ESP MS-1 Review

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Overall Rating 4.55

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Features 4.55

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Quality 2.3

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Reliability / Value 4.55

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Neck-thru  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: None  
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  • Neck Shape: U-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Neck-through  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • String Nut: Earvana Compensated  
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  • Tuners: ESP  
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  • Bridge: String Through  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Black Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

ESP is a company that you can count on and be sure that they know their job, and that's building great instruments. Another model from ESP named MS-1 outperforms and outranks sound-wise many other models in its price range. It's well worth the price.

ESP took time and with its vast experience at making new guitars, made a MS-1, a guitar that stands out for its remarkable features it offers for a fair price. ESP did a great job, and a lot of musicians gave highest grades to MS-1, which proves the quality of this instrument. Feature-wise, there is no need to say much about it. This guitar will satisfy a great majority of musicians and that's what ESP had in mind while building it.

Just by looking at ESP's MS-1 you can tell that this instrument is something special. Beautiful finish tells the story of extraordinary craftsmanship of ESP. Action is superb, and easily adjustable. The first time you pick up MS-1 and play it, you will notice that this is a top quality guitar. Hardware is no exception; it is carefully chosen and will last you for a long time.

If you're concerned whether MS-1 will serve you well in terms of durability or reliability, then you shouldn't worry at all about that. ESP created a very fine musical instrument that will stand the test of time and perform well in any situation: studio sessions, gigs or rehearsals. MS-1 is a quality built instrument that will last you a lifetime if you take good care of it.