ESP LTD Horizon CTM '87 CAR
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LTD Horizon CTM '87 CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
584688
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD Horizon CTM '87 CAR
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Horizon CTM '87 is a seriously cool instrument – a modern take on a classic ST style. The neck-through design and Duncan pickups give it a surprisingly long sustain and a powerful voice, great for rock, metal, and even some heavier blues. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a premium feel and versatile tones without the truly high-end price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD Horizon CTM '87 CAR
- Electric Guitar
- MH'87 Series
- Body: Alder
- Three-piece neck-through-body: Maple
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Locking nut
- Neck profile: Extra Thin U
- 24 XJ frets
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan Custom Humbucker (bridge) and Seymour Duncan Hotrail (neck)
- Master tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- Master tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- Toggle switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
- LTD machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL120
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation.
- • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and upper fret access.
- • Seymour Duncan Custom Humbucker delivers searing high-gain tones.
- • Push/pull coil split offers versatility for cleaner sounds.
CONS
- • The thin 'U' neck might not suit players preferring a thicker profile.
- • Candy Apple Red finish can be prone to fingerprints and minor scratches.
- • Relatively heavy due to the alder body and Floyd Rose tremolo.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Custom Humbucker (bridge), Seymour Duncan Hotrail (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 XJ
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Extra Thin U' is noticeably slimmer than many LTD necks, offering faster playing but might not be ideal for those who prefer a chunkier feel.
The Floyd Rose 1000 is generally considered manageable, but a basic understanding of tremolo setup is recommended for optimal tuning stability.
The coil split dramatically cleans up the humbuckers, providing a more Strat-like single-coil tone, though with a slightly hotter output than typical single coils.
