Turn The LTD TE-200 Into A BEAST FAST!

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Today we're talking about How to turn the ESP LTD TE-200, A Tele Style Hot Rodded Axe, in to EVEN MORE OF BEAST... Then it already is at its Price Point!
This is a Great Beginner to Intermediate Guitar right out of the box BUT with a lil TLC (Crazy, Sexy, Cool) you can have a BEAST that won't Break the Bank!
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@MadManMusic Год назад

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@danksweater 2 года назад

Highlighting the flaws of the guitar lends credibility to the much more important things that make it great. Every other RU-vidr would tell us the tuners are okay and it was amazing out of the box.. This is the best way to endorse a brand

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Thank you dude! I appreciate that. No product is without its flaws. And in my opinion flaws are okay as long as you’re aware of them. Then you can work out solutions! Thanks for watching! I really appreciate you! 🤘🏼😜

@guiemanxel 3 года назад

I listened to you, I bought this guitar and I am very satisfied! Thanks for your tips!

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Im really glad to hear that!! Congrats and Enjoy the New Axe!! 🤘🏼😜

@TheJman1777 2 года назад

Great video! Just helped me make up my mind 🤟🏼

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Awesome! Glad I could help! 🤘🏼😜

@mathewburns4450 3 года назад

Just ordered one with the exact same intentions in mind. LOVE the look and style of the guitar but got a couple changes in mind for it. Thanks for the great video. Definitely subscribing.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Awesome Dude! Enjoy It! Let us know how you like it! 🤘🏼😜

@teooosk89 3 года назад

Great Channel! Cheers from Italy 🤘

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Thanks Dude! Cheers from Germany! 🤘🏼😜

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

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@chicomouse 3 года назад

got myself one of this beauties ! great tone and playability 🤘🏻

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Awesome!! Im glad you enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

@danksweater 2 года назад

Your honesty is a surprising smack in the face, great video and very informative cheers mate

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

You’re welcome! 💪🏼💪🏼 🤘🏼😜

@dka774 7 месяцев назад

I’ve watched this vid a handful of times as I’m strongly considering getting one. The mods you’ve made are all great additions. If I do bite the bullet I may also consider dropping in some SD Invaders in white with the black poles to make the guitar stand out and pop even more. Killer channel dude. Loved the clean tone 🤘

@MadManMusic 7 месяцев назад

Oooo yeah, the White Invaders would look Rad!! Now of course ESP offers the LTD TE-1000SW which is basically the same thing. But like you’ve caught on to, its all about personality and personal customization. Make it your own! Its a great guitar to tinker with. Just be aware its budget model. So out of the box it wont amaze. Thats where the TLC comes in. 🤘🏼😜

@simonash8778 Год назад

You were so right about this guitar it’s so amazing for the price it plays and looks amazing. Twenty years ago guitars were never this good for the price.

@MadManMusic Год назад

I still see a lot of other brands cutting corners... Even ESP/LTD was getting a bit shotty there for a minute... but it seems their back on track and pumping out some decent budget friendly guitars! Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼😜

@richharper8159 3 года назад

Exactly what I was hoping to do, and needed solid reviews of the axe. I already have one SD Distortion to swap out one of the stocks, then will get another. Great timing! Cheers

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Awesome Dude! Enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

@Namelessforever_ 2 года назад

Great vid man. I’m looking the new 2021 te-1000 models right now. So awesome! Hey, the song your playing in this vid. Anyway to find it? Love it

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Yeah that new T-1000 looks so awesome! Basically what I tried to make my TE-200 into! lol Basically all of my music here on Mad Man Music will eventually be used in my project "Aphelion". You can hear that stuff here ➡️ linktr.ee/Mad_Man_Music 🤘🏼😜

@Wickelkommode Год назад

Great Video, thank you! I got mine and I love it. I struggle with head dive when standing up though. How did you control the head diving?

@MadManMusic Год назад

They can be a bit neck heavy sometimes. Try a strap that has a little grip. Like a Leather Strap! Check out Richter Straps. I endorse them and have used them for years! 🤘🏼😜

@williamalderman2651 3 года назад

Great review. Thanks

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

You’re welcome! 🤘🏼😜

@JJROCK1972 2 года назад

What amp pedals or wtf. Are you using love the sound

@Borgyboy09 2 года назад

Great vid man. Thinking of chucking the mayhem set in mine as well. What pots did you use?

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Its a great set! If Im not mistaken 50k pots one of which is Push/Pull for Coil Splitting. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

@nahihai 3 года назад

Your screen monitor setup looks dope !! and nice mods on guitar, smart move.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE 3 года назад

I started doing this to my guitars a couple years ago when I bought that super cheap Jackson JS22-7 7 string for the sole purpose of learning how to solder pickups and components, replace the nut and tuners, and install a Hipshot bridge. I've been doing it to every guitar I own ever since. I definitely agree that it can give you something more unique and personal to get a somewhat cheaper guitar and upgrade it to your specs yourself. Awesome video! 🤘

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Exactly! I've always had this mind set. Mostly because there are so many options for upgrades out there. From Tuners, Pickups, bridges, etc. Each small upgrade can really pump up the enjoyment of playing that guitar. Most are relatively affordable and easy enough to install yourself! It definitely beats paying a fortune for a guitar that doesn't include or do everything you want it to. And on top of that, I think that people create a bond with their instruments when they work on them themselves. Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤘🏼😜

@madelinehoyle1059 Месяц назад

I got my TE200 just a couple weeks ago, it really is excellent right out of the box. Still, thinking about upgrading the nut and tuning machines, but not sure what I want to do about the pickups. It sounds good as-is, so I don't know if I want to switch the Lace pickups and end up with the same tone as my other guitar.

