ESP LTD Snakebyte - CAMO JAMES HETFIELD

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  • Опубликовано: 16 авг 2024
  • Long time no demo, I got this last year and still haven't made a video of it. WELL HERE IT IS! Hope you enjoy it!
    0:00 - Intro
    1:57 - Setup
    2:24 - Rhythm
    3:07 - Specs
    4:07 - Knobs
    4:46 - More Specs
    5:11 - Cons
    7:30 - Pros
    7:54 - Outro
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  • @gsharman1989
    @gsharman1989 Год назад +1025

    Such beaut tones…shame we couldn’t see the guitar, I bet it’s killer.

    • @Ryan_Messenger
      @Ryan_Messenger Год назад +28

      You can see the back. 👍

    • @blckbldng
      @blckbldng Год назад +43

      A friend of mine during mandartory military training years ago was asked by the sergeant where he parked his truck. He replied he could not find it because of the camo. He had to spend an extra week in detention .

    • @JakobStrand
      @JakobStrand Год назад +21

      Took me a while to get it...a clear upvote.

    • @mutt4537
      @mutt4537 Год назад +4

      This one takes the cake 😂

    • @BadManIncorporated1
      @BadManIncorporated1 Год назад +2

      Even awesome at air guitar.

  • @augormasterson9312
    @augormasterson9312 Год назад +384

    The fact that Ola started off with damage inc speaks volumes

    • @IgnacioCentu96
      @IgnacioCentu96 Год назад +25

      and with the tempo of live from the 80s

    • @Jeffmetal42
      @Jeffmetal42 Год назад +37

      ​@@IgnacioCentu96 also known as "the cocaine tempo". Least in the late 80s.

    • @tonyiliev
      @tonyiliev Год назад +13

      He played it wrong tho

    • @lemmy9942
      @lemmy9942 Год назад +11

      ​@@tonyiliev still played it better than me

    • @guitarforfun2596
      @guitarforfun2596 Год назад

      I noticed that also.

  • @ThrasherR81
    @ThrasherR81 Год назад +116

    Dude played air guitar very well..

  • @OlaEnglund
    @OlaEnglund  Год назад +72

    ABOUT TIME, RIGHT?

  • @mikewifak
    @mikewifak Год назад +91

    Demitri Martin summed camo up nicely for me: “One of my favorite clothing patterns is camouflage. Because when you're in the woods it makes you blend in. But when you're not it does just the opposite. It's like, 'Hey, there's an asshole.' But when you're in the woods you're like, 'Is there an asshole out here?' They look like trees.”

  • @samPg29
    @samPg29 Год назад +194

    This review really shows you how huge the snakebyte is.
    Ola is nearly 2 meters tall and still it looks big

    • @OrangeSunnSet
      @OrangeSunnSet Год назад +43

      For most others the guitar would be like: "I AM THE TABLE!!!"

    • @drummerdan95
      @drummerdan95 Год назад +21

      I have the purple baritone snakebyte, I'm only 5'6. The guitar is about as big as I am 😂

    • @FBIAgent-lq8vd
      @FBIAgent-lq8vd Год назад +5

      yeh im 5'10 with a white one. its a HUGE guitar, and it weighs a ton

    • @DanielRodriguez-eh1qd
      @DanielRodriguez-eh1qd Год назад +2

      I’m 6’1 and all of my guitars look tiny on me. I have one explorer and it’s slightly smaller than this one. I really want a full sized MX250 or snakebyte so it won’t look like I’m swallowing a guitar.

    • @rtomas47
      @rtomas47 Год назад +2

      It is as big as regular explorer tho

  • @TexAgsArmyVet
    @TexAgsArmyVet Год назад +43

    ESP/LTD have been killing it for decades. 🤘🤘🤘

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil Год назад +1

      But if you want the real shape, play authentic

    • @Squall6575
      @Squall6575 Год назад +6

      @@Ottophil the real shape is available through many many brands, including ESP owned Edwards and Navigator

    • @Nickk81
      @Nickk81 13 дней назад

      Most definitely

  • @JanneVirkki
    @JanneVirkki Год назад +58

    its cool how the het set kinda brings out the mark 2 c+ to life even better than other emg pups. sounds super close to hetfields tone, always.

