ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness Black Natural Burst Electric Guitar B-
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- SKU
- EIIECFTFMBLKNB-B
- Color
- Sunburst
. Description
Sound & Tone
The full-thickness mahogany body with a flamed maple top and set-thru mahogany neck gives this Eclipse a thick, sustaining midrange with tight low end, while the ebony fingerboard and 24.75" scale add attack and a slightly warmer, more relaxed string tension than longer-scale singlecuts. The active EMG 57TW bridge and 66TW neck pickups deliver controlled, articulate output — compressed and focused for high-gain rhythm and lead work in hard rock and metal — and the push/pull coil-splitting on both volumes thins things out into brighter, more percussive single-coil-style voices for cleans and lighter passages. The TOM bridge and tailpiece keep the response traditional and direct, suiting players who want a classic singlecut feel with modern gain-friendly electronics.
ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness Black Natural Burst Electric Guitar B-Stock
The E-II Eclipse captures a balanced, recording-ready tone with its set-thru construction, thin U-profile mahogany neck, and 24.75" scale that sits between traditional and modern specifications. The flamed maple top finished in Black Natural Burst combines visual clarity with the resonant qualities of a full-thickness mahogany body, delivering consistent character across overdubs, layered takes, and mix-down work. Built at the ESP factory in Japan, this model is engineered for producers and engineers who demand consistent quality and high-end components for professional tracking and composition sessions.
Recording Response & Construction
The set-thru construction joins the mahogany neck directly through the body for extended sustain and tonal cohesion—critical for capturing articulate note decay and punch in the studio. An ebony fingerboard with 22 XJ frets, 305mm radius, and 42mm bone nut ensures stable intonation across tracking sessions and precise finger placement for consistent takes, while the thin U neck contour accommodates both fingerstyle nuance and aggressive picking attack. Black nickel hardware throughout—including Gotoh locking tuners and a Gotoh TOM bridge with tailpiece—maintains tuning lock through extended sessions and delivers a traditional single-cutaway character that translates clearly to tape and digital workstations.
Tone & Session Versatility
Paired EMG 57TW bridge and 66TW neck pickups provide articulate, controlled active electronics with coil-splitting capability on both pickups via individual push/pull volume controls. The electronics layout—Volume (Push/Pull) / Volume (Push/Pull) / Tone / Toggle Switch—grants immediate access to split-coil textures for tracking multiple tonal colors across a single session, expanding usable palette from thick, compressed lows ideal for rhythm parts to bright, percussive highs suited for lead definition and ambient layers.
Key Features
- Set-Thru construction for enhanced sustain and body/neck integration
- Full Thickness Mahogany body with Flamed Maple top
- Mahogany neck with Ebony fingerboard and Thin U contour
- 24.75" scale length
- 305mm fingerboard radius with 22 XJ frets
- 42mm Bone nut
- Black Nickel hardware (Gotoh locking tuners, Gotoh TOM bridge and tailpiece)
- EMG 57TW (bridge) and EMG 66TW (neck) active pickups with coil-splitting via push/pull volume controls
- Electronics layout: Vol(P/P) / Vol(P/P) / Tone / Toggle Switch
- Black Natural Burst finish
- Includes EC Guitar Form Fit hardshell case
- B-Stock condition
The E-II Eclipse combines traditional set-thru craftsmanship with modern active electronics and professional-grade hardware, making it a dependable instrument for studio work, recording projects, and serious producers seeking reliable tonal character across sessions.
As a B-Stock instrument it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish — a small finish mark with no effect on playability, tone or structure — which is why it sells for less than a first-quality unit. The exact blemish varies from unit to unit, so it is not described or pictured here; photos show the model, not the individual unit. It is new, unplayed and covered by the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Full Thickness Mahogany |
| Top | Flamed Maple |
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 305mm |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Profile | Thin U |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Traditional Jazz
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means the E-II Eclipse is new and unplayed with a full manufacturer warranty, but carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish—typically a small finish mark—that has no effect on playability, tone, or structural integrity. The exact blemish varies per unit and is not pictured; the photos show the model itself, not the individual instrument.
Can I get split-coil tones without an external foot switch?
Yes. Both the bridge (EMG 57TW) and neck (EMG 66TW) pickups have coil-splitting built into individual push/pull volume controls, so you can access bright, percussive split textures on the fly without reaching for an external switch.
Is this guitar suitable for studio recording and live gigging?
Absolutely. Set-thru construction and active EMG electronics provide consistent sustain and tonal definition for both studio tracking and stage performance, while Gotoh hardware and locking tuners ensure tuning stability under touring conditions.
What neck profile does this have, and who is it best for?
The E-II Eclipse features a thin U-profile mahogany neck with a 305mm radius and 22 XJ frets, designed for both aggressive picking and fingerstyle playing; it's engineered for advanced and professional players in hard rock, metal, and high-output genres.
What comes with the guitar?
The E-II Eclipse includes an EC Guitar Form Fit hardshell case and arrives with a full manufacturer warranty.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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