@youlooksweetpotatoe2938 2 года назад

I Literally regret that I sold the same guitar, loaded with 2 seymour Duncan Humbuckers Jazz and JB and I upgrad it to 5 way switch! ESP LTD TE-200 is a BEAST...

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Well luckily they are affordable enough to snag another one! 🤘🏼😜

@greengelacid2061 3 года назад

just picked up one of these bad boys today...i am gonna take your advice on the mods youve done...thanks bro...

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Awesome! Enjoy! 🤘🏼😜

@jejeje3198 3 года назад

I´ve had this guitar over year now, no upgrades made but still love it! Sounds awesome with my 6505mh 🤘 Great video man!

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Great!! I’m glad you enjoy the axe! I cant stress it enough, its a great guitar! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

@user-ng5uy3sy7s 2 года назад

Sound just a perfect!🙌🔥🔥🔥

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

@user-ng5uy3sy7s 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic 🤪🤘

@juliendrums Год назад

Hi Dude! Thx for this amazing video! I just bought one few weeks ago after seeing your report! I will change the bridge humbucker. Is it short or long legs needed? Thx again! Cheers from France !

@MadManMusic Год назад

Hey! Awesome congratulations! This guitar fits the standard Humbucker size. So Gibson style! 🤘🏼😜

@ish_205 3 года назад

Kickass!! 😆🤘🏻 appreciate the shout brother.. 👊🏻 Wicked tone and that jam you was rockin was Tight!! I think those Rotomatic locking tuners are coming stock on the Epiphone Prophecy line that came out a while back. Was wondering how they’d be. 🤘🏻

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

No prob dude! Thank You. The Rotomatics are great man. Lil weird at first but they work really well and are super smooth. 🤘🏼😜

@jimpowderowski2004 Год назад

Awesome video! Exactly what I was looking for. How would you say this guitar works in the shredding department? Is it comfortable enough for fast soloing?

@MadManMusic Год назад

Hey! Thanks for watching! As for "Shred-ability" I think its pretty comfortable. But its not nearly as "Fast" Feeling as say an Ibanez or Jackson. But thats a characteristic of ESP's they're a bit beefier in the neck. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

@dunesbra 3 года назад

Killer groove dude.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Thank You! 🤘🏼😜

@LightCyrus Год назад

Lovely guitar. If one doesn't like the fret wood they can always sand it super fine and then stain or dye it. Refinnish and/or oil it and BAM, it'll look just the way you like. I'm seriously considering doing that with this guitar.

@MadManMusic Год назад

That could be a solution! But Proceed With Extreme Caution! 🤘🏼😜

@jasonmusic9938 3 месяца назад

got this in tobacco fade color, straight out of the box, havent even slapped on ernie balls yet and it's F'in amazing, such a great purchase, I like how it's nice and heavy, and it's balanced nicely too, reminds me of an SG if it were super thick.

@MadManMusic 3 месяца назад

Nice!! I’m glad you’re enjoying it!! 🤘🏼😜

@greengelacid2061 2 года назад

I love my TE-200...I put the Nazgul/Sentient set in mine and it's been a great guitar...

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Glad its been working well for you! 🤘🏼😜

@alexnachname7130 5 месяцев назад

Great video! I bought a Ltd sn200 a while back and replaced the pickups with a jb/jazz set but i feel like the guitar is not bright enough even acoustically atm. How much did the hipshot saddles change the tone? I feel like mayb they could add some highs cuz they are stainless steel

@MadManMusic 5 месяцев назад

Hey Thanks! Mine is pretty bright, though I’m not sure its the bridge saddles doing.. How fresh are your strings? Also, are there any resistors or capacitors wired into the electronics? These are both possible causes for the tone to be dull. Lemme know! 🤘🏼😜

@tytonidaeowls1007H 3 года назад

Mine work good. They are the only thing, along with the bridge I did not upgraded. I did at one point was going ti get lucking runners but I decided to give it a chance, but is good you did this cuz it helps us other viewers decide more in depth. Good video dude.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Thanks Dude! 🤘🏼😜

@jayteesgear 3 года назад

Totally love Duncan D’s in ltd Teles. Theyre bright, and clear

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

I love the Distortion PUPS! They kind of have the right amount of everything for me! 🤘🏼😜

@kristinamalik8052 2 года назад

Got mine yesterday. Bought it used and i love it. Planning on adding a push-pull because i also got a older model. Sadly the 3way switch has a connection problem where i have to fiddle with it so the guitar doesnt crackle or sound real far away muddy. But that is a easy fix. Otherwise, great video, keep on keeping on.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Awesome!! For the price, you cant beat this guitar! I really enjoyed upgrading it and doing my simple mods. I feel like that really helps you connect to a guitar! I hope you experience the same! Enjoy! 🤘🏼😜

@angusorvid8840 5 месяцев назад

I love the Duncan Mayhem set. Absolutely brutal, screaming, awesome, hot lava set of volcanic monster pickups! I've been using them since 1986.

