ESP E-II ARROW BURL MAPLE NEBULA BLK BURST Guitar
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- Full ESP manufacturer's warranty
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Sound & Tone
The alder body with burled maple top and neck-thru maple construction give this Arrow a direct, tight response with strong sustain, while the ebony fingerboard adds clarity and attack to fast passages. The Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers — Alnico Black in the neck, Ceramic Black at the bridge — deliver articulate high-gain output with switchable voicings via the pull-volume control, moving from focused, cutting lead tones to tighter rhythm bite. With a 25.5" scale for firm string tension in lower tunings, a Floyd Rose Original for dives and vibrato work, and 24 extra-jumbo frets, it suits modern metal, tech-leaning rhythm playing, and shred lead work.
ESP E-II ARROW BURL MAPLE NEBULA BLK BURST Guitar
The E-II Arrow is engineered to sit decisively in dense mixes and deliver clarity through high-gain processing. Its neck-thru construction and thin U-contour neck create an instrument with minimal flex and immediate response, while the burled maple top adds visual character without coloring the direct, articulate tone this design captures.
Playability & Construction for Studio Work
Neck-thru-body architecture with a three-piece maple neck and thin U contour ensures consistent intonation tracking and fretboard response during tracking and overdub sessions. The 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and 305mm fingerboard radius on an ebony fingerboard with triangular pearloid inlays support both aggressive riffing and controlled single-note lines, while the 42mm locking nut and Gotoh locking tuners maintain tuning integrity through full sessions without mid-take drift.
Recording Tone & Signal Path
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Alnico Black neck / Ceramic Black bridge) with active electronics deliver punchy, articulate high-gain tones with switchable voice options via pull-volume controls for tonal shaping across rhythm and lead passes. The Floyd Rose Original tremolo with stainless steel screws handles both wide modulation sweeps and precise vibrato control in the mix, while the 25.5" scale provides tight string tension ideal for downtuned tracking and maintaining clarity in compressed submission files.
Key Features
- Neck-thru-body construction with three-piece maple neck
- Thin U neck contour
- 25.5" scale length (648mm)
- Alder body with burled maple top
- Ebony fingerboard with triangular pearloid inlays
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 305mm fingerboard radius
- 42mm locking nut
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black (neck) and Ceramic Black (bridge) with pull-volume voice switching
- Active electronics with master volume (push/pull) and toggle switch
- Floyd Rose Original tremolo with stainless steel screws
- Gotoh locking tuners
- Nebula Black Burst finish
The combination of active electronics, locking hardware, and neck-thru stability makes this E-II Arrow reliable for recording sessions where tuning retention and tonal definition under processing are essential to professional results.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 305mm |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Profile | Thin U |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Pickup Models | EMG 85 Black (neck), EMG 81 Black (bridge) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar built for?
The E-II Arrow is designed for intermediate to advanced and professional players. Its thin U-contour neck, 24 extra-jumbo frets, and aggressive electronics demand familiarity with high-output playing and complex techniques like bending, tapping, and tremolo work.
What genres and tunings does it handle best?
This guitar excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and drop-tuning applications. The 25.5" scale and tight low-end response from the Fishman Fluence ceramics keep lower tunings articulate and punchy, while the switchable voice options adapt the tone across genres.
What do the pull-volume voice switches do?
The dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers include pull-volume controls that switch between voice options on both the neck and bridge pickups, letting you dial in different tonal characters without swapping guitars or breaking your playing.
How does the Floyd Rose Original tremolo perform?
The Floyd Rose Original with stainless steel screws handles both aggressive dive-bombs and subtle modulation with precision, and pairs with the 42mm locking nut and Gotoh locking tuners to keep your tuning locked in through extended play.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or blues?
No. The E-II Arrow is optimized for high-gain, modern styles. Its aggressive voice, active electronics, and locking hardware are designed for metal and hard rock; it is not recommended for jazz or blues applications.
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