Key Features
- Exceptional sound quality thanks to professional standard EMG pickups
- The ultimate playability as a result of Honduras mahogany neck
- Complete tuning stability with locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Professional standard, hand crafted by expert luthiers in Japan
DISC ESP Original Eclipse Custom, Silver Liquid Metal Burst Overview
Completion. The musical treasure that is the ESP Original Eclipse Custom has a powerful, mystical aura which speaks to musicians. With the most incredible high end features and mountains of tonal character, this expertly designed, hand crafted instrument will give you everything you could ever want from a guitar, and more. The EMG HET SET pickups in the neck and bridge are modern musical powerhouses, creating a crisp, articulate, downright outstanding voice which screams with raw expression. Offering punchy, dynamic, crystal clear tones, they will perform to perfection without question.
Master your sound. Your playing will be completely liberated, with expertly crafted, ultra modern design elements facilitating the best playability imaginable. A mahogany body with a maple cap gives the Eclipse Custom an incredible resonance, whilst the sleek, Honduras mahogany neck provides unrivalled warmth and manoeuvrability. The ebony fretboard gives it crisp, enduring sustain and a dreamy smoothness for your fingertips to enjoy. From the heaviest music to the lightest, the fastest to the slowest, this guitar has it all, and will handle absolutely every genre and playing style with ease.
Product Ref: 133604
Full Description
View Full DescriptionExpanding horizons
Rising above the rest. This ESP Original Eclipse Custom is part of the superior ESP Original series. Combining expert craftsmanship with world class components, it represents the very finest of Japanese guitar crafting standards which are possible in this day and age.
It was made in ESP's Custom Shop in Japan, meaning it is completely unique and made to absolute perfection. This instrument truly is as good as it gets, having been built for the modern, professional touring musician. It will not only excel in every area of playing, but will also help you to expand your own musical horizons. Bring out your very best performance - every time you play.
The EMG masterclass
Divine. A pair of ultra powerful EMG humbuckers sit in the neck and bridge positions of this incredible model. They are at the height of the pickup hierarchy, offering a supreme tone which will transport your sound to a different dimension. The HET pickup in the bridge position offers a universe of active, high output sonic options. It has a clear, precise, punchy attack and crisp, saturated sound. Every note you play will pummel through the mix like a battering ram, giving your riffs true definition. Every lick will sound exceptionally tight, sending your sound to the stratosphere.
The neck HET will send you into a sea of tone. It creates a beautifully clean, pristine, emphatic sound which is exceptional for lead licks. With an enhanced, clean low end, you'll experience a wave of inspiration when you hear how rich and full your notes are. They will have a resounding, powerful voice which sings with saturation and bite. Whether you're powering through solos at speed or playing with fulsome feel, your sound will shine. With these two pickups propelling your sound to perfection, your tone will reach godly heights.
Neck wizardry
Absolute mastery. Sleek, expertly crafted, and brimming with resonance, the neck of this machine is of a professional standard. Made from Honduras mahogany, it feels as smooth as silk when your hand slides along the fretboard. Your playing will be like a breath of fresh air, with each fret movement feeling free and natural. You'll be able to express your riffs with complete liberty, and each note will glisten with sustain. The mahogany itself is tonally warm, giving your lead notes even sweeter resonance. This incredible sonic tool will help you break down your creative barriers with its unparalleled playability.
Ebony excellence
The best of the best. The sleek, crafted ebony fretboard on the Original Eclipse Custom will evoke your passion for guitar. Playing exceptionally smoothly and offering a bright resonance of its own, it truly strands out as an exceptional piece of modern design. Notes will explode from each fret, and you'll be able to play as fast and as hard as you desire without restriction. The level of seductive sustain created by its neck-through-body design and dense ebony fretboard has to be heard to be believed. In combination, they'll turbocharge your playing and take your sound to a new level.
Eclipse them all
Locked down. Each quality component on this vessel of sonic power will help you express your inner artist. The Tonepros Locking TOM bridge and Gotoh tailpiece work in unison to hold your strings in a vice grip, offering the very best tuning stability. You can bend, pummel, and shred your strings to pieces – they will stay in tune. Boasting a treasure trove of unbelievable quality, artistry, and tonal excellence, the Original Eclipse Custom will show you how a professional's guitar looks and feels.
Specifications
Body
- Series: Eclipse Custom
- Body Material: Mahogany With Maple Cap
- Body Finish: Silver Liquid Metal Burst
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Honduras Mahogany
- Neck Contour: Thin U
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Frets: 22 XJ
- Nut: Graphite
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Flags
Hardware and Electronics
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Locking
- Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM and Gotoh Tailpiece
- Bridge Pickup: EMG HET SET Brushed Chrome
- Neck Pickup: EMG HET SET Brushed Chrome
- Electronics: Active
- Electronics Layout: Vol, Vol, Tone, Toggle Switch
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Strap Button: Schaller Straplock
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (0.010-0.46)
- Case: EC Guitar Form Fit
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