ESP E-II ECQM Eclipse Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Shred mightily on this quilted-maple-topped axe! It's loaded with heavy-duty EMG 81 and 60 pickups, and its set-neck design offers humongous, resonant tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Set-neck construction Solid joinery for great sustain and feel
EMG 60 and EMG 81 pickup complement Active humbuckers for warm & hot response
Thin U-shaped neck Slim shape with fast, easy-to-play feel

Expertly crafted in Japan by ESP luthiers with gorgeous tonewoods and professional electronics, the ESP E-II Eclipse QM can compare with guitar costing much more! ESP E-II guitars bridge the gap between high-end ESP and LTD models, with great looks, sound, and craftsmanship built into each instrument.

Active EMG 81 and EMG 60 humbuckers give the guitar that classic aggressive tone that is a favorite among countless rock guitarists today. The quilted maple top on the mahogany body provides an elegant look and classic tonal response. If you want the best guitar for your money, look no further!

ESP player Pat Heath demonstrates the Jazz/Rock tones the EII Eclipse is capable of:


Features:

- Set Neck Construction
- Mahogany Body
- Quilted Maple Top
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Gotoh Locking Tuners
- Gotoh T.O.M. Bridge and Tailpiece
- EMG 81 and 60 Active Pickups
- Case included

- Construction: Set-Neck
- Scale: 24.75 inches
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Type: Bone
- Neck Contour: Thin U
- Frets: 22 XJ
- Hardware Color: Black
- Strap Button: Schaller Security Lock
- Tuners: Gotoh Locking Tuners
- Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM Bridge and Tailpiece
- Neck Pickup: EMG 60
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 81
- Electronics: Active
- Controls: Vol/Vol/Tone/Toggle Switch

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-423-8388

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted July 15, 2016 by Bill Bakopoulos in Palatine, IL

"Amazing Purchase!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this guitar 2 days ago and it arrived yesterday so shipping time was very discreet. I had it shipped directly to my guitar tech who threw some Ernie Ball cobalts and did a setup on it prior to me even seeing the guitar. I met with Vince after work and gave it a try and I was blown away. A little back story: I purchased this guitar because my main axe, a Gibson Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Model from 2002 was damaged and will be in the shop as I am a victim of the notorious Gibson neck break. I'm a professional touring musician and needed a replacement tour grade guitar. My Les Paul has the X-factor so upon its return I'm going to keep it as studio only guitar and my ESP Eclipse will now be my main axe. The finish on this guitar is killer, everyone that's seen it was instantly responsive. It's extremely playable and sounds killer. The neck feels like a 60's style neck but the fret board is a tiny bit wider that your average 60s and I didn't mind it at all. I will say that this is my first guitar with EMG pickups and it takes some getting used to as they are dynamically less responsive. I may swap out the EMG's down the road but this guitar overall is a workhorse. It sounds killer, plays well, and is a tour grade piece of equipment. I can take this on the road with me and not worry about it being in tune or being as sensitive to the elements. My Gibson's are absolutely amazing when it comes to tone, they really do have the x-factor, but when I'm out on the road I read more need consistent results and this guitar definitely delivers. I'm glad to add this to my collection and might even consider the EC-1000 evertune model as well! PS: I bought the blemished model because my intention was to take this guitar on the road with me. I inspected the guitar thoroughly and there were absolutely no scratches, nicks, or signs of use on it so I'm super extatic about the condition. It looks like it had never been touched.

Musical Background:
I've been playing guitar for 60 years and play professionally as a session musician and in a touring rock band.

Musical Style:
Blues, Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal
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