LTD DESTROYS the GIBSON Mustaine V: Arrow 1000

LTD DESTROYS the GIBSON Mustaine V: Arrow 1000 | Fearless Gear Review!

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At only HALF the cost of the Mustaine V, LTD ANNIHILATES Gibson in terms of fit, finish, and value. Here's the #unsponsored rundown!
0:00 The LTD Arrow 1000
1:12 Unboxing
2:22 First Impressions
4:58 Let's Plut It In!
7:24 Tuning Stability
9:34 Excellent Paint!
11:14 Specs
14:20 PAINKILLA!
15:26 The Other LTD I Own
16:30 Independently Funded
18:42 Guess The Song
20:44 Can It Squeal?
23:01 Outro & Endscreen
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@jamesatkin9412 2 жыл бұрын

As one gets older, the magic and excitement you felt as a child on your birthdays and at Christmas fades and fades as the years go by. As a 'grown-up' I have discovered the only thing that makes me feel like that kid again is opening a new guitar (or bass in my case). Even when you know what's in the box, it's still totally magic. Glenn, you grumpy old bugger, I enjoyed watching you open this thing almost as much as you enjoyed opening it. It genuinely brightened my day. I thank you :-)

@InfiniteDesign91 2 жыл бұрын

especially with todays QC, you never know you got a good one from indonesia or a lemon

@larryduke7155 2 жыл бұрын

Well said James. "New Gear Day" is always more fun for me personally than the major holidays. I learn so much from these FGR's without having to "pony up the jack" myself. I feel like I should support MMR's even though I have nothing mixed well enough to be "show worthy". Keep up the great work Glenn!!!

@ryanwilson5936 2 жыл бұрын

Just keep the boxes and use them as cases. Christmas everyday, man.

@gilbertspader7974 2 жыл бұрын

So this is why I have 13 Basses and counting !!!!!!!!!!

@grimblegromblethegnome 2 жыл бұрын

Haha bro well put.

@crushedoremusic 2 жыл бұрын

The Andromeda purple finish is one of their coolest paint colors.

@flowryan5829 2 жыл бұрын

Violet shadow is pretty awesome as well.

@MainPrism 2 жыл бұрын

For sure, I've had my eye one of those for awhile now. I'm actually building a Jazz Master style guitar right now and was going back and forth about staining, painting etc. I finally decided on painting and found a paint that's very close to this Andromeda color shift. It's gonna be sweet lol.

@KelticKabukiGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@flowryan5829 its badass, a Green orange sheen would rule too!

@rodneyauerbach1245 2 жыл бұрын

I own a ec 1000 with that finish and the fishmans my most favorite guitar

@moribnd 2 жыл бұрын

The white binding on this one helps the look of the andromeda.

@TheTektronik 2 жыл бұрын

Wtaching Glenn play the hell out of this guitar is pure bliss. Well done LTD guitars. Never change Glenn ever.

@FedericoLynch 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a flying-v guy, but this one is amazing. The color is amazing and the cut for playing while sitting is such a simple but thoughtful design choice I see not many flying-v model makers take into account. I also love the fact that the "wings" have different lengths and look so sharp, like an arrow.

@mattmillerbreakingamish4683 2 жыл бұрын

Now where talking let me get my grimy fingers on that

@SB-jc7wz Жыл бұрын

Agree body has sexy lines. Great to see the mass from neckjoint to edge of the wings getting sleaker. handy cuttout. Radicalized V.

@claesvanoldenphatt9972 9 ай бұрын

V guitars are very playable and ergonomic. I have one, a Siggery Fury that is similar to an Arrow but with a bolt-on maple neck. It’s got those curves between the ‘legs’ of the V. The Fury also has 24 frets and only the top 3 are above the neck joint, which is symmetrical like a traditional Flying V. The LTD Arrow has a superior design for top fret access with the ‘cutaway’ on the treble side. I just can’t see why the Jackson or Gobsin/Epiphany V has so many frets above the neck joint. Why the extreme body design if you don’t have full easy access to all 24?

@chrisgentry7242 5 ай бұрын

That body style is a copy of the jackson concord or randy rhodes.

@Eric_Sayers 2 жыл бұрын

In 5 years of watching Glenn, I’ve never seen him this geeked out. Dude is super happy and enjoying himself here. Love it!

@joshuasaldana5560 2 жыл бұрын

U u😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 we e and you iteet up I think iiiiiiii is it to tgdoeottttche t

@Droe9667Pantera 2 жыл бұрын

My brother got that exact guitar about a year ago and it came perfect out of the box, but they forgot to send a whammy bar 😆 we gave em a call and they sent one next day air. Great dudes and needless to say great guitar. Rock on Glenn 🤘

@DudeMcGuybro 2 жыл бұрын

These are things I like knowing about. Mistakes happen! we're all human, it's how you choose to rectify those mistakes that define your business.

