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ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst vs ESP E-II Eclipse QM Tiger Eye Sunburst Guitar B-Stock 6435
The Arrow NT offers neck-thru construction, a longer 25.5" scale, and a 24-fret ebony board for maximum sustain and technical range, ideal for modern metal and progressive players seeking superior upper-fret comfort. The Eclipse QM provides set-thru construction, a shorter 24.75" scale with 22 frets, and a more traditional body shape, better suited for hard rock and studio work at a potentially better value as a B-stock unit.
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ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst
ESP E-II Eclipse QM Tiger Eye Sunburst Guitar B-Stock 6435
Specs side by side
| ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst | ESP E-II Eclipse QM Tiger Eye Sunburst Guitar B-Stock 6435 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,749.00 | $2,399.00 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | ESP E-II Arrow | ESP E-II Eclipse |
| Body | Explorer | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic | Fixed |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst
- ✓ Neck-thru construction delivers maximum sustain and resonance
- ✓ Longer 25.5" scale and 24 frets accommodate advanced lead techniques
- ✓ Ultra-smooth ebony fingerboard with 305mm radius excels for speed and precision
- ✓ Striking Nebula Black Burst finish over burled maple stands out visually
Why choose ESP E-II Eclipse QM Tiger Eye Sunburst Guitar B-Stock 6435
- ✓ Set-thru construction balances sustain with easier upper-fret access
- ✓ B-stock pricing offers high-end specs at a discount
- ✓ Gorgeous quilted maple Tiger Eye Sunburst finish with premium binding
- ✓ Shorter 24.75" scale suits traditional rock and metal voicing preferences
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference in sustain between neck-thru and set-thru construction?
Neck-thru construction (Arrow NT) provides maximum sustain because the neck wood extends through the body, creating one unified resonating chamber. Set-thru construction (Eclipse QM) still delivers excellent sustain by anchoring the neck deeply into the body, though marginally less than neck-thru. Both far exceed bolt-on designs.
Which scale length suits my playing style better?
The Arrow NT's 25.5" scale is standard for modern shredding and progressive metal, offering bright articulation and easier bending recovery. The Eclipse QM's 24.75" scale is traditional for rock and metal, producing a slightly warmer, compressed tone that suits rhythm work and high-gain tones.
How do the pickups and voicing controls differ?
Both feature Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers with push-pull dual-voice capability, allowing instant tonal switching without changing pickups. The Arrow NT has ceramic bridge and alnico neck; the Eclipse QM reverses this with ceramic bridge and alnico neck mounted directly, offering virtually identical tonal flexibility.
What does B-stock mean for the Eclipse QM?
B-stock indicates the guitar may have minor cosmetic blemishes, returned display units, or packaging damage, but is fully functional and from the same production run as new units. Tone and playability are identical to new inventory.