Sound Pure's Take
The ESP LTD Caleb Shomo Signature Phoenix is a bold, modern single-cut built to match the aggressive style and versatility of Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo. Its neck-through construction, mahogany body wings, and 25.5" scale length deliver outstanding sustain, resonance, and stability, while the quilted maple veneer and Vintage Natural finish provide a striking visual presence. The unique Seymour Duncan pickup pairing combines the articulate clarity of an STR-3 single-coil in the neck with the power and punch of a Custom 14 humbucker in the bridge, offering everything from expressive cleans to crushing high-gain tones. A push/pull coil-split expands the tonal palette even further, making the guitar surprisingly versatile beyond its hard-rock roots. With stainless steel extra-jumbo frets, a sleek Thin U neck profile, locking tuners, and premium appointments throughout, the Phoenix is a powerful, stage-ready instrument designed for players who demand performance, reliability, and commanding tone.
From ESP Guitars
The LTD CS-II is the Signature Series guitar for Caleb Shomo, the founder, songwriter, and producer of rock band Beartooth. Based on the Phoenix shape, the CS-II is available with a figured quilted maple top in spectacular Vintage Natural finish. This neck-thru-body guitar is offered at 25.5” scale, and comes with mahogany body wings, a three-piece thin u-shaped mahogany neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets. Components on the CS-II include gold hardware, black binding on body, neck, head, brushed black pickguard, a black bone nut, a Gotoh bridge and tailpiece, and a pickup set that includes ESP’s exclusive Seymour Duncan Custom 14 humbucker in the bridge (splittable with push-pull control) and a Seymour Duncan STR-3 Quarter Pound pickup in the neck. Includes ESP hardshell form fit case.
- Model
- Phoenix
- Artist
- Caleb Shomo
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Left-/Right-handed
- Right-handed
- Body Type
- Solidbody
- Body Shape
- Singlecut
- Body Material
- Mahogany (wings)
- Top Material
- Quilted Maple Veneer
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Color
- Vintage Natural
- Neck Material
- 3-piece Mahogany
- Neck Finish
- Gloss
- Neck Shape
- Thin U
- Neck Joint
- Neck-through
- Radius
- 13.77"
- Fingerboard Material
- Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay
- Blocks
- Number of Frets
- 22, Extra Jumbo, Stainless Steel
- Scale Length
- 25.5"
- Nut Width
- 1.692"
- Nut Material
- Black Bone
- Tuners
- LTD Locking
- Neck Pickup
- Seymour Duncan STR-3 Single-coil
- Bridge Pickup
- Seymour Duncan Custom 14 Humbucker
- Controls
- 1 x volume (push/pull coil-split)
- Switching
- 3-way toggle pickup switch
- Case
- Hardshell
- Weight
- 9lbs 10oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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