ESP E-II Arrow NT Guitar Nebula Black Burst B-Stock
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- SKU
- EIIARROWNTBMNBLKB-B
- Color
- Sunburst
Description
ESP E-II Arrow NT Guitar Nebula Black Burst B-Stock
The neck-thru construction delivers exceptional sustain and clarity in recorded takes, while the thin U-profile maple neck and satin-finished back provide the ergonomic comfort needed for extended studio sessions. This Japanese-made instrument combines striking visual design—the nebula black burst finish with burled maple top and matching headstock—with purposeful engineering that captures tonal precision and consistency across tracking and overdub work.
Playability & Construction
Neck-through-body design maximizes sustain and tonal clarity, essential for layering guitar parts and achieving definition in dense mixes. The three-piece hard maple neck paired with an alder body and burled maple top creates a balanced sonic character with tight lows and articulate highs, while the ebony fingerboard with 305mm radius and 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets ensures fast, smooth playability and perfect note definition across all registers—critical for tight, punchy rhythm tracking and melodic precision on lead overdubs.
Tone & Recording Versatility
A pair of Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—Ceramic in the bridge and Alnico in the neck—deliver powerful active tones with genuine versatility through push-pull volume switching to access Voice 2 on each pickup. The toggle switch and active electronics architecture provide dynamic range suitable for aggressive rhythm tones and articulate, controlled clean tones without compromise, making this setup ideal for punchy rhythm tracking, textured layering, and clean recording applications within the same session.
Key Features
- Body: Alder with Burled Maple Top
- Neck: 3-Piece Hard Maple, Neck-Through Construction
- Neck Contour: Thin U
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fingerboard: Ebony with 305mm (12") Radius and Arrow Inlays
- Frets: 24 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Nut: 42mm Bone
- Bridge: Gotoh TOM with String-Thru Body Design
- Tuners: Gotoh Locking
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Ceramic Bridge / Alnico Neck) with Push-Pull Voice Switching
- Electronics: Active with Volume (Push/Pull) and Toggle Switch
- Hardware: Black, including ESP Strap Locks
- Finish: Gloss Lacquer Nebula Black Burst with Matching Headstock
- Strings: Factory 9–42 Gauge
- Case: Hardshell V-Alexi Form Fit Case Included
- B-Stock Note: Minor cosmetic ding on lower horn tip; playability unaffected
This B-Stock E-II Arrow NT delivers the full performance and craftsmanship of a premium Japanese instrument at an exceptional value, with only cosmetic imperfections to distinguish it from new stock.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of floor models or customer returns, with light marks visible on the body and headstock that are purely superficial in nature. These marks are completely cosmetic and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium ESP E-II Arrow NT at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the same quality and full manufacturer warranty as a new instrument.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
The ESP E-II Arrow NT excels at capturing tight, articulate metal and modern rock tones with its active Fishman Fluence humbuckers and neck-through sustain. The Ceramic bridge and Alnico neck pickups with push-pull voice switching let you dial in anything from aggressive, high-output aggression to clean, detailed articulation—ideal for tracking or layering aggressive rhythms and lead passes in the same session. This B-Stock model offers full sonic and structural integrity at a significant discount, with only cosmetic imperfections from floor or return stock.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Modern Shredding
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Fingerstyle Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means the guitar is fully functional with only minor cosmetic imperfections—this unit has light marks on the body and headstock, plus a minor cosmetic ding on the lower horn tip. Playability, tone, and structural integrity are completely unaffected, and it includes the same manufacturer warranty as a new instrument.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and shredding?
Yes. The neck-through construction, thin U-profile maple neck, 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets on an ebony fingerboard, and high-output Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers with active electronics are all engineered for fast, precise metal and progressive shredding with excellent sustain and articulation.
What pickups are in this guitar and can I switch their sound?
The guitar features Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—Ceramic in the bridge and Alnico in the neck—with push-pull volume switching that accesses Voice 2 on each pickup, giving you dynamic range from aggressive modern metal tones to articulate clean tones.
What is the neck profile and how does it feel?
The neck is a thin U-profile, 3-piece hard maple construction with a satin-finished back that provides a friction-free feel for fast rhythm and lead work. The 305mm (12-inch) radius and 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets ensure smooth playability across the entire fingerboard.
What is included with this guitar?
The package includes a hardshell V-Alexi form fit case, factory 9–42 gauge strings, black hardware with ESP strap locks, Gotoh locking tuners, and a Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru body design.
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