ESP LTD JM-I Josh Middleton Guitar Deep Blood Moon
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ESP LTD JM-I Josh Middleton Guitar Deep Blood Moon
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- SKU
- LJMIQMDBLM
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The single Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic humbucker runs noise-free with two voices on a push-pull, moving from tight, aggressive high-gain bite to a cleaner, more open voicing without hum. Alder with a quilted maple top, a bolt-on roasted maple neck and macassar ebony board keep the response firm and articulate, while the 25.5" scale and string-thru TOM bridge add string tension, sustain and clear note separation for low tunings. The flat 350mm radius, extra-thin neck and stainless jumbo frets suit modern metal, progressive and djent-leaning riffing and lead work, with enough clarity left over for clean fingerstyle passages.
ESP LTD JM-I Josh Middleton Guitar - Deep Blood Moon
The ESP LTD JM-I captures articulate, controlled tones in the studio with its extra-thin U neck contour and lightweight alder body, reducing fatigue during extended tracking and overdub sessions. Designed in collaboration with Periphery's Josh Middleton, this instrument pairs precision hardware with modern electronics for reliable performance across high-gain production work and clean textures alike. The Deep Blood Moon finish delivers a distinctive aesthetic that complements the guitar's forward-thinking architecture.
Recording Performance & Construction
The three-piece roasted maple neck paired with a macassar ebony fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets ensures consistent pick articulation and minimal fret noise during close-miked recording. A 350mm radius fingerboard and 42mm nut width support both aggressive palm-muted rhythms and cleaner single-note passages, while the 25.5" scale length maintains tight harmonic definition and stable string response for layered tracking.
Capture & Mixing
A single Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Humbucker with voice selection via push-pull control adapts across multiple recording scenarios without the noise floor issues of passive designs. The recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru-body design locks in sustain and intonation stability for punchy, focused recordings, while LTD locking tuners maintain pitch integrity throughout extended studio sessions.
Key Features
- Alder body with quilted maple top and bolt-on construction
- Three-piece roasted maple neck with extra-thin U contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 25.5" scale length
- 42mm nut width
- Single Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Humbucker with voice selection push-pull control
- Recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru-body design
- LTD locking tuners
- White neck binding, black body and headstock binding
- Luminlay side markers
- Includes ESP hardshell form fit case
This is a professional-grade instrument with tour-tested hardware and electronics, backed by a quality hardshell case.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Jazzmaster |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Progressive, Metal, Djent, Hard Rock, Studio Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Articulate high-gain, clear cleans, tight sustain, noise-free output, responsive dynamics |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Blues (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The JM-I is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its fast neck profile, extra-jumbo frets, and 42mm nut width accommodate both aggressive picking and fingerstyle technique, making it accessible to serious players while meeting the demands of touring musicians.
Does this guitar work well for genres beyond metal and djent?
The Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Humbucker with voice-selection control delivers versatile output across multiple gain structures, making it capable in progressive, hard rock, and studio sessions. It is not recommended for folk or blues, where different tonal and voicing characteristics are typically preferred.
What makes the Fishman Fluence pickup special on this guitar?
The single Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Humbucker eliminates noise typical of passive pickups and includes a push-pull voice-selection control for tonal flexibility without switching guitars. This allows you to dial in different characters while maintaining clarity across high-gain and clean settings.
How durable is this guitar for touring and heavy use?
Built with tour-tested electronics, precision hardware including LTD locking tuners and a recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru-body design, this professional-grade instrument is engineered for tuning stability and intonation retention during aggressive play and frequent transport.
What is the neck profile and fretboard like?
The three-piece roasted maple neck features an extra-thin U contour for fast playability with minimal maintenance, paired with a 350mm radius macassar ebony fingerboard, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, and 25.5" scale length. The 42mm nut width accommodates both aggressive and fingerstyle techniques while maintaining responsive string tension and clear note definition.
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. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $112 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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