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Sweetwater guitarists love gut-rattling riffs, but the 8-string electric guitar is capable of so much more. Animals As Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes and his signature ESP LTD JR-208 8-string solidbody electric guitar go a long way to uncover the versatility that can be achieved with eight strings, both in craftsmanship and in tone. Equipped with appointments for high-level performance such as a thin U-shaped neck with 24 extra-jumbo frets and custom inlays, the LTD JR-208 is truly an open palette for the sonically adventurous at a great price.





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Incredible sonic opportunities with a 27" scale 8-string design





One listen to Javier Reyes's band Animals As Leaders, and a whole new world of what is possible with guitar playing immediately becomes apparent. Get Reyes's signature LTD JR-208 in your hands, and the exact same thing happens. The 8-string design is wonderfully complemented by a 27" scale length, striking a balance between low-note clarity and comfort of playing. Add extended voicings to your chordal vocabulary, grab full-sounding chords no matter where you are on the neck, and rattle the ground with huge sounding low-frequency riffing.





Serial RN23040277


Serial RN23040277


Carved top with custom contours





To pull off the highly technical style of playing Reyes is known for, he holds his guitar up fairly high on his chest. That presented a comfort issue with his picking arm. So ESP went one step further than just offering a carved top on the JR-208. The carve is designed to give the guitar an incredibly comfortable contour right where the strumming armrests on the guitar are without interrupting the top's elegant lines. With the LTD JR-208, you get an ergonomic, comfortable guitar with the high-class look of a carved top.





A great price to add an 8-string to your arsenal





If you think 8-string guitars aren't for everyone, then you may change your tune as soon as you get a hold of an LTD Javier Reyes Signature JR-208. ESP managed to build a robust, high-performing, and elegant 8-string guitar while bringing it in at a price point that makes it perfect for guitarists looking to add an 8-string to their collection without having to sell their house. Get great feel, playability, and tone for a great price with your brand-new ESP LTD Javier Reyes Signature JR-208 8-string electric guitar.





Serial RN23040277


ESP LTD Javier Reyes Signature JR-208 8-string Electric Guitar Features:


8-string electric guitar designed with Javier Reyes


27" scale length balances playability with tone


Stunning and ergonomic top carve for comfort


Custom Javier Reyes inlays


Striking gold hardware


Thin U-shaped 24-fret maple bolt-on neck


Mahogany body


ESP-designed humbucking pickups


LTD fixed bridge


3-way switch