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| − | '''ESP LTD FM-408''' is an 8 string gutar that was made by ESP for a short time in 2008. It has been replaced by the [[ESP LTD FM-418]] in 2009. | + | '''ESP LTD FM-408''' is an 8 string gutar that was made by ESP for a short time in 2008. It has been replaced by the [[ESP LTD FM-418]] in 2009. The ESP LTD FM-408 was made in South Korea, and the ESP LTD FM-418 is made in Indonesia, aside from that they are identical. |
==FM-408 Specs== | ==FM-408 Specs== | ||
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*String Gauges: 68/56/46/36/26/17/13/10 | *String Gauges: 68/56/46/36/26/17/13/10 | ||
[[Category:ESP]][[Category:8 String Guitar]] | [[Category:ESP]][[Category:8 String Guitar]] | ||
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| + | <!--- * despite actually not officially available anymore as from January 2009, because it has been replaced by the FM-418, with identical features, but now made in Indonesia, instead of South Korea as before. We have been able to recently get one last piece delivered, by a lucky chance. In other words: Those of you who want to secure themselves a guaranteed "nice" FM-408 from the successful, but meanwhile too expensive initial Korean production, shall use the chance and buy it here a.s.a.p., as there will be for sure no more of them available anymore. | ||
| + | * A new 8-string instrument in the ESP program, with absolutely professional features, but - as typical for LTD brand instruments - to be had for a very affordable price and featuring an unbelievably good price-quality relation. Offered here for a discounted price! | ||
| + | * Finish: Highgloss black, with black hardware. In other words, what we have here is one of a meanwhile rarely produced models with all-black metal parts, because - since the new EU environment protection laws (RoHS etc.) came into force as from the mid of 2006 - all guitar manufacturers' production is usually limited to just the instruments with chrome, nickel, gold and so called black nickel (or "cosmo black" etc.) plated hardware. | ||
| + | * Body: Basswood - for best resonance, especially on distorted sounds. | ||
| + | * Neck: Maple. 24 XJ frets. "Thin U" neck profile. Neck-thru-body construction. This enables a very good sustain, and a super easy access to the upper frets. | ||
| + | * Scale: 25.5" (Standard). | ||
| + | * Fretboard: Rosewood, with ESP Custom „Offset Block“ inlays and white binding (body, neck and headstock). A discreet but very noble looking instrument! | ||
| + | * Headstock: ESP F/FX-style, matching the body color. | ||
| + | * Tuners: Orig. Grover. | ||
| + | * Bridge: Hipshot 8-string non-tremolo. A lightweight construction - important for an 8-string instrument - and of course, it stays perfectly in tune. | ||
| + | * Nut: 55 mm. | ||
| + | * Pickups: 2x EMG 808 Custom Made active humbuckers. These pickups are an extra-low-strings optimized version of the classic EMG 81/85. This combination is versatile, provides lots of gain for aggressive sounds, fits well for downtuning and is absolutely quiet, due to its active design. | ||
| + | * Upon request, we can also perform a professional installation of active boost and EQ circuits like EMG Afterburner, PA-2, SPC, RPC, VMC, EXG etc. Please ask for details if interested. | ||
| + | * Electronics: 1x Volume, 1x Tone, 3-way toggle switch. | ||
| + | * Factory tuning: F#BEADGBE. Alterntive Tunings incl. complete setup are available against a small upcharge, upon request. | ||
| + | * Factory strings: SIT USA 68-58-46-36-26-17-13-10. Alternative gauges incl. complete setup are available against a small upcharge, upon request.. | ||
| + | * Absolutely outstanding quality of selected woods, craftmanship, handling and sound! The overall manufacturing quality is easily comparable with many ESP models which usually cost 2 to 4 times more than this instrument, though. | ||
| + | * ESP Ltd guitars come from factory without a case or a gigbag. However, we offer the optional, hard to find, original (!) ESP FM-408/418 formfit hardcase for a very special price of only 109.- EUR (instead of 169.- EUR when sold separately). This special offer is only valid in connection with the purchase of the above guitar, and is subject to stock availability, please inquire. | ||
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Revision as of 16:05, 27 November 2010
ESP LTD FM-408 is an 8 string gutar that was made by ESP for a short time in 2008. It has been replaced by the ESP LTD FM-418 in 2009. The ESP LTD FM-408 was made in South Korea, and the ESP LTD FM-418 is made in Indonesia, aside from that they are identical.
FM-408 Specs
- Neck-Thru-Body
- 25.5” Scale
- Basswood Body
- Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Standard Nut
- 55mm Neck Width
- Thin U Neck Contour
- 24 XJ Frets
- Black Hardware
- Grover Tuners
- Hipshot Fixed Bridge
- EMG 808 (B&N) Active p.u.
- Finish: BLK
- Tuned: F#/B/E/A/D/G/B/E
- String Gauges: 68/56/46/36/26/17/13/10
