ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal BLKS
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LTD Phoenix Black Metal BLKS
Product Info
Article Number:
483989
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD Phoenix Black Metal BLKS
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,373.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Phoenix Black Metal is a focused instrument built for aggressive, modern metal. The neck-thru design and Fluence pickup deliver serious power and sustain, while the ebony fretboard offers a slick playing experience. It’s a premium-priced option ideal for players who prioritize a tight, articulate, and high-gain tone over broader versatility.
Product Description
- ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal BLKS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck attachment: Neck-thru-body
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Frets: 22 Jumbo
- Moulded nut
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Pickups: 1 Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic humbucker
- 1 Volume control with push/pull function for selecting voicings
- Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic and tailpiece
- Hardware: Black
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Strings: D'Addario XL110
- .010 - .046
- Colour: Matte Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body and neck provide a warm, resonant, and sustain-rich foundation.
- • Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic humbuckers deliver high-output, modern metal tones.
- • Neck-thru construction enhances sustain and provides comfortable, fast access to upper frets.
- • TonePros locking bridge ensures tuning stability and allows for precise intonation adjustments.
CONS
- • The thin 'U' neck profile may not appeal to players preferring thicker, vintage-style necks.
- • Matte black finish, while stylish, can be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
- • The single pickup configuration limits tonal versatility compared to guitars with multiple pickups.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Macassar ebony
Pickups
1 Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Jumbo
Bridge
TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic and tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fluence pickups offer a tighter, more defined sound with less noise and microphonic squeal than many traditional ceramic pickups, while still retaining high output.
The thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it a bit slender; it’s best to try it if possible.
Yes, the push/pull switch provides access to different voicings within the Fluence pickup, allowing for a wider range of tonal options from aggressive high-gain to more balanced, articulate tones.
