ESP LTD SN-1 Electric Guitar Black Blast
ESP LTD SN-1 Electric Guitar Black Blast
The ESP LTD SN-1 Electric Guitar in Black Blast is a high-performance instrument designed for modern guitarists who demand versatility, durability, and distinctive style. This guitar is engineered with top-tier components and innovative features, making it ideal for a variety of playing styles, from metal to jazz. Here’s a detailed look at its specifications and features:
Construction and Design
- Construction: Featuring a bolt-on neck, this design is known for its bright tonal character and excellent articulation, making it suitable for precise playing styles.
- Scale: The 25.5" scale length is standard and offers a balanced tension that is ideal for standard and down-tuning, providing flexibility across various genres.
- Body Material: Swamp ash is used for the body, giving the guitar a lightweight feel and a resonant, balanced tone with good sustain and crisp highs.
- Neck: The roasted maple neck not only adds to the guitar's stability and resistance to temperature and humidity changes but also contributes a rich, warm tone.
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony for the fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience, enhanced by a compound radius of 300-400mm that facilitates easier soloing and comfortable chording.
Playability
- Nut: A black bone nut with a width of 42mm provides superior resonance and sustain compared to traditional materials, while offering excellent string spacing and playability.
- Neck Contour: The Thin U-shaped neck profile is designed for comfort and speed, allowing effortless playability across all 22 XJ stainless steel frets.
Hardware and Electronics
- Tuners: LTD locking tuners ensure the guitar remains in tune, crucial for performers who use vigorous playing techniques.
- Bridge: A Hipshot bridge with string-thru-body design enhances sustain and tone stability, making it a reliable choice for rigorous playing.
- Pickups: This model features a Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker at the bridge, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities from vintage warmth to modern high-output settings. The pull volume for Voice 3 allows for on-the-fly tonal changes, adding versatility without the need to switch guitars.
- Electronics Layout: Simplified electronics with a single volume control (push/pull for tonal changes) keep the user interface uncluttered and focused on performance.
Aesthetic and Extras
- Finish: The Black Blast finish gives the guitar a unique, textured look that stands out on stage and adds to its modern aesthetic.
- Strings: Equipped with D'Addario XL110 strings, providing a reliable performance and balanced tone suitable for a variety of playing styles.
The ESP LTD SN-1 in Black Blast is perfect for players who need a guitar that can deliver powerful performance, unique sounds, and stand out visually. Whether playing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, this guitar is built to excel in every setting.
Condition | New |
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Dexterity | Right handed |
Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
- This Item: $1,199.00
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