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As lead guitarist for legendary thrash metal band Testament, Alex Skolnick has high standards for his instruments. So, it's no surprise that the result of his collaboration with ESP has produced some incredible instruments that are equal parts shred-happy, great-sounding, easy to play and durable.

The AS-1 is the stripped-down, entry-level model of Skolnick's signature models, but it's still an instrument capable of greatness. It offers a mahogany body with a maple top finished in silverburst, set mahogany neck, 24.75" scale and 22 extra-jumbo frets on a rosewood fingerboard on a U-shaped neck. And a pair of Seymour Duncan SH-4 (B) & SH-1 (N) pickups pushes killer tone down your signal path. A TonePros tune-o-matic bridge and tailpiece anchor the strings to the body while Gotoh tuners keep everything cinched down and in-tune through heavy crunches and string-stretching leads.
Open Box ESP LTD AS-1 Alex Skolnick Electric Guitar Level 2 Lemon Burst, Flame Maple 197881313296
Open Box ESP LTD AS-1 Alex Skolnick Electric Guitar Level 2 Lemon Burst, Flame Maple 197881313296

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  • Set-neck construction
  • 24.75" scale
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple top
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • 43mm bone nut
  • U neck contour
  • 22 XJ frets
  • Chrome hardware
  • Grover tuners
  • TonePros tune-o-matic bridge and tailpiece
  • Seymour Duncan SH-4 (B) & SH-1 (N) pickups
  • Strap Button: Dunlop Straplok
  • Finish: SSB

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4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Jamming2
  2. Recording2
  3. Rock Concerts2
  4. Small Venues2
  5. Practicing1
Cons
  1. Shallow Pickup Cavities1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Feel3
  2. Good Pick Up3
  3. Good Tone3
  4. Solid Electronics2
  5. Fun To Play1

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • I have bought two

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byErik

    fromNew York NY

    Great guitar that stands up against my 30 and 40 year old les Pauls. I have the fixed bridge and the Floyd Rose version. Great playability and looks. Electronics are great for this price point with the standard Seymour Duncan's and split pickup. Thick body and non chambered body - so quite heavy and great tone. Highly recommend this guitar over a lower priced Les Paul to use as a daily player. Curious how much better the $8k version could be considering how impressed I am with this guitar.

  • Quality Gibson-esque Les Paul at 1/3 the Price!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byCharley Pizazz

    fromSan Francisco

    Not many surprises after reading so many positive reviews online. This a great guitar at even twice the price, especially when you factor in the stock Duncan pickups, a split-coil, and the included hard shell case. Fit and finish is on par with any high-end instrument. The only minor complaint I have is that the pickup cavities are very shallow...so much so that I can't fully lower the coils (I set my neck pickup flush with the mounting ring). I found the same thing on an SG I purchased last year. It's an easy fix...just trim the length of the threaded pole-pieces and it's good-to-go.

  • Sounds Even Better Than It Looks!

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byChris

    fromUtah

    Bought this guitar sight unseen. Based my purchase off of video demos, the spec sheet, and a few reviews I'd seen. I'd owned the ESP LTD EC1000T previously, but was never satisfied with the sounds I got from it - too mushy, no edge to it. This one promised improved pickups, push/pull coil tapping, and it just looks amazing, so when I saw a deal on Guitar Center for a used one, I took the gamble. I've owned many Epiphone, ESP, and Fender guitars but I must say this is my new favorite. Love it. Some reviews described this guitar as, "being built like a tank," but that just refers to the high quality and sturdiness of the build; it actually weighs less than my telecasters and other LPs. The only upgrade I'd consider at this point would be some locking tuners, but it wouldn't be necessary even. Sonically, visually, tangibly it's fantastic. Highly recommended.

  • PRACTICE WHAT YOU

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byMANUEL

    fromAnaheim, California

    HOLY DAYUM, this guitar isn't meant for everybody as Alex said himself. This thing is a monster. Was a little skeptical before buying it but i took a chance and it was one of the best decisions i ever made. The tone is insane, the silver sunburst is beautify, the attention to detail is amazing. Great Guitar!!!!!!

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDuncan

    fromundisclosed

    Can you tell me if this Guitar is made in Korea or Indonesia.. please

    Can you tell me if this Guitar is made in Korea or Indonesia.. please

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Korea

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMark

    fromBuffalo, NY

    Does this guitar come with a factory hard shell case?

    Does this guitar come with a factory hard shell case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does come with the hardshell case.