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NAMM 2016: ESP Original and E-II Updates

ESP has introduced new Original and E-II models.

NAMM 2016: ESP Original and E-II Updates

Exclusive E-II and Original segments have received a total of twenty three models, ten for E-II range and thirteen for the prestigious ESP Original.

ESP`s booth at this year`s NAMM was filled with brand new guitars and basses. New ESP Original and ESP E-II ranges had their very own special places. Together, they account for twenty two of over eighty novelties for 2016. Mesmerizing Original is ESP`s flagship range, featuring only the best and finest guitars and basses of the exclusive class. Thirteen updates introduced into its ranks are: Arrow, Horizon-I, Horizon-II NT, Horizon-III, M-II CTM, Snapper AL, Snapper AS, Snapper AL FR, Snapper CTM, Snapper CTM24, Stream GT CTM, Snapper GT Classic and Snapper GT STD. ESP E-II is located midway between the Original and LTD, aiming to bridge the huge gap between them. Ten models with E-II badge made their debut at this year`s NAMM: E-II EC-BB, E-II Horizon FR-II, E-II Horizon NT-II, E-II M-II Neck Thru, E-II M-II Seven, E-II MR Seven, E-II Stream G, E-II SV and E-II Viper.

ESP Arrow marks the return of the legendary Arrow to ESP Original range. This time, it is clad in mesmerizing Black Andromeda color scheme. Seymour Duncan`s AHB-1 Blackout pickups, original Floyd Rose trem bridge and neck-through-body construction are some of the most attractive features of this six-string stunner. For more info and full specs list, check the Arrow detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Horizon-I is the first of three Horizon series models in the new ESP Original lineup. This is an exclusive Superstrat guitar with neck-thru construction, passive Seymour Duncan pickups, original Floyd Rose tremolo system, 24-fret ebony fingerboard and black hardware. For more info and full specs list, check the Horizon-I detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Horizon-II NT is the second of three Horizon models in the new ESP Original catalog. It is a solid and double-cut guitar with neck-thru construction, passive Seymour Duncan pickups, 24-fret ebony fingerboard, two-piece hardtail bridge and Gotoh tuners. For more info and full specs list, check the Horizon-II NT detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Original Horizon-II NT

ESP Horizon-III Is the third and final ESP Original Horizon model introduced at this year`s NAMM. It is a solid-bodied guitar with slightly altered Horizon shape, neck-thru construction, double-locking tremolo bridge, passive Seymour Duncan electronics and Gotoh hardware.For more info and full specs list, check the Horizon-III detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP M-II CTM is the ultimate metal guitar. It is the ideal towards which all M series models strive. Solid and flat body with neck running through the middle, original Floyd Rose, active EMG pickups, 24-fret fingerboard and slim neck make this six-string a killing machine. For more info and full specs list, check the M-II CTM detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Snapper AL opens up the new Snapper line in ESP Original lineup for 2016. It Is a Strat-based guitar with bolt-on construction, H/S/S set of passive pickups, string-through tremolo bridge, 22-fret fingerboard and a little bit modified Strat headstock. For more info and full specs list, check the Snapper AL detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Snapper AL

ESP Snapper AS features a pretty similar specs list to the previous model, with the exception of swamp ash body instead of alder and maple fingerboard instead of rosewood. H/S/S ESP pickups, string-through tremolo bridge and U/V-shaped neck are all there. For more info and full specs list, check the Snapper AL detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Snapper AL FR takes the basic Snapper AL platform and upgrades it with the original Floyd Rose tremolo bridge. Other than that, these two are one and the same guitar. ESP Custom Lab pickup sin H/S/S configuration, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and Gotoh tuners are also there. For more info and full specs list, check the Snapper AL FR detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Snapper CTM is a member of the new five-piece Snapper line in 2016 ESP Original catalog. It comes with a classic Strat-like body, bolted neck, string-thru tremolo bridge, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and passive ESP pickups. Aqua Marine is the only available color option. For more info and full specs list, check the Snapper CTM detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Snapper CTM

