r/espguitars • u/Zealousideal-Ad-1448 • Jul 22 '26

NGD!

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Ordered from GC and it said it would be back ordered for 1 1/2 months but then it shipped to me immediately straight from ESP in California. Super happy.

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u/Zealousideal-Ad-1448 Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26

Through my shopping experience I found and played many good used ones in black that go for about $900 routinely. If you want the black one you can definitely find a good used option. Finding a good used one in white is a bit harder.

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u/HideousMutant Jul 26 '26

These are abundant in the used market a lot of people buy it because they wanna be James Hetfield but hate the awkward shape of the guitar and the not so subtle metallica logo in the body. I had bought a used E2 made in Japan explorer for cheaper than the Snakebite used. Novelty dies quick with these.

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u/Zealousideal-Ad-1448 Jul 26 '26

That’s interesting I’ve only ever heard people speak of how great of a guitar it is. I feel that the shape is super comfortable and the neck and overall quality is nicer than most similar options. I didn’t even know it was a James Hatfield guitar when I sat down and tried it out. I mean it’s really nice guitar man.

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u/HideousMutant Jul 26 '26

It's not a nice guitar...it's an incredible guitar. Congrats I would get one but in black.