    • @adamtwelve
      @adamtwelve Год назад +3

      Honestly it sounded near identical to me, I was blown away by the intro.

  • @Nightbreed82
    @Nightbreed82 Год назад +16

    I have an LTD Snakebyte in gloss black (discontinued I think). Definitely one of the best metal guitars I've ever owned. At first, I wasn't a big fan of the wavy shape, but then I realized James designed it that way to make it more comfortable while sitting down in classical position.

    • @colinparks619
      @colinparks619 Месяц назад

      I had the same mate, just snagged the esp version in gloss black .....oh my

  • @elimcfly350
    @elimcfly350 Год назад +19

    Kirk Hammett impression is on point.
    "Oh no! I can't do my meedolies!"

  • @bucknasty69
    @bucknasty69 Год назад +20

    Love the Among The Living riff at 2:36

  • @georgedomse
    @georgedomse Год назад +10

    Wowowowowow that riff at 3:28!!!

  • @youWoNtLikeMe04
    @youWoNtLikeMe04 Год назад +19

    Plays a James Hetfield guitar, wears a pantera shirt. Only thing missing was some megadeth riffs. And you're right sitting down to play an explorer shape guitar is a task.

  • @user-oe1pl2vr6b
    @user-oe1pl2vr6b Год назад +6

    Those ANTHRAX and PANTERA riffs got me goin!

  • @OdinAllFather77
    @OdinAllFather77 Год назад +5

    Got mine in September here in Mexico too.
    It’s one of the best guitars i own.
    Hope to get Solar here too.
    Best of success Ola.
    Big fan!!!!
    Abrazo Mexicano!!
    🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻

  • @liorlivyatan
    @liorlivyatan Год назад +7

    So cool! Loved that you paired it with a IIC+

  • @KrispyCoins
    @KrispyCoins Год назад +7

    I have the Black one and it's a beast of a guitar! It's not heavy like you would think at all. If you're a MetallicA fan it's a must have it has that weapon type sound that James uses.

  • @thunderbirdbrown3002
    @thunderbirdbrown3002 Год назад +4

    Whoa...that camo pattern is siiiick🤘🏿!!!And with the case to match 🔥?!... very cool 🤘🏿😎.

  • @19bo84maryshore
    @19bo84maryshore Год назад +6

    Holy... please do a full version of Damage Inc. with this on pointness. Im in love! 🙂

    • @nrutal
      @nrutal 9 месяцев назад

      He played it tab version :) the fingering is wrong, but still kick ass

  • @josephspurr1623
    @josephspurr1623 Год назад +4

    I’m always here waiting for the Bury Your Dead riff. Banger

  • @travispilling6448
    @travispilling6448 Год назад +8

    Insane riff intro ola..watching your picking hand was like looking at a painting..
    Pure Art 👌🤘

  • @guitaraholic83
    @guitaraholic83 Год назад +1

    I got the LTD Snakebyte and couldn’t believe it came with that nice case. High quality all the way around. I love it!!

  • @Rifflife.
    @Rifflife. Год назад +5

    I have a Snakebyte. And it's a freaking awesome guitar.

  • @honigdachs.
    @honigdachs. Год назад +6

    The EMG Het Set is the most chuggy, crunchy, biting, metal pickup set out there, fucking love it.

  • @chaddarcheezze
    @chaddarcheezze Год назад +4

    I love YOUR LOVE for Pantera! 🔥🤘🏼

  • @play-metal-for-fun
    @play-metal-for-fun Год назад +7

    Awesome sound and riff...

  • @penguin1893
    @penguin1893 Год назад +1

    Loved hearing you play The Floods. Saving this to go back and watch later to see you play it again.

