ESP STEF-B8 Review

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Overall Rating 4.6

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Features 4.6

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Quality 2.33

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Reliability / Value 4.6

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ESP STEF-B8 Specs

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  • Body Shape: Soloist  
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  • Number of Strings: 8  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 27"  
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  • Body Construction: Neck-thru  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Alder  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: White  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: U-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Neck-through  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 2.12"  
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  • String Nut: Earvana Compensated  
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  • Tuners: Sperzel  
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  • Bridge: Fixed  
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  • Hardware: Black  
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  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-Position Blade  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Middle Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

ESP just can't get tired of making great guitars! STEF-B8 is another fabulous instrument that deserves and gets the highest grades! There's little to be wished for, if anything, with this great sounding instrument. A job well done by ESP!

Every now and then a new guitar is made and it becomes a best seller, and ESP's STEF-B8 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.

STEF-B8 is a guitar that looks great and feels great while playing. Top quality finish is what gives STEF-B8 its expensive look and totally great feel while playing. Action is great and easily adjustable and top quality hardware will not let you down. ESP's reputation grows with STEF-B8 guitar. This guitar is definitely worth keeping.

STEF-B8 is one of the finest in its class. ESP created a guitar that is both durable, and a guitar that performs well in studio, on stage and while rehearsing/practicing. Quality hardware and finish are a guarantee that this instrument will last long and serve you well, if you take the usual care for your instrument, as you should.