ESP Eclipse II Review

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Overall Rating 4.55

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Features 4.61

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Quality 4.66

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Reliability / Value 4.33

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Neck Shape: U-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Flag  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • String Nut: Bone  
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  • Tuners: Gotoh  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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ESP is a company that you can count on and be sure that they know their job, and that's building great instruments. Another model from ESP named Eclipse II outperforms and outranks sound-wise many other models in its price range. It's well worth the price.

Every now and then a new guitar is made and it becomes a best seller, and ESP's Eclipse II aims for that very title, as it offers some great features at a competitive price. Most musicians feel that ESP did a great job in achieving this, so you may be sure that this guitar has a lot to offer, should you choose it to be your guitar of choice.

Eclipse II guitar is an instrument that will sound great plugged in any amplifier, and has gained respect from many guitar players, mostly because of its tone. With ESP's Eclipse II you can play various music styles easily and yet you can build your own recognizable tone without breaking a sweat.

Just by looking at ESP's Eclipse II you can tell that this instrument is something special. Beautiful finish tells the story of extraordinary craftsmanship of ESP. Action is superb, and easily adjustable. The first time you pick up Eclipse II and play it, you will notice that this is a top quality guitar. Hardware is no exception; it is carefully chosen and will last you for a long time.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that ESP's Eclipse II is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. ESP has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into Eclipse II.