ESP LTD Horizon CTM '87 CAR

The look of this guitar is amazing. The wood is curved like has muscle, not flat as most guitars! Not as much as the ESP model, but I found this model more balanced, and the color was the reason I bought it. I think it is the most beautiful guitar I ever seen, and had no flaws from the factory.

The sound is amazing for what was designed, and blends with the mix so well that it's like we have already mixed the track. But is only for hard rock and metal. There is a YouTube video ( there are not many) where someone plays many things with this guitar, which is the same sound I get. Check it.

The split functionality, It is not sound like a single pickup, and the difference is Less output and a some push at specific frequencies. Not very useful.

The knobs are nice, but not the best quality.

The neck of the guitar is the same as that of a similar ESP LTD. The neck is smaller than a Fender or an Ibanez Az but bigger than an Ibanez RG. I guess it will be called medium to thin. Perfect for metal, but not the best for things like the blues.

The tremolo feels OK but not amazing.

Additionally, it is a heavy guitar.

A setup was needed when it arrived and needs re-adjustment when the season changes( summer and winter), so the neck is not very stable to temperature changes like other cheaper guitars e.g. with roasted maple neck .

Frets work was OK, same quality with the ones with 1000 euro. Nothing special.

I will say that it is overpriced instrument. Is not even a deluxe instrument, and I can feel the difference with a similar-priced LTD Deluxe I have. It is not at all bad, just overpriced.

I will say that it is a 1000 euro guitar that costs +500 because beauty comes with a cost too.

This guitar is uniquely beautiful—at least to me, since everyone has their own taste. The curves remind me of a sports car, and the color is absolutely perfect.

It’s the first guitar I’ve ever bought that came out of the box set up flawlessly. I’m talking about fine tuning, string action, and pickup height. I only let it acclimate to the room temperature for a while, tuned it up, and everything else was perfect.

Sound is perfect for ’80s and ’90s hard rock and metal. For blues or jazz, though, it might not be the best choice :)

The quality is very good—almost perfect—with only a few minor, insignificant little details.

The neck feels comfortable to play, although that’s always a matter of personal preference.

As for the price, it might be a little high for this class of instrument, but I think it’s worth it.

Overall, it’s a really solid guitar, especially suited to certain genres. If you’re nostalgic for ’80s and ’90s hard rock and metal, this is the perfect choice. And on top of that, it’s definitely a stunning-looking instrument.

Au moment du déballage, nous pouvons clairement être surpris par la magnifique peinture de cette guitare, d'un rare rouge flamboyant et intense qui captive le regard de par sa qualité et sa finition irréprochable, c'est le grand génie des guitare japonaise même si celle-ci a été fabriquée en Corée du Sud, concernant le son, encore mieux ce dont je m'attendais, un son net, propre et précis, qui trouve sa plus grande place et son plus grand confort dans le Heavy Metal, ce qui ne l'empêche absolument pas d'avoir de la polyvalence, dû à la qualité des micros, à leur dynamisme et au push/pull qui permet la séparation des bobines des micros.
Quand au toucher, on est immédiatement impressionné et émerveillé par le manche, incroyablement confortable, fin mais sans trop l'être, doux même si le bois du manche est couvert de peinture, et bien évidement rapide.
En conclusion cette guitare s'adresse aux admirateurs du Heavy Metal vintage années 80, la technique, mais qui est également capable d'assurer d'autres parties musicales comme l'instrumentale et le jazz fusion.