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Description

An ESP Explorer used by James Hetfield Customized with Middle-Finger Inlays and a piece of tape with the words "EET FUK" written on it.

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James Hetfield EET FUK Explorer | ESP MX220 Explorer Guitar | Metallica best Guitar Recording

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James Hetfield EET FUK Explorer | ESP MX220 Explorer Guitar | Metallica best Guitar Recording

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Video thumbnail for Esp Mx220 Eet Fuk 80's Metallica Explorer James Hetfield Guitar Sound with ADA Mp2 Preamp by Tayfun Çotuk

Esp Mx220 Eet Fuk 80's Metallica Explorer James Hetfield Guitar Sound with ADA Mp2 Preamp

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◆ THE MYTHICAL ESP MX-220 EET FUK ◆ JAMES HETFIELD EXTREMELY RARE GUITAR 🦄🤘🏼🦄

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Video thumbnail for ESP Custom MX-220 EET FUK James Hetfield Limited Edition 1991 by Guitars Collector

ESP Custom MX-220 EET FUK James Hetfield Limited Edition 1991

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James Hetfield use Passive Pickups on ESP Mx220 EET FUK Mx-220 Mx250 Explorer

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[1991] ESP Custom MX-220 EET FUK James Hetfield Limited Ed.

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Guitars Collector

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James Hetfield with his ESP EET FUK Explorer Recording | Metallica Studio Recording | ESP MX 220

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ESP MX220 Explorer "EET FUK".

Comparisons

  • Antonio guitars in Italy offer precise replicas of the EET FUK and Wolf & Man models, priced around £1500 a few years ago.

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  • Epiphone 84 Explorers, with a similar knob layout to ESP's, are suggested as an alternative to upgrading Chinese replicas.

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Mods and upgrades

  • AliExpress replicas often require new pickups, cap and level frets, and a new nut, but remain cost-effective even after upgrades.

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  • Owners recommend replacing the bridge and tailpiece with an ABR-1 style bridge for improved playability and sound quality.

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User experience

  • Imported AliExpress replicas risk being seized and destroyed during customs, leaving buyers with the bill.

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  • One user enjoyed the process of overhauling their EET FUK replica, finding it a valuable learning experience in guitar modification.

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Use cases and applications

  • r/explorerguitars frequently features knock-offs and links, providing a community resource for discovering replica options.

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  • Upgraded replicas with real EMG pickups can be suitable for jamming and live performances, despite initial low-quality components.

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Build quality

  • Some replicas are made from MDF, leading to potentially uninspiring sound, while others are solid mahogany, which owners find more desirable for tone.

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Setup and maintenance

  • New replicas often require fret leveling and new electronics for improved playability and sound, as noted by several owners.

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Critic Reviews

James Hetfield's 1987 ESP MX220 “Eet Fuk” – Ground Guitar

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James Hetfield

Guitarist, Singer

Metallica

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James’s first ESP, and one of this most recognizable guitars. He bought it just prior to recording “And Justice For All”, and used it as his main axe during that period. The guitar featured neck through body construction (as with all of James’ ESPs), with mahogany body and neck featuring rosewood fingerboard and custom middle finger inlays. The guitar was also equipped with a Tune-o-Matic bridge, Gotoh tuners, and EMG 81/60 active pickups.

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