@MadManMusic 5 месяцев назад

I love em too! They work perfectly with my playing style! 🤘🏼😜

@angusorvid8840 5 месяцев назад

I used to play through a Boogie 50 Cal combo in the late 80s through the 90s, played in the Sunset Strip shred scene and all that jazz. Let me tell you, you haven't heard the ultimate crunch till you've played a Duncan Distortion through a 50 Cal. It punched through the mix so hard I thought it was going to break concrete. Just an incredible tone combo. If you ever track down a 50 Cal, combo or head, go down to the shop and plug into it and you will be amazed. One hell of a tone with the Duncan Distortion. Another amp that sounds amazing with a Duncan Distortion is an old Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead two channel. It's one hell of a blazing crunch. More in the hair metal tradition than the Boogie, but still awesome. I'm a tone junky. @@MadManMusic

@Ram-zw7qz 10 месяцев назад

Hey great video! I just recently bought this guitar and I am in the process of modifying it. Can you elaborate a bit more why the Hipshot bridge did not work? I am also looking at a Gotoh 510-FX6 bridge, do you think that would work? Thanks, keep up the great informative work!

@MadManMusic 10 месяцев назад

Hey thanks for watching! The string holes of HipShot Bridge didnt line up with the holes that are routed on the guitar. So I just took the saddles off and swapped them! Works perfectly! Let us know what you decide to go with! 🤘🏼😜

@tradingjamie Год назад

Hey mate, fantastic video. Quick q - would this take a drop c tuning without string rattle? I’m thinking of taking The plunge but I’m trying to find something I can drop C in. Thanks bro!

@MadManMusic Год назад

Hey! Glad you enjoyed it! Yes it will, however, like any guitar you’ll need to do a “Setup” for that tuning. You may want to use a thicker gauge string set and you’ll need to adjust your intonation as well as your Truss Rod. I’ve got a few videos on how to do that and I’m about to go back through and brush up on all of those topics again in new videos. If you’re not familiar with setting up your guitar like this, I’d simply advise you to hit up your local Guitar Repair Shop or ever Guitar Center and they should be able to get you in shape! I love this guitar! Its affordable and solid! 🤘🏼😜

@JuskoLord247 2 года назад

With all the upgrades, do you think it’s better than very similar Jim Root tele? I like the LTD headstock but I like the Fender ebony fingerboard.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Truthfully out of the box the Jim Root will likely be the better “value” as the LTD will require additional investment to get it on par. But in the end they will be fairly comparable. Hope that helps! 🤘🏼😜

@Decimation13 2 года назад

Hey, did you need a humbucker or trembucker for the stock LTD bridge? I was wondering how it was spaced... Thanks man. Love pro-pain.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Hey Dude! Generally these guitars are a bit of a mixture of these Fender/Gibson sizes. I installed standard spaced buckers. Works great! 🤘🏼😜

@Nameless18Ge 3 года назад

I like your RU-vid Channel very much, Thanks for this Viedeo

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Im glad you enjoy it! Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

@ArcticRaven88 3 года назад

Great video! Really interested in buying this guitar. Shame it's not available anywhere in shops near me so I can test /see it so the only option is buying online. I was a bit worried about the Jatoba fretboard because the Rosewood version looks amazing. But over time it might be less disturbing with using oil. Question about upgrading: Can you put any pick ups on it? I saw some sweet passive Fishman pickups or some EMG's but I don't have any experience in that area. Thanks!

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Thanks! As mentioned for someone with “my personal expectations” it needs a few upgrades. However, in general its a great foundation! Perfect for Beginner to Intermediate players! BUT with a few upgrades its an absolute beast and I love it! Because its a 6 string, you can use any brand pickup you’d like. So EMG’s or Fishman’s wont have any issues. Just be careful with brands like DiMarzio because they have different “Pole” Spacings to fit Fender and/or Gibson String Spacing. You can identify this by the bridge. Fixed bridges or Trems = Fender Style, Tune-O-Matic = Gibson Style. 🤘🏼😜

@ArcticRaven88 3 года назад

@@MadManMusic Thanks man. I'll check it out 🤘

@HD28Hailey Год назад

This was the guitar I learned how to do tech work stuff on and I got mine fucking years ago (like mid 2017) and so it’s absolutely trashed. One single invader pickup, no pickguard with the neck pickup taped up with white tape. And a tusq nut and schaller locking tuners. It’s a super fun tracking guitar! It’ll always have a special little place in my heart :)

@MadManMusic Год назад

Hey man, we should all be so lucky to have a guitar that we can dissect and learn from! And the beauty of it is, the more you take it apart the more you connect with it! 🤘🏼😜

@urbaninstinkttzxhc 3 года назад

Beutiful guitar bro !!! You made a beast out of her !!!

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

@ACTUALLYRICH 2 года назад

Duuuuuude that song!!!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

🤘🏼😜

@TriTone_Ent. 2 года назад

I got mine about 6 months ago, and i fuckin love it! It quickly became my #1.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Awesome!! 🤘🏼😜

@Jason_Barum 2 года назад

Great video man, on the buy list.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Glad you dug it! 🤘🏼😜

@Jason_Barum 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic Thinking of putting a pearly gates set in. I play grunge stuff a little more and have that classic Rock style a bit more then pure heavyness, which is awesome too but it's more natural to me

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

That sounds like an awesome choice! I like to play grunge stuff too. Im actually heavily influenced by the genre and you can hear it a lot in my personal music. Yes its still heavy as f*ck but i purposely try to use tones that you’d hear in grunge. I use the Duncan Mayhem Set which is dual Distortions. And with the Coil Splitter I get really nice Single Coil tones cuz the pickups are already such high output. Im interested to know how the Pearly Gates work for ya! Be sure to come back and let us know! 🤘🏼😜

@Jason_Barum 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic For sure I'll have to make a video or send you a song with me just using that guitar. We hit the studio in September for my band Dead Amsterdam so I'm hoping to get this guitar before that.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Definitely do that! 🤘🏼😜

@varyagace 11 месяцев назад

Played for nearly 3 hours today on one of these at a guitar shop today. Am in love with it, and since this early model of yours they come with better "ESP Designed" pickups and coil tap by default. I think the tuners are LTD self-locking, but I am not sure. I don't know what the nut is made out of, it kinda looks like plastic but doesn't feel like that. Any way, I went there completely prepared to get an Ibanez or an H-200 series, but after playing on the H and then this one... I don't know. Something just felt wrong about the other one, and something felt very RIGHT about this guitar. I was instantly comfortable playing it, from my own Ibanez Gio I have at home. I'll most likely bring that guitar home next time I visit!