  • @clowncorpse7230
    @clowncorpse7230 Год назад +1

    Great demo also you just highlighted the issue I have on my Epiphone custom shop explorer on the high fret access for leads

  • @Andrew_182
    @Andrew_182 Год назад +2

    I've played a couple of these, and agree with Ola they are really well built. I don't mind the shape sitting, but man the price is tough to swallow on them. I think the camo goes for $1800 USD.

  • @robertpurdy4452
    @robertpurdy4452 Год назад +3

    I've got a 2020 left-handed Snakebyte and not only is it a great guitar the ESP fitted case is as good as the case for my Gibson Explorer. I do prefer the Explorer over the Snakebyte but they are both great guitars.

  • @Napalmdog
    @Napalmdog Год назад +3

    Another aspect to most any Explorer-inspired shape guitar, there's a really significant change in position of the bridge to a symmetric guitar and I noticed you're playing it with the waist of the guitar on your left leg. Switch that over to your right leg and the plank will be out of your way, although the bridge might shift too far to the right for you then. I play Explorers almost exclusively as the shape puts the bridge in a place that works for me when I'm palm muting.

  • @av3nger3
    @av3nger3 Год назад +1

    Ola, the first video I saw with you was the Seymour Duncan Black Winter video with you playing through a Randall almost a decade ago! I'm impressed year after year man! I'm glad there is more color being added to your artistry

  • @christopherblair6636
    @christopherblair6636 Год назад +1

    what a beauty, thanks for this test. the damage inc cover is f. insane !!!!

  • @andyoc
    @andyoc Год назад +1

    Man, that tone for the Damage Inc riffs, mind blowing savagery...

  • @ricstormwolf
    @ricstormwolf Год назад +2

    ... DAMAGE INC!! I have been learning that song all weekend! 🤘🤘🎸🎸

  • @pip5528
    @pip5528 Год назад +19

    I haven't gotten to try a Snakebyte myself but I played an Iron Cross on the day my wife decided she was going to marry me someday. Also, a dynamic active microphone likely means it requires phantom power for a gain boost or something.

    • @mattshaw3225
      @mattshaw3225 Год назад +3

      I have the Iron Cross and the vulture and both are awesome. The V is another stand up guitar. The iron cross is just plain awesome

  • @tymanngruter1808
    @tymanngruter1808 Год назад +1

    The sound is James own sound, that good!

  • @amirkb7206
    @amirkb7206 Год назад +3

    Love the air guitar intro

    • @Framesforgames
      @Framesforgames Год назад

      what are you talking about?

    • @amirkb7206
      @amirkb7206 Год назад +3

      @@Framesforgames I don't see a guitar in his hands do you?

  • @MorrisChannel4
    @MorrisChannel4 Год назад +2

    "ugh! no! I cant do my midly's!" - Kirk Hammet probably

  • @TheMaxyms
    @TheMaxyms Год назад +4

    My man here introduces a sick ass ESP Snakebyte, then proceeds to play one of Hetfield’s insane heavy riff.. so cool.

  • @JamieAvanecean
    @JamieAvanecean Год назад +1

    i have the LTD snakebyte in black and it is a great guitar i like to set the switch to middle and turn the neck pickup down a little to add a bit of thud to the sound

  • @micuronium
    @micuronium Год назад +7

    It’s so cool seeing Ola play Metallica surgically.

    • @yessir6427
      @yessir6427 Год назад +1

      @@Salomon_G nerd

    • @mutantkoffee
      @mutantkoffee Год назад +1

      @@Salomon_G who carea its sounds fkn kick ass and tight and the tone is nuts

    • @Salomon_G
      @Salomon_G Год назад

      @@mutantkoffee It does. And he played it wrong. Can't call it 'playing Metallica surgically' when it ain't even the right notes.

    • @nckhed
      @nckhed 4 месяца назад

      ​@@Salomon_G That's usually done to avoid getting copyright strikes.

  • @lecorsaire2283
    @lecorsaire2283 Год назад +2

    The high-end LTD sigs are great guitars. I own both a Custom Shop KH-2 and the KH-602 and while the KH-2 is superior as far as build quality, playability and tone, I would’ve been perfectly happy with the 602 had it been available when I bought my KH-2 in the late 90s.

