Alright Lads I picked this little number up about a month and a half ago and I got to say it's pretty sweet. I realize they have now made this model the EC 414 but truthfully it's the same instrument. I put this thread together mainly because when i was doing background searches and for pics/sound clips/owner feedback on it, there wasn't much here. I found one you tube video of some dude playing one but it wasn't that great.
Anyways moving on, so far in band practice it sounds amazing and cuts through. Those EMG 35 DC's really do the trick for those who dig that sound. I have yet to take it out to a show but I'm sure it'd do plenty fine there.
Overall I think ESP/LTD finally bridged the gap between putting the LP shape on bass for a mass produced thing. Now I realize typical guitar body shapes appeal to a certain amount of bass players and won't be for everyone but I gotta say if you were previously turned off by an LP styled bass from previous bad experiences, just take this one with a grain of salt cause I think it smokes the alternatives both in looks and overall features.
What sold it for me aside from being quite addictive to play was the overall look of it, trans black, cream binding and inlays, those EMG 35DC's and little to no modifications that I'd have to do, to make it look/sound the way I want. I was tempted initially to kick those pups up to 18 volts(which I may still do) but everything stock right here is in the pocket.
I'm a finger player pretty much 100% and this bass definitely does well with that and has great slap tone as expected from EMG 35's. However it also made me want to try it with a pick and I gotta say for someone who doesn't usually play with a pick, it made me want to. It sounds and plays great that way and gets these nice sustaining notes, especially when chord ed. For me thats a mark of an interesting/good bass when you need it for something that other basses may be able to achieve but just can't get, so it was definitely a plus in that way.
For those concerned about neck dive, if you wear this bass like you would a typical Les Paul, personally I find it pretty much non existent. There is enough substance to the body that it just sits well. Again everyone's preferences are different so try it out.
For $750-820(Canadian) it's a pretty good deal considering all you get versus say something else where you'd have to mod down the road. Not to mention it just looks more the part for playing hard rock/metal with. Even a Gibson LP bass just doesn't have the 'look" for Rock/Metal IMO.
I got it as more of a for show looks thing rather than as my main bass although you never know...So if you are going into it just go into it with that mentality. It is Korean made and as such it will have whatever flaws are prone to basses made there of which I'm sure many people have had the mis-fortune of finding out the hard way. However, after careful scrutiny of everything from fit to finish, battery caveties, pots, input jacks etc it seems like I got a good one with no issues thus far. So again you should be alright.
ESP/LTD offer several lower end versions of this bass, of which I have tried a few but guys at that level your pretty much buying junk more than an actual bass. With this you get your LP shape that actually plays and sounds well without spending THAT much money and for that I'd say we got a winner. So if you are looking for that LP shaped bass that is actually worth your time, short of having one custom luthier, this could be it for you.
Anyways I'll post some sound clips of it up later, hell maybe some live shots once our band is back into show time mode.
But for now check out the pics and enjoy.
Anyways moving on, so far in band practice it sounds amazing and cuts through. Those EMG 35 DC's really do the trick for those who dig that sound. I have yet to take it out to a show but I'm sure it'd do plenty fine there.
Overall I think ESP/LTD finally bridged the gap between putting the LP shape on bass for a mass produced thing. Now I realize typical guitar body shapes appeal to a certain amount of bass players and won't be for everyone but I gotta say if you were previously turned off by an LP styled bass from previous bad experiences, just take this one with a grain of salt cause I think it smokes the alternatives both in looks and overall features.
What sold it for me aside from being quite addictive to play was the overall look of it, trans black, cream binding and inlays, those EMG 35DC's and little to no modifications that I'd have to do, to make it look/sound the way I want. I was tempted initially to kick those pups up to 18 volts(which I may still do) but everything stock right here is in the pocket.
I'm a finger player pretty much 100% and this bass definitely does well with that and has great slap tone as expected from EMG 35's. However it also made me want to try it with a pick and I gotta say for someone who doesn't usually play with a pick, it made me want to. It sounds and plays great that way and gets these nice sustaining notes, especially when chord ed. For me thats a mark of an interesting/good bass when you need it for something that other basses may be able to achieve but just can't get, so it was definitely a plus in that way.
For those concerned about neck dive, if you wear this bass like you would a typical Les Paul, personally I find it pretty much non existent. There is enough substance to the body that it just sits well. Again everyone's preferences are different so try it out.
For $750-820(Canadian) it's a pretty good deal considering all you get versus say something else where you'd have to mod down the road. Not to mention it just looks more the part for playing hard rock/metal with. Even a Gibson LP bass just doesn't have the 'look" for Rock/Metal IMO.
I got it as more of a for show looks thing rather than as my main bass although you never know...So if you are going into it just go into it with that mentality. It is Korean made and as such it will have whatever flaws are prone to basses made there of which I'm sure many people have had the mis-fortune of finding out the hard way. However, after careful scrutiny of everything from fit to finish, battery caveties, pots, input jacks etc it seems like I got a good one with no issues thus far. So again you should be alright.
ESP/LTD offer several lower end versions of this bass, of which I have tried a few but guys at that level your pretty much buying junk more than an actual bass. With this you get your LP shape that actually plays and sounds well without spending THAT much money and for that I'd say we got a winner. So if you are looking for that LP shaped bass that is actually worth your time, short of having one custom luthier, this could be it for you.
Anyways I'll post some sound clips of it up later, hell maybe some live shots once our band is back into show time mode.
But for now check out the pics and enjoy.
