A “Passenger” of Down-tuned Metal Mastery
When it comes to alternative heavy metal, Stephen Carpenter’s masterful rhythmic creations and deadly lead lines within the Deftones discography reign supreme. Thankfully, ESP agrees. Enter the SC-607B: a 1-to-1 clone of Steph’s everyday baritone axe, built to his specifications for utmost authenticity and performance. The SC-607B leaves no detail behind, arming you with a 27-inch baritone scale, a highly maneuverable 3-piece maple neck, and a set of 3-voice Fishman Fluence Signature Series active pickups — and we’re just scratching the surface. Likewise, onboard ESP appointments, including a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge with string-through tailpiece, LTD locking tuning machines, a molded nut, and a signature finish, ensure high-performance visuals to match. Take it from Sweetwater’s staunchest ’Toners: with the ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B in your collection, sonic potential is all but “Entombed.”
Built to Steph’s exact specifications
A 7-string baritone electric guitar needs to facilitate maximum comfort and control. Spec’d by the man himself, the SC-607B is more than capable of handling any down-tuned performance while remaining navigable and comfortable in the hands of any discerning player. Fit with a 3-piece maple neck that boasts a Thin U profile and neck-through construction, the SC-607B allows you to make light work of heavy leads and riffs across the entire fretboard. In conjunction with its exceptional instrument design, the SC-607B is topped off with a gorgeous gloss finish that complements Steph’s iconic onstage aesthetics.
High performance, low “Risk”
Every ESP comes with its collection of elite hardware, and the LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B is no different. Up top, complementary black hardware and LTD locking tuning machines ensure utmost tuning support throughout any performance or studio session. Likewise, a TonePros Locking TOM-style bridge, a string-thru body design, and a molded nut guarantee an authentic and comfortable playing field. From heel to headstock, every facet onboard the SC-607B ensures you’ll be more than prepared to handle the “Tempest” of tones you’ll find within.
“Be Quiet and Drive”
From Adrenaline to Ohms, Stephen Carpenter has brought forth countless heavy metal rhythms and riffs to the table. After countless hours of collaboration with Steph, fine-tuning this signature model to ideal specs, ESP loaded the SC-607B with a pair of his signature Fishman Fluence pickups — primed and ready to mastermind any down-tuned tone with ease via push-pull controls and a 5-way pickup switch. While best utilized in metal, punk, and rock-oriented distortion setups, there’s more than enough power within these pickups to tackle any genre or playing style. Take one listen to the SC-607B’s Fishman Fluence pickups for yourself, and you’ll immediately know that they were meant to crunch.
ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B Features:
- Signature 7-string baritone guitar designed in collaboration with renowned heavy metal guitarist Stephen Carpenter (Deftones, Sol Invicto, Kush)
- 27-in. baritone scale for versatile tuning options
- Sturdy mahogany body supplies excellent projection and sustain
- Gloss-finished 3-piece maple neck with neck-through joint and Thin U profile ensures seamless access to all 24 XJ frets
- Genuine Macassar ebony fingerboard with 15.75-in. radius and dot-style side markers
- Fishman Fluence SRC Signature pickup duo supplies a trio of perfectly-voiced tones, ideal for rock, metal, punk, and beyond
- Push-pull Volume knob, Tone control, and a 5-way blade switch to lock in a bounty of possible voices
- TonePros Locking TOM-style bridge and string-through build join a molded nut to facilitate a clean and authentic playing field
- Complementary gold hardware and LTD locking tuning machines for utmost tuning support
- All-around gloss finish and matching headstock mimic the aesthetics of Steph’s everyday axe
