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ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Turquoise B-Stock vs ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
The Eclipse '87 NT is a versatile hard-rock and blues workhorse with dual humbuckers and coil-split flexibility, while the Phoenix Black Metal is a modern metal specialist with a single active/passive Fishman pickup optimized for high-gain tightness. Choose the Eclipse for classic tonal range and multi-genre capability; choose the Phoenix if you prioritize modern articulation and switchable active voicing for extreme metal.
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ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Turquoise B-Stock
ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Turquoise B-Stock | ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $879.20 | $879.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EC | LTD Phoenix |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Turquoise B-Stock
- ✓ Dual Seymour Duncan pickups (59 neck, JB bridge) offer warm, articulate neck tone and aggressive bridge punch
- ✓ Coil-split control expands palette from thick humbuckers to single-coil clarity
- ✓ 24.75-inch scale and 24 frets suit blues bends and classic rock phrasing
- ✓ Macassar ebony fretboard with 350mm radius balances modern feel with vintage character
Why choose ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
- ✓ Single Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker with active/passive toggle for real-time voicing flexibility
- ✓ 25.5-inch scale with 22 frets optimized for metal downtuning and tight sustain
- ✓ TonePros locking TOM bridge and LTD locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability
- ✓ Glow-in-the-dark side markers maintain all-black aesthetic without inlay clutter
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal?
The Phoenix Black Metal is purpose-built for metal with its 25.5-inch scale, tight sustain, and Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker optimized for high-gain articulation. The Eclipse '87 NT excels in hard rock and metal but with a classic vibe; it's more versatile across genres but not metal-specific.
Can either guitar handle blues and classic rock?
The Eclipse '87 NT is ideal for blues with its warm 59 neck pickup, coil-split single-coil option, and 24.75-inch scale favoring smooth bends. The Phoenix is voiced for modern metal aggression and less suited to blues warmth.
What's the key electronics difference?
Eclipse '87 NT uses passive Seymour Duncans with coil-split for tonal flexibility. Phoenix Black Metal uses a single active Fishman Fluence with a passive mode switch, meaning real-time active/passive character swapping rather than pickup selection.
How do the neck profiles and scales affect playability?
Both have thin U contours for comfort, but Eclipse '87 NT's 24-fret 24.75-inch scale suits standard tuning and classic phrasing, while Phoenix's 22-fret 25.5-inch scale is longer for downtuned metal and has fewer frets higher up the neck.