ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock
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Description
Sound & Tone
The neck-thru mahogany body with three-piece maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard gives this Eclipse a thick, sustaining voice with firm attack, while the 24.75" scale keeps string tension relaxed and the low end warm. The Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck handles rounded, vocal cleans and smooth lead work, and the JB bridge pickup pushes into tight, cutting overdrive for hard rock and metal rhythm and solos; push-pull coil splitting thins things out for cleaner, more chime-like passages. With 24 frets, easy upper-fret access, and locking tuners and bridge holding pitch, it suits players moving between classic '80s rock tones and heavier modern gain.
ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock
The Eclipse '87 NT delivers the balanced, comfortable feel of ESP's original 1987 design—a neck-thru architecture that offers seamless upper-fret access and sustained resonance through the body. The thin U neck contour and 42mm nut width create an approachable platform for recording sessions and studio tracking, with authentic '80s specs that translate reliably to tape and digital. This Pearl White finish B-stock unit provides the same construction and hardware as new inventory at a marked reduction.
Construction & Playability
Neck-thru-body design using mahogany and a three-piece maple neck ensures stability and direct energy transfer for consistent recording takes. The 24.75" scale, 24 XJ-type frets, and Macassar Ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius deliver the classic feel and intonation of ESP's mid-'80s catalog, while chrome hardware and LTD locking tuners provide reliable tuning hold across long session days and period-correct aesthetics.
Tone & Electronics
The Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup and JB bridge pickup pairing captures articulate cleans through aggressive overdriven tones, with original-style bobbins and push-pull coil-splitting capability for tonal flexibility within a single tracking session. Passive electronics with volume/tone (push/pull) and toggle switch layout keep operation straightforward and repeatable, while the TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece ensure intonation stability and reduced string slippage across multiple takes.
Key Features
- Neck-thru mahogany body with three-piece maple neck
- Pearl White finish
- 24.75" scale, 24 XJ-type frets
- Macassar Ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius
- 42mm molded nut, thin U neck contour
- Seymour Duncan '59 (neck) and JB (bridge) pickups with push-pull coil splitting
- Passive electronics with volume/tone and toggle switch layout
- LTD Locking tuners
- TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Chrome hardware
- D'Addario XL110 strings (.010–.046)
- B-stock condition
This Eclipse '87 NT combines historically accurate construction with modern locking hardware and proven pickup electronics, delivering a genuine '87 character with contemporary tuning stability suited to production demands.
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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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2020 |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Country
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means the guitar is new, unplayed, and fully covered by the manufacturer warranty, but it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish—typically a small finish mark with no effect on playability, tone, or structure. The exact blemish varies between units and is not pictured separately; photos show the standard model. It sells for less than a first-quality unit solely because of this cosmetic difference.
Is the thin U neck easy to play if I'm moving from a thicker profile?
The thin U contour and 42mm nut width are approachable for intermediate and advanced players accustomed to modern shreds or vintage designs. If you typically play much thicker or thinner necks, a brief hands-on comparison is worth the time, but the 24.75" scale and 24-fret layout are standard for rock and metal players.
Can I use the coil splitting to get different sounds on a single pickup?
Yes, the push-pull coil-split option on the volume/tone control lets you reduce either the Seymour Duncan '59 neck or JB bridge pickup to a single-coil configuration, giving you thinner, brighter tones within the same pickup without switching guitars or channels.
How does this compare to the Gibson Les Paul Standard?
The Eclipse '87 NT uses a neck-thru design for smoother upper-fret access and sustained resonance, while a Les Paul is set-neck and typically heavier. Both pair warm mahogany with quality pickups, but the Eclipse tracks faster in the high register and weighs less, making it a better fit for extended live sessions or players who prioritize fret reach.
What genres does this guitar handle best?
The Seymour Duncan '59 and JB pairing and passive electronics excel in hard rock, metal, rock, and blues. The articulate cleans and aggressive overdrive also suit studio work and layered rhythm tones, though it is not voiced for folk, country, or worship styles.
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. 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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