LET'S TALK ABOUT ESP'S SECRET 'EPIPHONE KILLER'...

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» 0:00 ESP's "Secret" Japan-only Brands
» 4:26 How do we actually get one?
» 8:04 Writing a Demo Track Inspired by the Guitar
» 12:52 Demo Track in a Mix
» 14:33 Final Thoughts (What is going on with ESP's Grassroots brand?)

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LET'S TALK ABOUT ESP'S SECRET "EPIPHONE KILLER"...

[Fenderman]

I got a brand new Edwards off Reverb from Japan. Completely painless, no import duties, and quick shipping. I like it way more than my Gibson LP

[surst_gt]

I am Japanese. In Japan, Grassroots and Edwards are sometimes disregarded because of a certain brand image. Since these makers are not sold outside of Japan, one has to overcome the “American complex” that is unique to Japan in order to use these makers. However, people who truly appreciate the instruments own them behind their backs.
The frets are large, so if you modify them a little, they can be transformed into tough live gear!

I was also surprised to see Digimat, INORAN, and SUGIZO models in the video outside of Japan, as they are very rare!

[damonwolf]

Incredibly VALUABLE information, Hunter! I've been wondering for years how to get my hands on one of these without getting ripped off by overseas scammers. Thank you for this! 🙏

[silvestrslusis]

You can get these in Finland too as they have always had special relationship with Japan. ESP and other Japanese guitar companies have huge presence in Finland hence why most finns play japanese instruments - Tokai, ESP, Grassroots, Edwards, etc.

[jezmez]

This is the best ad for anything on YouTube I've ever seen. I normally fastforward through these types of things, but this was very informative!

[retroquest]

I have to admit, for someone who does not like single cuts, you almost sold me on this, almost... nice job man :)

[metallixro]

More Japan only market guitars videos pls! :))

[RomanChugz]

Great tone, great riffs, great guitar - YOU'RE THE MAN!! Couldn't find a patreon link though!

[keithramsay]

That thing is smooth like peanut butter and sweet like jelly!

[roderickvwenner]

I own the Edwards John Sykes model. Got it last semester. It’s been my main guitar ever since. I actually put the epiphone prophecy fishmans in it and now it can do anything.

[denverrandy]

This is great!!!I'm always nervous about buying from overseas

[thess]

My son and I play Greco from 1979 and 1980's, Japan is where it's at

[andrewcadorette]

I have heard about them. I did not know how to purchase them. Thank you!

[AutopsyReportOfficial]

Intro: Sum 41 - Still Waiting. I see, another man of culture

[Rdbudd]

They really need to drop EC256 prices. They’ve gone from $450 to $600 in a couple years.

[steelhead]

Subscribed for the Grass Roots! Cheers mate!🇨🇦

[JP-jysk]

After watching your channel for a few years, I bought a 2013 LTD EC1000T. It’s incredible and totally scratches that 70’s LP custom itch. Thanks for the killer single cut content!

[RainMakeR_Workshop]

I have an Edwards guitar. Bought it on Buyee and imported it straight from Japan.

[jollyradtv]

GrassRoots and Edward, both made by ESP and thousand times better than any crap Epiphone out there. I have the aged White colored one that looks like Randy Rhoads' 70s Les Paul custom and the weight, playability is out of the world. I paid $475 to get that in mint condition from a guy.

[robertm]

Love your enthusiasm and will watch more of your content. As I watched, realizing it's a super budget guitar, still the frets seems very high and "stratty", compared to even Epiphones in the USA around the same cost.