@Coggler101010 2 жыл бұрын

Glenn, seeing you improve at guitar is very inspiring. I used to feel anxious that I'm past my learning prime, and I'm only 30. Thanks for the awesome channel, dude.

@rocketPower047 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 40 and I'm better than I've ever been, I think, although I forgot all the Metallica solos

@randomiseit 2 жыл бұрын

i find the issue is pushing yourself to actually practice. I tend to just noodle to backing tracks for the fun side and neglect proper routine to get better.

@dindinbre 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching Glenn like 5-6 years ago and he was a VERY bad guitar player, but now, WOW, he improved sooooo much, it's crazy!

@marcorodriguez7694 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t really believe that there is a “prime” for playing guitar. It’s not like being a professional boxer where you have a relatively short window to your prime. Keep practicing dude, at 35 I still have a lot of work to do myself but age is not a factor for me.

@flabens Жыл бұрын

Learning prime? WTF is that?? just grab your guitar and practice, you always can get better than ever, this is not a sport.

@InconspicuousOwl 2 жыл бұрын

loyal ESP customer for over a decade, their necks & the action is just so perfect I can't imagine a better guitar! 🎸

@ibanezmaestro5630 2 жыл бұрын

LTD guitars are some of the most consistently good quality guitars on the market. I've owned many of them at every price range from the EC-10 to the MH-1007et, and every single one was a solid player. They never disappoint.

@andrewgarcia3136 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the day I picked up an LTD at the store that absolutely murdered my Epiphone Les Paul for the same price. I was pissed lol. I realized I had bought a pretty boat anchor and that's when I was done with Epiphone for life

@HCkev 2 жыл бұрын

This and Schecter (which are made in the same factory as LTD's). I own a Hellraiser C-1 and couldn't find any flaw on it even after close inspection. And the "ultra access" set-neck joint is really nice, almost look like a neck-thru

@ChamiCh 2 жыл бұрын

Between myself and our other guitarist, we have something like 21 guitars, and six of them are LTDs. One EC-256, four EC-1000, and one MH-10007ET. They're all top-notch instruments, and even the EC-256 is a really solid roadworthy guitar with a great sound. Lately they've gone up in price a bit, but they've still got so much bang for buck. For the price of a single Gibson, you can get two 1000-level LTDs and one 256, and I'd put any one of them up against the Gibson any day!

@ibanezmaestro5630 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChamiCh Very nice and very true! I actually own one of all three of those models as well as an EC-401VF. Frankly, I can't get enough of them. Lol. It goes without saying, their quality is far superior to that of Gibson. They're just trash these days. ESP guitars, however (especially the Japanese custom shop ones), are REALLY hard to beat. And literally the only difference between an ESP custom shop and a LTD Deluxe (aside from the logo on the headstock) is that one was built in Japan, and one was built in Korea respectively.

@ibanezmaestro5630 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewgarcia3136 That's actually not surprising at all. I'm glad you finally saw the light. lol. Epiphones are really kind of hit and miss. You're either going to get a guitar that's decent or one that's hot garbage. I had an Epiphone Les Paul Studio that I bought in Japan. It wouldn't stay in tune for shit. Lol. Then in my second band right around 2016, I had a Les Paul Special II. Stayed in tune beautifully and didn't sound too bad. I ended up playing a lot of shows with that guitar. But around that time, I also got a LTD Viper 100. And like yours, it completely blew the doors off my Epiphone. Lol

@LeoM-zt3pl Жыл бұрын

The Korean LTD's have incredible build quality based on the models I've owned. Gibson could certainly learn a thing or two ;) Wish they came with passive Duncan's instead of actives

@vinaymulukutla358 7 ай бұрын

The LTD-1000 Arrows I have are made in Indonesia. Do you think those have good build quality?

@LeoM-zt3pl 7 ай бұрын

@@vinaymulukutla358 yep, those are usually good too

@deckerh.7620 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned that same ltd model (the red one) for a year, I love that thing so much. Glad you reviewed it 🤘

@twinsprucestudios 2 жыл бұрын

Holy CRAP, Glenn..!!! Your guitar chops are getting awesome!! You've been practicing

@satsun 2 жыл бұрын

I have a couple different "1000" level LTD's made within the past 10 years (Korean and Indonesian), no issues out of the box, the build quality feels as good as their Japanese-built counterparts, and they've held up great. It's as if they put the same care into their budget line as they do their more expensive models.