@MadManMusic 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad it was a good first impression! How did you enjoy about it over the Ibanez?? How me its the Neck Shape. Its got a bit more to hold on to and that feels way better to me than a super flat thin profile. Again, really glad it went well! 🤘🏼😜

@varyagace 11 месяцев назад

@@MadManMusic the Ibanez neck is thinner and has the smooth satin finish, and the contour of the base of the neck is very nice. But even with all of that different, the TE-200 just felt so good. I noticed myself missing strings and fret jumps on the H-200 that just came naturally to me with the TE. I can't explain it, it's like it chose me, lol.

@andyconerly 2 года назад

Any idea if it would need a flat bottom or radius bottom nut for replacement?

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Honestly, I’m not 100% sure but the radius on this neck us already pretty large. Its mostly flat as opposed to say a PRS Neck where you can really feel it. So something flat is probably going to be what you need. Double check the specs online. 🤘🏼😜

@danielbell4007 Год назад

I have the te-212. It’s a total killer. I swapped out the bridge pickup and deleted the neck pickup, swapped the hardware etc and refinished the whole guitar. But, I got it for $75 on Craigslist. The base of the guitar though is absolutely amazing. I play it more than any other guitar I own. Dimarzio area hot-t, hipshot locking tuners, hipshot bridge, cts pots, switchcraft jack, and a graph tech nut, and I’m all on for around $300 for an absolutely amazing playing and sounding esquire type guitar that will do everything from blues/country edge of breakup through punk and hard rock.

@MadManMusic Год назад

Thats awesome!! They really are a great value for the money! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

@stephenblack9843 4 месяца назад

Mannn! You've put me down the rabbit hole of a metal Tele. Seen the TE-1000 and super tempted. I have an esp Eclipse 1 standard, pre law suit and it's my go to. Fancy this as it's a little different. Did you ever get to try the Te 1000? The other thing I was looking at is the Matt Heafy signature by Epiphone but then that's essentially just my eclipse with fishman instead of emg.

@MadManMusic 4 месяца назад

I haven’t tried the TE-1000 specifically, but I’ve owned other “1000” model LTDs and they have been really great! If you’re picky, you may want to replace the plastic nut at the headstock, but otherwise it should be a solid guitar out of the box! 🤘🏼😜

@alrueda86 2 года назад

Yo man just got in the nazgul/sentient pups for the TE. I want to split them with the tone knob like you have it. Can you send me a wiring diagram? Thx!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

You can find any wiring diagram you need directly from the Seymour Duncan Website! Just plug in your info and you’re good to go! www.seymourduncan.com/resources/pickup/wiring-diagrams 🤘🏼😜

@randymiles904 2 года назад

Man I've considered buying one of these for years. One of the best looking tele style guitars on the market. If I had a root or john 5 signature, I wouldn't want to mod it. But if you get one of these you can do what you want without committing sacrilege. Lol this is my style too. I like to buy inexpensive guitars and add my favorite components over time. You end up with a badass axe that didn't break the bank. Awsome video man. 🤘

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Absolutely! Even if you do end up investing a fair amount into it, its just gonna be that much more satisfying cuz you know you installed the things you really wanted. Its definitely not necessary to spend a bunch, its a capable guitar on its own, but the upgrades really bring it up a whole notch! Thanks for watching! Let us know if you end up picking one up for yourself! 🤘🏼😜

@randymiles904 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic awsome. Will do.

@brandonkoch3852 3 года назад

I usually buy affordable axes and do my own upgrades.worth it to me. How long do you figure i will be able to stand this thing without modding it..i mean tuners will come day one.but are the bridge and the pickups decent at all?

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Tuners would be the first thing I would suggest upgrading. But that me! I think the pickups are fine. If you’re playing heavy music they will definitely do the job. The bridge will depend specifically on the guitar and how it feels to you. When i got mine the action was high and when I lowered the bridge saddles the screws stuck out and it was uncomfortable for my hand when playing. So it was important to me to get that fixed. Treat it as a Kit guitar that is already build. Know what I mean? Chip away at the upgrades. 🤘🏼😜

@weswhaley Год назад

great video of the guitar man! its so hard to find a telecaster style guitar with 24 frets without paying $2.5k to $4k I'm about to pull the trigger and get either one of these or the Ltd te1000 black blast. I got a cheap squire tele just to get my tele fix and I had forgot about how much I love the tones teles can put out. so 24 fret tele with awesome tones and can do metal all day and yet be so versatile ill take it.

@MadManMusic Год назад

For sure!! If you enjoy Modding and Upgrading I would suggest the 200. If not, go 1000 and enjoy an already Souped Up Hot Rod! Let us know what you choose!! 🤘🏼😜

@MrSomadan 3 года назад

Dude! That riff and grove on the demo track are sexy as hell!!!

