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Stripped-down ESP with Searing Metal Tone





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Don't let the ESP E-II M-1 NT's seemingly simple design fool you ? this axe will quickly send you on your journey toward metal bliss. The core of its massive sound rests in ESP's uncompromising commitment to top-quality tonewoods, combining an alder body with a 3-piece maple neck and ebony fingerboard to craft the perfect recipe for shredding. Sometimes, a single pickup is more than enough to achieve your sonic goals. For this E-II M-1, ESP chose a Fishman Fluence Modern active humbucker, which offers two distinct voices of hard-hitting aggression. The cherry on top is the Thin "U" neck profile, a supremely comfortable shape that will send your fretting hand from head to heel at warp speed. Gotoh locking tuners ensure solid, stable tuning. Add a healthy dose of attitude and tonal fury to your rig with the ESP E-II M-1 NT electric guitar.





Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker provides two aggressive voices





When your goal is high-gain destruction, why settle for a single tonal flavor? The E-II M-1 NT sports a single Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker in the bridge. Its 2-voice setup makes it capable of a wide variety of high-gain tones from thunderous growls to shimmering screams. The push-pull master volume pot gives you easy access to any voice at any time. Players here at Sweetwater love the modern clarity and versatile tones.





Effortlessly playable Thin "U" neck





Players have flocked to ESP's top-notch axes for nearly a half-century for myriad reasons. With the E-II M-1 NT's silky-smooth and speedy Thin "U" maple neck, you'll understand why. When paired with this 6-string's neck-through design, you get unencumbered access to all 24 frets, ideal for finger-twisting solos, breakneck tapping, and soaring arpeggio-based lines.





ESP E-II M-1 Thru Electric Guitar Features:


Trusty tonewood combination of an alder body, maple neck, and ebony fingerboard


Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker provides two distinct tonal voices


Thin "U" neck profile perfect for blistering solos and sweeps


24 frets; 25.5-inch scale length


Gotoh locking tuners