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ESP E-II M-II Electric Guitar - See Thru Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Flame Maple Top, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Vibrato - See Thru Black
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Shredtastic Elegance

The Japanese-made ESP E-II M-II solidbody electric guitar is an elegant shred machine. This guitar's comfortable contoured alder body gives the E-II M-II the a distinct and punchy voice that is perfect for rock and metal. You'll enjoy the fast maple neck and smooth rosewood fretboard, and the guitar's neck-through design delivers sustain for weeks. A pair of EMG 81s packs a massive arsenal of tone, while the Floyd Rose bridge serves up the vibe with rock-solid stability. Shred with a guitar that oozes quality, tone, and playability: the ESP E-II M-II.

ESP's Mirage body style delivers amazing comfort and tone

With feedback from their impressive stable of artists, ESP worked tirelessly to get their Mirage body style just right. The M series is all about comfort, tone, and sustain. When you're rocking hard night after night, the last thing your need is an axe that hangs on you like a boat anchor. M series guitars fit you like a glove, they're lightweight, and they're nicely balanced, so you don't have to expend energy keeping your neck from diving. Try on an ESP E-II M-II series solidbody electric guitar for size. You won't look back.

You just can't go wrong with a set of EMG 81 active humbuckers

Like a flaming katana through butter, the ESP E-II M-II can easily carve through even the densest mix, all the while delivering the high-flying sustain that started a revolution and launched the sound of modern metal. What kind of weapon of mass destruction could give the E-II M-II a killer edge like this? Nothing less than matched set of EMG 81s. Fire up the afterburners, get out of the way, and let the face-melting tone begin. Take it from Sweetwater — the ESP E-II M-II is loaded with the tones you need in the studio and onstage.

Top-of-the-line quality from Japanese-made ESP guitars

ESP started as a manufacturer of after-market guitar parts in Japan in the late 1970s. By the mid-80s ESP was making custom guitars for some of the biggest names in rock. An exacting eye toward playability and craftsmanship has made ESP Guitars one of the most visible and prevalent guitar brands in rock and metal. Each ESP E-II M-II guitar is still made in Japan. Their commitment to quality is second to none, and their impressive roster of endorsers proves it. From George Lynch to Ron Wood to Stephen Carpenter, Kirk Hammett, and Alexi Laiho, ESP makes the guitars that today's guitar heroes use.

ESP E-II M-II Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Fast-playing, hard-rocking electric guitar, built in Japan by ESP luthiers
  • Floyd Rose tremolo lets you divebomb and bend with great tuning stability
  • EMG humbucking pickups give you a solid foundation for both classic and modern rock
  • Neck-through-body design provides amazing sustain and exceptional attack/note definition
  • 25.5-inch scale is perfect for down-tuned playing styles

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape M-II
  • Body Material Alder
  • Top Material Flamed Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color See Thru Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Neck-through
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.65"
  • Nut Material Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Gotoh Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup EMG 81 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup EMG 81 Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Elixir, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EIIM2FMSTBLK

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Rated 5/5

Magical

This is as good as it gets. Beautiful flamed finish, smooth fret work, and it stays solidly in tune. This instrument feels so precise and easy to play. Top tier quality from ESP's Tokyo factory. This is the guitar I reach for over and over. I even got the other version of this guitar that does not have the finish on the neck.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic metal machine

Beautiful guitar with incredible playability. Everything about it feels top end. Just a joy to play. Now all that being said this guitar in my opinion does one thing and does it well and that is metal/shred. It sounds incredible for that style of music. I don't particularly care for it when playing rock or pretty much anything else. I have a Les Paul and a Strat for that stuff. Pickups are a bit sterile/modern sounding for "vintage" tones. That's not what this guitar was made for...... and it plays so easy and fast. Beautiful, well made guitar.
Music background: Playing for 35 years, couple bands, current basement rock god.
Rated 5/5

Silky smooth

Pleasantly surprised with how well this guitar fells. It's slick as glass, smooth as butter and effortless to play. Even with the floss neck, it's so smooth. Nothing at all sticky about this neck. I've had several higher end guitars and this axe takes the cake. Absolutely love it! The color is beautiful in person. When the sun hits it you can see all the wood grains. The black binding is subtle but really sets it off. The cleans sound good. The EMGs definitely push the clean channel, but still very responsive to attack. You're not going to get crystal cleans out of it. That's probably not why you're buying it anyways. But still impressed with this axe on the mild side all the way to the wild side! I really can't say enough about the fit and finish. The neck is incredible
Rated 5/5

THIS GUITAR IS A REAL DEAL!!!

GOT MINE DURING THIS PANDEMIC, ARRIVED IN PERFECT CONDITIONS AND WHAT CAN I SAY, THIS IS A MONSTER GUITAR FOR METAL LOVERS, AWESOME NECK AND A LOT OF OUTPUT. REMINDS ME OF MY KRAMER PACER IMPERIAL BUT WAY LIGHTER, THE NECK IS INCREDIBLE AND ACTIVES PICK UPS WOOWWW, THANK YOU JAMES FROM SWEETWATER, 5 STARS SERVICE !!!!
Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar

Have had the E II M II for 8 months and it has been my go to guitar ever since. the quality and workmanship of the guitar are of "custom" standards and it plays like a dream. Neck is very comfortable and easy to navigate. Highly recommend the E II.
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