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.
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