@Max-The-Axe Жыл бұрын

I bought a violet andromeda arrow and man it’s my favorite guitar ever.

@SpectreSoundStudios Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@alexdeleon7135 2 жыл бұрын

Out in the Cold! In my opinion, KK Downing's best solo. It not only fit the song, it made full use of double stops, pull-offs, and the natural aggression of his approach to soloing.

@davekp6773 2 жыл бұрын

Glen, I’m well impressed with your fearless review videos. I just love your passion and your honesty and you ain’t a half bad guitar player either

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Dave!

@judequinnell3631 Жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios i agree with dave i love yur reviews

@flamethegame1 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably the most positive I've seen Glenn on a fearless gear review lol For good reason, i think that LTD is killer! Only if I had enough money heh

@mikestavisky8009 2 жыл бұрын

That was always my problem ir I had the money but specifically saved for something else the 1 or 2 times I did.

@zaratihoviolato 2 жыл бұрын

I would say you can spend 1/3 and be equally satisfied. Just find time to try some!

@DudeMcGuybro 2 жыл бұрын

I can speak from experience, anything coming out of World Music right now is GOLD! I own a schecter made in that factory, it's outstanding. I also own two Agiles I suspect were made in that factory, and they punch well above their price range. South Korea knows how to build a guitar.

@brentbowman4498 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always had good luck with South Korean guitars/basses, my Lākland Skyline 55-01 and LTD BK-600 are two of the best quality guitars I’ve ever owned and they were both preowned.

@seanmbender 2 жыл бұрын

These are now coming out of Indonesia - same with new EC-1000s. Not sure about quality but paying the same amount for guitars now made alongside the 200 and 400 lines feels weird.

@dethpig420 2 жыл бұрын

I have an older Mustaine Ltd DV8R made in Korea at the same factory. Thing kicks ass. It’s from like 2004 and is still in great shape and plays great. Love that guitar.

@DudeMcGuybro 2 жыл бұрын

@@seanmbender Yuck, never played an Indonesian guitar I've liked. They all feel too light. Stupid I know, but they just feel... hollow? Cheap? I dunno how to describe the ones I've played. Just my experience though, others might be different.

@shelbyavant5081 2 жыл бұрын

@@dethpig420 What color is your dv8r

@edshred7 2 жыл бұрын

That guitar is gorgeous! Great review and I love how you rip on Gibson every chance you get, it makes my day haha

@michaelelliott2280 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I really love the color and contour cuts on this guitar. It looks so unique and easy to play. Definitely going to have to save up and look into one of these beauties

@robertsimpson5801 2 жыл бұрын

The old EMG 83 and 85 have kind of become equivalent to the vintage 30 in metal. The fluence is a great option to get a different color in your music.

@morbidmanmusic 2 жыл бұрын

The new cliche....

@flowryan5829 2 жыл бұрын

Try out the pickups of Ormsby guitars. You‘ll never use the name Fishman again, I promise.

@robertsimpson5801 2 жыл бұрын

@@flowryan5829 Thanks for the info! I will check them out.

@JoeBaermann 2 жыл бұрын

Just use what ever pickups you love for anything instead of following the "this pickup is good for metal" mainstream choices, seriously, even Fender single coils can be full out metal when gain stages and tone/eq are set up for it.

@HCkev 2 жыл бұрын

EMG's aren't bad, but some people prefer something that has more character. They're a bit like an amp with all the knobs at 12 o'clock; it sounds fine but you may want to spice it up a little. But they work very well for metal because of the high output and plenty of artists managed to get great tones with them

@adamcogan211 2 жыл бұрын

LTD are guaranteed to always kill it! Thought the Arrow looked insane when i first saw the Babymetal models they made a few years ago. A few tips about pinch harmonics too, you want to really try and dig in with the flesh of your thumb and to strike the string quickly (should be one swift movement between hitting the pick and skimming your flesh off the string straight after). Try and add vibrato or bending the second you hear the harmonic being played to help sustain the note and bring it out more. A good tip for practicing is try to hit pinch harmonics by not fretting (aka move your picking hand up and down the picking area and try to hit harmonics without using your fretting hand or fretting a note). After that, pick one fret on one string and experiment moving your picking hand up and down again to hit different harmonic notes. You will get an idea after time where the best place is to hit the pinch harmonics you are looking for and develop a muscle memory to it. Not sure if I made any sense because it’s easier to show someone then only explain it with words on a yt comment 😅Keep up the great work! ❤️ P.S. I use a 7-string baritone (LTD MH-407B I think with a 27 inch scale and emgs) and it has been my mainstay guitar for nearly 7 years and always the first thing I pick up. Thing is a monster. Made in Korea too and use it anywhere from A# down to Drop F and it works wonders!