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Thanks man! 🤘🏼😜

@user-cc3qu6dt1y 7 месяцев назад

In November, I bought this ESP LTD TE-200 at a local music store, and it was brand new, so I paid the full price for it. Unfortunately, although the store said it was brand new, it may have been stored for a while, and the white parts have turned slightly yellow. The paint is also a bit cracked, in short, there are some minor flaws. In my opinion, its quality may be similar to that of second-hand goods. So I reported it to the music store, and they discounted the price by 10%. But anyway, it still plays like a beast! I can’t wait to transform it step by step and upgrade it into a unique guitar. Do you think it would be a good match to use Dimarzio pickups with it?

@MadManMusic 7 месяцев назад

Oh no! Sorry to hear that but I’m happy the store compensated you for the discoloration. You could play off of the tint and mod it to be Relic’d? That could be cool. 😎 DiMarzio’s are great. Really any pick up brand will work fine. It all depends on with you need. Some brands have different wiring options and or capabilities. So decided the output you want from which brand and look up a wiring diagram to make sure your pick up selection options are what you’re looking for! Good luck! 🤘🏼😜

@thorstenriedel3152 Год назад

Very nice

@MadManMusic Год назад

Thanks dude! 🤘🏼😜

@TaylorRodCarter Год назад

That guitar sounds amazing I customized my guitar with gotoh locking tuners and a custom bridge pickup I may swap out the front pickup for a custom made one like the bridge pickup I have in the future I like my guitar more then I liked it before

@MadManMusic Год назад

Awesome! Modding can really make the difference sometimes! 🤘🏼😜

@rickmassey1272 Год назад

Where did you get the tuners, what was the price??... My tuners are sticking and one has a little play in it.

@MadManMusic Год назад

These are Grover Rotomatic. They run about $120 or so. 🤘🏼😜

@icomedia1 2 года назад

Hey man. I follow you on TikTok and then infound you here!! Awesome videos. Do you have a model number for the hip shot bridge you frankensteined? I may want to do the same. Thanks

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Hey dude! Welcome by! I bought a bridge but honestly i just needed the saddles. I believe I just went with the Medium length. But you can check em out here ➡️ hipshotproducts.com/collections/saddle-sets/products/stainless-steel-guitar-saddle 🤘🏼😜

@tgrima Год назад

Still back this a year later? torn between this and the SN200 which is the strat version. Got an Alpha/Omega Pickups sitting around and think they would make this a beast

@MadManMusic Год назад

That set would be rad! The SN200 is cool too! Take the plunge! 🤘🏼😜

@user-kd8sf4pr1l 8 месяцев назад

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn that tone is thick

@MadManMusic 8 месяцев назад

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@MaTTheWish Год назад

I just bought this guitar on reverb for $350 on 2022 summer. It is excellent condition and already had Seymour Duncan mayhem set installed. I think I got a great deal, it seems very nice. I love ESP LTD. Only thing I want to do is what you recommend and put a push pull coil split and this guitar will be super versatile.

@MadManMusic Год назад

It definitely rounds out the guitar very well! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼😜

@MaTTheWish Год назад

@@MadManMusic thanks man, great overview and playing.

@MadManMusic Год назад

Thank you! I appreciate you watching! 🤘🏼😜

@k4rl1k_1ns1d3 2 года назад

GEEEE! The ending is awesome! Was it your improvisation or a song? If song, could you tell the name of it?

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Thank you! It was my own original song / improv. I try to write unique music for my Reviews and Tutorials! If you enjoyed be sure to Subscribe! 🤘🏼😜

@k4rl1k_1ns1d3 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic already did it!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

You rock! Thanks! 🤘🏼😜

@antoinecaquard7391 6 месяцев назад

Hello ! I have the same guitar and the same feeling regarding the too light color of the fretboard I was advised to use wool oil to darken it?

@MadManMusic 6 месяцев назад

Hey! Wood oil seems a little vague.. if im not mistaken, most oils for wood are generally just lemon oil. But I’m not an oil expert. Mine has darkened a bit over the years since i made this video but not by a lot. It just looks like its moisturized as opposed to looking dry like when I bought it. If you’re wanting it to be very dark you make want to consider staining it. I’ve not done this myself, but I imagine its totally possible. 🤘🏼😜

@antoinecaquard7391 6 месяцев назад

@@MadManMusic thanks for your answer ! bad translation, I wanted to write flaxseed oil 😁 (huile de lin en français 😀) I would actually like to blacken it. I see a luthier within the month to advise me

@91Metalhead 2 года назад

I'm looking at an arrow 200 for a mod project. Whats the quality like on this series. I've own a EX-401 which is amazing and a F-50 which required a lot of work, to be playable. Thinking mosty about QC stuff and fretwork.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Hey thanks for the question! I think you'll find that the 200 series falls somewhere smack in the middle of those other models. The foundation is great. But the hardware and pickups may need some upgrading depending on what you're looking for. As for fretwork and QC I think its going to be different from piece to piece. This level of guitars are definitely being hammered out quick. So you'll have to expect that there may be flaws. But over all, if you're capable of doing your own mods and maintenance, I think you'll enjoy it. Let us know what you decide to go with! 🤘🏼😜

@91Metalhead 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic Thanks for your answer. I realized it's an F-10 and not F-50, so it's bottom drawer pretty much, but I did buy it for diy project and to practice on. I do get the impression that the 200 series is decent and I've been very impressed with LTD in general, except for my f-10, which had a lot of issues (of which the nut replacement was the biggest hassle, because it was cut too deep). But if the foundation is decent I might pick one up.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Its decent! And the price is right! Go for it! 🤘🏼😜

