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Nov 27, 2025 8:14 PM

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Nov 27, 2025 8:36 PM
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ArmanA1393Nov 27, 2025 8:36 PM
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I wish these EC-1000s were still Korean! I know people argue that Country of Origin doesn't matter but I'm not a fan of Indonesian guitars.
Nov 27, 2025 8:42 PM
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OoTLinkNov 27, 2025 8:42 PM
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The Tiger Stripe would go well with a Lum cosplay.
Nov 27, 2025 8:58 PM
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xavi.oseguedaNov 27, 2025 8:58 PM
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Quote from ArmanA1393 View quoted comment :
I wish the EC-1000s were Korean! I know people argue that Country of Origin doesn't matter but I'm not a fan of Indonesian guitars.
Are this guitar good?
Nov 27, 2025 9:02 PM
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ArmanA1393Nov 27, 2025 9:02 PM
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Quote from xavi.osegueda View quoted comment :
Are this guitar good?
Yes, absolutely. I had one but sold it for a Gibson Les Paul. Wish I would've kept it. The Gold Andromeda is stunning in person and the guitar feels solid. The EC series is the BEST Les Paul alternative, in my opinion.
Nov 27, 2025 9:50 PM
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riskbreaker76Nov 27, 2025 9:50 PM
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Quote from ArmanA1393 View quoted comment :
I wish the EC-1000s were Korean! I know people argue that Country of Origin doesn't matter but I'm not a fan of Indonesian guitars.
i didnt realize they are not built in Korea anymore! my 2005 EC1000 built in the Peerless factory in Korea has been thru alot and still going strong w a few nicks here and there.

EDIT: that said, i'd still think the current EC1000s offer a really good bang for the buck for anyone wanting a LP style guitar esp if it comes w the stock EMGs like they used to.
Nov 27, 2025 10:07 PM
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DnDuckNov 27, 2025 10:07 PM
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I ordered the ESP LTP EC-256 Vintage Natural and EC200DX. They both seem like really solid deals, and the new price is quite a bit below used prices.
Nov 27, 2025 10:20 PM
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IndigoKnob7008Nov 27, 2025 10:20 PM
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Quote from ArmanA1393 View quoted comment :
I wish these EC-1000s were still Korean! I know people argue that Country of Origin doesn't matter but I'm not a fan of Indonesian guitars.
Indonesia is Korea's Mexico. Indonesian guitars are made by Cor-Tek or one of the other big Korean manufacturers.

That said, I would have a lot of trouble paying $1000+ for an Indonesian guitar. (Or Chinese, like some of the new Epiphones.) So I get where you're coming from on the EC-1000. But for $600 and below, I understand, and the Indo stuff I've played in that price range has generally been very good.
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Nov 27, 2025 11:05 PM
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General_KlingerNov 27, 2025 11:05 PM
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There's still some LTDs made in Korea. That KH-602 on sale is made in Korea usually. I guess it would depend on the manufacture date, but the purple sparkle one I currently have is a 2024 model and it's made there.
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Nov 28, 2025 12:02 AM
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abstractedpuddingNov 28, 2025 12:02 AM
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The blue burst went out of stock. Almost pulled the trigger on that one.
Nov 28, 2025 12:43 AM
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jeffdeNov 28, 2025 12:43 AM
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Quote from IndigoKnob7008 View quoted comment :
Indonesia is Korea's Mexico. Indonesian guitars are made by Cor-Tek or one of the other big Korean manufacturers. That said, I would have a lot of trouble paying $1000+ for an Indonesian guitar. (Or Chinese, like some of the new Epiphones.) So I get where you're coming from on the EC-1000. But for $600 and below, I understand, and the Indo stuff I've played in that price range has generally been very good.
There's a guy who toured the cor tek factory on YouTube promo-ing the PRS. It's a good watch, very interesting.
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Nov 28, 2025 2:20 AM
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PowerfulSwing250Nov 28, 2025 2:20 AM
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Are these good for beginners?
Nov 28, 2025 5:46 AM
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Colonel_SandersNov 28, 2025 5:46 AM
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Quote from PowerfulSwing250 View quoted comment :
Are these good for beginners?
yes. They're geared a bit more toward metal, but these are solid starters and the more expensive ones are good value mid range quality.
Nov 28, 2025 6:21 AM
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me4tuxNov 28, 2025 6:21 AM
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Sadly, the $309 ESP LTD EC-256 - Vintage Natural is already OOS.
Do you know how heavy is this guitar? I didn't see it mentioned in the specs unless I missed something. Thanks.

Quote from ArmanA1393 View quoted comment :
Yes, absolutely. I had one but sold it for a Gibson Les Paul. Wish I would've kept it. The Gold Andromeda is stunning in person and the guitar feels solid. The EC series is the BEST Les Paul alternative, in my opinion.
Nov 28, 2025 12:05 PM
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ArmanA1393Nov 28, 2025 12:05 PM
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Quote from me4tux View quoted comment :
Sadly, the $309 ESP LTD EC-256 - Vintage Natural is already OOS.Do you know how heavy is this guitar? I didn't see it mentioned in the specs unless I missed something. Thanks.
Dang, that's a bummer. My 256 was a little over 7 lbs. Fairly light as they're between 7-8 lbs.

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Dec 2, 2025 7:58 PM
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NattefrostDec 2, 2025 7:58 PM
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Quote from ArmanA1393 View quoted comment :
I wish these EC-1000s were still Korean! I know people argue that Country of Origin doesn't matter but I'm not a fan of Indonesian guitars.
Indonesia has the worst quality control I avoid it like the plague

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