@russellzauner 2 жыл бұрын

When I first saw the Arrow I was kind of surprised that nearly everyone that hated the ass end of the Washburn Culprit (Dime designed the shape) loved the feature on the Arrow.

@L.K.S.R. Жыл бұрын

My passion for playing had waned quite a bit in the past few years. But finding your channel and watching your videos has reignited my wonder and awe I had when I first picked up a guitar. Now I’m wanting to buy a new guitar to get back into it. Thank you. 🤘🏽😌

@Anouyz 2 жыл бұрын

Loving how fast back to back we are getting these unsponsored reviews monday mix review helping the funding was an awesome development.

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, next up we’ve got a review on a new amp from line 6!

@jessecommins4499 2 жыл бұрын

I have a LTD black metal arrow with the floyd rose, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. I have a much cheaper LTD starter guitar that is just as good. Both came with great quality finishes and set up, and have never had a problem with them. I would highly recommend LTD/ESP

@kevinbrown8603 2 жыл бұрын

Love ESP stuff. My Les Paul neck warped after a few months. Got a Japanese ESP eclipse and super stable tuning and great tone. LTD stuff is nice too

@gibson2623 2 жыл бұрын

got one too....better than a les paul

@WeeFreeMan78 2 жыл бұрын

Three Gibsons, all had necks shifting in their pockets among numerous other issues. At the same time I have a 31 year old Korean made Washburn N2, an absolute beast of a guitar in every aspect, which shrugs any weather conditions and is completely stock. The mileage on that thing is beyond comprehension and hasn't bothered me ever, for anything. So, Gibson is dead to me for over 15 years now...

@andrewgarcia3136 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Edwards. They are a Japanese brand made by ESP, they're pretty close copies of Gibsons, a little bit cheaper than a new tokai

@andrewgarcia3136 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeeFreeMan78 the problem with those Gibson tenons is that from 1970-2010 they used the rocker style that leaves an actual air pocket in the neck route of the body, it's not a very solid design compared to a long tenon. I have two Japanese made Les Pauls that are both long tenon and they've held up great

@WeeFreeMan78 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewgarcia3136 I had a Japanese epiphone long tenon and that thing was built like a sledgehammer. I sold it to finance my first Gibson, I thought that if Epiphone made an instrument like that then Gibson would be the guitar of the gods. Boy was I wrong 🙄

@NoobOnATele 2 жыл бұрын

1:13 "anyway, where's my knife" LOVE THIS HAHA, my new text message sound

@batphink2655 2 жыл бұрын

It looks blueish then purple what a fab colour! We're happy that you're so happy with this cool axe! Here's to more songs being recorded and quicker not needing to tune up every 5 mins!

@rbilleaud 2 жыл бұрын

That tuning stability demo with the trem was one of the most 80s hair metal things I've ever heard. Hilarious.

@MetallicAssault 2 жыл бұрын

That guitar looks and sounds sooo KK Downing it's impossible not to fall in love with it. A friend of mine had an Ibanez with that paint job back in 06 and it was awesome! Yeah, i guess it's been said a thousand times in the comments now but a D-Tuna should do it for the drop thing. Keep up the good work Glenn! Best wishes from Argentina.

@BlackbirdDH Жыл бұрын

I totally love my four 1000 series LTDs and the KH-602 I own and thx for the no bullshit reviews on this channel. Rock on!

@bradwengranowski4995 2 жыл бұрын

ESP and LTD are superb instruments. Not sure why I waited so long to get myself one.

@thescerigai 2 жыл бұрын

Just loosen the springs, make a block that keeps the trem perfectly level, tune everything, then tighten the springs slowly until the block falls out, the only way to tune a floyd imo.

@itsalwayssomething7490 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there are definitely ways to do it pretty fast. If changing strings, simply do one at a time, but staggered. 6th string, 1st string, 5th, 2nd, etc. But if you are taking all the strings off, you got the right idea. People don't think about the springs role in this equation.

@craigpaulson3503 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, once you learn this trick there's no reason to hate on a Floyd Rose. You can even use a Sharpie to mark the screws that correspond with a certain string gauge and tuning. Colored Sharpie's if you have to. Anyway, to each their own I guess.

@thescerigai 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigpaulson3503 Cool tip, have not thought of that.

