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Whether he's fronting old-school thrash disciples Sylosis or churning out syncopated metalcore riffs with Architects, UK-based Josh Middleton is one of today's top boundary-pushing guitarists. The ESP LTD Josh Middleton JM-II is as impressive as its namesake. Its maple-capped alder body, while providing an attention-grabbing look, delivers a balanced sound with lots of bite. And that's before you even plug it in! When you do tread that withered road, this solidbody electric guitar's Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups give you an endless variety of heavy-hitting sonic textures. The LTD Josh Middleton JM-II includes an easy-playing 3-piece roasted maple neck, a silky-smooth Macassar ebony fingerboard, and a recessed Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge that makes lightning-fast palm-muted phrases a piece of cake.





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Fishman Fluence Modern pickups: endless tonal options





Thanks to the LTD Josh Middleton JM-II's Fluence Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, you'll be able to harness the most sought-after humbucker tones. These pickups provide you with your choice of two unique, selectable voices. Revel in the tight bass, crisp highs, and subtle growl supplied by the Fluence's modern active pickup voice. Or if you're feeling a bit gnarly, these pickups' high-output humbucker voice is tailor-made for distortion. The guitarists at Sweetwater are shocked by the range of explosive sounds that can be milked out of the LTD Josh Middleton JM-II.





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Extra-thin "U" neck for excellent control, stability, and playability





Playing the ESP LTD Josh Middleton JM-II is a treat. Its 3-piece roasted maple neck is cut to a smooth, playable Extra-thin "U" profile. Its 13.7-inch-radius Macassar ebony fingerboard is adorned with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets ? a favorite among players in heavy genres. What's more, offset block inlays give the LTD Josh Middleton JM-II added visual appeal. The LTD Josh Middleton JM-II also features a bind-free molded nut.





Jam-packed with pro-quality hardware





The LTD Josh Middleton JM-II is laden with pro-quality appointments. Its recessed Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge affords you reliable intonation without getting in the way of your picking hand ? it's a palm muter's dream come true. Beyond that, this bridge's string-through design offers incredible natural sustain. LTD locking tuners round out this solidbody electric guitar's impressive feature set.





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ESP LTD Josh Middleton JM-II Features:


Signature solidbody electric guitar of Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects)


Maple-capped alder delivers a balanced sound with lots of bite


3-piece roasted maple neck with comfortable Extra-thin "U" profile


Smooth-playing Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets


Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups give you an endless variety of sonic textures


Recessed Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge offers reliable intonation without getting in your way


Eye-grabbing quilted maple top, black hardware, and offset block fingerboard inlays