@0000AndyAtherton0000 2 года назад

Nice guitar 👍

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Thank you! 🤘🏼😜

@hoanghoangie7557 Год назад

ok, i just saw a left-handed model that is somewhat affordable and this is exactly what im looking for, a tele shape black out beast especially when jim root is my type of guy. with what i am curious is the neck guitar good? ive never played a thin-u shaped neck

@MadManMusic Год назад

I enjoy the neck on mine! Its not as “thin” as it may seem. Its thicker than an Ibanez or Jackson. And it is a bit more Rounded. So it feels its giving you something back when you play! 🤘🏼😜

@hoanghoangie7557 Год назад

@@MadManMusic ok thank god it is thicker than an ibanez because the shitty ibanez gio i have is a very cresent type of shape and its super thin to me making it kind of weird to play while im standing up and the neck profile loses its shape in the lower frets, is there any problems with the lower fret area around the ltd tele?

@MadManMusic Год назад

Not that I’m aware of. For me its comfortable. But as mentioned in the video, you’ll have to replace some components if you’re looking to turn this into a comfortable playing guitar. Let us know what you decide! 🤘🏼😜

@yurizagonel151 2 года назад

I will buy this one. Here in brazil coast like 4.000 reals What the name lf songs you played in the end?

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

No Name really... Just a Jam! I might use it somewhere outside of RU-vid at some point. 🤘🏼😜

@melodicshredder5834 3 года назад

Buckethead vibe in that ltd haha 👍

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

🤘🏼😜

@mikebeverborg2769 2 года назад

are those the seymour duncan mayhem sh-6? i want to buy some new pickups for my ltd but i dont know which ones to get

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

They are! The Bridge and Neck Set! Dual Distortions! But despite the name they are incredibly versatile and clean up nicely! Try em out! 🤘🏼😜

@mikebeverborg2769 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic thank u for the quick response bro! gonna get the set for sure, thinking the white once would sick🤘🏻

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Awesome!! I think you’ll enjoy them! Let us know when you get em! 🤘🏼😜

@antoniogianna1529 3 года назад

Does this Guitar need f-spaced humbuckers or normale size?

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

What the F!? I think either would work fine. But more specifically these should be F-Spaced. 🤘🏼😜

@TimberMoto 2 года назад

I'm thinking of buying a black one (if i can find one!), and putting white Duncan's in it with white knobs. Maybe a white selector knob as well.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

That would look nice! Let us know if you decide to get one! 🤘🏼😜

@TimberMoto 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic Forgot to ask. How do you feel about the neck profile? I'm used to an Ibanez Wizard and the neck on my Sterling ax40. I'm sure it's not super thin, but don't like chunky necks.

@markanthonycaputo3200 3 года назад

Just wonder about the locking tuners. Are rightys? Thinking of getting a set before she turns up, so when she gets here I can deck her out.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Hey! Not sure exactly what you're asking but you'll need "Bass Side" or a regular ole set of "6-in-line" tuners and you should be fine. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼😜

@markanthonycaputo3200 3 года назад

GUYKER 6R Black Lock String Tuners. Was thinking of getting these bad boys.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Get em! Lets us know how they work for you! 🤘🏼😜

@bartekptak8529 2 года назад

Hey Man! Awesome video. Can you compare te-200 to squier Jim Root?

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

I’d love to.. but I dont have access to a Jim Root. But I can tell you, the main difference will be in the Pickups. The Root has EMG’s and although they are great for metal with no dynamics, passive pickups will give you much more versatility. Of course this is all player preference, but in my experience, passive pickups like the Duncan Distortion will give you much more dynamic range! 🤘🏼😜

@bartekptak8529 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic Thanks! I'm bassist and both feel very similar and you can always swap pickups!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

And now both have Affordable and Mid Tier Versions! The TE-1000 looks amazing!! Im hard pressed not to pick one up sometime! 🤘🏼😜

@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875 2 года назад

Hmm I was honestly thinking about picking up an SN-200 and upgrading it. Been wanting a metal strat lately and I can't help but wanting one more and more as the days go by...

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

As they say man… “YOLO”! (do they still say that??) If you’re can pick one up without breaking the bank, I say do it! It will probably need some basic upgrades. Pickups, Tuning Machines, maybe something else, but it wont take much to play like a dream! And if it eventually doesn’t vibe you’ve increased the value you upgrading! So its a win win! 🤘🏼😜

@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic you're right,man. Thank you

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

You got it! 🤘🏼😜

@aprice8303 2 года назад

is there anyway shape or form i could mod it so that it has a whammy bar??

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Probably but I would recommend using something like a Wilkonson Bridge (or something similar made by Gotoh, Check StewMac) and DEFINITELY HAVE THIS DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL! 🤘🏼😜

@gettingsid Год назад

bro may I know what pick up you upgraded ?

@MadManMusic Год назад

Sure thing! I upgraded to the Seymour Duncan Mayhem Set! Which is Dual Duncan Distortion Pickups. Check em out ➡️ www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0JD5UX?tag=onamzmsmusic0-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B01N0JD5UX&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.DWT6FJE77AMP 🤘🏼😜

@gettingsid Год назад

@@MadManMusic Thanks bro 🙏 I am also thinking about to upgrade my one.

@MadManMusic Год назад

Do it! 🤘🏼😜

@joeurgod Год назад

Is the bridge pickup f-spaced? Or regular spaced?

@MadManMusic Год назад

Generally humbuckers are regular/gibson/g-spaced unless they are labeled otherwise. But its always good to check the website for specific details. 🤘🏼😜

@Wickelkommode Год назад

So did you put the trembucker or the usual humbucker version of the SD Distortion in the bridge position?

