ltd h3. It’s been my dream guitar for a while.
@@shanePcolson I think the red one looks absolutely sick too
I also prefer no pickup rings
Great review, thanks for the detailed analysis. That's it, I'm saving money for e2))
Special like for the Death band riff!
Thanks broseph! It's been a couple months now and I still adore the E-II. Zero regrets
ltd h3 is my main guitar i've bought it 4 years ago and its just awesome ,new series come with steel frets but mine is nickle frets
I've tested E II version when i wanted to buy it and in my opinion it was not same guitar neck was fatter guitar was heavier frets were nickle silver not worth 2000$ more in that time
even now I think LTD H3 with steel frets are more worthy
I hear ya, many people don't like that thicker neck on some ESP's and LTDs. I like em both, the older E-II also has a gloss neck vs the satin on mine. I tried both the older and newer ones, satin def felt better in my hand but I can't remember if the contour was the same. Thanks for watching! :)
the fatter neck is a positive as you get older, thinner necks are super fatiguing but they're fun as hell.
@@Kiwaloayo no its not LTD ultra U still is chunky vs modern fast necks its not a thin neck EII version is just like a vintage guitar and its not comfy for normal hands
ESP/LTD is the best and affordable even if you get the cheaper ones your still getting great quality in a guitar. Your playing is fantastic btw
@@jamesgreen5371 thanks so much! I appreciate that, and yeah I agree about LTD I love them. I've yet to play a bad LTD but I've played plenty of bad Ibanez and Schecter
Duuudddee I got Hiii here to... the custom 5 is wicked for metal riffs.
It's my got to for rhythm tracking.
I actually just put a post up on the Seymour Duncan page bout the custom 5 for metal riffs.
Hell yeah man, it's def one of my favorite pickups.
@@TwistedIdentity it's a wicked pup!
Astounding review man! Extremely in-depth and concise, you showcased the differences, strengths and weaknesses of both and made very clear points. I have the LTD and am extremely happy with it, especially because I'm just a beginner, but that E-II is something I definitely aspire to have one day as well.
Thanks man I'm glad you enjoyed it! You've got a badass in your hands whether ya get the LTD or E-II. I've got my eyes on an LTD SN-1000 HT next. (no idea when I'll get it though. yay bills!)
I prefer the LTD. Great video!
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Thanks! :)
Really nice usefull video!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and rock on \m/
Thorough review man hella jealous of your amp stacks man keep on the good work brother
Thanks duder! I actually sold the Orange which is why it suddenly disappeared halfway through the vid :P Replaced it with a Marshall DSL5CR . Fun little amp
Yo hella in depth video, i dig em both. but something about your lead playing in the intro bit, seemed like you were gliding smooth af on the ltd, but the punch/clarity on the e2's Rhythm sounded noice. killer vid brotha.
Thanks for watching duder! And I'm not sure what ya mean about the intro?
@@TwistedIdentityyour chops going up and down the neck are insane brother
Your playing soo good man
@@davidezaccagnini6392 thanks man I appreciate that! :) glad you enjoyed
@@TwistedIdentity can I ask the extact guitar pick used?
Great comparison, sick guitars! Pretty sure that E-II has nickel frets though. ESP announced that all E-II models will have SS frets from 2024 and on. Only a few models had SS frets prior to that. Sick guitar nevertheless!
@@sindretveiteras8476 nope I contacted ESP about that, this one does indeed have SS frets. Thanks for watching! :)
Have owned many high end usa and Japanese guitars...but the imports are so good I'm mostly just buying those now. They aren't as conistsent, but when you get a good one, there is no really drawbacks and sometimes I even prefer a cheaper guitar. My LTD JM-II is one of the best guitars I've ever owned at any price. I had this exact E-II model and I almost loved it. However, the top carve really dug into my arm when playing while standing. I did like the thicker neck, though.
Yeah when you get a good LTD it's a REALLY good one. I have a couple others too, one I'm thinking about doing a video for. My MH1000 is basically flawless. I didn't really have the forearm problem on the horizon but eh different body types. I bought three of these E-II's (long story) and they all felt great
Don't think any guitar is worth over three thousand dollars even if I were rich wouldn't pay that much for a guitar..
