ESP LTD SC-607B Stephen Carpenter Deftones Guitar Magenta Metallic

ESP LTD SC-607B Stephen Carpenter Deftones Baritone Guitar — Magenta Metallic

The SC-607B is a neck-thru baritone engineered for extended-range recording and mixing applications, where articulate downtuned riffs lock into a mix with clarity and sustain. Built around a thin U-shaped neck that supports both precise fretwork and extended note duration, this signature model applies Stephen Carpenter's studio-proven approach to tone architecture. The active Fishman Fluence pickups offer real-time voicing flexibility within a single take, eliminating the need for multiple guitar passes or reamps—essential when tracking heavy material across multiple tuning variations.

Construction & Tonal Foundation

Neck-thru alder construction transfers harmonic energy efficiently, building the resonant body response critical for baritone recordings where every frequency layer matters. The 27" baritone scale paired with a thin U-contoured three-piece maple neck reduces string tension, making lower tunings sit cleanly in the mix without loss of definition. The macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and the TonePros locking TOM-style bridge with string-thru-body design combined with LTD locking tuners maintain rock-solid pitch stability across production sessions—critical when comping takes or layering harmonies across multiple bars.

Active Electronics & Studio Flexibility

Fishman Fluence SRC Signature active pickups in the middle and bridge positions deliver instant tonal variation through push/pull voicing controls, allowing you to shape articulation, mid-forward aggression, and high-gain saturation within a single recording without stopping tape or switching instruments. The active electronics architecture with volume and tone push/pull controls plus 3-way switching gives mix-ready tone options for rhythm tracking, lead overdubs, and texture layers—all captured with consistent impedance and output for easier interface matching during the recording chain.

Key Features

• Neck-thru alder body construction
• 27" baritone scale length
• Three-piece maple neck with thin U contour
• Macassar ebony fingerboard
• 24 extra-jumbo frets
• 48mm molded nut width
• 350mm fingerboard radius
• Fishman Fluence SRC Signature active pickups (middle and bridge)
• Active electronics with push/pull volume and tone controls
• 3-way pickup switch
• TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru design
• LTD locking tuners with black hardware
• Magenta metallic finish
• Includes ESP deluxe hardshell case
• Strung with D'Addario XL110-7 (.010–.059)

A studio-grade baritone built to track and mix extended-range material with articulate response, consistent feel, and tonal options that reduce post-production reamp time.