@barryengle8295 2 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of Black Box trim blockers on my guitars with D-tunas. Once they were set up they are pretty amazing. Go drop D and back in a second

@thescerigai 2 жыл бұрын

@@barryengle8295 Would recommend the Tremmory or the russian equivalent. Stiffens up the whole system so you can't do flutters, but makes it so much more stable. You can do bends and other strings dont go flat and its much easier to keep in tune.

@NefariousDreary 2 жыл бұрын

That's some killer shredding, Glen! As far as sitting with that guitar you could probably just place a piece of foam or small folded towel on your lap for the guitar to rest on.

@tinkerbell4896 2 жыл бұрын

Most excellent!! I've had that exact same guitar, same color, for a year or so now, I love it! Rock On Glenn!!! 🧚🏻‍♂

@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd 2 жыл бұрын

I love that color shift paint jobs are becoming popular. I painted my Ibanez in a similar finish as this one and I love it. I remember first seeing it on ESPs in the late 90s, they had three different color shift paint jobs. But my favorite was always the Nebula color.

@SpiritCrusher333 2 жыл бұрын

I literally bought this guitar a month ago on pure impulse. It is literally one of the best guitars I've played and owned. Not crazy expensive and feels like a true professional instrument. First LTD I've ever bought and I don't even regret it.

@blokkadeleider 2 жыл бұрын

LTD makes amazing guitars in Korea. As far as Gibson goes I only had a good one in my hands once. That was an SG Junior from the early 60's. Until recently never saw anything like it again. That is, until I took delivery of my new BC Rich. That thing resonates like that old Gibson. I think they come from the same factory too as LTD. If you insist on having a good Gibson there's always Heritage. 😇 Edit: I do have a Korean made LTD H1007FR. Great and reliable instrument.

@andrewgarcia3136 2 жыл бұрын

Gibson DOES make good guitars. ... Problem is only like 1/20 are good so you get to cherry pick and go through sample size hell to find the right one. I wouldn't even bother trying to buy a Gibson online, if you can't play it first and you're actually selective about what you buy, odds are it'll get relisted as soon as it gets unboxed... But that's just me

@blokkadeleider 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewgarcia3136 That's the thing. On the other hand. Every SG junior I see in a store I try. 🤣

@Kivarenn82 2 жыл бұрын

First time i've seen Glenn shred! great job dude!

@BrianMorris-zc4md Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn...this review was super helpful!

@kevinerickson84 Жыл бұрын

Love the flying v style. Bought a Eii Arrow a few years back and love it. Feels the best out of my collection. Also, not sure what's so difficult about setting up a floyd rose lol. Just takes a little patience.

@scotticidal 2 жыл бұрын

I was like... that sounds like something... then you hit the chords and Lucretia! And when you said it needed tightening I laughed. Better than me man!

@sarniaguitarguy9405 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome addition to the guit-arsenal! The iridescent paint looks really cool too. I've been playing the updated Jackson RR-X the last two years, which now has the input jack recessed in the top half. It was odd getting used to the floating bridge at first, but it gave me the same kind of inspiration to improve my technique. Squeals and dive-bombs are too much fun.

@shanegroves69420 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Glenn I love this guitar, the finish and sound are amazing. I am also very impressed with how much your playing has improved since I first saw your channel a few years back. Keep up the good work sir.

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Ty Shane!

@ssmithstudios 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome review, Glenn. My best guitar I've ever owned (and the first true "metal guitar" I've owned) is my LTD M-Black Metal. It came great out of the box and all I needed to do was lower the action a little bit. It was the first Floyd Rose I'd ever owned too which was hard to get used to. I'm disabled and I actually can't restring/do much with the FR Bridge because of my hands but other than that, best guitar I own. (Close second would be my Epiphone MKH Les Paul 6-String.)

@solarfallmori 2 жыл бұрын

This are some quality instruments indeed, I´m very happy with my Black Metal Arrow and I even used it on studio and it didn´t feel cheap at all. Recently I´ve bought the EII version and it´s really amazing. ESP never dissapoints 🤘🤘

@edgarfoerster9831 2 жыл бұрын

Love your break downs on all these guitars. Great channel. 👍

@kathleenandbruce 2 жыл бұрын

Love the finish. Always loved my LTD. They always have had great guitars IMHO and it looks like this guitar doesn't disappoint. The tones you are getting are awesome. Great review.

@eamonahern7495 2 жыл бұрын

"Ohh ho ho ho hoo wow!" Was my reaction too when you took it out of the box. Looks gorgeous. Further edit: the Jackson randy rhoads I bought earlier this year has the output similar to where it is on that Ltd. I only paid a fraction of the price of that for mine. Getting it sent to a local luthier soon to make a few adjustments to have it set up as good as it can possibly be.

