Multi NGM Catchup - KxK V6, ESP Alexi and ESP M-III

[Warmart]

Putting these 3 catch up NGD's in one place, but sorta separate. A couple of months ago my buddy was here and said, you really don't need any more guitars, but you don't have a V. I'm like, "shit, you're right". WTF is wrong with me? Last one I had was an LTD Arrow that just didn't wow me, sound wise.

First up is the one that blew me away the most, the KxK V6. It a symmetrical V in the "style" of a Jackson King V, but made to a frikkin' T. Can a V be made to a T?

EMG 81/85, which I haven't liked in the last couple guitars I've tried, but they work perfect in this guitar. Ziricote fretboard, OG Floyd, perfect balance and she's a player and I'm in love!

KxK is a single man shop somewhere near San Diego, the guy's pretty damn obsessive over detail!

It color changes from black to purplish maroon, and I don't have a lot of light in my office, but you get the gist.

Can see the ziricote block he insets next to the pickups:

Last 8 frets are scalloped:

Inset truss rod cover:

Ziricote back plates:

Not exactly like an EBMM bare neck, but awesome feel and recessed straplocks:

Very smooth neck to headstock work:

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Welcome back, friend! Way to kick things back off, too!

I didn't realize KxK were here in California!

 

[Warmart]

Next up is an ESP Alexi Ripped, actually a Japan Custom Shop, which I never thought I'd buy because the prices are nucking futs. But I pretty much stole this one, think normal production EBMM cost and you'd be right! I guess everyone that really wanted one already had 'em, so it was NOS.

Passive Alexi EMG's and an awesome switchable EQ (battery powered) that gives you some crazy differences, I seem to like it "mostly always on". Sounds great for metal, only thing I'm not crazy for is the chunky ass neck, but I deal.

Inlays are sharp as a mutha, and will CUT YOU:

Last 5 frets are scalloped:

Damn, I had to get one blurry one in, right?

Think, THIKKKKK:

 

[Alex Kenivel]

 

[Warmart]

Last up is a used ESP USA M-III, that I traded my PRS WL 594 for, locally.

Like the other two guitars in this thread, an OG Floyd (I had none for a while and now have 3 Floyd's, lmfao). Bridge is SD Custom 78, and I can't find my paperwork on the SD single coils, lmao.

Fantastic playing and sounding guitar, needed a little fret crowning on a few but I was able to take care of it myself. Guy was heavy handed with a slide, I believe. Has a plain black back, so only showing the front.

Need to get locking tuners, but I wound these on just to prove I can still do it

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Nice haul, glad I got to catch these in real-time

 

[JiveTurkey]

JFC what a haul!

 

[Warmart]

Welcome back, friend! Way to kick things back off, too!

I didn't realize KxK were here in California!

Thank you, I guess my forumitis is cured.

I think the builder has a similar personality as Neal Peart. He don't like 'no 'tention'. "Near" San Diego is as much as they say!

Nice haul, glad I got to catch these in real-time

Ha!

JFC what a haul!

Thank you! I'm gonna need some Floyd tips from the master, you're on speed dial.

 

[Stone]

Holy Frack man Dave you been a busy boy lol, and nice to see you back
As always your choice of axes is off the scale, congrats and I know they will be put to good use

 

[Progressive_disclosure]

That even the pickup rings are ziricote on the KxK looks killer, such attention to detail. Love the consistency and muted esthetics on what is actually a purple V with gold hardware.

Congrats on all three, nice catches!

 

[TSJMajesty]

Putting these 3 catch up NGD's in one place, but sorta separate. A couple of months ago my buddy was here and said, you really don't need any more guitars, but you don't have a V. I'm like, "shit, you're right". WTF is wrong with me? Last one I had was an LTD Arrow that just didn't wow me, sound wise.

First up is the one that blew me away the most, the KxK V6. It a symmetrical V in the "style" of a Jackson King V, but made to a frikkin' T. Can a V be made to a T?

EMG 81/85, which I haven't liked in the last couple guitars I've tried, but they work perfect in this guitar. Ziricote fretboard, OG Floyd, perfect balance and she's a player and I'm in love!

KxK is a single man shop somewhere near San Diego, the guy's pretty damn obsessive over detail!

It color changes from black to purplish maroon, and I don't have a lot of light in my office, but you get the gist.
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Can see the ziricote block he insets next to the pickups:
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Last 8 frets are scalloped:
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Inset truss rod cover:
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Ziricote back plates:
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Not exactly like an EBMM bare neck, but awesome feel and recessed straplocks:
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Very smooth neck to headstock work:
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Very nice. I really like that fretboard!

 

[TSJMajesty]

Oh, and friends don't tell friends they don't need another guitar.

 

[DISTORT6]

How does the USA ESP compare to the CS ESP?

 

[gearJunkie]

Absolutely WOW! Congrats!

I think we may be related. Looks like there could be a little "gear junkie" vibe lingering within.

 

[Warmart]

Was driving all day, whew, I'm too old for that anymore

Holy Frack man Dave you been a busy boy lol, and nice to see you back
As always your choice of axes is off the scale, congrats and I know they will be put to good use

Hah, yeah lots of ins and a few outs this year, think I'm fine tuned well. May move 2 or 3 out if the selling "environment" improves.

Thank you very much, Mike!

That even the pickup rings are ziricote on the KxK looks killer, such attention to detail. Love the consistency and muted esthetics on what is actually a purple V with gold hardware.

Congrats on all three, nice catches!

Yeah I've never seen that done, and those obsessive extras are all over. I need a pic under the truss rod cover, never seen a channel so crazily done! Hope I get to talk to the builder some day.

Thank you very much!

Very nice. I really like that fretboard!

Thank you very much! Crazy figured, only the 2nd ziricote I've had but may be tied with ebony for my favorite. Feels about the same.

Oh, and friends don't tell friends they don't need another guitar.

Never, though it was probably reverse psychology lol.

How does the USA ESP compare to the CS ESP?

Difficult to say there's a massive difference, but the CS is absolutely perfect everywhere, it's still splitting hairs and the USA had a fair amount of use from the previous owner.

Absolutely WOW! Congrats!

I think we may be related. Looks like there could be a little "gear junkie" vibe lingering within.

Thank you very much!

I have thought the same more than a few times! When you simply love guitars, it's hard to stop. Hoping one of us wins the big lottery jackpot tonight! We know how to put it to proper use lmao!

 

[Aleksi]

Gorgeous guitars! Congrats!

Is KxK still active? I have a 27" Sii-7 that I bought off James on metalguitarist.org almost 17 years ago. I'm in the process of selling most of my guitars and I have no idea what I should ask for it if I were to sell it

 

[Warmart]

Gorgeous guitars! Congrats!

Is KxK still active? I have a 27" Sii-7 that I bought off James on metalguitarist.org almost 17 years ago. I'm in the process of selling most of my guitars and I have no idea what I should ask for it if I were to sell it

Thank you very much!

Yes, he's still going, but from my understanding he's not taking orders. He just builds what he wants and sells solely through Pyramid Guitars in Memphis.

 

[la szum]

Epic haul, @Warmart . You got all the points!!

 

[Warmart]

Epic haul, @Warmart . You got all the points!!

Thank you very much!

Next, I'm going to think on 3d printing one.