I own the ESP E2 Horizon NT2 in see thru black sunburst (same one in the video except with a TOM bridge). It is LITERALLY the nicest guitar I have ever held in my hand's. Anybody I show it to that know's nothing about guitar instantly realizes that this is an expensive instrument.
The 2021 versions have a satin finished neck on the Horizon models...but I own a 2019 Horizon NT2 (the same exact black sunburst one in the video, except mine is a TOM) and the neck is gloss. So if you are looking for a satin finished neck make sure it's a 2021 model.
Locking tuners are not for tuning stability. They’re for fast string changes. They do have the added advantage/side effect of less wraps + locking helps on a non locking nut guitar, but string changing is always a godsend on a guitar with locking tuners.
I had an old logo ESP horizon NT-II for 7 years. remember buying it new for 1800 with free shipping. they go for 3k aud nowadays ... unbeatable guitar for the price, Its a shame that ESP started putting E-II logo on their guitars.
Great stuff! The Horizon series are definitely built for comfort. Plenty of tonal flexibility when you combine the pickup settings with the variations that can be achieved via the volume pot!
Just wish they had an arm scoop/bevel where your arm rests on the guitar. It's be more comfortable that way, at least for me personally. It's my biggest pet peeve when a guitar doesn't have that.
My wife bought me the ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Tiger Eye for Christmas last year. I have not stopped playing it since. It sounds absolutely awesome through my JVM 410 on the OD1 channel. Pickups are strong but not too pushy. Feels beautiful in the hands; just the right weight; easy to play. Stays in tune very well. Looks stunning in the flesh. Seen as a 'metal' oriented guitar but I would honestly use it for anything because it sounds so great and is so pleasurable to play physically. It even smells lovely!
While you’re right in a sense, locking tuners do help with tuning stability but of course nowhere near what a locking nut will do. Since you don’t have to wrap the strings around the post this helps tuning stability since the string can’t bind onto itself around the post.
Look at Pete doing a little shredding during that intro! Haha nice! I've always really liked the shape of the Horizon-III with the elongated top horn. It's basically a Yamaha/Ibanez bass body but with an electric guitar neck and electric guitar hardware
i see locking tuners w locking nuts often. I think its great guitar companies are starting to do this more. All mine have been changed out to have locking tuners... I get so many people saying its so crazy and redundant, but it's not true.. not only is it nice knowing you're really locked in, cause sometimes the locking nut doesn't always fully lock, but string changes are so quick and easy. That alone is worth the extra money for me. no more winding strings and unwinding strings..
I have two 2010 made in Japan Horizons and feel blessed everyday to play them . If you have the funds and want to try a superbly made guitar, look no further . I bought a PRS Studio a year after buying the girls, for $1500 more . I hardly ever picked it up, and sold it at a loss as I had fallen on hard times and needed rent money . Peace all.
Oh my... Still don´t get the double locking thing??!? Is for faster string change, not for tuning stability. Pass the string, lock it and cut it. That´s it, no mistery there, for god´s sake
@@jeffreyschroder8004 These people are highly talented and have A LOT experience with guitars, that´s the reason why I cannot understand why it´s so difficult to see what it´s doing ESP with these guitar tuners. Also, a few brands do this locking + Floyd thing, it´s SO common.
Just a quick aside the EMG's aren't a coil tap really it's 3 coils 2 for hum mode and the other is a single coil below the hum coils being switched on. The more ya know!
Ummm locking tuners? Fellas, really? Locking tuners don't "lock", in that they won't move once tuned, they simply grip the string tightly and eliminate the need for wraps around the post. Faster, easier string changes, that's what locking tuners do.
THANK YOU. I have been asking for locking tuners on locking trem guitars for years now simply for the ease of string changes. ESP if you see this, please for the love of god, don’t stop putting locking tuners on these guitars simply because some people don’t understand the usefulness of it.
@@ortiz11039 locking tuners don't lock in position.... They do exactly what the op said....I have a few fr guitars, all of which have been awesome for tuning stability.... What you're referring to is the Floyd Rose locking nut, that you screw down on the strings to lock on to them essentially and add to tuning stability, and then the tuning is done with the fine tuners on the bridge. They are completely different things.
I have a lovely LTD H1001FR Deluxe (the burl top one). It is an excellent guitar, love it to bits. If I ever had the chance to suggest something to ESP (and co) I would tell them to move the volume knobs just a further out and back from where they place it (terrible on the ESPs/E-IIs, not so bad on the LTDs, though it can still get in the way of the picking hand) and also bring the pickup selector forward, kinda between the two pups. A flatter (or even compound) radius might also be interesting, even though the 12" is very comfortable, even for shredding.
