ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Guitar Candy Apple Red
ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Guitar Candy Apple Red
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- SKU
- LHORIZONCTM87CAR
- Color
- Red
Description
ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Guitar – Candy Apple Red
The Horizon Custom '87 delivers a fast, articulate recording platform with its extra thin U-shaped neck profile and 24 XJ frets that facilitate seamless transitions across the fingerboard. The neck-thru construction ensures maximum sustain and resonance, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, articulate playing surface for precise tracking and overdubs. This instrument balances '80s aesthetic appeal with modern performance features, making it equally suited to contemporary studio sessions and live work.
Playability & Studio Performance
The 350mm fingerboard radius accommodates both chordal playing and aggressive lead work without sacrificing comfort, while the 42mm locking nut maintains tuning stability even with heavy use of the Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system. The extra thin U contour neck design minimizes fatigue during extended recording sessions and enables rapid fret access, particularly valuable for expressive bending and technical passages across all genres.
Tone & Electronics
Seymour Duncan pickups—a Hotrail in the neck and Custom in the bridge—deliver versatility from warm, articulate cleans to powerful overdriven tones, with both featuring pull-tone coil-splitting for expanded sonic palette. The master volume/tone (push/pull) and toggle switch layout provides intuitive on-the-fly adjustments during tracking, while the alder body and 3-piece maple neck combine to produce balanced tone with excellent clarity and sustain across a wide frequency range.
Key Features
- Neck-thru body construction for maximum sustain and stability
- Alder body with balanced tone and excellent clarity
- 3-piece maple neck for stability and bright tonal characteristics
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with sleek, fast playing surface
- 25.5" scale with 24 XJ frets for smooth playability and upper fret access
- 350mm fingerboard radius suited to both chordal and lead playing
- 42mm locking nut designed for Floyd Rose tremolo tuning stability
- Extra thin U neck contour engineered for speed and comfortable fretboard navigation
- Seymour Duncan Hotrail (neck) and Custom (bridge) pickups with pull-tone coil-splitting
- Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system for expressive pitch manipulation
- Black hardware complementing Candy Apple Red finish
- D'Addario XL120 strings (.009–.042) for balanced tone and comfortable playability
The ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 combines the visual character of classic '80s design with the electronics and hardware demanded by today's recording and touring professionals.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
At a Glance
The ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 tracks and sits beautifully in the mix, pairing Seymour Duncan pickups (Hotrail neck, Custom bridge) with coil-splitting flexibility to capture everything from articulate, note-for-note cleans to thick, controlled distortion tones. The neck-thru construction and maple/alder combination yield excellent sustain and clarity without muddiness, while the Floyd Rose 1000 gives you expressive pitch manipulation and tuning stability across multiple takes. Fast upper-fret access and a smooth ebony fingerboard make session work and overdubbing intuitive, whether you're recording single-note passages or complex arrangements.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and how does it feel for extended playing?
The Horizon Custom '87 features an extra-thin U-shaped neck contour engineered to minimize fatigue during long sessions and enable rapid fret access. The 25.5-inch scale and 24 XJ frets allow seamless transitions across the fingerboard, making it comfortable for both fast lead work and chordal playing.
How stable is the tremolo system under heavy use?
The 42mm locking nut is specifically designed to work with the Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system, maintaining tuning stability even with aggressive pitch manipulation and heavy use. This combination makes it reliable for live performances and studio sessions where tuning consistency matters.
What tonal range does this guitar cover?
The Seymour Duncan Hotrail (neck) and Custom (bridge) pickups deliver articulate cleans, powerful overdriven tones, and a balanced mid-range, with pull-tone coil-splitting on both pickups for expanded sonic palette. The alder body and 3-piece maple neck produce bright high-end characteristics and excellent sustain across genres from hard rock to progressive.
Is this guitar suitable for studio recording and live performance?
Yes, the Horizon Custom '87 is designed to excel in both environments. Neck-thru construction ensures maximum sustain for clear tracking, while the Floyd Rose 1000 and locking nut provide the tuning stability live performers depend on during extended sets.
What fingerboard radius is this, and what playing styles does it support?
The 350mm fingerboard radius accommodates both chordal playing and aggressive lead work without sacrificing comfort. This moderate radius is versatile enough for expressive bending and technical passages across rock, metal, and progressive styles.
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