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Description

James' third ESP explorer which appeared sometime after "...And Justice For All", it was used during the "Damaged Justice" tour, it has a piece of tape wi th the words "FUK EM UP" written on the axe, a scary guy on the headstock, and a LA Raiders sticker between the pickups

The body is of the MX-220 but the headstock is from the MX-250, the guitar is a black color with a silver sparkle to it, and like James' other ESP's during this time, it has EMG 81/60 pickups.

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ESP MX-220 Explorer "FUK EM UP".

Build quality

  • The truss rod hole resembles a Gibson style, which deviates from the usual squarish design seen on MX250 and MX220 models.

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  • The MX-220 "FUK EM UP" has been noted to feature ESP's rounded fret edges, a signifier typically exclusive to ESP and Navigator guitars.

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  • Early MX-220s lacked a primer layer between wood and paint, revealing wood under paint cracks instead of primer color.

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User experience

  • Some owners have observed a unique sparkle finish not commonly found in fakes, suggesting authenticity.

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Comparisons

  • The "FUK EM UP" model has a pre-production MX250 headstock, distinct from the more common MX220s.

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See how James Hetfield uses ESP MX-220 Explorer "FUK EM UP"

James Hetfield

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This guitar was used during the damage justice tour, its a cross between a MX 220 and a MX 250 with no banana head stock and ebony fretboard.

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