I've sanded and re finished quite a few necks with Tru-oil, but I'm scared to do it to my nice guitars... I've never really been sure it doesn't cause neck issues. I've only done it cheap guitars that I beat up anyway.
YOU CAN'T JUST SHOW THESE OFF LIKE THAT, AND EXPECT ME TO BE ABLE TO RESIST EMPTYING MY DAUGHTER'S BANK ACCOUNT AND BUY ONE!! I hold you alone responsible for my actions, especially after that ending jam..!
Is there any difference in comfort of play between the Horizon amd Horizon III? I personally prefer the look of the Horizon but am curious if the III-variation exists to feel different, or if it is just an aesthetic difference.
I just hate that they had to change the branding to E-ll. People love the ESP logo and now to get it you literally have to spend outrageous amounts of money or get lucky on reverb and buy an old one that's a bit beat up. And that's still gonna cost you $1500 or so. I like my deluxe series LTD's. They play and feel great. I'd love to play an E-ll to see and feel the difference.
They did it because Japanese dealers were pissed off that people were importing ESP branded standard production guitars which was undercutting their business since only original/custom shop ESPs were branded ESP in Japan. I don’t have a problem with them using different branding. I just wish they picked something better than E-II. Guitars of this quality deserve a better branding/logos.
Man, was really thinking about getting an e-iii, but the tone is so similar to my soloist and I really don't want to pickup swap....I think it's going to be a prestige for me
Was only half paying attention when I thought I heard Pete say, "I need a sweaty guitar. I need a sweaty guitar." Oh, and Lee, careful how far you swing your hips, old man.
If i buy a Gibson, i don´t want "T7" on the headstock, if i buy a Fender, i don´t want "P3" on the headstock and if i buy a ESP, i dont want "EII" on the headstock!!! Worst marketing decision ever.
If I buy a Japanese guitar I don't want it to say made in the USA on it so I'll take the made in Japan E II . My point being ESP was originally made in Japan only It's like buying a Gibson with custom made in Japan on it. Personally I like the new E II Logo that tells me it's made in Japan where it all started.
@@stringsattached67 Fenders can be made in Japan, USA, México or Júpiter and they will just show Fender in the Headstock, naming EII this guitars is the worst marketing decision ever. They would sell many more if they stopped this nonsense.
@@zaldum386 As long as they keep putting E II on the headstock I can keep snatching up these amazing guitar's at a great price . I have noticed in the past year they are starting to grow in popularity in the ESP community so they are starting to hold their value more .
Sweet guitar. Love it man 😎❤️👍👌💯🎸🎸. Had a couple of ESP guitars. Sold them. If we could of kept all our gear thru the years. That's just how it works 😂😂✌️✌️
New standards??? The E-II has been solide and consistant for many years.... The models haven't changed that much. Maybe anderton is just late to the party ? ;) Click bait alert...
Let me explain to Pete and the rest of the world. Locking tuners are for changing strings faster. They do not help with tuning as pete and captain suggest. Thats just wrong info to sell more locking tuners.
I've seen people argue that it gains stability because there's less string wound around the post to stretch... but I've always thought that I must be missing something about that because I thought strings would stretch along their length not just in one spot.
@@xjunkxyrdxdog89 yes you are absolutly right. There is tention in the coil and it lock it self up. 2-3 times around the tuner. Make sure the first goes over the hole and rest under. Sorry my bad english.
Wait, you thought locking tuners were for tuning stability? Unless you're buying a very budget guitar, any set of tuners should be fine. It's all about quality of life, makes string changes so much easier! Guess you could make a case about adding more weight to the headstock changing sustain, maybe... can always just tape some coins on the back of the headstock for that!
@@dreammachine86 just need to pull the string through the tuner, pull on it till it's close to the tension you want with your hands then tighten the lock. Then tune. Done! Not like it takes a lot of time with normal there, the locking ones just take a couple of seconds to change a string and less hassle.
I think Lee is enjoying the Metal Zone shenanigans
Lovely to see you guys at Adnertons showing some love to the ESPs
I own the ESP E2 Horizon NT2 in see thru black sunburst (same one in the video except with a TOM bridge). It is LITERALLY the nicest guitar I have ever held in my hand's. Anybody I show it to that know's nothing about guitar instantly realizes that this is an expensive instrument.
Thank you for finally mentionning whether the neck is satin or painted. It's so important but often dismissed.