I agree, if it's over 3 it better be a custom shop. The H3 (knock on wood) hasn't jumped in price yet.
@@TwistedIdentity schecter demon 500$ and as good as anything I ever played played 750 dollar stratocaster before and wasn't impressed as much as a schecter guitar
I had a very sleek Indonesian Arrow 401 that I honestly preferred over the lush Japanese E-2 Arrow
@@infinidominion if a guitar is over three thousand dollars it should have gold hardware and I don't mean gold plated I'm talking about pure gold and actual pearl inlays.
@@infinidominion those arrows aren't worth over 800$ I don't care which one you get they are a little overpriced
Amazing video. I greatly appreciated the detailed walkthrough during the comparison, as that's what I look for in one, especially as you state the subtleties which won't be found by just comparing specs online.
In my experience, I've never had/tried a Korean guitar which has had perfect binding. Yes, it's being nit-picky, but you're the first person I've seen actually inspect it and discuss it. Interesting about the side dots though.
Thanks
Welcome, and yeah that is a pet peeve of mine with videos where they simply regurgitate what I can read my damn self with specs. I try to go by the same sort of format Phillip McKnight does. Cept he's a bit more knowledgeable than I am haha
Excellent review, man. Your playing is on point and you communicate like a good teacher. I've lusted after the H3 for a few years, but in my neck of the woods, they cost more than an average person's monthly income.
@@anthonystark5412 thanks so much dude! I love this guitar it's a badass. Just feels "right" in my hands. I have another review coming soon just FYI of an MH1000
ESP/LTD gotta hands down be my favorite guitar brand.
Mine too man, I used to be all for Schecter and Ibanez but Schecters QC has been piss poor lately. I bought a Km7 and it was a giant POS. With Ibanez I've just played so many they're kinda ...samey to me now.
@@TwistedIdentity I have never been a fan of ibanez. Schecter I like because my favourite band plays them. Last schecter I had was a Blackjack ATX c-1 fr and I never could gel with it. No matter what LTD I play it just feels and sounds phenomenal. I have actually had my eyes on the h3 for a while. I have never got my hands on one to feel it but they look and sound fantastic. Personally i'd take the LTD over the E-ii here. Also absolutely dope playing man
@@ParkerGraysonNZB Thanks man I appreciate it :) Yeah I love both, if I could afford it I would have kept both haha
I really appreciate your effort, but how do you think the audience can hear the difference in the sound when you use a camera sort of microphone and your acoustic string sound is more prominent than the actual driven distorted sound? You should really mic up the cabinet if you want to anyone to judge the sound difference or just use DI out with some IRs
@@elektrar9620 the reason why I did that is because I wanted to give an idea about how things sound in the room, when things are close miced it can sound pretty artificial even if it isn't, though next time I'm thinking I might actually blend the camera audio with a close mic. The next review I do I'll be experimenting with that
If your pot is wiggling why dont ya screw it on? On the pickup height case I'm pretty shure I could make it closer to the strings.
@@Kubakpsv it was screwed on tight it was the mechanism itself. Some pots are just like that. Not a huge deal.
@@TwistedIdentity damn, and I thought that I saw everything while working in guitar store selling'n'servicing stuff on the daily basis. Croocked pots yea, but newer with play.
hell yea brotha great video
Thanks broseph! \m/
bro thank you so much for this video. finally someone compares the two. I had no idea that e-ii started doing SS frets for their older models as well, love that shit. I've been eyeing this model for like 3 years but never pulled the trigger just because of the nickel frets. Now the only thing stopping me is the pickup rings. Hate em. my hand always gets caught on em like yours. btw I dont think you mentioned the leveling of the e-ii frets. I'm assuming the leveling is perfect with 0 high frets but wanna make sure. Also how is the action of the first fret high e?
Leveling seems bang on to me, I haven't had anything choking out or anything of that sort :) And for the action at first fret mine is at 0.5mm
@@TwistedIdentity thanks bro. Do you know how the pickup cavity is routed by chance? I do plan on removing the rings and direct mounting, hopefully it's not like a soapbar type routing.