ESP Snapper CTM24 is a super-charged beast rocking the classic Strat outfit and a set of top-shelf features. Exclusive features include a two-piece quilt maple top, original Floyd Rose tremolo bridge, Custom Lab ESP pickups in classic H/S/S arrangement and a 24-fret fingerboard. For more info and full specs list, check the Snapper CTM24 detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Stream GT CTM is a beautiful carved-top guitar with passive Seymour Duncan electronics, 24-fret fingerboard, vintage design reminiscent of the legendary Firebird. It has set-thru neck construction which ensures beastly tone and sustain. Antique Tea Sunburst is the only color option available at the moment. For more info and full specs list, check the Stream GT CTM detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Stream GT Classic is the vintage option in the new ESP Original Stream series. Dual Seymour Duncan pickups cover a vast range of both vintage and modern styles. Two-piece hardtail bridge, set of Gotoh tuners, 24-fret fingerboard and vintage headstock are among the main features of this modern classic. For more info and full specs list, check the Stream GT Classic detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP Stream GT Classic

ESP Stream GT Standard completes the new Stream series trio introduced at this year`s NAMM. It is a solid, single-cut guitar with set-thru construction, passive Seymour Duncan pickups, 24-fret fingerboard with block inlays, vintage headstock and combined Tonepros/Gotoh hardware. Titan Metal is the only color option. For more info and full specs list, check the Stream GT Standard detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II Eclipse BB is the only Eclipse update in the E-II range this year (besides the Andy James signature model). It rocks a carved-top body with set-thru neck joint, active EMG pickups, 22-fret fingerboard and combined Schaller/Gotoh hardware. For more info and full specs list, check the Eclipse BB detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II Horizon FR-II is a mighty metal machine which combines the professional level quality of the ESP Original and reasonable price policy of the E-II range. Double-cut mahogany/quilt maple body, original Floyd Rose bridge, EMG pickups and 24-fret fingerboard are some of its finest features. For more info and full specs list, check the Horizon FR-II detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II Horizon FR-II

ESP E-II Horizon NT-II is a fixed-bridge twin of the previous Horizon. These two are virtually the same, save for the bridge section. Where the FR-II has the double-locking tremolo system, NT-II is equipped with a tune-o-matic bridge with string-through body construction. Other than that, their specs lists are the same. For more info and full specs list, check the Horizon NT-II detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II M-II Neck Thru clad in Urban Camouflage paint (headstock matches the body) is made to maim and kill. Dual EMG 81 canons, double-locking Floyd Rose bridge for wildest whammy and dive-bomb effects, 24-fret fingerboard and super thin neck signify this six-string beast means business. For more info and full specs list, check the M-II Neck Thru detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II M-II Seven is probably the ultimate option for players who want the best price/value ratio for their seven-stringed guitar. It offers pro level of craftsmanship, tone and playability together with a popular E-II price. Original Floyd Rose bridge, EMG pickups, 24-fret fingerboard and super thin neck make this M-II an offer seven-string players cannot refuse. For more info and full specs list, check the M-II Seven detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II M-II Seven

ESP E-II MR Seven is the only model in the new E-II MR series. It comes with a flat-top body with an extra deep cutaway, bolted neck with U contour, double-locking Floyd Rose bridge, 24-fret fingerboard and passive Seymour Duncan pickups. For more info and full specs list, check the E-II MR Seven detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II Stream G is significantly more affordable than its ESP Original brethren and, in turn, significantly more expensive than the LTD versions. Nevertheless, it offers the standard Stream concept with a carved-top body, bolted neck, EMG pickups, 24-fret fingerboard and full 25-1/2” scale. For more info and full specs list, check the Stream G detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II SV is a vicious metal beast, made for the most extreme and most brutal of tasks on both the rhythm and lead sides of the spectrum. Asymmetrical SV body, slim through-body neck, original Floyd Rose bridge, EMG pickups and a 24-fret fingerboard form this six-string demon. For more info and full specs list, check the E-II SV detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II SV

ESP E-II V-II STD is a beast in its own class and its own league. It is, taken the price/quality ratio, probably the best V-shaped guitar ever made. It comes with a solid, razor-sharp body, dual EMG cannons, through-body bridge, 24-fret fingerboard and Gotoh tuners. For more info and full specs list, check the V-II STD detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II Viper Baritone is an intermediate variant made for players who have outgrown their LTD viper, but cannot afford an ESP Original. Baritone-scaled behemoth features mahogany body, EMG pickups, 24-fret fingerboard, hardtail bridge construction and Gotoh/Schaller combined hardware. For more info and full specs list, check the E-II Viper Baritone detail page on our site or ESP Guitars official web page.

ESP E-II Viper Baritone