ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst
Description
ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst
The E-II Arrow NT is engineered for studio recording and production work through its neck-thru-body construction and ultra-smooth ebony fingerboard with a fast 305mm radius. The thin U-contoured maple neck and satin finish on the back enable comfortable handling during long tracking sessions and overdub work. The striking Nebula Black Burst finish over burled maple adds visual character to your studio setup without compromising the instrument's recording-focused architecture.
Playability & Recording Stability
Neck-thru-body construction with a three-piece hard maple neck ensures superior sustain and rock-solid tuning stability across the 25.5" scale—essential for consistent takes and punch-in edits. The ebony fingerboard features 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets with a 305mm radius, delivering fast, responsive intonation suited for capturing clean rhythm tracks and nuanced lead performances. A 42mm bone nut and thin U contour provide a responsive platform for both precision work and dynamic playing dynamics in the studio.
Tone Shaping & Versatile Electronics
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers capture a full spectrum of tones—warm and articulate from the alnico neck pickup for smooth, detailed rhythm tracks, tight and aggressive from the ceramic bridge pickup for cutting leads and aggressive textures. The active electronics include push-pull volume controls that unlock a second voicing on each pickup, allowing you to access multiple tonal characters within a single take or session without changing instruments.
Key Features
- Body: Alder with Burled Maple Top
- Neck-Through Body construction with 3-piece Hard Maple neck
- Thin U Neck Contour
- Ebony Fingerboard with 305mm radius and Arrow inlays
- 24 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
- 42mm Bone Nut
- 25.5" (648mm) Scale Length
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico (Neck) and Ceramic (Bridge) pickups with dual voicing via push-pull
- Active Electronics: 1x Volume with Push/Pull and Toggle Switch
- Gotoh TOM Bridge with String-Thru Body design
- Gotoh Locking Tuners
- ESP Locking Strap Buttons
- Gloss Lacquer Nebula Black Burst finish with white neck and headstock bindings
- Black hardware throughout
The ESP E-II Arrow NT combines professional-grade construction, versatile electronics, and recording-focused design to deliver an instrument built for producers and engineers who demand exceptional performance and sonic flexibility in the studio.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
The E-II Arrow NT is a session-ready electric guitar designed to capture tight, articulate tones with aggressive midrange and extended sustain in professional recording environments. Its neck-thru construction, dual-voicing Fishman Fluence pickups, and active electronics provide flexibility across multiple takes and mixing scenarios, while the fast 305mm-radius ebony board supports precise intonation and clean recording technique. This is an instrument that translates studio clarity into a polished, performance-ready recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Modern Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the E-II Arrow NT best suited for?
This guitar is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The fast ebony fingerboard, thin U neck contour, and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets reward technical playing and sustained sessions, making it ideal for players already comfortable with demanding fretboard geometry and active electronics.
What genres does this guitar excel in?
The E-II Arrow NT is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, progressive, and modern rock. Its tight low end, aggressive midrange, and sustain-focused voicing are optimized for these styles; it is not optimized for jazz, folk, or country applications.
How do the dual-voicing Fishman Fluence pickups expand tone?
Each pickup (alnico neck and ceramic bridge) offers two voicings accessible via push-pull volume controls. The neck pickup ranges from warm and articulate to a second character, while the bridge delivers tight and aggressive tones with a second option, allowing you to shape your sound across multiple genres without instrument swaps.
What makes the neck-thru construction significant?
Neck-thru-body construction with a three-piece hard maple neck guarantees superior sustain and rock-solid tuning stability across the 25.5-inch scale. Combined with the thin U contour and satin back finish, the neck disappears into your hands during extended playing, eliminating fatigue on long gigs or studio sessions.
What hardware and electronics are included?
The guitar features Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru body design, Gotoh locking tuners, ESP locking strap buttons, active electronics with push-pull volume and toggle switch, and a 42mm bone nut. The Nebula Black Burst finish includes white neck and headstock bindings with black hardware throughout.
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