What neck profile does this guitar have, and is it comfortable for extended play?

The ECLIPSE 40TH features a Thin U neck contour paired with a 12" fingerboard radius and 22 XJ frets, designed to balance comfort during long sessions with precise bending and legato work. The set-thru-neck construction anchors the neck directly through the body, eliminating flex and ensuring consistent intonation.

What pickups are in this guitar, and what tone should I expect?

Dual Seymour Duncan APH-1 pickups (neck and bridge) deliver articulate, focused, high-output tone ideal for rock, hard rock, and metal. The pickups produce sustained, tight, and modern-sounding aggression without muddiness.

Is this a collector's item, and what makes it special?

Yes—this is Limited Edition #27 of only 40 units produced for ESP's 40th Anniversary, featuring an exclusive Tiger Eye finish over flamed maple with matching binding on the fretboard and headstock. Each numbered specimen combines professional-grade construction with collector appeal.

How does the hardware contribute to tuning stability?

Gotoh locking tuners, a Tonepros locking TOM bridge, and Gotoh tailpiece with gold hardware work together to lock strings in place and eliminate tuning drift during aggressive playing or bending.

What genres is this guitar best suited for?

The ECLIPSE 40TH excels in rock, hard rock, metal, and studio sessions where articulate, sustained, high-output tone is priority. It is not optimized for jazz, folk, or funk playing styles.

ESP ECLIPSE 40TH TE 2015 Tiger Eye Electric Guitar #27/40

The ESP ECLIPSE 40TH TE delivers a balanced, responsive platform for tracking and layering thanks to its set-thru-neck construction and Thin U neck contour, designed for extended range work without sacrificing comfort during long studio sessions. This limited edition #27/40 specimen showcases a striking Tiger Eye finish over flamed maple, combining visual clarity in footage and photographs with tonal substance that translates well across mix applications. The 24.75" scale and Ebony fingerboard provide the articulation and sustain expected from a professional-grade studio instrument.

Construction & Recording Performance

Set-thru-neck construction anchors the Maple neck directly through a Mahogany body with flamed maple top, creating a rigid platform for consistent intonation and superior sustain across session takes. The 12" fingerboard radius paired with 22 XJ frets accommodates both smooth legato lines and precise bending, while flamed maple binding on the fretboard and headstock reinforces the build quality and visual definition in close-up recording setups.

Electronics & Tonal Character

Dual Seymour Duncan APH-1 pickups—neck and bridge—deliver the articulate, focused tone characteristic of active or high-output designs, cutting clearly in dense mixes and tracking well across rhythm and lead applications. Gotoh locking tuners, a Tonepros locking TOM bridge, and Gotoh tailpiece with gold hardware ensure rock-solid tuning stability across multiple takes and session time, maintaining consistent tone capture without drift or retuning interruptions.

Key Features

Set-Thru-Neck Construction
24.75" Scale Length
Mahogany Body with Flamed Maple Top
Maple Neck with Thin U Contour
Ebony Fingerboard with 22 XJ Frets
12" Fingerboard Radius
Flamed Maple Binding on Fretboard & Headstock
Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Neck) & APH-1B (Bridge) Pickups
Gotoh Locking Tuners
Tonepros Locking TOM Bridge & Gotoh Tailpiece
Gold Hardware
Limited Edition #27 of 40 Units

This 40th Anniversary Tiger Eye edition combines ESP's engineering expertise with distinctive aesthetics and collector appeal, making it a standout choice for serious home studios and production environments.

Condition	New
Dexterity	Right handed
Country of Manufacture	Japan