ESP LTD Eclipse '87 Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock
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Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and neck-through 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. A Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck handles smooth, vocal leads and rounded clean tones, and the JB in the bridge pushes hard into crunch and high-gain territory with an aggressive upper-mid bite; the push-pull coil-split thins things out for cleaner, more single-coil-flavored passages. With a Floyd Rose-1000 and 24 extra jumbo frets, it lands squarely in hard rock and metal lead playing, though the pickup pair covers classic rock and blues-rock voicings too.
ESP LTD Eclipse '87 Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock
The Eclipse '87 channels the archtop single-cutaway character that defined ESP's original 1987 design, delivering a comfortable thin U neck contour and 24.75" scale that sits naturally in hand. This neck-through construction guitar balances vintage aesthetics with modern playability, making it an authentic recreation of a historically significant design—ideal for tracking sessions where both comfort and tonal authenticity matter.
Recording & Tonal Character
A 3-piece maple neck paired with a mahogany body creates solid sustain and resonance across the instrument. The macassar ebony fingerboard features a 350mm radius, 24 extra jumbo frets, and a 42mm locking nut width—all tuned for smooth playability and reliable intonation stability, especially with the Floyd Rose-1000 locking tremolo system. This rock-solid tuning platform is critical for multi-take sessions and maintaining pitch through pitch-bend effects in the mix.
Pickup Configuration & Studio Versatility
The Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup and Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup deliver the classic voicing this era demanded—warm, articulate neck tones that sit well with keyboards and vocals, paired with aggressive bridge bite that cuts through dense arrangements. Passive electronics with coil-split capability via push-pull control give you tonal flexibility without added complexity, letting you dial in everything from smooth, mellow rhythm textures to bright, punchy lead voicings without leaving your desk.
Key Features
- Neck-through construction with mahogany body
- 3-piece maple neck with thin U contour
- 24.75" scale length
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius
- 24 XJ (extra jumbo) frets
- 42mm locking nut width
- Seymour Duncan '59 neck and JB bridge pickups
- Floyd Rose-1000 locking tremolo
- LTD locking tuners
- Passive electronics with coil-split (push-pull)
- Pearl White finish
- Chrome hardware
This B-stock Eclipse '87 delivers the exact specifications and sonic character of a historically grounded design at a reduced price point.
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 |
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About this B-Stock unit
| Condition | B-Stock - cosmetic blemish, fully functional |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $240 under the new unit ($1,199) |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD Eclipse '87 Electric Guitar Pearl White is in the catalog at $1,199.
Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2020 |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Hard Rock, Metal, Progressive, Studio Sessions, Gigging |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm articulate neck tones, aggressive bridge bite, solid sustain, resonant midrange, high output |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Country, Jazz (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means the Eclipse '87 is new and unplayed with a full manufacturer warranty, but carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish—such as a small finish mark—that does not affect playability, tone, or structural integrity. The exact blemish varies from unit to unit, which is why it is not pictured or described in advance.
Is the Floyd Rose-1000 locking tremolo reliable for touring?
Yes. Combined with the 42mm locking nut width and LTD locking tuners, the Floyd Rose-1000 system is engineered for intonation stability and road durability, especially in hard rock and metal setups where tuning consistency matters.
Can I get different tones from the pickups?
Yes. The Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup delivers warm, articulate tones, while the JB bridge pickup provides aggressive bite; passive electronics with coil-split push-pull control on the volume knob expands your palette further without adding active circuitry complexity.
What neck profile is this, and who does it suit?
The thin U contour 3-piece maple neck is comfortable for intermediate to advanced players and suits fast lead work and rhythm playing in metal, hard rock, and progressive music. The 24.75" scale and 350mm fingerboard radius support smooth playability across 24 extra jumbo frets.
Is this guitar good for studio recording?
Absolutely. The mahogany body and neck-through construction deliver solid sustain and resonant midrange ideal for layering guitars in hard rock and metal mixes, and the coil-split pickups give you tonal flexibility within a single take or session.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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