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The comfortable feel of a classic S-style body. The grind and grit of a stage-ready axe. The impressive sonic versatility to sculpt clear and defined tones for any track. In a nutshell, this is the ESP E-II SN-3 HT! Donning a trio of rowdy and resilient Fishman pickups in HSS configuration, the E-II SN-3 HT brings plenty to the table in terms of tonal variety, not to mention a tone knob that doubles as a coil split to generate even more sonics. A gorgeous 3-piece maple neck and ebony fingerboard combination with 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets provide endless creative potential for decades of songwriting and shredding. Locked down by a Hipshot hardtail bridge and Gotoh locking tuners, this is one axe Sweetwater guitarists encourage you to lay into! From classic rock to doom metal, progressive to mathcore, and beyond, this beautiful ESP is resourceful enough to handle it all with aplomb.





Impressive professional feel





A comfortable feel for live shows and focused studio work is paramount for a 6-string that commands as much passion as the E-II SN-3 HT. The classic S-style body shape supplies a familiar and contented fit, whether sitting or standing, with huge cutaways for optimized and easily accessible runs up the 22-fret fingerboard. The alder body maintains a traditional weight that’s not too heavy yet delivers enough physical presence to lay an authoritative foundation. All the while, the Thin “U” profile of the neck means easy-breezy fleet-of-finger fretwork and chording.





Fear the Fishmans!





The E-II SN-3 HT is a blank slate for masterful musicianship in significant part due to its impressive pickups. In both the neck and middle positions, Fishman Fluence Single Width active pickups unleash true vintage single tones with a characterful quack and punch. At the bridge, however, sits a Fishman Modern humbucker that generates a full, balanced tone with quick attack and massive impact. Pull up on the tone knob to unlock an entirely separate second voicing, then sculpt your sound to taste and scour the depths of the E-II SN-3 HT’s vast ocean of tones for the one that speaks to you.





Stage-ready assurance





You can confidently take the stage with the E-II SN-3 HT over your shoulder, thanks to several hardware appointments designed for expert dependability. A hipshot hardtail bridge of machined brass with stainless steel saddles assures top-notch sustain and performance while packing an aesthetic reminiscent of old-school bent-plate designs. Up top at the headstock, a black bone nut pairs well with Gotoh locking tuners to prioritize your intonation so that you’re always sounding your best, from complex riffing to sky-high solos. Ready for the spotlight?





ESP LTD SN-3 HT FM Electric Guitar Features:


Traditional alder S-style body is comfortable and affords excellent fret access


Ebony fingerboard with 22 stainless steel extra jumbo frets allow for fantastic creative playability


3-piece maple neck with Thin “U” shape maintains a superb feel in the hand


Fishman Fluence Single Width single coils and Fluence Modern humbucker at bridge offer a diverse range of tones to choose from


Master volume and tone controls with versatile push-pull coil splitting to unlock a second voicing


Hipshot hardtail bridge bridges classic looks with modern appeal and excellent sustain


Black bone nut and Gotoh locking tuners effortlessly keep your tuning in check