ESP LTD ARROW Black Metal Guitar B-Stock
ESP LTD ARROW Black Metal Guitar B-Stock
ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal Guitar – Black Satin (B-Stock)
The ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal is a fierce addition to ESP’s Black Metal Series, combining premium build quality with a dark, minimalist aesthetic. With an extreme Arrow body shape, all-black finish, and a single, high-output EMG 81 pickup, this guitar is designed for players who crave aggressive sound and bold looks. This B-stock model is discounted by at least 20% due to minor cosmetic blemishes, without any effect on playability or sound quality.
Key Features and Specifications
- Construction: Neck-Thru for extended sustain and easy upper fret access
- Scale Length: 25.5", providing balanced string tension and clear tones
- Body Material: Mahogany, delivering a warm, full tone with strong midrange
- Neck: 3-piece Maple with an Extra Thin "U" contour for fast, comfortable playability
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony with a 350mm radius, featuring glow-in-the-dark side markers for visibility on dark stages
- Finish: Black Satin, enhancing the menacing aesthetic
Playability and Design
- Neck Contour: Extra Thin "U" for fast, easy playability, perfect for technical riffs and solos
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm, providing a flat surface ideal for fast playing and precise chording
- Frets: 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel, ensuring durability and smooth bending
- Nut: Locking with a width of 42mm, maintaining tuning stability with heavy tremolo use
- Inlays: None, maintaining the sleek, minimalist look of the Black Metal Series
Electronics and Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000, allowing for expressive pitch manipulation while retaining tuning stability
- Pickup:
- Bridge: EMG 81 (with Black Logo) active humbucker, providing aggressive high-output tones ideal for metal
- Controls: Single Volume control and EMG TKO Kill Switch for rapid silencing effects
- Hardware Color: Black, complementing the Black Metal aesthetic
- Tuners: Grover, ensuring precise and stable tuning
Additional Features
- Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042) for balanced tone and tension
- Case: Compatible with the V-ALEXI GUITAR FORM FIT CASE (sold separately)
The ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal in Black Satin is a standout instrument, built for metal players who value power and simplicity. With its high-output EMG pickup, Floyd Rose tremolo, and minimalist design, this guitar is all about delivering aggressive sound and uncompromising performance. The B-stock model offers an excellent opportunity to own this premium guitar at a reduced price, with minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect performance.
Condition | Refurbished |
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Dexterity | Right handed |
Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
- This Item: $959.20
- ESP V-Alexi Guitar Form Fit Case [CVFF] $249.00