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ESP LTD Javier Reyes JR-208 - Pelham Blue

8-String Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, and Humbucking Pickups - Pelham Blue
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From ESP and Animals As Leaders Guitarist Javier Reyes!

Sweetwater guitarists love gut-rattling riffs, but the 8-string electric guitar is capable of so much more. Animals As Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes and his signature ESP LTD JR-208 8-string solidbody electric guitar go a long way to uncover the versatility that can be achieved with eight strings, both in craftsmanship and in tone. Equipped with appointments for high-level performance such as a thin U-shaped neck with 24 extra-jumbo frets and custom inlays, the LTD JR-208 is truly an open palette for the sonically adventurous at a great price.

Incredible sonic opportunities with a 27" scale 8-string design

One listen to Javier Reyes's band Animals As Leaders, and a whole new world of what is possible with guitar playing immediately becomes apparent. Get Reyes's signature LTD JR-208 in your hands, and the exact same thing happens. The 8-string design is wonderfully complemented by a 27" scale length, striking a balance between low-note clarity and comfort of playing. Add extended voicings to your chordal vocabulary, grab full-sounding chords no matter where you are on the neck, and rattle the ground with huge sounding low-frequency riffing.

Carved top with custom contours

To pull off the highly technical style of playing Reyes is known for, he holds his guitar up fairly high on his chest. That presented a comfort issue with his picking arm. So ESP went one step further than just offering a carved top on the JR-208. The carve is designed to give the guitar an incredibly comfortable contour right where the strumming armrests on the guitar are without interrupting the top's elegant lines. With the LTD JR-208, you get an ergonomic, comfortable guitar with the high-class look of a carved top.

A great price to add an 8-string to your arsenal

If you think 8-string guitars aren't for everyone, then you may change your tune as soon as you get a hold of an LTD Javier Reyes Signature JR-208. ESP managed to build a robust, high-performing, and elegant 8-string guitar while bringing it in at a price point that makes it perfect for guitarists looking to add an 8-string to their collection without having to sell their house. Get great feel, playability, and tone for a great price with your brand-new ESP LTD Javier Reyes Signature JR-208 8-string electric guitar.

ESP LTD Javier Reyes Signature JR-208 8-string Electric Guitar Features:

  • 8-string electric guitar designed with Javier Reyes
  • 27" scale length balances playability with tone
  • Stunning and ergonomic top carve for comfort
  • Custom Javier Reyes inlays
  • Striking gold hardware
  • Thin U-shaped 24-fret maple bolt-on neck
  • Mahogany body
  • ESP-designed humbucking pickups
  • LTD fixed bridge
  • 3-way switch

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 8
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape LTD Javier Reyes-208
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Pelham Blue
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 15.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Roasted Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay Abalone/Mother-of-Pearl Offset Blocks
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 27"
  • Nut Width 2.125"
  • Nut Material Molded
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece LTD Individual Saddles with String-thru body
  • Tuners LTD
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup ESP Designed LH-308N Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup ESP Designed LH-308B Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .009-.072
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LJR208PB

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Rated 5/5

Simply stunning……

This may be the nicest guitar I've ever played. I've strummed some rather pricey axes but this is something else. Pictures do not do this guitar justice. The neck is wide but comfortable. Don't fool yourself though, if you're not an 8-string player, it will take some getting use to. The body contours are sleek and allow great access to the upper frets. The only kinda downside is the pickups don't have dramatically different voices between the 3 positions. I feel the middle position is best for my sound. But with the selection of 8-string pickup sets on the market and the price point, this guitar is a no-brainer. If you are considering setting up to an 8-string this an outstanding option.
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Rated 5/5

A phenomenal guitar

I received my JR-208 today and have not been able to put it down. LTD killed it with this gorgeous 8 string guitar. The pictures do not do it justice. Far better looking in person. Feels like the smoothest playing instrument in your hands and on your lap. Beautifully well balanced so it doesn't tip over while playing and it doesn't feel like a boat anchor strapped to your neck while standing up to play. Sounds absolutely gorgeous in any effect. Javier himself really should be just as proud of this as his high end model. I took a chance on this as opposed to the Ibanez rg model in 8 strings and definitely am fully satisfied with my decision. Seriously. Buy. This. Now.
Music background: Guitar, bass. Drums, keyboard.

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Perry Davis

I've been mostly a 6- and 7-string player for over 18 years. I went back and forth on a few models before settling with this one as my first 8-string and I'm glad I did. The body and neck are very comfortable, even with the larger size. The pickups are also surprisingly versatile and respond very well to both picks and fingerstyle playing. I highly recommend this, whether you're looking for your first 8 string or just want a solid workhorse guitar.
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