@shuruff904 2 жыл бұрын

The Randy Rhoads version is sweet looking and sounds great (never played one) this guitar sounds pretty damn good (for the price) and the paint job is supreme...(I play mostly bass, but I'm not bad on electric guitar and I hate Floyd Rose trems. They are such a pain when recording or in the studio, like Glenn mentioned.)

@LightningN1NjA Жыл бұрын

I’ve saying that esp/ltd are killing it with shredder guitars…..I played the new E-ii Alexi model…. Probably the best shredding guitar I’ve ever played

@LightningN1NjA Жыл бұрын

Wow! Nice! Messaging you now!

@daveoreilly55 2 жыл бұрын

Ive got an LTD V-50 its a budget V but it rocks it makes me wanna play machine head riffs all day long. Thats a really unique finish on your V Keep the vids comin 🤘

@raycarter616 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. I’ll definitely be purchasing one of these. 👍

@Napalm6b 2 жыл бұрын

The Japanese companies just make great instruments across the boards.

@TripleWhopperWithCheese 9 ай бұрын

Its Korean.

@Napalm6b 9 ай бұрын

@@TripleWhopperWithCheese The factory is Korean, the company that developed the design and sets quality control standards is Japanese. The standards set by the parent company makes a difference.

@vinaymulukutla358 7 ай бұрын

@@TripleWhopperWithCheese ESP is a Japanese company. They manufacture their instruments in Japan (their highest end instruments such as Original Series, Custom Shop and E-II's), Korea, Indonesia (LTD) and USA (USA Series) I own a few LTD's which are made in Indonesia and Korea. They are mindblowing instruments for what I paid for them. I also have an Original Series so I have played both extremities.

@chrismarcyy 2 жыл бұрын

You can always install a EVH D-tuna and have extremely access to drop tuning on a floyd rose. I installed one on my Edwards E-SN 145-FR and it was probably the best thing I've done to my guitar. it suddenly made me love Floyd Rose.

@katsumotoamaya6540 2 жыл бұрын

Right! And it does not cost that much. 👍

@billcollector69 2 жыл бұрын

Well this one is floating so probably needs to get the trem decked

@tony_n316 2 жыл бұрын

@@billcollector69 Yeah, he just need to block it from the rear so that the Floyd is dive only... Then he can install the D-Tuna.

@katsumotoamaya6540 2 жыл бұрын

@@billcollector69 I forgot that! You're right!

@akwamarsunzal 2 жыл бұрын

I can see me turning up at the local blues jam night with THAT! 🙂 Love it!!

@metalcandr6681 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with ya Glenn! My best playing guitar I have is my 2019 version of this same guitar. Enjoy it, dude! And keep on keeping on with the practice!

@janjoudal3402 2 жыл бұрын

There are lot of brands that can give you quality instruments for not a lot of money. I was looking at the Sire Marcus Miller P5 p bass and that thing is absolutley killer. Only for 500$ or something around that.

@kyleadams6208 2 жыл бұрын

At this point i'd love to see a review comparing Mustaine's signature Jackson, ESP/LTD and Dean to his Gibson model to see which one was the best lol

@aamado1013 2 жыл бұрын

Ltd is better to me than the Dean. Haven't played the other ones, isn't there a Kramer one now too haha?

@kyleadams6208 2 жыл бұрын

@@aamado1013 the kramer one is on the way, just hasnt been released yet

@shelbyavant5081 2 жыл бұрын

All of Dave's signature models have been top-notch. His US and Japan Jackson, ESP, Dean, and Gibsons are all fantastic instruments. The lower line stuff will always be hit and miss, but I have found the Korean models to be excellent as well.

@aamado1013 2 жыл бұрын

@@shelbyavant5081 I severely underestimated the wing span on my LTD before I bought it, but yeah incredible instrument.

@shelbyavant5081 2 жыл бұрын

@@aamado1013 Yeah the ESP is a big V, no doubt.

@michaelvargha7302 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for playing live on these guitar reviews. So many reviewers play in a mix or a recorded isolated track that does not really reflect the sound of the guitar straight out of the amp.

@alexdietrich7975 Жыл бұрын

I just bought one on a whim cause they went on sale today. After watching this, I have no worries about buyers remorse. Excited to get a new esp, my favorites.

@Stratboy999 2 жыл бұрын

$1500 is still a piece of change, so they're not exactly giving them away. Even so, impressive guitar for the money and that variable finish is awesome. One day Gibson is going to get its act together....but we'll all be dead and gone by then.