  • @greekfreak1980
    @greekfreak1980 Год назад +2

    Yeah, ESP had some serious issues with production/delivery of new models.
    There are people out there, who ordered new 2022 LTD Deluxe models and still haven't gotten them.

  • @deathkeapers
    @deathkeapers Год назад

    Dude you’re simply the best! This is so much fun to see music and entertainment.

  • @danielblake7200
    @danielblake7200 Год назад +2

    That's my dream guitar other than hetfields diamond plate explorer from the early 2000's. I would sell my soul for that guitar. Hetfield is the reason I ever started playing guitar. I watched him in a hypnosis state of mind in my childhood. I remember being about 6 years old and seeing the explorer the way james wore it and played it he was like God lol. I'm not as fortunate as some people in the world to own any JH models but man I would die if I could own one. Thank you for the videos you make ola, you are seriously up there in the top 5 for me for influential guitar players, and I feel like you're family as much as i watch your channel lol. 🤘

  • @loyn2970
    @loyn2970 Год назад +2

    Man that’s my dream guitar 🥲

  • @schwab21121
    @schwab21121 Год назад +3

    Love that you snuck a little Anthrax in there..😂

  • @claudevieaul1465
    @claudevieaul1465 Год назад +6

    I'll bet it's a great guitar, but that case does indeed look absolutely sick 😎👍🤘

  • @Rocktalk101
    @Rocktalk101 Год назад +1

    I own this same guitar and love it! sounds and plays amazing and is a lot lighter then you would think to look at it. Just a great guitar and one of my favorites in my guitar collection.

  • @jaime.27.CBR.
    @jaime.27.CBR. Год назад

    This guy sells guitars. He test other manufacturers guitars and gear and rate it. If is good, bad or amazing he just say it. Ola you have my respect, over your guitar skills and amazing Solar guitars you are an honest man. That's the way to improve your guitars and production. I'm sure Solar will be one of the real big brands very soon

  • @jackrogers9492
    @jackrogers9492 Год назад +1

    i got this guitar last year i pre ordered it so long ago! great guitar one of my mains

  • @MangoOverload91
    @MangoOverload91 Год назад +1

    Wish they opened the Snakebyte up to non signature models, the shape is such a sick take on the explorer. I like it way better than their EX series shape. The signature models do look sick, but you just can't get a hold of them. I hope they open the Alexi V (or what they're transitioning into the "Hammett V") up to non signature aswell, it might just rival the classic Jackson RR.

  • @Superjet113
    @Superjet113 Год назад +2

    High end LTD's are great guitars.

  • @thunderbirdbrown3002
    @thunderbirdbrown3002 Год назад +1

    Is there a Ghost Horse Demo coming up? The Brendan Smalls riffs in Galactica and Dethklok is brutal and catchy as hell.Getcha Pull 🥃-CHEERS 🤘🏿😎🍻

  • @farkenfigjam8732
    @farkenfigjam8732 Год назад +1

    I love how the first song ola plays after the introduction is Among the Living. Lol

  • @TheMack
    @TheMack Год назад +1

    Nice video. There's always a way to create a M90 Swedish camo on a solar that would put that LTD to shame, you know 😋

  • @andyhojguitar3126
    @andyhojguitar3126 Год назад

    Could watch and listen to Ola all day, absolutely top bloke

  • @R8d3rTone
    @R8d3rTone Год назад

    Thanks for not playing the same Metallica riffs most everyone plays, loved the Damaged inc. riff 💯

  • @Skunkwerx
    @Skunkwerx Год назад

    Man, I tried so hard to get a good Snakebyte. The white one, before this came out.
    Ended up buying 3, from several UK retailers a few years ago and all were plagued with horrible horrible QC issues from cracking in the finish to holes, toolmarks and tears out of the fretboard to a neck set in at a slant.. After my fourth return I gave up! Even contacted the UK distributor who promised to select a good one, but after that they ghosted me lol.. sucks, I really wanted one. Still got all the pictures of the defects.. such a shame as Esp/Ltd are my favourite.
    I ended up getting an Ltd Phoenix but it’s not the same! Maybe one day I’ll try again. I just have the worst luck with guitar buying, and as you say they are constantly out of stock everywhere!

