What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?

B-Stock means this Horizon Custom '87 is fully functional with all hardware, electronics, and components in perfect working order, but features minor cosmetic imperfections such as superficial marks that have zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity. You retain the complete manufacturer warranty.

Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard-rock gigging?

Yes. The neck-thru construction, Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo, and high-output Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker are designed specifically for metal and hard rock, with tuning stability for extended tremolo work and articulate rhythm tones via the Hot Rails neck pickup.

What pickup options do I have for tone shaping?

The bridge features a Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker for high-output leads, the neck has a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails for tight rhythms, and both pickups include coil-split controls on the volume and tone knobs to unlock single-coil textures for added versatility.

How does the neck feel, and what fretboard radius is it?

The extra-thin U-shaped maple neck is fast and responsive, paired with a macassar ebony fingerboard and 350mm radius that accommodates both open chords and aggressive lead bends; the 24 extra-jumbo frets with side position dots ensure precision across the board.

Will this guitar stay in tune during aggressive tremolo use?

Yes. The Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo combined with the 42mm locking nut and neck-thru body construction maximizes tuning stability, even during dramatic pitch shifts and vibrato.

ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Guitar in Black B-Stock

The Horizon Custom '87 captures articulate, sustained tones through its thin, fast neck profile paired with a resonant neck-thru body that sustains notes with clarity and definition. The extra-thin U-shaped maple neck and macassar ebony fingerboard provide a responsive playing surface that tracks precisely for layered rhythm work and lead overdubs, while the archtop alder body delivers balanced tonal response across gain levels and genres—essential for recording versatility across sessions.

Construction & Playability

Neck-thru body construction seamlessly integrates the three-piece maple neck with the alder body, maximizing sustain and fret access for overdub sessions. The 350mm fingerboard radius accommodates both open-chord voicings and aggressive lead bends with consistent tracking, while the 24 extra-jumbo frets with side position dots and 42mm locking nut ensure precise intonation and tuning stability—critical for multi-take sessions and extended tremolo work that must punch through a mix.

Tone & Recording Versatility

The Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge captures high-output leads with clarity and definition, cutting through dense arrangements. The Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in the neck position provides tight, articulate rhythm tones that sit well in recorded mixes. Coil splitting on both volume and tone knobs unlocks single-coil textures for tonal layering and contrast across multiple takes, and the Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo enables dramatic pitch shifts and vibrato without compromising tuning stability—essential for maintaining clean punch through sessions.

Key Features

Neck-thru body construction with alder body and extra-thin three-piece maple neck
Archtop body design
25.5" scale length
Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and side position dots
350mm fingerboard radius
Extra thin U-shaped neck contour
42mm locking nut width
Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo
Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker bridge pickup
Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup
Coil splitting on volume and tone knobs for single-coil tones
Black finish with D'Addario XL120 strings

This B-stock unit combines late-'80s aesthetic with modern playability, delivering the versatility and reliability expected from an ESP LTD professional instrument designed for demanding studio and live sessions.

This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of B-Stock inventory—superficial marks that have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. The Horizon Custom '87 is fully functional with all hardware, electronics, and components operating perfectly. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a premium ESP LTD instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while retaining the complete manufacturer warranty.

Condition	Refurbished
Dexterity	Right handed
Country of Manufacture	South Korea