The 2021 versions have a satin finished neck on the Horizon models...but I own a 2019 Horizon NT2 (the same exact black sunburst one in the video, except mine is a TOM) and the neck is gloss. So if you are looking for a satin finished neck make sure it's a 2021 model.
Lee tastes the metal in the outro jam. Love it!
Locking tuners are not for tuning stability. They’re for fast string changes. They do have the added advantage/side effect of less wraps + locking helps on a non locking nut guitar, but string changing is always a godsend on a guitar with locking tuners.
I been waiting for this video since the first ever social takeover
:) Some great stuff to come too!
I love the look and sound of the jm-ii and it helps that Josh and sylosis are one of the major reasons i just started to learn guitar
He's a really cool guy too! Very straight up, career minded and hard-working! The interview coming up is great!
Check out 4 levels of death metal on Dean lambs channel, they just had Josh on
@@PatHeathGuitar Absolutely, I love the fact that everything on an album flows rather than just singles, I'll keep an eye out for the interview
@@TheShinyShow Thanks for the recommendation, just started watching it now
9:50 best reaction ever
Sounded great guys and amazing playing Lee! Also love the look on Pete’s face when Lee does something cool 😂 exactly how it should be for jam buddies
I picked up an Eii Horizon II in reindeer blue with the proper OFR during quarantine. Really solid guitar.
I had an old logo ESP horizon NT-II for 7 years. remember buying it new for 1800 with free shipping. they go for 3k aud nowadays ... unbeatable guitar for the price, Its a shame that ESP started putting E-II logo on their guitars.
I have one of those too. Impeccable
Think it looks cooler than ESP
Finally my Horizon gets love from Andertons. You are the only folks I’ve seen who give ESP reviews ,thanks from across the pond, here in Vegas
Lee is getting so good at just jamming with Pete. It's amazing.
Geez Lee sounds like an ESPert on these guitars
Great stuff! The Horizon series are definitely built for comfort. Plenty of tonal flexibility when you combine the pickup settings with the variations that can be achieved via the volume pot!
Just wish they had an arm scoop/bevel where your arm rests on the guitar. It's be more comfortable that way, at least for me personally. It's my biggest pet peeve when a guitar doesn't have that.
My wife bought me the ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Tiger Eye for Christmas last year. I have not stopped playing it since. It sounds absolutely awesome through my JVM 410 on the OD1 channel. Pickups are strong but not too pushy. Feels beautiful in the hands; just the right weight; easy to play. Stays in tune very well. Looks stunning in the flesh. Seen as a 'metal' oriented guitar but I would honestly use it for anything because it sounds so great and is so pleasurable to play physically. It even smells lovely!
that ESP Horizon one on Capt. Lee looks so beautiful
Horizons are one of my favorite guitars, glad you guys are doing it justice!
Pete playing a few Alex Lifeson chords with that Horizon III !
Locking tuners have nothing to do with tuning stability. They are simply there to facilitate faster string changing.
While you’re right in a sense, locking tuners do help with tuning stability but of course nowhere near what a locking nut will do. Since you don’t have to wrap the strings around the post this helps tuning stability since the string can’t bind onto itself around the post.
I can’t say that’s what happens in the real world. I think it helps the community with tuning stability and proper re-stringing
Look at Pete doing a little shredding during that intro! Haha nice! I've always really liked the shape of the Horizon-III with the elongated top horn. It's basically a Yamaha/Ibanez bass body but with an electric guitar neck and electric guitar hardware
That intro jam is pure joy
Someone took Ola's lessons to hearth. Sweet outro jam.
I mean I put locking tuners on my Floyd's because I prefer the look of locking tuners
i see locking tuners w locking nuts often. I think its great guitar companies are starting to do this more. All mine have been changed out to have locking tuners... I get so many people saying its so crazy and redundant, but it's not true.. not only is it nice knowing you're really locked in, cause sometimes the locking nut doesn't always fully lock, but string changes are so quick and easy. That alone is worth the extra money for me. no more winding strings and unwinding strings..
What's happening with the jeans turn ups? Is this some kind of masonic signal?
I have two 2010 made in Japan Horizons and feel blessed everyday to play them . If you have the funds and want to try a superbly made guitar, look no further . I bought a PRS Studio a year after buying the girls, for $1500 more . I hardly ever picked it up, and sold it at a loss as I had fallen on hard times and needed rent money . Peace all.
Oh my... Still don´t get the double locking thing??!? Is for faster string change, not for tuning stability. Pass the string, lock it and cut it. That´s it, no mistery there, for god´s sake
Exactly 💯👍 was gonna make similar comment.
