ESP Eclipse FR Saphire Black M
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Eclipse FR Saphire Black M
Product Info
Article Number:
615033
Brand:
ESP
Model:
Eclipse FR Saphire Black M
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$5,388.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Eclipse FR Saphire Black M is a serious instrument built for players who crave a blend of vintage warmth and modern high-gain capabilities. The USA Custom Shop construction and premium components elevate it above most production models, making it ideal for rock, metal, and players who demand exceptional feel and tone. It's a high-end axe, for sure, but the quality shines through.
Product Description
- ESP Eclipse FR Saphire Black M
- Electric Guitar
- ESP Custom Shop USA
- Body: Mahogany
- Set neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- R3 Locking nut
- Neck profile: Thin U
- 22 jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 EMG 57 humbucker (bridge)
- 1 EMG 66 humbucker (neck)
- 2 volume and 1 tone control
- 3-way toggle
- Original Floyd Rose tremolo
- Sperzel Trim-Lok machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: D’Addario NYXL SUP LITE (.009 - .042)
- Colour: Saphire Black Metallic
- Includes Dunlop Straplok case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, a classic tone foundation.
- • EMG 57/66 combo offers versatile high-output and articulate tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and note definition.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo allows for extreme dive bombs and expressive vibrato.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a notably heavier instrument.
- • The thin 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to guitars with coil-splitting options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
EMG 57 (Bridge) / EMG 66 (Neck)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Floyd Rose, when properly set up, can offer incredible expression, but requires a more attentive setup and can be more sensitive to string changes than a fixed bridge.
The thin profile is designed for speed and comfort, but players with larger hands or a preference for a thicker neck might find it a bit too slim, though it’s still manageable.
The EMG 57/66 combination handles a wide range of amp styles, delivering aggressive distortion with a defined low-end and clear articulation even at high gain.
