ESP E-II M-II HST QM IPF
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ESP
E-II M-II HST QM IPF
Product Info
Article Number:
603102
Brand:
ESP
Model:
E-II M-II HST QM IPF
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$3,848.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This E-II M-II HST is a serious player's instrument – a modern metal machine with a touch of class. The thin 'U' neck profile and ebony fretboard make it incredibly comfortable, while the Bare Knuckle pickups deliver the goods for high-gain styles. It's ideal for players seeking a premium-priced, high-performance guitar with a distinctive look and powerful voice.
Product Description
- ESP E-II M-II HST QM IPF
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck-thru-body: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Ivory White binding
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Scale: 648 mm (25
- 51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 24 Extra Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Master volume and master tone control
- 3-Way Blade switch
- HIPSHOT US Contour Tremolo
- GOTOH SG360-07 MG-T machine heads
- Black chrome-plated hardware
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light
- Colour: Indigo Purple Fade
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Mahogany body & maple top deliver rich sustain and tonal complexity.
- • Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tygers provide aggressive, articulate high-gain tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and smooth playing feel.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and hardware integrity.
CONS
- • The mahogany construction results in a notably heavy instrument for extended playing.
- • The pickup voicing, while powerful, may be too aggressive for cleaner, vintage tones.
- • The Indigo Purple Fade finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
24 Extra Jumbo
Bridge
Hipshot US Contour Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hipshot Contour Trem offers a more controlled, less dramatic tremolo response than a Floyd Rose, prioritizing tuning stability and a more organic feel.
It's a noticeably thin 'U' profile, offering a comfortable grip without feeling too flat or excessively thin – a sweet spot for many players.
While optimized for aggressive tones, the Aftermath Tygers have decent cleans when rolled back, but they're fundamentally designed for higher gain scenarios.