  • @paulholmes4746
    @paulholmes4746 Год назад +1

    You should have a solar x guitar in a camo colour like this but a little different so it doesn’t piss off any copyright laws , if it would even matter . I have no idea but I do know I would buy a solar camo X in an heart beat with a standard bridge, not a Floyd or evertune though.

  • @DanielRezendeGuitar
    @DanielRezendeGuitar 10 месяцев назад

    Every topic you don't like, it's about what James never needs to think about. That means it's a true Hetfield model. 😅 Amazing tone!

  • @andrewtate8303
    @andrewtate8303 Год назад +1

    Like the look an sound of that one 🤘

  • @Stretchwreckedem469
    @Stretchwreckedem469 Год назад

    The best air guitar demo on RUclips

  • @roblivingston9078
    @roblivingston9078 Год назад +1

    Maybe its just the way each guitar player sits and holds the guitar because i dont feel the awkwardness that Ola was but i definitely feel its a stand up and play guitar, also as a rhythm guitar player i dont travel up the neck much beyond the 17th fret but again thats just me. It's an awesome guitar, i think, as well.

  • @Rambo33868
    @Rambo33868 Год назад

    Finally! Awesome video as always!

  • @maxencevilla6693
    @maxencevilla6693 Год назад

    The snakebyte headstok shape increase your speed like fiiiuuuussshhh!!!

  • @dshredmusic
    @dshredmusic Год назад +1

    Swear to god I heard the first couple chords on the intro song and thought you were gonna play the champion battle theme from pokemon 😂

  • @TDAshton
    @TDAshton Год назад +1

    The ESP version has the contour on the body. Unfortunately they didn’t do it to the cheaper model as I would have love this as well. Either way, the finish and Kuiu camo is awesome!

    • @AWMJoeyjoejoe
      @AWMJoeyjoejoe Год назад +1

      I also think it's a shame they didn't do the Camo print on the back, but I guess they have to save costs somewhere.

  • @johnwick3269
    @johnwick3269 Год назад

    Dude that melted my face bro ok needs one of those in my life soon well one day anyway lol great video and amazing guitar

  • @TheMetalMag
    @TheMetalMag Год назад

    I have an 85 EMG pickup that has good heavy tunes for thrash assault and is good for solos too! explorer style is much for standing!

  • @rupert916
    @rupert916 Год назад

    Finally…been waiting for this one

  • @AlexofKtulu
    @AlexofKtulu Год назад

    Killler Setup! Love the guitar and the amp! 🤘🏻

  • @pakujewpiwnicy6701
    @pakujewpiwnicy6701 Год назад +2

    do blackstar Debut 50R reviews

  • @panagiotisexplorer213
    @panagiotisexplorer213 Год назад +3

    I wish ESP could make the original MX 220 and 250 models available in Europe. Even an LTD standard version would be awesome

    • @abusias
      @abusias Год назад +1

      They are still available through the custom shop order form. Just very pricey.

    • @francisonehour8712
      @francisonehour8712 Год назад +2

      I got a brand new MX250 from a shop in Paris a few years ago. Sometimes they do have one but it sells quickly... Drop them an email! (Guitars Rebellion)

    • @lluisarmengol6726
      @lluisarmengol6726 Год назад +2

      @@abusias not anymore, Japan did stop making MX a few years ago

    • @lluisarmengol6726
      @lluisarmengol6726 Год назад

      i have an early 90s that i could sell, but it is not a cheap one...

    • @rtomas47
      @rtomas47 Год назад +3

      I understand that Gibson sued them over that shape, but its their fault that they cant make them as good as ESP.

