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The ESP E-II M-II HT is a premium Japanese-built guitar that blends precision craftsmanship with uncompromising modern performance. Its three-piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard, and Hipshot string-through bridge provide exceptional stability, sustain, and effortless playability, while the pair of Bare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers deliver tight lows, aggressive mids, and remarkable clarity under high gain. Stainless steel frets, Gotoh locking tuners, and ESP strap locks complete a feature set built for demanding players. Finished in stunning Mercury Blue Burst, the E-II M-II HT is an inspiring instrument that excels on stage, in the studio, and anywhere exceptional tone and reliability are required.
Formerly known as “ESP Standard”, ESP E-II instruments are made in Japan at the ESP factory. With the E-II M-II Mercury Blueburst, you’re getting a powerhouse of a guitar that’s ready to impress, both visually and sonically. This guitar features set-thru construction at 25.5” scale for fast and easy access to the highest frets. Its alder body features a burled maple top with figured wood grain and knots that look incredible under its translucent finish. Its three-piece maple neck is satin-finished on the back for the ultimate in smooth playing feel. Its ebony fingerboard features pearloid offset block inlays and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets. White binding accents the guitar’s top, headstock, and neck. The E-II M-II Mercury Blueburst offers a set of premium-quality components like a Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body, Gotoh locking tuners, a bone nut, and ESP strap locks. This outstanding guitar also features a set of direct-mounted Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups with black Battleworn covers, offering accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing, and delivering a crushing midrange and precise high-end articulation. A push-pull tone control allows for coil splitting. Includes ESP deluxe hardshell case.
Guitars are our passion. Since 1975, ESP has created numerous iconic instruments for legendary players spanning every genre of music. Our decades of experience in the design and manufacture of guitars and basses has allowed us to provide the very best options for you as a player. Every guitar that bears the ESP name undergoes a careful and rigorous process of quality control and craftsmanship that culminates in some of the finest instruments on the planet.
Construction: Set-Thru
Scale: 25.5"
Body: Alder
Top: Burled Maple
Neck: 3Pc Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
Finish: Mercury Blue Burst
Nut Width: 42mm
Nut Type: Bone
Neck Contour: Thin U
Frets/Type: 24 XJ Stainless
Hardware Color: Black
Strap Button: ESP Strap Lock
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Bridge: Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru
Bridge PU: Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn Direct Mount
Neck PU: Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn Direct Mount
Electronics: Passive
Electronics Layout: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Super Light (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
Case: MH Guitar Form Fit Case
Weight: 7lbs 13oz