ESP LTD Horizon CTM '87 Pearl WH
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LTD Horizon CTM '87 Pearl WH
Product Info
Article Number:
584687
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD Horizon CTM '87 Pearl WH
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Horizon CTM '87 is a seriously cool-looking and playing guitar. The combination of alder, ebony, and those Duncan pickups gives it a modern edge with a nod to classic tones. It’s perfect for players who want a shred-ready instrument with a unique aesthetic and premium feel.
Product Description
- ESP LTD Horizon CTM '87 Pearl WH
- Electric Guitar
- MH'87 Series
- Body: Alder
- 3-Piece neck-thru-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
- Pickup: 1 Seymour Duncan Custom Single Coil (bridge) and 1 Seymour Duncan Hotrail Humbucker (neck)
- 1 Master volume control
- 1 Tone control with push/pull function
- 1 Toggle switch
- Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
- LTD machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL120
- Colour: Pearl White
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Macassar ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Seymour Duncan pickups offer a versatile range from clean to high-gain.
- • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge enables wide-ranging, stable tremolo use.
CONS
- • Extra thin 'U' neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Pearl White finish, while striking, is prone to fingerprints and blemishes.
- • Neck-thru construction can make neck resets more complex and potentially costly.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Custom Single Coil (bridge), Seymour Duncan Hotrail Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 XJ
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000SE
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for a neck-thru guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
It likely splits the humbucker into single-coil mode, expanding tonal options and providing more versatility for cleaner or more articulate sounds.
The 'Extra Thin U' profile is designed for speed, but it’s quite slim; those with larger hands might find it a bit too narrow, though personal preference varies.
The 1000SE offers improved stability and locking capabilities, minimizing tuning issues even with aggressive tremolo use, a significant upgrade over basic tremolo systems.