@MadManMusic Год назад

I used the standard humbucker. 🤘🏼😜

@jacobbockover1628 2 года назад

G&B is like a you tell them what you wanted or send your design and they make it so they made pickups for prs se I have a set of rails by then. I like every ltd I've had had the same neck and very tall frets. On the cheeper ones you had to pay attention not to pull chords out of tune.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

All true! But with a little TLC one can turn these low priced guitars into Shred Machines! 🤘🏼😜

@rafaelquintas4526 2 года назад

Would u take this guitar over a Ibanez RG421? I am a huge Metallica fan and as a new guitar player this guitar really blew me away!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

I have owns a handful of Ibanez guitars in my lifetime. All have been awesome.. but at the end of the day I’m an ESP guy. So i would choose this guitar as I already own this guitar and no Ibanez guitars currently. 🤘🏼😜

@justinerickson1006 3 года назад

Where can I order one of these? I know you listed Amazon but it says it’s unavailable.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

They may be back ordered.. You can check www.espguitars.com for dealer info. Online shops like www.sweetwater.com Or websites like www.reverb.com. I hope that helps! Let us know where you find one! 🤘🏼😜

@justinerickson1006 3 года назад

@@MadManMusic I found one on Sweetwater. Thank you!

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Awesome!! Enjoy it! 🤘🏼😜

@David-ue4bp Год назад

name of the music you play pls.Very useful review🤘🔥

@MadManMusic Год назад

All the music I use in my videos is either from or inspired by my band Aphelion! Check it out! ➡️ linktr.ee/aphelion_music_official 🤘🏼😜

@diegosalas2048 Год назад

Been thinking about picking this guitar up. I’m wanting to upgrade the pickups down the road too. Is it possible to swap them out for actives like some Fishmans?

@MadManMusic Год назад

You can totally swap out the pickups later. Actives may require you to change a few more components, but it’s totally doable. 🤘🏼😜

@madelinehoyle1059 Месяц назад

On a guitar like this without a cavity for a battery and decent quality passive knobs already installed (different impedance needed for active) I'd recommend the Lace Alumitone series pickups. They have the higher output of active pickups but don't require a battery and are incredibly light weight because there's no winding. I have a set on my 8 string Ibanez RG8 and I love them.

@Brianmc2134 2 года назад

You literally sold me on this guitar

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Awesome!! Its a great guitar for the price and with a lil TLC its a Beast!! 🤘🏼😜

@Brianmc2134 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic thanks man!!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

🤘🏼😜

@draleigh8881 3 года назад

shoulda got the nazgul sentient combo! i think im going to buy this guitar and do that haha

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Do it! Im pretty happy with the Mayhem Set, I do a lot of Split Coil stuff and the Larger, Higher Output Pickups, make that opinion much more useable and realistic. I dont have a massive drop in output when I pull up that switch. 🤘🏼😜

@therightdude 2 года назад

I thought the exact same thing.

@monstruonegro05 3 года назад

After seeing Gojira with a tele I suddenly need one too 😻

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Ha! Do it man! This guitar is a grat place to start. As I mention in the video you can really beef this thing up! 🤘🏼😜

@monstruonegro05 3 года назад

@@MadManMusic I think I'll go for this beauty www.espguitars.com/products/24254-te-1000-evertune-koa thanks for your videos and comments 🤘🏽

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

There ya go man! that ET!! Enjoy it and let us know how you like it! 🤘🏼😜

@alexnachname7130 2 года назад

Did you buy trembucker or normal humbuckers for the swap?

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Standard Humbuckers. 🤘🏼😜

@alexnachname7130 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic was the hipshot bridge a direct fit? Thinking about buying an sn200ht

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

For the TE-200 it was not a direct fit. As I explained in the Video, I had to use the original base plate of the stock bridge and I was only able to use the Hipshot Saddles. Those work fine. But due to the routing pattern of the String Thru Body holes the Hipshot plate didnt line up. As for the SN200HT, Its a completely different guitar.. so I dont really know if I can give any actual advice on it… I hope that helps, sorry if it doesnt. 🤘🏼😜

@alexnachname7130 2 года назад

Oh sorry just rewatched the video i am dumb hahaha

@alexnachname7130 2 года назад

Thank you for answering :)

@elus1ve0ne64 2 года назад

Nice guitar ! I’m trying find an Ltd te 407 satin white .. I know it exists but I just can’t find any for sale .. anywhere .. it’s my unicorn guitar lol

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

I know this guitar! Its from about 10 years ago. It might be Really hard to find one of these… But I hope you do someday! 🤘🏼😜

@elus1ve0ne64 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic Thanks man ! I've recently become an esp fan .. been a schecter and ibanez guy for a while but theres something about the feel of an esp. Idk what it is but they got me ! lol

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

I know exactly what you mean! I played Ibanez for years! Then one day a Ltd eclipse silver burst caught my eye… and I never looked back! 🤘🏼😜

@MemoryBandwith 12 дней назад

I want to put Nazgul-Sentiel in it

@AlexeyMaK 3 года назад

the split bridge position sounds cool . And the overall fit the mix very well ! nice !

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Its the secret weapon to make guitars sound awesome!! 🤘🏼😜

@keithriggs6052 2 года назад

It's all about the neck!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

I love the neck on this guitar! 🤘🏼😜

@hereticjojo 3 года назад

I would by one because it looks like Jim Root’s signature for cheap

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Its close! There are some key differences that I actually appreciate more than the Jom Root. Like the plate for the knobs and pickup selection, the JR doesn’t have one and I feel like its missing on this body shape. But overall its a really great budget guitar that easily turns into an upgrade project! I‘m really happy with mine! 🤘🏼😜

@ray2d277 4 месяца назад

I got one of these guitars and it’s sick it’s tuned to drop B. But I don’t like performing with it. I’m thinking of selling it.

