Designed for Down-tuned Dominance
Stephen Carpenter’s down-tuned dissonance and polyrhythmic power chords have been the driving force behind Deftones’ alt-metal anthems since the band's inception. The ESP LTD SCT-607B, Stephen’s signature 7-string baritone solidbody, delivers deep-toned discord and gut-punching chugs with equal assurance. While it features a classic T-shaped body, the SCT-607B boasts an extended range, a 27-inch baritone scale, and neck-through-body construction, making it anything but traditional. Technical players will appreciate the sleek playability of its 3-piece, Thin U-shaped maple neck, topped with a 24-fret, flat-radius Macassar ebony fingerboard. Stephen’s multi-voice signature Fishman Fluence pickups offer a versatile range of tones, from searing, active-inspired growls to organic, passive-inspired crunch, and cutting, overwound single-coil textures. Additionally, premium locking tuners and a Tonepros locking Tune-o-matic bridge ensure rock-solid tuning stability. For players seeking a down-tuned tone perfect for intricate riffage, atmospheric exploits, and heavy-hitting breakdowns, the LTD SCT-607B delivers all that and more.
Fuel for flawless baritone riffing
ESP equipped the LTD SCT-607B with all the essential features for successful and satisfying baritone guitar playing. Central to this is the 3-piece maple neck, designed with a 27-inch scale that excels in lower tunings while maintaining the hyper-responsive playability every shredding axe deserves. Enhancing its exceptional playability is the reliable Tonepros locking Tune-o-matic bridge, which provides superb intonation, and a set of premium locking tuners that offer an extremely comfortable playing experience right out of the box.
Three voices of extended-range discord
As you’d expect from a Stephen Carpenter signature guitar, the ESP LTD SCT-607B is designed to push extended-range playability to its utmost limit. Its multifaceted tone is driven by Stephen’s signature Fishman Fluence pickups, featuring a ceramic model in the bridge and an alnico model in the middle position. Right out of the gate, these pickups offer two distinct voices, selectable via a push-pull volume knob. The first voice is Stephen’s midrange-enhanced take on the stock modern Fluence sound, while the second is a custom-voiced passive sound with added heat and edge. Additionally, by installing a second push-pull or a mini switch, you can access a third voice, delivering a cutting, overwound single-coil tone. Baritone enthusiasts at Sweetwater are impressed by these pickups, as they provide an extremely versatile tonal range, regardless of the amount of gain used.
ESP LTD SCT-607B Features:
- Signature 7-string baritone electric guitar of Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter
- 27-in. baritone scale facilitates deep-toned discord and gut-punching chugs with equal assurance
- Classic T-shaped alder body with neck-through-body construction
- 3-piece, Thin U-shaped maple neck with a 24-fret, flat-radius Macassar ebony fingerboard
- Multi-voice signature Fishman Fluence pickups offer a versatile range of muscular tones
- Rock-solid locking tuners and a Tonepros locking Tune-o-matic bridge
