ESP LTD Eclipse 87 Electric Guitar in Rainbow Crackle Finish
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Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and neck-thru maple neck give this Eclipse a thick, sustaining midrange, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and 24.75" scale keep notes tight and warm rather than brittle. Seymour Duncan '59 and JB pickups cover classic humbucker territory: a rounded, singing neck tone for leads and a hot, aggressive bridge with the cutting treble bite that defined 1980s hard rock and metal, with the push-pull coil split thinning things out for cleaner rhythm work. With a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo and light .009 gauge strings, it's aimed at shredders and divebomb-heavy lead players who still want a passive, direct signal path.
ESP LTD Eclipse '87 Electric Guitar in Rainbow Crackle Finish
The ESP LTD Eclipse '87 brings authentic 1987-era responsiveness into the modern studio—a lightweight instrument built for tracking sessions and overdubs. Its thin U neck contour and 24.75" scale accommodate extended recording takes without fatigue, while the neck-thru-body construction anchors sustain and resonance across all frequency ranges. The striking Rainbow Crackle finish pairs classic archtop TE-inspired body lines with proven sonic architecture.
Playability & Construction for Session Work
Built with neck-thru-body construction using a mahogany body and three-piece maple neck, this guitar maintains tonal consistency and tracking stability across multiple passes. The thin U neck contour combined with a 42mm nut width and 350mm fingerboard radius keeps fatigue minimal during long production sessions, while the 24 XJ frets on a Macassar Ebony fingerboard ensure clean articulation and consistent intonation when punching in and stacking takes.
Tone & Recording Electronics
The Seymour Duncan '59 neck and JB bridge pickups with original-style bobbins capture articulate midrange definition and cutting treble presence—character that cuts through dense mixes and sits naturally alongside complementary instruments. A push-pull coil-split control on the tone knob opens two tonal palettes without reaching for another guitar, while the passive electronics layout (Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch) maintains signal integrity and transparency into your preamp or interface. The Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo locks in pitch stability, eliminating tuning drift between takes.
Key Features
- Neck-thru-body construction with mahogany body and three-piece maple neck
- 24.75" scale length with thin U neck contour
- Macassar Ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius and 24 XJ frets
- 42mm locking nut width
- Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup and JB bridge pickup with original-style bobbins
- Push-pull coil-split control on tone pot
- Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo bridge
- LTD locking tuners with black hardware
- Passive electronics with Volume/Tone (Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch layout
- Rainbow Crackle finish
- Includes D'Addario XL120 strings (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
This faithful LTD '87 recreation delivers the tonal character and ergonomic reliability of ESP's influential mid-1980s designs—production-ready components built for tracking and mixing workflows.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2021 |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Gigging
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and scale length does this guitar have?
The Eclipse '87 features a thin U-shaped neck contour with a 24.75" scale length, 42mm nut width, and 350mm fingerboard radius. This combination creates a comfortable, fast-playing platform suitable for intermediate to professional players, especially those accustomed to classic 1980s designs.
What pickups are in this guitar and can I split coils?
It comes equipped with a Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup and JB bridge pickup, both with original-style bobbins for authentic 1980s character. A push-pull coil-split control on the tone pot expands your sonic palette beyond the standard humbucker voice.
Is this guitar suitable for hard rock and metal?
Yes. The neck-thru-body mahogany and maple construction delivers exceptional sustain, the Seymour Duncan pickups provide explosive treble and articulate mids, and the Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo system is built for stability during aggressive playing. It's optimized for hard rock, metal, and progressive styles.
What hardware and electronics does it feature?
The guitar includes a Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo bridge, LTD locking tuners with black hardware, and a passive electronics layout with Volume/Tone (push-pull)/Toggle Switch controls. This design maintains a direct, transparent signal path with no active circuitry.
What is included with the guitar?
Each Eclipse '87 ships with a set of D'Addario XL120 strings (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 gauge), ready for immediate setup and play.
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. On this item that is roughly $87 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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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