The ESP E-II Eclipse Burl Maple Blue Natural Fade is one of the most popular tools of modern Metal music and combines ultra-aggressive sounds, stage-suitable Hardware and the perfect neck shaping for agile fingerboard work. Because in addition to the active EMG pickups consisting of a EMG 57TW on the bridge and a EMG 66TW in neck position performs reliable Hardware from the houses Schaller and Gotoh their service.
The in Japan manufactured Eclipse from the E-II series follows the classic building plan with 24.75" scale and a glued and one-piece mahogany neck with outstanding technical precision. Multiple Bindings finally rule out the precise carving of the chic to Burl Maple p and the edge of the 22-flush ebony fingerboard.
Eclipse But they don't take prisoners for sound: Two active EMG 66TW and 57 Humbucker in neck and bridge position evoke the juicy sound of active pickups Kirk Hammett that Zakk Wylde have appreciated for years, while the organic dynamics of passive pickups support expressive riffing and solos. Pickups can also be split using push/pull switches in the volume controls to produce authentic Single coil sounds.
The robust Stage-Ready Hardware -Setup is ESP E-II Eclipse composed of one Tune-o-Matic / Stopbar -combination from the house Gotoh which ensures a direct and hard resonance transmission into the body. At the other end of the instrument there is a practical Gotoh Backlocking - Tuner function, which makes the fresh strings much faster before the next show or recording and, above all, faster tuning stability. As an unofficial must for every show, it Eclipse also has Schaller Strap -Locks for a secure hold on the belt and therefore the next cabinet piece on stage will certainly not be the last. Last but not least, a suitcase is included.