ESP USA Limited Edition V-II FR - See-Thru Black Sunburst - #8 of 10

An Ultra-Limited Milestone in ESP USA Custom History

The Guitar Sanctuary is thrilled to present an absolute masterpiece of modern heavy rock royalty: the ESP USA Limited Edition V-II FR, hand-built in California and strictly limited to just 10 instruments worldwide.

This particular instrument is serial number US26530, designated as #8 of 10. Representing a massive structural milestone, this limited run marks the first time an ESP USA model has ever come factory-equipped with boutique Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups. Wrapped in a striking See-Thru Black Sunburst finish over a deeply figured, hand-selected quilted maple top, it strikes a perfect balance between elite visual refinement and uncompromised acoustic aggression.

Built with absolute performance in mind, the V-II features an uncompromising neck-thru-body construction. Solid mahogany body wings are fused flawlessly to a resonant 3-piece maple neck, establishing endless natural sustain and lightning-fast low-frequency string recovery.

Upgraded with custom Bare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers featuring a rugged Battleworn finish and nickel bolt pole pieces, this guitar is fine-tuned for modern progressive metal. The mid-range response is punishingly tight, the lows remain hyper-articulate under high gain, and the top-end provides clean, laser-focused tracking for complex chord voicings and rapid lead sweeps. Complete with a recess-routed Original Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo system and Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners, your tuning stability remains completely anchor-locked through the most aggressive performance conditions.

The Sanctuary Intelligence Matrix:

• Best For: Modern Metal, Progressive Shred, Aggressive Studio Tracking, Elite Custom Shop Collecting
• Tone Profile: Crushing Midrange Focus, Razor-Sharp High-End Articulation, Blazing Transient Response
• Compared To: Jackson Custom Shop King V, ESP Custom Shop Japan Arrow, Dean USA V
• Made In: California, USA
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "The synergy between the neck-thru architecture and the Bare Knuckle Aftermaths makes this arguably the tightest-tracking V we have ever had on our walls. It’s an iconic piece of ESP history that plays like a custom-tuned weapon."

Complete Technical Specifications Matrix:

• Model Model / Heritage: V-II FR USA Limited Edition (1 of 10 Worldwide)
• Body Construction: Flawless Neck-Thru-Body architecture with premium Mahogany body wings
• Top Material: Hand-Selected Exhibition-Grade Quilted Maple top
• Neck Profile: Extra Thin 'U' profile carved from a rigid 3-Piece Maple blank
• Fingerboard: Premium dark Ebony with a 25.5" scale length, 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, and genuine Abalone dot inlays
• Nut Specification: Locking R2 Nut (42mm width)
• Hardware Package: Premium Black Chrome finish featuring Gotoh Magnum Locking tuners
• Bridge System: Authentic Original Floyd Rose Double-Locking Tremolo
• Electronics & Pickups: Hand-wound Bare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers with custom Battleworn covers and nickel bolt pole pieces
• Control Layout: Master Volume, Master Tone with Push/Pull coil split utility, and heavy-duty 3-Way toggle selector switch
• Included Collectibles: ESP Deluxe Form-Fit Hardshell Case & Official Certificate of Authenticity

Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN US26530.