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ESP Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB

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ESP Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB

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Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB

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Product Info

Article Number: 614982
Brand: ESP
Model: Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB
Category: Single Cut Guitars
Price: $5,278.90

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This Eclipse USA is a serious instrument – it's got that vintage vibe dialed in with the short scale and those Duncan pickups, but with modern build quality. The Black Cherry Sunburst finish is gorgeous, and it feels fantastic in the hands. It's perfect for players wanting a premium-priced, versatile guitar for rock, blues, and beyond, especially those who appreciate a comfortable, fast neck.

Product Description

  • ESP Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB
  • Electric Guitar
  • ESP Custom Shop USA
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Bone nut
  • Neck profile: Thin U
  • 22 XJ frets
  • Pickup: Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special Set Humbucker
  • 2 Volume control with push/pull function
  • 1 tone control with push/pull function
  • Toggle switch
  • Tonepros T3BT / T1Z bridge
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Black Cherry Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides rich sustain and warm, resonant low-end tones.
  • • Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Specials deliver a thick, articulate rock/blues voice.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and a fast, smooth playing experience.
  • • Custom Shop USA build quality ensures meticulous craftsmanship and premium components.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction makes it noticeably heavier than guitars with lighter woods.
  • • The 'Thin U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, vintage feel.
  • • The push/pull controls, while versatile, can complicate dialing in specific tones.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special Humbucker Set
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75")
Frets 22 XJ
Bridge Tonepros T3BT / T1Z
Weight 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Saturday Night Specials offer a slightly hotter, more aggressive tone than many vintage-voiced pickups, with a clear upper-midrange presence that cuts through a mix.
The shorter scale provides a warmer tone and easier bending, but it might feel slightly looser if you’re accustomed to a 25.5” scale; a short adjustment period is usually all that's needed.
The push/pull controls essentially give you four pickup combinations beyond the standard settings, allowing for a wider range of sounds from thick rhythm tones to searing lead voicings, but requires some experimentation to master.

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