ESP ECLIPSE/CTM/PURPLE PEEL guitar
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Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and neck with a maple cap and set-neck joint give this Eclipse a thick, sustaining midrange, while the ebony fingerboard and 24.75-inch scale add attack and a slightly warm, compact low end. The EMG JH "Het Set" active pickups push that foundation into tight, high-output territory with controlled bass and clear note separation, so palm-muted riffing stays articulate under heavy gain and leads cut through without harshness. It's aimed squarely at metal and hard rock rhythm and lead work, though the independent neck and bridge volumes and master tone allow cleaner, rolled-back voicings for lower-gain passages.
ESP Eclipse Custom Electric Guitar Purple Peel
The ESP Eclipse Custom This Japan-made instrument from the ESP Custom Shop represents a refined single-cutaway design optimized for studio recording and professional mixing work, with meticulous attention to sustain retention and frequency clarity. Hand-crafted by world-renowned luthiers, the Eclipse delivers the rare combination of tonal coherence and recording stability across extended takes.
Recording Performance & Construction
Set-neck construction joins a Honduran mahogany neck with a mahogany body and maple cap, yielding consistent sustain and harmonic definition that sits naturally in dense mixes. The thin U contour paired with a 305mm fingerboard radius and 22 XJ (extra-jumbo) frets on an ebony fingerboard with ESP flag inlays enables efficient tracking for both lead lines and rhythm layers. A graphite nut and 24.75-inch scale ensure tuning stability throughout long studio sessions and multiple overdubs.
Tone & Electronics for Mixing
A matched pair of EMG JH "Het Set" active pickups (brushed chrome) deliver articulate high-end definition and punchy low-mid response with tight transient control—the active design maintains consistent output across multiple takes and ensures your recordings capture full dynamic range without signal degradation. Electronics layout features independent neck and bridge volume controls, master tone, and a three-way toggle switch, letting you dial in tonal character during preproduction or quickly rebalance your sound between rhythm and lead overdubs.
Key Features
- Set-neck construction with mahogany body, maple cap, and Honduran mahogany neck
- Ebony fingerboard with ESP flag inlays
- 22 XJ extra-jumbo frets on 305mm radius
- 24.75-inch scale length; thin U neck contour
- Pair of EMG JH "Het Set" active pickups with brushed chrome covers
- Volume/volume/tone/toggle switch electronics layout
- Graphite nut; Gotoh locking tuners; TonePros locking TOM bridge with Gotoh tailpiece
- Schaller strap locks
- Purple Peel finish
- Includes high-quality hardshell ESP form-fit case
- Manufactured in Japan by ESP Custom Shop
This instrument is engineered for studio professionals who demand tonal consistency and reliable performance across multitrack recording sessions and live overdub scenarios.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
- – Country
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
This is an advanced to professional-grade instrument built for experienced players who value precision, technique, and tonal consistency. The thin U-contour neck and extra-jumbo frets reward careful finger placement and facilitate fast, accurate playing.
What genres does this guitar excel in?
The Eclipse is purpose-built for hard rock, metal, and progressive music, with tight low end and articulate attack that cuts through dense arrangements. The active EMG JH pickups and surgical electronics layout are less suited to folk, jazz, or country styles.
What is set-neck construction and why does it matter?
Set-neck joins the neck to the body with a glued mortise joint rather than a bolt-on connection, maximizing sustain and tonal coherence across the fingerboard. This construction method, combined with the mahogany body and maple cap, is preferred by professional touring and session musicians for stability and tone.
What are the EMG JH Het Set pickups and how do they sound?
The EMG JH active pickups are a matched pair with brushed chrome covers designed for clarity and punch with tight attack and controlled dynamics. The active design ensures consistent output and responsiveness across the full tonal spectrum without the output variance of passive pickups.
What is included with this guitar?
The Eclipse ships with a high-quality hardshell ESP form-fit case, Gotoh locking tuners, TonePros locking TOM bridge with Gotoh tailpiece, and Schaller strap locks for reliable live use.
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