ESP USA M-II NTB FR - Midori Gold Sparkle with Plain Maple Top

Handcrafted California Metal Precision in a Dazzling Custom Finish

Crafted at the ESP USA facility in North Hollywood, California, the ESP USA M-II NTB FR in Midori Gold Sparkle represents the pinnacle of high-performance American guitar building. Combining flawless neck-through-body construction with premium tonewoods, elite hardware, and a jaw-dropping Midori Gold Sparkle gloss finish, this custom-built guitar delivers uncompromised playability and razor-sharp tonal clarity for the demanding modern player.

Neck-Thru Sustain & Precision Ergonomics

Built with solid mahogany wings paired with a plain maple top and a 3-piece maple neck, the M-II NTB features a true Neck-Thru-Body (NTB) construction. This seamless design eliminates the heel entirely, giving you unrestricted access to all 24 extra-jumbo Jescar frets while maximizing natural resonance and sustain.

The neck is carved to ESP’s beloved Extra Thin U profile—measuring a sleek 19mm at the 1st fret and 21mm at the 12th fret—offering effortless speed and comfort without sacrificing structural rigidity.

EMG X-Series Active Electronics with Gold Covers

Loaded with an EMG 81X in the bridge and an EMG 85X in the neck, this M-II delivers the legendary output and noise-free punch of active humbuckers, enhanced with EMG’s X-Series preamp headroom. The result is a wider dynamic range, organic touch sensitivity, and open clarity that reacts naturally to your picking technique. Custom gold pickup covers perfectly match the gold hardware hardware appointments.

Product Intelligence & Tone Matrix:

• Best For: Shred, Modern Hard Rock, Progressive Metal, Studio Recording, High-Gain Lead Work
• Tone Profile: Ultra-Tight, Dynamic Active Voice, Punchy Lows, High-Gain Focus, Endless Sustain
• Compared To: Jackson Custom Shop Soloist USA, Suhr Modern Custom, Caparison Horus-M3
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "The active EMG 81X/85X set provides extended headroom and organic dynamics compared to standard active humbuckers, making this Midori Gold Sparkle M-II as expressive as it is visually striking."

It includes a custom ESP USA form-fitting hardshell case, and an official Certificate of Authenticity from ESP.

Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN US26007.