ESP LTD AS-1/FR/FM/LIME BURST guitar
Description
ESP LTD AS-1/FR/FM/LIME BURST Guitar
The AS-1/FR/FM is built for studio sessions and recording work, delivering a balanced platform with its U-contour neck and 24.75" scale that remains comfortable through long tracking days. The Set-Thru construction provides solid sustain and resonance—critical for capturing clean tones and articulate performances—while the Flamed Maple top in Lime Burst finish offers striking visual character. Built with professional-grade components and traditional craftsmanship, this guitar handles both aggressive saturation and nuanced clean tones with reliability.
Recording & Construction
The 3-piece Maple neck with U contour and Macassar Ebony fretboard features 22 XJ frets on a 305mm radius for smooth bending and consistent intonation across the 24.75" scale—essential for staying locked in during overdubs. The 43mm Locking nut ensures tuning stability across multiple takes, while the Floyd Rose 1000 bridge handles string bending during recording without slipping, backed by Grover tuners and black hardware throughout.
Studio Tone & Control
The dual Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick pickups—neck and bridge positions—capture articulate high-end clarity and controlled midrange aggression, tracking cleanly into interfaces and mixing well in stereo or layered arrangements. The Volume/Volume/Tone (Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch configuration delivers independent pickup control and coil-tap functionality, letting you shape tones mid-session without re-tracking, while the guitar ships with 9-42 strings optimized for the Floyd Rose setup.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with Flamed Maple top, Gloss finish
- Set-Thru construction for enhanced sustain
- Weight: 8 lbs 15.4 oz
- 3-piece Maple neck with U contour
- Macassar Ebony fretboard, 305mm radius
- 22 XJ frets, 24.75" scale, 43mm Locking nut
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge with Grover tuners
- Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Neck and Bridge pickups
- Volume/Volume/Tone (Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch electronics
- Black hardware throughout
- Includes ESP hardshell form-fit case
- Pre-strung with 9-42 gauge strings
This AS-1 combines road-tested hardware, premium tonewoods, and versatile electronics in a compact package designed for studio tracking, overdubs, and professional recording work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
At a Glance
The AS-1/FR/FM captures aggressive, articulate tones with dual Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick pickups that sit tight in a mix whether you're tracking hard rock riffs or layering saturated solos. The Set-Thru construction and Floyd Rose 1000 bridge provide rock-solid tuning stability and sustain during long sessions, while the Volume/Volume/Tone configuration with coil-tap gives you quick access to voicing variations across a single take or between rhythm and lead parts. This guitar's balanced U-contour neck and 24.75" scale reduce hand fatigue during extended recording hours, and it arrives pre-strung and cased, ready to plug in and start tracking.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickups are in this guitar and what tones can I expect?
The AS-1 features dual Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick pickups in neck and bridge positions, voiced for articulate high-end clarity and controlled aggression. They deliver versatile clean to saturated tones, and the push-pull tone knob adds coil-tap options for even more tonal variety without swapping pickups.
Is this guitar suitable for touring and live gigging?
Yes. The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, 43mm locking nut, and Grover tuners work together to keep tuning rock-solid through aggressive string bending and extended sets. The Set-Thru construction adds sustain and resonance, and the guitar ships in a hardshell form-fit case for road protection.
What is the neck feel and scale length?
The 3-piece Maple neck features a U contour and 24.75" scale with a 305mm radius, making it comfortable for extended playing without hand fatigue. The Macassar Ebony fretboard and 22 XJ frets support smooth bending and consistent intonation across the neck.
What is included and what strings come with it?
The guitar arrives pre-strung with 9-42 gauge strings optimized for the Floyd Rose setup, a hardshell form-fit case, and ready to play out of the box.
Is this guitar good for hard rock and metal?
The AS-1 is purpose-built for hard rock, metal, and progressive playing. The dual Seymour Duncan pickups, tight hardware response, and Set-Thru sustain create the aggression and clarity these genres demand, while the independent pickup controls let you dial in anything from tight rhythm to singing lead tones.
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