@elielmartinez5095 3 месяца назад

Hey there! Thinking of getting one. Curious as to why you don’t like performing with this guitar.

@ray2d277 3 месяца назад

@@elielmartinez5095 I get into performing as I play and the tele body just doesn’t allow me to get 🤪 crazy with it.

@ray2d277 3 месяца назад

@@elielmartinez5095 it’s not suitable for me preforming it’s just not my style. I’ll sell you mine if you would like it?

@OeHomestead 2 года назад

Actually, the binding is real according to ESP. It's not just painted on :-) Check out their NAMM '16 video.

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Nah its definitely just a painted line. On my guitar (which mind you is likely a B stock as Im endorsed) you can see where it wasn’t applied perfectly straight in a spot or two. But again, thats okay, it pulls off the visual effect. 🤘🏼😜

@jpgr8937 8 месяцев назад

I clicked on this since I really like the look of this guitar but in the video, you actually go on to explain why I SHOULDN'T buy it. I'd have to make all those modifications. The one you have isn't stock so...how are you recommending it? Just because you have to to get paid?

@MadManMusic 8 месяцев назад

Paid? I wish I was getting paid.. 😆 I just own the guitar and I modified it because I required higher quality hardware than what came with it stock. But even after purchasing the guitar AND upgrading the hardware the guitar is still less expensive than most mid tier stock model guitars with similar features. I think my video reflects exactly what it should. You SHOULD buy this guitar because its a great foundation for a very capable and affordable guitar. Also now ESP offers the LTD TE-1000SW. Which is basically the same thing I built but 400 bucks more expensive. So if you’re looking for a guitar you dont have to upgrade on your own than that may be a better option for you. 🤘🏼😜

@markanthonycaputo3200 3 года назад

Does it have coil tap??

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Mine didn’t, so I installed it. But new models come with it. 🤘🏼😜

@markanthonycaputo3200 3 года назад

@@MadManMusic I just ordered one but they where out of stock. So hoping it is a new model and not old stock.

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

I think it will be a newer model. Mine is over a year old and I actually ordered another one for a friend and it was a newer model. Its a very cool guitar and its a beast when you upgrade it a bit! 💪🏼 🤘🏼😜

@markanthonycaputo3200 3 года назад

Babicz FCH Fixed 6 Hardtail - Black. Do you think these saddles alone will fit into the bridge?

@MadManMusic 3 года назад

Not sure! I know that my Hipshot Saddle fit. 🤘🏼😜

@temorinkaari 2 года назад

Wish they made this in 1000 series. Really torn between this and just EC1000. Want better quality, but also want a white tele like this one

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

That was basically my thoughts also! I would love for it to be “Decked Out” stock but that just wasn’t in the cards.. So I took matters into my own hands and upgraded this guy! And its Awesome! Plus when you put some work into a guitar you grow a stronger bond with it! 🤘🏼😜

@temorinkaari 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic i dont mind changing a few parts, my biggest concern is the build quality, how the neck feels compared to higher end models, and how the access to 24th fret feels

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

The build feels good. The over all shape is the same across the different tiers. The biggest difference is the hardware and components. If you can try one, you should! 🤘🏼😜

@temorinkaari 2 года назад

@@MadManMusic if the only difference is the components and it overall feels like a 1000 series, i might just order one right now! Damn, got me really excited!

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Again, that “feel” wont be right until you do some upgrades. Like the Bridge Saddles (because as mentioned you’ll need to keep the original Bridge Plate). Hipshots feel great and fit! Let us know how it works out! 🤘🏼😜

@shawnmatthews5118 Год назад

I'm seriously disappointed with mine. I put lighter gauge strings on it and the neck bowed so badly the truss rod can't flatten it.

@MadManMusic Год назад

I'm sorry to hear that.. maybe can sort out a solution. I've played both 9's & 10's and I didn't experience an issues. Of course I had to make adjustments to the Truss Rod but they were minor tweaks... What gauge strings were you using? Do you have a straight edge that can help you determine when your neck is perfectly straight again? Let me know. 🤘🏼😜

@shawnmatthews5118 Год назад

@@MadManMusic I put a set of 8's on it. You'd think it would develop a hump, not relief, but it did. Now, I'm going to have to heat the neck to straighten it.

@MadManMusic Год назад

Yeah that sounds off.. 8’s shouldn’t have enough tension to pull the neck that hard.. you should have had a back bow.. Please be careful and keep us posted.. 🤘🏼😜

@silaswintersguitar 2 года назад

Mine came with the coil tap and i didnt even notice it was a thing until 2 years later and i was mind blown lol

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Ha! Awesome! Yeah, mine didnt have it.. 🤔 So I installed it!! I love the split coil sound. I use it all the time. 🤘🏼😜

@chadsnyder2270 2 года назад

@@MadManMusicmine doesn't have the push pull. What did you use for yours?

@MadManMusic 2 года назад

Mine didn’t either, I had to Install one. I just used a regular Push Pull Pot. Something like this would be fine ➡️ www.musiciansbuy.com/dimarzio-ep1200pp-push-pull-potentiometer.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj_nY14-N9gIVuBTUAR1_PQrXEAQYASABEgJR2fD_BwE 🤘🏼😜