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I finally got around to throwing on a set of these black coated Black Diamond strings I picked up at the Dallas Guitar Show. Black Diamond is very small compared to GHS or the big boys. These strings are made in Sarasota, Florida. Mine are the 9-42 set. I put them on my #1 ESP M-II Custom Shop. First, they look really weird at first. The pic doesn't really show it. It just looks very strange. If you have a black headstock you'll find yourself twisting and turning the guitar so you can see the strings while you put them on your guitar. I just put them on last night so I have only played a little bit. My first impression is that they feel a little different but I can't really describe it (I know that is a lot of help). I don't like or dislike- I can just tell these aren't like normal strings, they feel a little different while bending IMO. Second, they sound like a normal new set of strings- pretty bright. I obviously can't A/B a set of strings but I am thinking they may actually be brighter then GHS Boomers or EB Super Slinkys. They sure aren't darker to my ear. I'lll report back on how long they last.... I can usually get several months on a set of strings so we will see.

This suckers sell for $9.35/set at juststrings.com. I got mine directly from BD for 2 sets/$5 at the show- this was obviously a special promotional price. I am digging them! I may even break my cheap strings rule and fork over the $9.35 if they last a long time.

Cool, good to know.... Keep us posted on how they work out...

And If I try them the part about the Headstock is ALSO good Info....Note to self: Use guitar with maple headstock

M-II custom shop?? *whistles

how much did they charge u? i quoted a eclipse custom shop on the website for fun , came to abt 5 grand.


Originally Posted by pac112M-II custom shop?? *whistles

how much did they charge u? i quoted a eclipse custom shop on the website for fun , came to abt 5 grand.

No where near 5k. I didn't actually order this one... it was a '98 NAMM guitar and I picked it up for under 2K brand new. I saw it on the internet and bought it instantly- best decision I ever made, been my #1 since '99. check- drumcityguitarland.com for ESPs, that is where I bought mine.
would look cool on a no more black than this type guitar hehe


Originally Posted by RGNNo where near 5k. I didn't actually order this one... it was a '98 NAMM guitar and I picked it up for under 2K brand new. I saw it on the internet and bought it instantly- best decision I ever made, been my #1 since '99. check- drumcityguitarland.com for ESPs, that is where I bought mine.
good catch man. ESP is capable of some good customs shop designs, some are really killer!!

looks like something lynch would play


Originally Posted by Daveylooks like something lynch would play

Almost every ESP with H-S looks like something Lynch would play


Originally Posted by ZerberusAlmost every ESP with H-S looks like something Lynch would play

i guess that's true LOL