@@jeffreyschroder8004 These people are highly talented and have A LOT experience with guitars, that´s the reason why I cannot understand why it´s so difficult to see what it´s doing ESP with these guitar tuners. Also, a few brands do this locking + Floyd thing, it´s SO common.
@@josearjona3728 yeppers
Just a quick aside the EMG's aren't a coil tap really it's 3 coils 2 for hum mode and the other is a single coil below the hum coils being switched on. The more ya know!
Isn't that still coil tapping, just not coil splitting?
Good shout Pete. Event Horizon is in my opinion the best sci-fi horror movie after Alien.
If Pete keeps this up he will be wanting a stack by the end of the year :-)
Just picked up an E-II horizon III for $699 cannot wait to play it
Great video Guys! - Love the Jams! and the METALZONE!!
Ummm locking tuners? Fellas, really? Locking tuners don't "lock", in that they won't move once tuned, they simply grip the string tightly and eliminate the need for wraps around the post. Faster, easier string changes, that's what locking tuners do.
THANK YOU. I have been asking for locking tuners on locking trem guitars for years now simply for the ease of string changes. ESP if you see this, please for the love of god, don’t stop putting locking tuners on these guitars simply because some people don’t understand the usefulness of it.
They do lock. My Ibanez AZ doesn't go out of tune when i use the trem. Neither does a majesty
@@ortiz11039 locking tuners don't lock in position.... They do exactly what the op said....I have a few fr guitars, all of which have been awesome for tuning stability.... What you're referring to is the Floyd Rose locking nut, that you screw down on the strings to lock on to them essentially and add to tuning stability, and then the tuning is done with the fine tuners on the bridge. They are completely different things.
That outro jam slapped omg Lee what the hell man why were you twerking LMFAO
I have a lovely LTD H1001FR Deluxe (the burl top one). It is an excellent guitar, love it to bits.
If I ever had the chance to suggest something to ESP (and co) I would tell them to move the volume knobs just a further out and back from where they place it (terrible on the ESPs/E-IIs, not so bad on the LTDs, though it can still get in the way of the picking hand) and also bring the pickup selector forward, kinda between the two pups.
A flatter (or even compound) radius might also be interesting, even though the 12" is very comfortable, even for shredding.
I was thinking about buying one in the next few weeks, these reviews are making my decision easy. Goodbye two-grand, lol
Surprisingly good
Sounded great guys. 😎👍👌💯. Had a LTd guitar , blacked out with EMG active pickups. Sweet sweet guitar Miss it
Those guitars are gorgeous.
Locking tuners with locking nut could be just for the restring speed.
I am glad ESP removed the gloss finish from the back of the neck. Well done!
I've sanded and re finished quite a few necks with Tru-oil, but I'm scared to do it to my nice guitars... I've never really been sure it doesn't cause neck issues. I've only done it cheap guitars that I beat up anyway.
When I see or hear ESP, some thrash metal is going on in my head, guys!!! play it!!!
YOU CAN'T JUST SHOW THESE OFF LIKE THAT, AND EXPECT ME TO BE ABLE TO RESIST EMPTYING MY DAUGHTER'S BANK ACCOUNT AND BUY ONE!! I hold you alone responsible for my actions, especially after that ending jam..!
Just imagine that you're left handed, and then assume none of them are available to you :-)
@@martinemesguitar That's your own choise ;)
Need me an E-II Horizon or Horizon II. Heck even a Horizon III would be great :-)
They put the locking tuners on for faster string changes.
Pete is such a character:D
Is there any difference in comfort of play between the Horizon amd Horizon III? I personally prefer the look of the Horizon but am curious if the III-variation exists to feel different, or if it is just an aesthetic difference.
Not paying for EII on a headstock, don't care how nice the guitar is. Used to have an ESP horizon FR II and it was a great guitar.
That outro was metal af.
Pete lookin sounding ten years younger and made for the modern age thanks to these EII's. Nice to see a non dad guitar jam 😊👍🎶🎶
just got my e-2 eclipse. love it!!
9:49, I just love how genuine you guys are XD
These guitars are soooo good. Love esp. 😄👍
Brilliant intro jam with lovely guitar.....
Worth it just for Lee's face @1:24
I just hate that they had to change the branding to E-ll. People love the ESP logo and now to get it you literally have to spend outrageous amounts of money or get lucky on reverb and buy an old one that's a bit beat up. And that's still gonna cost you $1500 or so. I like my deluxe series LTD's. They play and feel great. I'd love to play an E-ll to see and feel the difference.
