ESP E-II RZK-IIF Richard ZK Burnt Fluence Guitar B-Stock

ESP E-II RZK-II Burnt Fluence Guitar

The E-II RZK-II Burnt is a neck-thru instrument engineered for tracking aggressive material and extreme downtuning applications. Its distressed finish with intentional burn marks and gouges delivers visual character while the extended 25.5" scale and thin U-contoured neck provide comfortable access and stability for both standard and drop tunings, critical for capturing consistent performance takes across long sessions.

Build & Materials

Constructed at the ESP factory in Japan using an alder body and three-piece maple neck in full neck-thru-body design, this guitar achieves excellent sustain and tonal clarity—essential for maintaining articulation and definition when layering tracks in dense arrangements. The rosewood fingerboard features 24 extra-jumbo frets with white binding, while the 305mm radius and 42mm locking nut support both heavy gauge and downtuned strings without compromising playability, allowing players to dial in precise intonation across multiple tuning systems within a single session.

Tone & Electronics

The Fishman Fluence Richard Z Signature Series pickup set delivers versatile modern tones through a hybrid magnet configuration: Modern alnico in the neck for warm articulation and Modern ceramic in the bridge for aggressive presence. Both pickups feature brushed stainless steel covers and include a pull-volume voice-switching function, allowing seamless toggling between two distinct voicings during recording—ideal for capturing clean dynamics on one pass and saturated distortion tones on another without swapping instruments or reprogramming gain structure.

Key Features

• Neck-thru-body construction with alder body and three-piece maple neck
• 25.5" scale length optimized for downtuning
• 24 extra-jumbo frets on rosewood fingerboard with white binding
• Distressed and burnt finish with authentic wear marks
• Fishman Fluence Richard Z Signature Modern alnico neck pickup with brushed stainless cover
• Fishman Fluence Richard Z Signature Modern ceramic bridge pickup with brushed stainless cover
• Pull-volume voice-switching on both pickups for dual tonal options
• Floyd Rose Original tremolo for sustained vibrato effects
• Gotoh tuners with ESP strap locks
• Active electronics with volume and toggle switch layout
• Thin U neck contour and 305mm fingerboard radius
• 42mm locking nut

Built to withstand the demands of heavy music production and designed to honor the signature sound of Richard Z. Kruspe, this instrument combines professional-grade hardware, dual-voice active pickups, and an extended scale in a striking aesthetic that delivers both studio-ready tone and tracking flexibility.