@Ryan_Messenger 2 жыл бұрын

check out the LTD 400 models if you can live with a bolt on (they sound brighter which could be a good thing) I own two, they come stock with Seymour Duncan pickups. \m/

@Hugodoys 2 жыл бұрын

i been battling inside my head between getting an arrow Ltd just like that or a Solar... but then i stare to my good old Schecter and repeat to myself "im ok, already". Thats a fukin awesome looking Ltd though

@josephalejandrez3604 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Glenn! Love your channel long time viewer and fan. I’m so glad you have shown some love to LTD!!! It has been my brand of choice Since 2014 and it’s what I’ve stuck with. Most guitar players look at me like I’m crazy when I say so. Hella yeah!!!! Thank you Glenn keep up the great work!! Much love from California

@jeremythornton433 2 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is a beautiful guitar! Love your reaction! Great video, Glenn! It's killer.

@bigbo1764 2 жыл бұрын

LTD is easily my favorite guitar brand, everything they make screams $2500 quality, yet the price is comparable to epiphone, it’s ridiculous

@ZonkerRoberts 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought an LTD fretless bass and I was absolutely blown away by the quality. Astonishing value for money.

@jameshisted 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm I play fretless bass, guess I'd best check them out :)

@Ars50589 2 жыл бұрын

What do you guys think of ibanez srh500f?

@manicdonkey 2 жыл бұрын

Without looking at the other comments, the song you were playing sounded like Out in the Cold to my ears. Always thought that was unusually pop-y for JP but in the best possible way. What a killer track that is! The keyboard lines are amazing

@griffin4372 Жыл бұрын

Nice playing man seems like you’ve been practicing your starting to become a shredder!!

@HailRider 2 жыл бұрын

Great guitar. I would have sold the gibson too. I don't think "Purple Nurple" would have been a good name choice... I would have made a small change from "Violet Andromeda" to 'VIOLENT Andromeda" with that superior paint job. I have a floydd on my Ibanez RG470DX and love it.

@mattlouden9557 2 жыл бұрын

Love EMG’s so much. Yeah, they’re not new, bright, shiny, (and let’s not forget trendy) like the Fishman Fluence pickups, but they still get the job done every time. Also is they’re good enough for James Hetfield and Zakk Wylde, they are for goddamn sure good enough for mere mortals like the rest of us.

@quickdrawmcgraw3567 2 жыл бұрын

I only use EMG's, and a Bill Lawrence XL500 because fuck yeah, thats why!

@AWMJoeyjoejoe 2 жыл бұрын

I got an E-II M-II off eBay a couple of years back and my first thought was I needed to swop out the EMGs, but you know what they actually sound pretty epic. I'd forgotten just how good EMGs are. They remain in the guitar to this day.

@mattlouden9557 2 жыл бұрын

@@quickdrawmcgraw3567 Is there any other reason to even consider? I think not. :)

@rickjason215 2 жыл бұрын

Who is James Hertfield?

@mattlouden9557 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickjason215 Holy shit! You've never heard of James Hertfield? He's the guitarist for the greatest metal band of all time, Mertallica! :) Thanks for the catch on the type-o. My fifth grade spelling teacher would be appalled if she weren't dead. :)

@RafaelOrsi 2 жыл бұрын

hey! there's a easy way to setup floyd rose very fast! 1- lock the bridge in parallel with the body 2- tune and play the strings until it stops dropping the tune by itself (for new strings) 3- unlock the bridge and ajust the springs until you reach the tuning back! Done! I'm using this steps for more than a decade, every time it works like a charm for a lot of guitars.

@Deris87 2 жыл бұрын

This is super timely, because I've literally been looking at that exact guitar with the violet andromeda paint job. I got an LTD EC1000S last year and I absolutely love it, and I've wanted to get something with a floyd rose and I just love the silhouette of these so much.

@matthewf1979 2 жыл бұрын

Gibson has their issues, some being inexcusable. Buuuut, when you get a good one, they’re fantastic. Unfortunately, you have to sift through a lot of BS to get the one. LTD’s , like Schecter’s, are pretty much bulletproof out of the box! Great value and features at every price point.

@kotimikro69 2 жыл бұрын

sure, my new ferrari doesn't have a steering wheel, but when you get one that has, they're amazing

@ericstearns170 2 жыл бұрын

Quality control, it's a thing!

@InfiniteDesign91 2 жыл бұрын

LTD and Schecter are owned by the same person.

@ashleyjohansson230 2 жыл бұрын

@@kotimikro69 Gibsons makes the cheapest american made guitars. Not exactly the ferraris of guitars lol.

@KevinTheMetalhead 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashleyjohansson230 Lol no. American strats generally go for cheaper than the average Gibson, with some exceptions of course.

