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ESP ECLIPSE 40TH TE 2015 Tiger Eye Electric Guitar #27/40 vs ESP FRX Kiso Custom Guitar See Thru Black Sunburst
The Eclipse 40th is a shorter-scale (24.75"), set-neck workhorse with high-output APH-1 pickups optimized for tight, articulate modern rock and metal, while the FRX is a longer-scale (25.5") Floyd Rose-equipped platform with Seymour Duncan '59/'Distortion pickups suited to players needing classic-to-modern versatility and floating-trem range. Choose the Eclipse for pure aggression and studio precision; choose the FRX for touring durability and tonal flexibility.
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ESP ECLIPSE 40TH TE 2015 Tiger Eye Electric Guitar #27/40
ESP FRX Kiso Custom Guitar See Thru Black Sunburst
Specs side by side
| ESP ECLIPSE 40TH TE 2015 Tiger Eye Electric Guitar #27/40 | ESP FRX Kiso Custom Guitar See Thru Black Sunburst | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,775.00 | $5,499.00 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | ESP E-II Eclipse | ESP E-II FRX |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Tremolo |
| Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP ECLIPSE 40TH TE 2015 Tiger Eye Electric Guitar #27/40
- ✓ Shorter 24.75" scale and Thin U neck ideal for fast lead work and comfortable extended range playing
- ✓ High-output dual APH-1 pickups deliver tight, focused aggression perfect for modern metal and hard rock
- ✓ Set-thru construction and ebony fingerboard maximize sustain and articulation with premium aesthetic
Why choose ESP FRX Kiso Custom Guitar See Thru Black Sunburst
- ✓ Floyd Rose Original tremolo enables wide pitch bending and aggressive vibrato techniques unavailable on fixed-bridge designs
- ✓ Longer 25.5" scale and warmer mahogany/quilted maple voice suits both classic rock and modern high-gain tones
- ✓ Seymour Duncan '59/Distortion pairing covers rhythm warmth and lead clarity across multiple genres and gain settings
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar has a tremolo system?
Only the FRX includes a Floyd Rose Original floating tremolo bridge, enabling dive bombs, whammy effects, and extreme pitch bends. The Eclipse uses a fixed Tonepros TOM bridge, which provides rock-solid tuning but no trem functionality.
What's the scale-length difference and does it matter?
The Eclipse is 24.75" (vintage-style) and the FRX is 25.5" (modern standard). The Eclipse feels slightly snappier and suits players with smaller hands; the FRX offers a more familiar, slightly looser feel and marginally longer sustain. Both are professional instruments—choice is personal preference and genre.
Which has more versatile pickups?
The FRX's Seymour Duncan '59 neck and Distortion bridge span cleaner midrange tones to high-gain leads. The Eclipse's dual APH-1 pickups are high-output and modern-focused, optimized for tight metal and aggressive rock. FRX is more genre-spanning; Eclipse is more specialized.
Are both guitars equally reliable for touring?
The FRX is explicitly designed for touring with a Floyd Rose locking nut, locking tuners, and Schaller straplock buttons. The Eclipse prioritizes studio performance and fixed-bridge reliability. Both are professional-grade, but the FRX has more touring-specific hardware.