ESP LTD H-1008 Baritone Evertune
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LTD H-1008 Baritone Evertune
Product Info
Article Number:
515065
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD H-1008 Baritone Evertune
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$1,831.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This H-1008 is a serious 8-string baritone, built for modern metal and progressive rock players. The Evertune is a game-changer for tuning stability, and those EMG pickups deliver the high-gain punch you crave. It’s a premium-priced instrument that provides excellent value for the performance you get.
Product Description
- ESP LTD H-1008 Baritone Evertune
- 8-String baritone electric guitar
- Body: Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis)
- Top: Maple
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- Neck profile: Thin U
- 24 stainless steel X-Jumbo frets
- Nut width: 54 mm
- Scale length: 686 mm
- Fretboard radius: 500 mm
- Pickups: EMG 81-8H (bridge) and EMG 85-8H (neck) humbuckers
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-way switch
- Bridge: Evertune F Model
- Grover tuners
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: Daddario XL120-8 .009 - .065
- Colour: Black Satin
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers thick, resonant low-end tones.
- • EMG 81/85 pickups offer high-output aggression and clarity.
- • Evertune bridge guarantees stable tuning under heavy use and alternate tunings.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile promotes comfortable, fast playing across the extended range.
CONS
- • The mahogany body contributes to a notably heavier instrument.
- • The fixed bridge limits tremolo/vibrato effects options.
- • Ebony fingerboard can be brittle and susceptible to cracking in very dry climates.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in aggressive genres, less suited for clean styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Khaya Ivorensis Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
EMG 81-8H (Bridge), EMG 85-8H (Neck)
Scale Length
686 mm
Frets
24 Stainless Steel X-Jumbo
Bridge
Evertune F Model
Weight
Approximately 12.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It eliminates tuning instability, allowing for aggressive playing and drop tunings without constant adjustments; it’s a massive benefit for extended range instruments.
The thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but some players with very large hands might prefer a thicker neck; it's a good balance overall.
Mahogany provides a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain; it’s a key factor in the guitar’s powerful low-end response and overall character.
