ESP E-II Horizon NT-II EMG STBCSB
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ESP
E-II Horizon NT-II EMG STBCSB
Product Info
Article Number:
515443
Brand:
ESP
Model:
E-II Horizon NT-II EMG STBCSB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The E-II Horizon NT-II is a serious step up in quality and playability. The combination of mahogany, ebony, and those EMG pickups delivers a powerful, focused tone that's perfect for rock, metal, and modern styles. It’s a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players looking for a premium instrument without the custom shop price tag.
Product Description
- ESP E-II Horizon NT-II EMG STBCSB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple
- 3-Piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Thin "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- 24 XJ frets
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Pickup: EMG 66TW (neck) and EMG 57TW (bridge) Brushed Black Chrome Humbucker
- Volume control with push/pull function
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 3-Way switch
- Black hardware
- Gotoh locking machine heads
- Gotoh TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Colour: See Thru Black Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers rich, warm sustain and excellent resonance.
- • Thin U neck profile offers exceptional comfort and fast playing speed.
- • EMG 66TW/57TW pickups provide high-output, articulate tones for various genres.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures top-tier build quality and hardware reliability.
CONS
- • The substantial mahogany body makes this guitar noticeably heavier than some alternatives.
- • The thinner neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, vintage feel.
- • While versatile, the EMG pickups lean towards higher-gain styles, limiting subtle clean tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
EMG 66TW (Neck) / EMG 57TW (Bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 XJ
Bridge
Gotoh TOM Bridge and Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Thin U profile is noticeably slimmer and flatter than most Fender necks, offering a faster, more modern feel.
Yes, the EMG pickups are standard models and readily available for repair or replacement by qualified technicians.
Brushed finishes can show fingerprints more readily than polished chrome, but it’s a minor aesthetic consideration and doesn’t affect functionality.
