ESP LTD ST203FR Maple Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose

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ESP LTD ST203FR Maple Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Black
ESP LTD ST203FR Maple Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Black
ESP LTD ST203FR Maple Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Black ESP LTD ST203FR Maple Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Black
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.

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

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

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (26 ratings)
Submitted May 1, 2010 by a customer from hotmail.com

"A Workhorse guitar for less than 4 Benjamins..."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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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.

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.

Features
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… read more 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.

Musical Background:
Hobbyist, semi-active musician

Musical Style:
Rock, classic rock, metal read less
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