ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS
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ESP
LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS
Product Info
Article Number:
608688
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$2,957.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This AW-XJ7B is a serious instrument built for modern metal and progressive players. The extended scale really allows those low frequencies to sing, while the Evertune keeps things locked in. It’s a premium-priced option that delivers a lot of performance and a unique voice.
Product Description
- ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS
- 7-String Baritone Electric Guitar
- Body: Swamp ash
- Top: Swamp ash
- Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple/Walnut/Paduk
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 686 mm (27")
- Frets: 24 XJ stainless steel
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Pickup: Dimarzio D-Activator 7 (bridge)
- Volume control with push/pull function
- Tailpiece/bridge: Evertune F model with gold saddles
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario XL120-7
- Colour: Black Open Grain Satin
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response.
- • Evertune bridge maintains tuning stability under heavy baritone use.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile promotes fast, comfortable playing across 27” scale.
- • Dimarzio D-Activator 7 pickups offer a modern, high-output sound.
CONS
- • Swamp ash construction can make it somewhat prone to finish checking.
- • 27” scale necessitates heavier gauge strings, potentially limiting versatility.
- • Black open grain satin finish shows every fingerprint and requires diligent care.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple/Walnut/Padauk (5-piece)
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
Dimarzio D-Activator 7
Scale Length
686 mm (27")
Frets
24 XJ Stainless Steel
Bridge
Evertune F Model
Weight
4.8 kg (approximately 10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Evertune handles the 27” scale exceptionally well; it compensates for string tension changes and keeps tuning remarkably stable, even with aggressive playing.
Yes, they are relatively high output and provide plenty of gain for drop tunings, offering a tight, modern tone with good clarity.
The 'thin U' profile is noticeably slim and comfortable, allowing for fast runs and complex chord voicings – it's a very playable neck.
