Sub $500 George Lynch M-1 Tiger - anyone tried it - NEW ESP LTD GL-200MT

[DHardmanJr]

I came across this in a catalog I just received ... the new GL-200MT, a sub 500 version of the M-1 Tiger.

See bottom of this page:

http://www.espguitars.com/guitars_george.html

It looks more or less just like the "real one". Has anyone tried one of these cheaper ones out? The price makes me wonder ... if the floyd rose, something called a "Floyd Rose Special" is any good at all it might be a tremendous bargain. Just pop in a decent pickup and you've got what might a pretty cheap decent single hum guitar with graphic.

Dave

[Super_shredder]

the only thing that kills it for me is the ugly 12th fret inlay

[atdguitars]

Here are the specs on the bridge.. The rockwell hardness is great but its using zing block and saddles.. Could be upgraded pretty reasonably for more mass and sustain.

http://www.guitarpartsdepot.com/Floyd_Rose_Special-Floyd_Rose_Special_Chrome_4.html

Looks like a decent guitar otherwise. Pickup would just be a matter of choice..if its the normal import LTD its a bit cheezy for my taste.

[Blazer]

I haven't played that one yet but I have played the new LTD Page Hamilton.


That one is a kick ass rock guitar. Also, on this picture it appears to have a neck pickup, it doesn't, it's a tremolo spring inside that cavity.

[DHardmanJr]

Also, on this picture it appears to have a neck pickup, it doesn't, it's a tremolo spring inside that cavity.

That's strange ... why would there be a spring in the neck pickup cavity?

[Blazer]

That's strange ... why would there be a spring in the neck pickup cavity?

I have no idea but Page Hamilton's old Horizon has that as well.

[Dave L]

One thing I noticed about the LTD Tiger is that it doesn´t have the real neck specs... it´s a "regular" LTD neck with a 11/16" nut rather than a fat Lynch neck with 1 3/4".

[4koa]

also the LTD model uses a Basswood body instead of a Maple body like the original ESP
model (but that might be a good thing to some..personally i find maple bodies to be a little on the heavy side )

[DHardmanJr]

Yeah ... I was thinking also that the basswood body would be good for lower weight and probably good tonewise also. Probably will not be as durable though and will dent easier over time. From what I recall basswood can be kind of soft compared to maple, alder, or mahogany.

Saw this thread on the ESP forum where someone just got one and is intending to post a review:

http://bbs.espguitars.com/showthread.php?t=36470&highlight=GL-200MT

Seems like it's made in China with a Korean Floyd. I have read that these Floyd Rose Specials are just as good or a step above a typical LFR.

[DHardmanJr]

it´s a "regular" LTD neck with a 11/16" nut rather than a fat Lynch neck with 1 3/4".

That might be a good thing

[john.w.lawson]

These are not out yet could be a week or a month before you can get one.They are made in the same country as the relic fender lynch esp! suposed to be really nice??????

[Grandturk]

I've visually checked out the bengal at Sam Ash in NYC. Wouldn't touch it with a 32' pole. Looked cheap.

[atdguitars]

I've visually checked out the bengal at Sam Ash in NYC. Wouldn't touch it with a 32' pole. Looked cheap.

Thanks for the info.. Saves me a trip to check one out.

[DHardmanJr]

That's too bad it's so cheap-looking. I guess in the end you get what you pay for.

Over on the ESP forums someone is saying how great it is, but I'd rather hear from a JCFer!

I still may check them out at Sam Ash if/when they get one in.

[SEEGERMANY]

The body actually has a great Bengal pattern. But they screwed the pooch on the headstock. I'm sorry, but whenever I see "LTD," I think FORD!