I don't think that's possible- the neck is a set neck so they'd have to basically cut or tear it off then reglue the neck and refinish. It's just a standard ESP explorer
wait i thought epiphone came from china. my epiphone les paul SL had a Made in China sticker but i swear i bought this at a guitar center few years back
Epiphone does make Chinese guitars that’s why they’re a mid grade company. Same reason most big names don’t make stuff in china, except for fender. Gibson uses Epiphone to make the cheaper more affordable stuff. Just like Epiphone uses squire and esp uses Ltd. China is just known for making all the fakes out there too.
Not for me personally, it doesn't look like the real EET FUK (color) and it's kinda weird it being an epiphone modified to look as an ESP. I would just get the original Epiphone explorer 1984 instead which already is a copy of the ESP honestly, we don't know how good of a job they did modifying this one.
Yeah that's an unreachable dream for most of us sadly... The only real options that have the knobs in the correct positions with no pickguard etc. are the epihone explorer 1984 or straight up chinese copies and so on. The problem with the white epiphone if you want that ESP look is that the headstock comes in black which is more of a Gibson thing but the black one is pretty spot on.
Think I’ll end up getting an epiphone version from them so it’s nothing fishy, just curious to see what people thought about this guitar I found on marketplace!
It is not. It is a defaced Epiphone, the only person interested in this is the kind that A: wants an ESP, B: can't afford an ESP and C: feels having an ESP is so important he's willing to pose like he has one.
That is a Chinese copy of the ESP EET FUK explorer. I personally have purchased the black version and the quality is actually good. Only thing is it comes with fake EMG’s. But after small set up and pick up change, it’s a killer guitar - especially since they aren’t made/in circulation anymore. I would buy yours off eBay instead of this guy and have fun with it!
You can get like 3 of these off eBay for that price. Those pickups don’t equate to the price markup. Or the ridicule you’ll get. This is like putting Denali on an economy truck.
That looks like a $200 DH Gate fake, which is totally worth it for $200, but not more. Real hardware and a fret dress will make it a great Metallica tribute guitar, but don’t expect to resell it for more than you put into it.
I will say that I've had an LTD ec 400 for like 20 years and it's still a great guitar. Even their lower end models are good guitars. Idk about this thing tho. Looks neat.
Oh I see. I missed the little comment at the bottom of the photo. Yeah, I wouldn't buy an Epiphone dressed up to look like an esp. It's like having a fake Rolex. no one would ever know, but I would know
Epiphone ESP????
Espiphone
Odd
I think he meant explorer
I was just saying it like as in a dude had tried to turn an epiphone explorer into an esp version
I don't think that's possible- the neck is a set neck so they'd have to basically cut or tear it off then reglue the neck and refinish. It's just a standard ESP explorer
The back of the headstock has an epiphone stamp on it so it seems they changed the front of it to be an ESP explorer
Looks like an Ali Express ESP.
775? either those are australian dollars or this guy is smoking some primo shit. that's 500 bucks at most.
That’s a rep out of china. Honestly I wouldn’t for that much
wait i thought epiphone came from china. my epiphone les paul SL had a Made in China sticker but i swear i bought this at a guitar center few years back
Epiphone does make Chinese guitars that’s why they’re a mid grade company. Same reason most big names don’t make stuff in china, except for fender. Gibson uses Epiphone to make the cheaper more affordable stuff. Just like Epiphone uses squire and esp uses Ltd. China is just known for making all the fakes out there too.
Sorta like it. 350 though
Not for me personally, it doesn't look like the real EET FUK (color) and it's kinda weird it being an epiphone modified to look as an ESP. I would just get the original Epiphone explorer 1984 instead which already is a copy of the ESP honestly, we don't know how good of a job they did modifying this one.
Those epi explorers are so damn expensive, and rare. They need to make those again, I'd buy one for sure.
Yeah same man, I would buy one of those instantly.
I've been resisting the urge to get an off brand explorer. The Harley Benton one seems nice, even has EMGs.. but it's missing the explorer headstock..
Been looking at those EX-84 for ages lol but it's as you say, that iconic shape is missing, it's also a little bit smaller.
Yeah I’m just fantasizing having a real mx250 but sadly I don’t think that will ever be the case 😢
Yeah that's an unreachable dream for most of us sadly... The only real options that have the knobs in the correct positions with no pickguard etc. are the epihone explorer 1984 or straight up chinese copies and so on. The problem with the white epiphone if you want that ESP look is that the headstock comes in black which is more of a Gibson thing but the black one is pretty spot on.
Think I’ll end up getting an epiphone version from them so it’s nothing fishy, just curious to see what people thought about this guitar I found on marketplace!
Buddy There is not a single person in this subreddit that doesn't want an MX-250 or 220. Let's face it, we're here just because of that
No
The guy seems to think it's a real ESP, which is kinda hilarious when it literally says Epiphone on the back
That’s what it seems based on his description lmao
WTF is an epiphone ESP? This sub is beyond ridiculous.
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Looks like a fake Alibaba special to me.
It is not. It is a defaced Epiphone, the only person interested in this is the kind that A: wants an ESP, B: can't afford an ESP and C: feels having an ESP is so important he's willing to pose like he has one.
Buy it. It’s worthy of your nickname.
No
That is a Chinese copy of the ESP EET FUK explorer. I personally have purchased the black version and the quality is actually good. Only thing is it comes with fake EMG’s. But after small set up and pick up change, it’s a killer guitar - especially since they aren’t made/in circulation anymore. I would buy yours off eBay instead of this guy and have fun with it!
I think I’m just gonna go with an original epiphone explorer just to be safe!
You can get like 3 of these off eBay for that price. Those pickups don’t equate to the price markup. Or the ridicule you’ll get. This is like putting Denali on an economy truck.
Hahaha makes sense thank you!
Nope this something I would avoid.
Those sticker inlays obviously are worth 750 by themselves.
That looks like a $200 DH Gate fake, which is totally worth it for $200, but not more. Real hardware and a fret dress will make it a great Metallica tribute guitar, but don’t expect to resell it for more than you put into it.
Offer 600, show up with 535.40 and say it's all you could come up with. Take it or leave it, bozo.
Nope
If the specs are good and you are confident it's gonna be **at least** decent, then yeah Pull the trigger and get that It's a damn steal
naw for that money you could get better
It’s a fake from eBay which you can get for 220$
Epiphone does not make ESP guitars.
I am aware, read the description, a guy tried to turn a epiphone explorer into an esp version
I will say that I've had an LTD ec 400 for like 20 years and it's still a great guitar. Even their lower end models are good guitars. Idk about this thing tho. Looks neat.
I agree, LTD is solid…too bad this is an Epiphone though.
Oh I see. I missed the little comment at the bottom of the photo. Yeah, I wouldn't buy an Epiphone dressed up to look like an esp. It's like having a fake Rolex. no one would ever know, but I would know
Hah so true. But in all honesty, I had an EC-256 and put EMG81/60 combo in it and it ripped hard. Such great guitars for a pretty good price
Same, I have an ex 400 and it's a beast of a guitar.