ESP LTD CS-II QM Vintage Natural
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LTD CS-II QM Vintage Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
608689
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD CS-II QM Vintage Natural
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This CS-II QM is a serious contender for players wanting a premium, rock-ready instrument. The combination of mahogany and quilted maple gives it a fantastic sonic foundation, while the Duncan Custom 14 screams modern aggression. It's a great choice for players who favor a comfortable neck profile and a powerful, focused sound.
Product Description
- ESP LTD CS-II QM Vintage Natural
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple
- Neck: Set-in 3-ply mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 648 (25.5")
- Frets: 22 XJ stainless steel
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan STR-3 (neck) and Seymour Duncan Custom 14 (bridge) with gold-coloured cover
- Volume control with push/pull function
- 3-Way switch
- Tailpiece and bridge: TOM with tailpiece
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Gold-coloured hardware
- Strings: D'Addario XL110
- Colour: Vintage natural
PROS
- • Mahogany/Quilted Maple combo delivers rich, resonant sustain and warmth.
- • Seymour Duncan Custom 14 provides aggressive, articulate high-gain tones.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Ebony fretboard provides a slick, fast playing surface with excellent note definition.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavier feel compared to lighter guitars.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in rock/metal, less ideal for clean, delicate styles.
- • Vintage Natural finish, while beautiful, can be susceptible to scratches and wear.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
3-ply Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan STR-3 (Neck) / Seymour Duncan Custom 14 (Bridge)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
22 XJ Stainless Steel
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It likely activates a coil-splitting function on the Custom 14, providing access to single-coil tones for added versatility.
It's a fairly classic thin 'U' – comfortable, with a slight 'C' shape, but with a bit more shoulder than a super-slim profile.
While the Vintage Natural finish is gorgeous, it's more porous than a gloss finish, so it's prone to showing minor scratches and fingerprints – a clear coat is recommended for heavy use.
