ESP E-II M-II HT in Mercury Blue with BKP

Japanese Precision Meets Boutique Tonal Aggression

Body: Formerly known as "ESP Standard," the ESP E-II M-II HT is crafted in Tokyo by ESP’s master luthiers. This is not just a "metal guitar"—it is a professional-grade precision tool designed for players who demand zero compromise in stability and note definition.

The Mercury Blue Burst finish over a Burled Maple top provides a striking, organic aesthetic that looks as deep as the Pacific, but the heart of this beast is in the electronics. ESP has equipped this model with direct-mounted Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups. Known for their "battle-worn" covers and clinical precision, these pickups offer an accelerated bass response and a crushing midrange that tracks perfectly even during high-speed staccato riffing.

Why this M-II stands out:

• Set-Thru Construction: Provides the seamless feel of a neck-thru with the punchy resonance of a set-neck.

• The High Performance Neck: 24 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel frets on a silky Ebony fingerboard provide effortless bends and a lightning-fast response.

• High-Stability Hardware: A Hipshot hardtail bridge and Gotoh Locking tuners ensure that whether you're in Standard or Drop C, your intonation remains rock-solid.

• Tonal Versatility: A push-pull coil split allows you to move from high-gain saturation to glass-like cleans in a single click.

Key Features:

• Construction: Set-Thru
• Scale: 25.5"
• Body: Alder w/ Burled Maple Top
• Neck: 3-Piece Maple (Thin U)
• Fingerboard: Ebony (12" Radius)
• Pickups: Bare Knuckle Aftermath (Direct Mount)
• Bridge: Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru

Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN ES0754253.