ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst
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ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst
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- SKU
- LSPARROWHAWKVSSB
- Color
- Sunburst
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body with maple top and set-thru neck joint give the Sparrowhawk a warm, thick midrange with added top-end cut and long sustain, while the 24.75" scale keeps string tension slack enough for expressive bends and fat, rounded chords. MojoTone Hell Bender humbuckers push plenty of output for blues, classic rock, and high-gain playing, and the push/pull coil-splits on both volume and tone thin things out to brighter, more percussive single-coil voices for cleaner rhythm work. The Macassar ebony fingerboard, 350mm radius, and extra jumbo frets tighten up note attack and support fast lead lines alongside open-chord strumming.
ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst
The SPARROWHAWK captures articulate, focused tones through a thin U-shaped neck profile that tracks cleanly across frets, with a 24.75" scale length that sits naturally in dense mixes and sustains through full chord voicings. Set-thru construction anchors the mahogany body and maple top into a cohesive resonant chamber, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard at 350mm radius accommodates everything from open voicings to aggressive lead layers without restriction. The Vintage Silver Sunburst finish paired with nickel hardware presents a professional studio appearance that photographs well and translates across multiple recording contexts.
Recording Construction & Neck Response
Set-thru construction ensures seamless neck-to-body integration for sustained harmonic content and tuning stability across full tracking sessions. The three-piece mahogany neck combined with a Macassar ebony fingerboard provides consistent tonal behavior take-to-take and a smooth, durable surface for repeated performance passes, while the thin U contour and 42mm molded nut width enable precision articulation and fast position shifts for multi-tracked lead and rhythm work.
Tone & Recording Electronics
MojoTone Hell Bender pickups with nickel covers deliver punchy, articulate output and dynamic tracking across blues, rock, and high-gain recording applications, with pull-activated coil-splitting on both neck and bridge positions for expanded single-coil textures that carve space in busy mixes. The electronics layout—volume (push/pull), tone (push/pull), and toggle switch—provides direct studio access to full humbucker character, split tones, and tonal shaping without complex switching.
Key Features
- Set-Thru Construction
- Mahogany Body with Maple Top
- Three-Piece Mahogany Neck
- Macassar Ebony Fingerboard
- 350mm Fingerboard Radius
- Thin U Neck Contour
- 22 Extra Jumbo Frets
- 42mm Molded Nut Width
- 24.75" Scale Length
- LTD Locking Tuners
- TonePros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece
- MojoTone Hell Bender Pickups with Coil-Split Capability
- Nickel Hardware
- Vintage Silver Sunburst Finish
- Included SPARROWHAWK Form-Fit Case
The SPARROWHAWK combines set-thru stability, versatile split-coil electronics, and hardware-grade components to deliver reliable tracking performance through demanding sessions while remaining tonally responsive across a spectrum of recording styles and production demands.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Rock, Hard Rock, Studio Sessions, Gigging |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Powerful output, dynamic range, versatile character, articulate cleans, high-gain capable |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and size is this guitar, and will it fit my hands?
The SPARROWHAWK features a thin U-shaped neck contour with a 42mm molded nut width and 24.75" scale length, designed for fast lateral movement and clean articulation across all positions. The Macassar ebony fingerboard at 350mm radius accommodates everything from open chords to aggressive lead work, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced players with varying hand sizes.
Can I get single-coil tones from this guitar, or is it humbucker-only?
Both neck and bridge pickups feature pull-activated coil-splitting, allowing you to voice single-coil textures on demand while retaining full humbucker character. The volume and tone controls both have push/pull functionality, giving you direct access to expanded tonal options without complex switching.
Is this guitar suitable for studio recording and live gigging?
Yes. The set-thru construction, TonePros locking bridge, and LTD locking tuners ensure pitch stability through demanding sessions and multiple gigs, while the MojoTone Hell Bender pickups deliver the dynamic range and articulate character needed for both studio tracking and stage performance across blues, rock, and high-gain styles.
How does the SPARROWHAWK compare to the ESP LTD Eclipse or Schecter Hellraiser C-1?
The SPARROWHAWK shares the set-thru construction and versatile electronics of these comparable models but emphasizes a thinner, faster neck profile and the specific voice of MojoTone Hell Bender pickups with coil-split capability. All three are suited for intermediate to advanced players in rock and high-gain applications, with the choice depending on personal neck preference and pickup character.
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 $126 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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