They did it because Japanese dealers were pissed off that people were importing ESP branded standard production guitars which was undercutting their business since only original/custom shop ESPs were branded ESP in Japan.
I don’t have a problem with them using different branding. I just wish they picked something better than E-II. Guitars of this quality deserve a better branding/logos.
Body shape of that horizon III reminds me of the mystique body shape.
Awesome!
Goddamn I have been missing these jams
Man, was really thinking about getting an e-iii, but the tone is so similar to my soloist and I really don't want to pickup swap....I think it's going to be a prestige for me
I can’t believe they didn’t pull out a purple (“reindeer blue”) Horizon iii for Pete,.
these are beautiful guitars, but after a study, I wouldn't touch them. Would prefer a jackson or a ESP usa made.
Was only half paying attention when I thought I heard Pete say, "I need a sweaty guitar. I need a sweaty guitar." Oh, and Lee, careful how far you swing your hips, old man.
Surprised Pete didn’t through the Dane at them - honestly it’s not a complete review without it
Pete, is being years since i hear you saying you need a shreddy guitar, buy it allready!! XD
Great pair
ibanez do locking tuner and nut on their higher end models such as the 1070
Dam I love those Horizon 3's!!
I wish I could shop at Andersons.
If i buy a Gibson, i don´t want "T7" on the headstock, if i buy a Fender, i don´t want "P3" on the headstock and if i buy a ESP, i dont want "EII" on the headstock!!! Worst marketing decision ever.
If I buy a Japanese guitar I don't want it to say made in the USA on it so I'll take the made in Japan E II . My point being ESP was originally made in Japan only It's like buying a Gibson with custom made in Japan on it. Personally I like the new E II Logo that tells me it's made in Japan where it all started.
@@stringsattached67 Fenders can be made in Japan, USA, México or Júpiter and they will just show Fender in the Headstock, naming EII this guitars is the worst marketing decision ever. They would sell many more if they stopped this nonsense.
@@zaldum386 As long as they keep putting E II on the headstock I can keep snatching up these amazing guitar's at a great price . I have noticed in the past year they are starting to grow in popularity in the ESP community so they are starting to hold their value more .
Pickup rings ruining the look of guitars since the beginning of time . Makes these esps look cheap
Sweet guitar. Love it man 😎❤️👍👌💯🎸🎸. Had a couple of ESP guitars. Sold them. If we could of kept all our gear thru the years. That's just how it works 😂😂✌️✌️
hello! nice jam
Best video ever !
Mint
New standards??? The E-II has been solide and consistant for many years.... The models haven't changed that much. Maybe anderton is just late to the party ? ;) Click bait alert...
I find Iocking tuners are easier to tune than regular tuners.
You could joust with those guitars.
Let me explain to Pete and the rest of the world. Locking tuners are for changing strings faster. They do not help with tuning as pete and captain suggest. Thats just wrong info to sell more locking tuners.
I've seen people argue that it gains stability because there's less string wound around the post to stretch... but I've always thought that I must be missing something about that because I thought strings would stretch along their length not just in one spot.
@@xjunkxyrdxdog89 yes you are absolutly right. There is tention in the coil and it lock it self up. 2-3 times around the tuner. Make sure the first goes over the hole and rest under. Sorry my bad english.
Esp needs to quit screwing around and bring back the esp standard series. These beautiful guitars are being desecrated by those ugly E-II logos
esp goodness :D :]
How much does it cost?
Floyd rose can be a pain if you don’t know what you are doing
Event Horizon is a movie that is based on a L. Ron Hubbard book. It was made by the Church of Scientology.
By the way,I’m 70, and have one
METAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL \m/ gimme some chug!
30 minutes of awkwardness as to what to do with metal guitars :D
so nothing for us paupers then?
Wait, you thought locking tuners were for tuning stability? Unless you're buying a very budget guitar, any set of tuners should be fine. It's all about quality of life, makes string changes so much easier! Guess you could make a case about adding more weight to the headstock changing sustain, maybe... can always just tape some coins on the back of the headstock for that!
How do locking tuners make string changes easier?
@@dreammachine86 just need to pull the string through the tuner, pull on it till it's close to the tension you want with your hands then tighten the lock. Then tune. Done! Not like it takes a lot of time with normal there, the locking ones just take a couple of seconds to change a string and less hassle.
man that tiger 1 iz smexy ae eff
I like his positivity but Pete is talking a little bit too much at the wrong time too often. But the guitars are mint 🤤
Man those pickups are garbage
OMG!
999th like, Captain, Send free E-II 😘
DR WEIR!!!!!
Goodbye fender
This captain always gets his booty
this is better than pornhub