ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot
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ESP
E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot
Product Info
Article Number:
593757
Brand:
ESP
Model:
E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot is a seriously impressive instrument built for modern metal and progressive players. That extended scale and EMG pickup combo deliver a tight, aggressive tone with incredible clarity, and the Hipshot bridge is a game-changer for tuning stability. It's a premium-priced option, but the quality and playability justify the investment for those seeking a high-performance 7-string.
Product Description
- ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- 3-Piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Baritone scale: 685 mm (27")
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Neck profile: Thin U
- 24 Stainless steel XJ frets
- Pickups: 1 EMG 85-7H humbucker (neck) and 1 EMG 81-7H humbucker (bridge)
- Active electronics
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- Toggle switch
- Hipshot bridge with string guide through the body
- Gotoh Locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.056)
- Colour: Black Satin
- Includes MH XL Form Fit case
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable playability across the extended scale
- • EMG 81/85 set provides aggressive high-output and versatile tonal options
- • Hipshot bridge enhances tuning stability and allows for easy string changes
CONS
- • Baritone scale limits versatility for standard tuning applications
- • Heavier than many guitars due to alder body and hardware
- • Active pickups may not appeal to players preferring passive electronics
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
EMG 85-7H (neck) / EMG 81-7H (bridge)
Scale Length
685 mm (27 in)
Frets
Stainless Steel XJ
Bridge
Hipshot Bridge with String Guide
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hipshot bridge’s string guide through-body design minimizes string slippage and provides a more secure anchor point, which significantly reduces tuning issues, especially with the longer scale length.
While subjective, the Thin U profile is generally comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, offering a good balance between speed and control – most players will find it very playable.
The longer scale introduces a tighter feel and lower string tension, which is ideal for drop tunings and aggressive playing styles, but requires some adjustment if you're used to shorter scales.
