The new models include updates to Eclipse, EX and V lines, two 7-string guitars and the Phoenix-II, a new body style
Hollywood, CA (June 11, 2009) -- ESP Guitars has announced 12 new models to be released this fall. The new Standard Series models include updates to the Eclipse, EX, and V lines, plus two new 7-string guitars and a whole new body style for ESP: the Phoenix-II.
Eclipse-II Vibrato & Eclipse-II FR
ESP joins the vibrato resurgence with Floyd-Rose and a Bigsby-equipped Eclipse models. They describe the Eclipse-II Vibrato as, "everything you want in a classic rock guitar," while the Eclipse-II FR is loaded with EMGs and a Floyd Rose for modern rock.
Specs:
Horizon NT-7 and Viper-7
The company's newest additions to their seven-string line come in the form of the Horizon NT-7, which features neck-thru-body construction and EMG 707 pickups, and the Viper-7, which features a mahogany body and neck, also with EMG pickups.
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Phoenix-II and Phoenix-II Bass
ESP also announced a new body shape for guitar and bass. Both feature a neck-thru-body construction.
Specs:
EX, EX Diamond Plate and FX
ESP is bringing the EX model back to their standard series with three iterations. The standard EX features mahogany body and EMG 81 and 60 pickups, and the EX Diamond Plate adds an anodized aluminum diamond-plate body shield. The third version, the FX, features a natural finish and three-per-side tuners.
Specs:
SV-II, NV, and V-II
ESP is bringing their SV-II to the USA with lightweight alder body, EMG 81s, a Floyd Rose and camo finish. Also new in their V family is the NV-II, which is a sharp, symmetrical V with neck-thru-body construction and iron cross inlays; and finally the V-II is a hard-tail V featuring neck-thru-body construction, string-thru-body setup and a mahogany body with maple neck.
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Eclipse-II Vibrato & Eclipse-II FR
ESP joins the vibrato resurgence with Floyd-Rose and a Bigsby-equipped Eclipse models. They describe the Eclipse-II Vibrato as, "everything you want in a classic rock guitar," while the Eclipse-II FR is loaded with EMGs and a Floyd Rose for modern rock.
Specs:
Eclipse-II Vibrato w/Bigsby B7 Vibrato | Eclipse-II FR |
Horizon NT-7 and Viper-7
The company's newest additions to their seven-string line come in the form of the Horizon NT-7, which features neck-thru-body construction and EMG 707 pickups, and the Viper-7, which features a mahogany body and neck, also with EMG pickups.
Specs:
Horizon NT-7 | Viper-7 |
Phoenix-II and Phoenix-II Bass
ESP also announced a new body shape for guitar and bass. Both feature a neck-thru-body construction.
Specs:
Phoenix-II | Phoenix-II Bass |
EX, EX Diamond Plate and FX
ESP is bringing the EX model back to their standard series with three iterations. The standard EX features mahogany body and EMG 81 and 60 pickups, and the EX Diamond Plate adds an anodized aluminum diamond-plate body shield. The third version, the FX, features a natural finish and three-per-side tuners.
Specs:
EX | EX Diamond Plate | FX |
SV-II, NV, and V-II
ESP is bringing their SV-II to the USA with lightweight alder body, EMG 81s, a Floyd Rose and camo finish. Also new in their V family is the NV-II, which is a sharp, symmetrical V with neck-thru-body construction and iron cross inlays; and finally the V-II is a hard-tail V featuring neck-thru-body construction, string-thru-body setup and a mahogany body with maple neck.
Specs:
SV-II | NV-II | V-II |
For more information:
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