Barakat waited a year to get this ESP Eclipse-II and at the end of the guitar’s first show he threw it 50 feet offstage to his guitar tech Mac Fraser who couldn’t complete the catch—Barakat admits to giving it a bad toss—and it snapped the headstock. Representing the band’s HQ, Barakat goes with the reverse color scheme to show support for his football squad—the Baltimore Ravens. Everything is set up the same on this one—Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge, a SD Jazz in the neck, and all the wiring is bypassed so the JB goes straight to the output.
Rig Rundown: All Time Low
The SoCal punk outfit rocks a mix of classic Fender and ESP instruments with cutting-edge Kemper gear.
By Perry BeanOct 28, 2015
Perry Bean
Perry Bean cut his teeth touring and playing in punk rock and hardcore bands, before he got his start in film. He worked his way up from lowly production assistant to become a producer, art director, and most recently, a music video director nominated for ACM, CMT, and CMA awards. Being Premier Guitar's Chief Videographer was a perfect fit for him, combining his two favorite things—guitars and cameras. Perry doesn't have free time, but his massive dog Beef pays his rent by being Perry's intern.