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ESP LTD ST203FR Maple Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose

The ESP LTD ST-203FR offers an ESP twist on a classic look. With worn aesthetics and an HSS configuration, the ESP LTD ST-203FR rocks. 24 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Product Description

The awesome distressed look of the ST203FR is worn like a champ. From the first time you pick up this guitar you will notice that it feels broken in like your favorite pair of sneakers. The antique look is only the begining, ESP's ST203FR Features an alder body with 1-piece maple neck and ESP's LH-150 humbucker paired with two screaming LS-120 single coils. The FR stands for Floyd Rose which offers you access to incredible playing expression.

Features
- Alder Body with 1-piece Maple Neck

- Nickel Hardware and ESP Tuners

- LH-150 Humbucker and Two LS-120 single coils

- Floyd Rose Special Bridge zZounds is an authorized dealer of ESP products.
Construction: Bolt-On

Scale Length: 25.5 inches

Body: Alder

Neck: 1-piece Maple

Nut: 42mm Standard Nut

Neck Contour: Thin U

Frets: 22 XJ Frets

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: ESP Tuners

Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Bridge

Bridge Pickup: ESP LH-150 Humbucker

Neck and Middle Pickups: LS-120 Single Coils
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 16 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 17 x 4 in
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "A Workhorse guitar for less than 4 Benjamins..."
Sound: I just purchased the ESP/LTD ST 203FR today and put it through it paces. I also have a '03 Fender MIM HSS Strat. The sounds from the ST 203 are a bit "beefier" than that of the HSS Strat. The versatility of this guitar is terrific. Single coils sparkled and the humbucker was just hot enough for some tight pinch harmonics and bite. The neck is to die for. Fast would be an understatement. Compared to the Fender HSS Strat, it just begs you to start shredding with the extra jumbo frets. I had owned a Fender Floyd Rose Strat around '95 through '01, and it was my primary "workhorse" guitar. I ended up trading it for a Ibanez RG series shredder as my tastes moved to a more metal sound. Always regretted that decision, but as of today, I can say the ST 203 FR is like an old friend, and then some. Best $400 bucks I've spent in a long time. FYI: ran it through a Marshall Haze 40 (w/Marshall Jackhammer and Ibanez Demon Wah Jr), Peavey Vypyr 30 and Line 6 Spider III 15 watt combo. Feature: Pretty much the same as a Fender FR Strat. Love the worn finish and one piece maple neck. It's not a shred guitar (no EMG's, 24 frets, etc.) but is kicks butt. Ease of Use: This is my third ESP/LTD guitar (I have an '03 M100-FM and '04 EC200 QM- both matching see-thru black and modded with EMGs). I fell in love with the ESP/LTD neck on my M100-FM, as it was a gift from my wife. These guitars are setup almost perfect from the factory. Quality: Feels solid and based on my previous experiences with the ESP/LTD line, I don't have any concerns at the moment. I play my guitars daily and gig with them regularly. Never had any issues with them other than tweaks I've done improperly myself. For the money, I'd be hard pressed to find anything else even close. Value: The best "bang-for-the-buck" guitar I've ever purchased. It will probably soon become my "#1"... Manufacturer Support: I've only had to contact ESP once, impeccable customer service in response rate and personality. The Wow Factor: I love the finish and Floyd. Always been partial to Strats and the shape. Curvy and iconic. Good enough for Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, and Malmsteem, then good enough for me. Overall: This guitar will be in my stable for a very, very long time. Always had regrets with getting rid of the Fender FR Strat, this rectifies that.
Style of Music: Rock, classic rock, metal
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Sound: The ESP pickups don't sound that bad at all.. However I did replace mine with Duncans and a JB in the bridge. The stock pickup responded very well through my Marshall tube amp. Plays well with pedals too. Feature: The Floyd Rose does need to be setup correctly as do all Floyds. Don't be afraid to do it yourself. Floyds are very easy to setup if someone explains it correctly to you. Search YouTube and almost everybody is incorrect except the guitar tech from Floyd Upgrades. The FR Special now stays in tune perfectly - not fret buzz - perfect intonation - using Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom. Ease of Use: Its always easy to use a ESP guitar. Quality: ESP's quality is second to none. Very happy with all of my ESP's. Value: Thats where ESP flourishes. Custom shop feel guitars that anyone can afford. Manufacturer Support: You wont need any. The Wow Factor: The worn finish is cool. The wood is not exposed to the elements like humidity/moisture like other relic jobs that can be harmful. If you look at it from a angle it looks like the black paint is brushed on. Very cool. I'm very happy with this purchase. I bought mine here a zZounds like I do with all my gear. The Pay-As-You-Play plan keeps me coming back! Overall: One thing to note is in the pictures it shows the pickups, volume and tone knobs in "white" when there are actually in "creme". I own 4 different ESP guitars and this one is the cheapest priced ESP in my collection and it is quickly becoming my favorite! I bought this in early May and I cant put it down. Best guitar I've EVER bought considering the price. Love as much as my ESP Eclipse. Thanks ESP for making quality axes at reasonable prices.
Style of Music: Metal, Rock... Music.
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