  • @Iesous27
    @Iesous27 Год назад

    7:25 - absolute gold

  • @Metalfan88
    @Metalfan88 6 месяцев назад

    Immagine traveling with that guitar and walking into the airport with that case

  • @peterfredlund1903
    @peterfredlund1903 Год назад

    James never sits down, EVER! His legs must be tired! :D

  • @clooneycertified
    @clooneycertified Год назад +1

    "I can't do my midly's" 😂😂😂 7:28

  • @TheGorillafoot
    @TheGorillafoot Год назад

    Any hunters here should recognize that camo. Sweet guitar.

  • @Wannaridebikes
    @Wannaridebikes Год назад

    You are sitting as well. So arm will make it move. As you stated. Dig the guitar. Love it. I need one but I’m learning the guitar so wife states learn with what I have. First. I have a Kirk Hammett guitar and low level les Paul and Ibanez. So I have decent ones. But I like that sound mine sound nothing like that chug chug

  • @satchkara
    @satchkara Месяц назад

    For the next, Jackson X-Stroyer 🙏🏻💙

  • @chriscalvert4625
    @chriscalvert4625 Год назад

    I personally play sitting in the classical position with this. The spot where the input is sits perfectly on your leg

  • @ericsmith6633
    @ericsmith6633 Год назад

    Ya man, I’ve been waiting on a esp EII tb7 for almost 2 years now!!! Ya no joke! From Sweetwater I ordered it before the prices went up, and yep…. Still waiting

  • @gabrielchavezmusic4973
    @gabrielchavezmusic4973 Год назад

    Papa Het needs to see this.

  • @sawogolec2286
    @sawogolec2286 Год назад +1

    Awesome but my favorite shape of guitar is V from ... Solear, best looking guitar on market, plays also VERY VERY well ;D in begining of the year went to music shop 200 km away from my home village and tested esp ltd black metal arrow.... and meh... on fotos looks amazing... but Solar V is more comfortable while standing... ok enough of sugar, cant wait for next videos ;D

  • @teraflux1988
    @teraflux1988 Год назад

    I like the explorer for its armrest, it is comfortable to play while sitting. Maybe it's a matter of time to get used to it.

  • @chili_phil
    @chili_phil 2 месяца назад

    I have just bought one of these, its coming tomorrow ;-)

  • @MultiApss
    @MultiApss Год назад

    OMG, what an amazing tone!

  • @DravekMusic
    @DravekMusic Год назад

    Nice guitar. I hope in the future we will see it in vintage cream satin color if I describe it well.
    Something similar with ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM VGS (vintage gold satin). I have an LTD GH600 snow white and I am thinking
    to buy a snakebyte. I like this one but probably I would go with the white version.

  • @caseybaldwin4282
    @caseybaldwin4282 Год назад

    The LTD Mirage Deluxe is in the area of these Axes ,Ola Demo One !

  • @LSlava
    @LSlava Год назад

    The tone is perfect today!

  • @MoreMeRecording
    @MoreMeRecording Год назад

    BA_RU_TAL old school intro. Love it

  • @BalashToth
    @BalashToth Год назад +1

    Awesome looking guitar. We would need more camo guitars on the market :)

  • @pissjar6912
    @pissjar6912 Год назад +1

    Picks up Hetfield guitar, imidiatly starts playing anthrax😂

  • @markseparovic1600
    @markseparovic1600 Год назад

    yeah you gotta stand with the snakebyte!

  • @phutureproof
    @phutureproof 11 месяцев назад

    Personally I prefer the EET FUK guitar, and one day I'll own one, but this sounds fantastic.

  • @AlexRG8
    @AlexRG8 Год назад

    What a beauty. Love the case.

  • @tjkong4381
    @tjkong4381 Год назад

    I’m a sucker for any X-style guitar

  • @tencentpistol
    @tencentpistol Год назад

    Great review Ola! I purchased this guitar after your unboxing video got me too pumped up about it. BUT.. after receiving it and playing it, i decided i didn't like the weight and probably most bothered by not being able to play it that comfortably sitting down! I ended up returning it and paying return shipping. I think it was the right choice though. I'm glad you seem to concur. CHEERS!