Recent content by BtownNinja

They didn't have any when I saw them in 2019 either. I bought what I thought was the right shirt online, but it was the European version... so I have that instead lol

awww yeah. They are here! Still waiting on E-II model but ended up getting the LTD Ripped on a sweet scratch n dent discount.

Did anyone get their Ripped/Hexed models yet? I pre-ordered a couple on release, but dates keep getting pushed back :( Now getting told late summer for the E-II and Feb for the LTD Hexed. Also looks like ESP just increased the prices on all of them too. Big bummer. Seeing that with a lot of...

I've tried a bunch of different spring setups and never noticed a difference between any. I keep all mine parallel to keep them from popping out, but otherwise 'feel' seems more related to number of springs and/or string tension (tuning/gauge) than spring position or direction. At the end of the...

I mostly use the SLO module. It was the main reason I went synergy... just couldn't justify the 4k+ for an SLO 100. I 'try' to play Bodom a lot, but still working up the chops but I find that SLO really nails some of those Lee Jackson pre-amp tones. I also play a lot of 'older metal' stuff...

My home setup is a stereo rack mount Synergy SYN-2 pre-amp and SYN-5050 power amp. For pedals, I use a boss GT-1000 Core, JHS Bonsai, JHS Muffuletta, Boss RC-500, and Boss Dimension C waza. All of that is run into a Boss ES-8 switcher for switching and midi. I used to have a few more pedals, but...

Ya it's probably a fret wire supplier more so than a brand. The Charvel is made in Mexico by fender, so it's likely what ever brand or supplier they use/used cheaper out on fret wire material. As for Jackson, your milage may vary (true with any mass produced guitars). They recent switched to a...

I think it very much depends on the quality of the nickel/copper/whatever else alloy. I bought a brand new Charvel DK24 in 2019 or so and it's already showing significantly more fret wear than any of my other guitars ranging from 2005 to present. I don't play this guitar more than any other, but...

Interesting. I've heard a similar story about his main Pinky guitar. I wonder if ESP Japan just doesn't/didn't do/prefer stainless steel. In the announcement, they made no mention of adding stainless steel as default for E-II, only LTD 1000 series. I've been considering refretting my Edwards...

I contacted ESP about it. Even the custom shop ESP models are nickel frets on the Alexi guitars. All his models will be nickel which seems silly given the price and I'm pretty sure Alexi himself used stainless steel. Certainly unpopular opinion, but I prefer the 'wrong' longer lower wings. They...

Very cool. Thank you for posting! I'm super excited to get my hands on these. I went with the E-II Ripped and LTD Hexed. PERSONALLY, I would have liked to see the hexed full art similar to the "I Worship Chaos", but I still really dig the purple on purple. Lack of stainless steel frets is a...

Not really sure how cool the mods here are about off topic stuff, but yeah, I agree. I don't know how it's done, but it's amazing what they've been able to pull off. There are technically 3 pre-amp tubes since the SYN-1 and SYN-2 also have a tube. In terms of the fire, I'm not sure either. I...

I really dig the synergy stuff just for the flexibility. Granted, I mostly stick to the SLO module, but the others I have sound great. I think modules are priced fairly, but the pre-amp racks and amps are a little high for what they are. The SYN-2 really needs an IR loader and the ability to run...

Your photos didn't work. This one? ESP SV-STD 2009 Black with White Pinstripe Chrome Hardware EMG-81 Floyd Rose Original Neck-thru OHSC | Oxford Guitars | Reverb Unfortunately, white paint in guitars just yellows over time. There isn't really a 'fix' other than refinishing the whole thing. It's...

Would love to see a Lee Jackson pre amp in the synergy system.