@nisterror 2 жыл бұрын

In the words of the instrument elitists: now that is a proper guitar 🤣

@danbeshai6890 2 жыл бұрын

That's sick 😳😳😳😳🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Keep practicing that squeal, nothing wrong in keep practicing. You may even learn a new riff that you never know you could play. Great job Glen

@MellowCanadian 2 жыл бұрын

Mmm Lucretia.... Giving this badboy a thumbs up simply for that section alone. Looking forward to the finessed version with a future V unbox!

@adamphillips6747 2 жыл бұрын

Every time we see a guitar review by Glenn we can all hear why he is a recording engineer/mixer first.

@bradosanz4479 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! My brother always laughs at his critiques, Glenn still has much to learn about guitars before he can become a respected reviewer.

@Spontanious_ly 2 жыл бұрын

@@bradosanz4479 And what would that be? I am sure that after all this time in Studios with countless guitar players, Glenn knows a shitload more than most people do ^^

@gmr9701 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh glad you reviewed it, I'm madly in love with her, best guitar I've got hands down

@ganglu 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Black Metal version of the LTD Arrow and it is my main guitar. I'm about 5 seconds from pulling the trigger on this one. Great review!

@Jrappleyea11 5 ай бұрын

I was always an Ibanez player and recently got my first ESP, a LTD H3-1000. I absolutely love it, sounds incredible and feels great playing. I honestly just can't believe it took me so long to get one and I want more lol

@devinangola3458 2 жыл бұрын

I have a espltd MH-250nt that I did a EMG 81/81 swap out 18v mod, trim locks with red LED PU and shaved the nut and other mods, I LOVE THAT CHEAP LTD! Have a H-1000 deluxe I did the same mods too, great git but to bright for heavy, a standard tune rock axe and the actions is like butter! I'm a big ESP/LTD fan boy, your LTD is syrupy sweet!

@bradhienzachary 2 жыл бұрын

The joy of your guitar certainly comes out in your playing today!

@tricitytypebeat8622 2 жыл бұрын

I owned an LTD MH301 for 20 years. It was my favorite guitar for so long, just an incredible finish and great craftsmanship for such an affordable guitar. Just sold it last year, when I got an Ibanez that I enjoy more. Also I had to think about it for a while to remember, but the type of paint they used on that Arrow 1000 is called pearlescent. It is pretty uncommon on guitars, but that just makes them even cooler.

@michaelgallegos8811 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Glenn !! I own a Alexi Greeny V, an KH red sparkle 1 of 500,a KH 30th anniversary spider,and a black EC1000,deluxe. And they are great LTD "s,I actually almost grabbed one of those u got your hands on enjoy that man.great video thanks man.

@blakewretched Жыл бұрын

I have 1 ESP. And I love it so much! It plays beautiful

@baker3BAKER 2 жыл бұрын

Just WOW 🤩 It’s like I’m a beginner player all over again, seeing this sick slick metal machine being unboxed!

@Rikamortis6stringer 2 жыл бұрын

I GOT 1. It is a BEAST!! Thanx for the review! Keep up the great channel.

@Rikamortis6stringer 2 жыл бұрын

Come on bro you're barking up the wrong tree this fake shit is just annoying

@linkinshadow182 2 жыл бұрын

That's a hell of a guitar congrats man.. super jealous, that paint job is stunning AF, I can't afford even guitar pick's greetings from Venezuela

@AHHHHHHHH__ 6 ай бұрын

Got myself a white arrow 1000 recently and I fucking love it. Looks awesome, feels awesome, and it’s super popular in my orchestra class whenever we need a guitar part.

@kattine1 9 ай бұрын

Excellent review !!!

@medicinemann8243 2 жыл бұрын

Get you some Glenn! Sounds great! A true Metal guitar. Love that paint job

@TheRockingTotodile 2 жыл бұрын

WAIT YOU FINALLY GOT ONE?!?!? IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THEM TO HIT THE SHELVES!!! This is awesome!!!!

@jackdellad4602 2 жыл бұрын

@14:45 wah hahahahaha That rush you get from playing savage riffs...classic stuff man.

@sseltrek1a2b 2 жыл бұрын

love the color shift paint job...gorgeous...

@the1khronohs40 2 жыл бұрын

I never had a thing for V’s, but this thing is SO gorgeous I’d consider buying it just to have it pretty up my studio wall! 🤩

@stephencholette947 2 жыл бұрын

ESP LTD is by far my favorite brand. Ive owned at least 5 and currently am playing a F250 which has always been my favorite body style. I'm looking forward to my next ESP LTD, I don't need one but I want one or several.