Signature 7-string for Unearth's Buz McGrath
For over two decades, Massachusetts metalcore mainstays Unearth have sonically decimated audiences everywhere, sharing the stage alongside legendary acts such as Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God. Since day one, Buz McGrath has been integral in shaping Unearth's sound, lending his talents via ripping leads and solos with surgical-like precision. Designed in collaboration with the man himself, the ESP LTD Buz McGrath Signature Buz-7 Electric Guitar is primed and ready for Unearth's trademark metal madness, making the perfect addition to any fan or discerning guitarist's arsenal! Stunning quilt maple adorns its alder body with a matching headstock, made even better by an effortlessly playable 5-piece maple and walnut neck capped with silky ebony. While the Buz-7's pair of Fishman Fluence Signature Series SRC pickups are fully capable of handling gain-drenched genres and styles, their versatility goes far beyond that — a push-pull volume pot makes it a breeze to switch between two different voicings for each humbucker. There's even a highly expressive Floyd Rose tremolo for deep-sea dives and bends — you won't want to miss this opportunity to pick up the Buz-7 and start forging your path to metalcore monarchy!
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Hard-hitting tonewoods "unearth" an exceptional tone
To handle Unearth's undeniably brutal metalcore stylings, ESP outfitted the LTD Buz-7 with exquisite woods throughout that are equal parts beautiful and reliable. At its core sits an alder body topped with gorgeous quilt maple, producing a strong and clear sound with a dash of cutting brightness. Its extra-thin 5-piece maple and walnut neck are tailor-made to endure not only heavy playing but also the rigors of the road — you can go from dry desert heat to humid summer days without the worry of your neck twisting and bending. The Buz-7's ebony fingerboard pairs perfectly with the neck, allowing for intensive shredding across all 24 frets. Add in an extra-deep double-cut for reaching those high frets, and everything from 7-string sweeps to furious tapping and so much more is easily achievable.
Fishman Fluence active humbuckers deliver the full spectrum of guitar tones
If Fishman's Fluence Signature Series SRC pickups are good enough for Deftones axe wielder Stephen Carpenter, then you know they pack all the heat necessary to handle Unearth's searing passages and unrelenting sonic fury! The Buz-7 comes loaded with a pair of these high-powered active humbuckers, both offering two distinct voicings accessed via a push-pull volume knob. For the neck pickup, pushing down injects your tone with the "Modern Active" voicing, paired perfectly with the "Modern Passive Attack" mode when in the up position. Switch over to the bridge pickup, and the controls reverse, with the down position accessing the "Modern Passive Attack" and up position for the "Modern Active" tone. Rockers at Sweetwater agree that these pickups offer an expansive tonal range no matter how much — or little — gain you're using.
Bend it like Buz with a Floyd Rose trem
When it comes to expressive tremolo playing, nothing beats a Floyd Rose. The Buz-7 comes stock with a Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo, perfect for subtle warbles, screaming squeals, and everything in between. Even better, the double-locking system keeps your guitar in tune while adding seemingly endless sustain. Pick up the Buz-7, throw in the whammy bar, and go wild all night long.
ESP LTD Buz McGrath Signature Buz-7 Electric Guitar Features:
- Signature 7-string for Unearth's Buz McGrath
- Alder body topped with beautiful quilt maple looks great while laying a solid tonal foundation
- Extra-thin 5-piece maple/walnut neck feels exceptional in your fretting hand
- Glasslike Macassar ebony fingerboard ideal for superspeed shredding
- Dual Fishman Fluence Signature Series SRC pickups with push-pull control let you switch between active and passive voices on the fly
- Neck-through design for killer sustain and great tone support; double-cut body for easy access to upper frets
- Highly expressive Floyd Rose locking tremolo for warbles and dives
- Grover tuners up top keep everything sounding pitch-perfect
