ESP LTD JM-II Josh Middleton BSB
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LTD JM-II Josh Middleton BSB
Product Info
Article Number:
512400
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD JM-II Josh Middleton BSB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,859.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This JM-II is a seriously well-built instrument, clearly designed for modern metal and progressive rock players. The roasted maple neck is a real highlight, offering fantastic playability, and the Fishman Fluence pickups deliver a huge range of tones. It's a premium-priced option, but the quality and versatility justify the investment for the right player.
Product Description
- ESP LTD JM-II Josh Middleton BSB
- ST-Style Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Top: Quilted maple
- Neck: Roasted maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Neck shape: Extra Thin U
- Frets: 24 Stainless steel X-jumbo
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker - ceramic (bridge); Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker - alnico (neck)
- Controls: Volume
- Tone (Push-Pull)
- Switch: 3-Way toggle
- Bridge: Recessed Gotoh Tune-O-Matic string-through-body design
- Hardware finish: Black
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Includes a case
- Colour: Black Shadow Burst
- Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010-.046)
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Fluence pickups provide versatile tones, from aggressive to smooth.
- • Recessed Tune-O-Matic bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
- • Quilted maple top adds visual flair and a touch of resonance.
CONS
- • Extra-thin U neck may not suit players preferring a thicker profile.
- • Ebony fretboard can be prone to dryness if not properly maintained.
- • The Black Shadow Burst finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Alnico/Ceramic)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Stainless steel X-jumbo
Bridge
Recessed Gotoh Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Extra Thin U' is noticeably thinner than many LTD necks, offering a faster feel, but it’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of thing.
Yes, the standard routing allows for pickup swaps, though you'll want to ensure compatibility with the existing wiring and pickup spacing.
Absolutely, the recessed design improves string resonance and adds to the guitar’s overall sustain and tuning stability.
