E-II HORIZON-III
E-II HORIZON-III
REINDEER BLUE
Created at the ESP facility in Tokyo, Japan, the ESP E-II Series is our highest-quality factory-produced instrument collection. The ESP E-II Horizon-III is a bold variation on the classic ESP Horizon shape, with an extended and beveled upper horn and a shortened lower horn. Like other models in the ESP E-II Series, the Horizon-III is a guitar designed for high-level performing, for serious players who can't accept compromises in their instrument's ability to showcase their talent. It's available in two versions: the Horizon-III FR (with Floyd Rose Original bridge in See Thru Black finish) or the standard Horizon-III (in Reindeer Blue finish, with a Gotoh TOM bridge and string-thru-body design). Both models use neck-thru-body construction, providing terrific tone and sustain, and fast access to even the highest stainless steel frets. The E-II Horizon-III offers some of the best-sounding and responsive passive pickups available, with a Seymour Duncan Jazz (neck) and a Seymour Duncan Custom 5 (bridge) pickup. Includes a hard case.
I recently purchased the E-II Horizon III in Reindeer Blue, and I have to ask-why is only the neck finished in satin while the back of the body remains glossy? I’ve owned the LTD Elite version of this guitar for over 10 years, so I was excited to upgrade to the E-II when I found out the neck had a satin finish instead of gloss, as it makes playing much smoother.
I expected a gradual transition between the satin neck and glossy body, but on my guitar, the contrast is quite harsh, almost like a cut-out triangle, which doesn’t look very pleasing. Even the binding on the neck abruptly shifts from satin to glossy, which feels like an unusual design choice.
That aside, it’s an absolutely stunning guitar!
I bought this guitar used, I already have two LTD active pickups, but I also wanted passive pickups, less metal type. this guitar is really fantastic, very light, a super fast neck, and the shape makes the neck close to the body. when a microphone, they have nothing to envy of the active ones, high output level, lots of bass and treble, it sounds, very versatile, Jazz, Rock, hard, metal... everything goes.
After years of being in the running, and going with Jackson and schecter, this may be the one. Currently down to an American Jag, a couple modern Gibson's, Ibanez prestige 6 and 7s, and a head 6, along with this. The horizon seems to be the one slowly growing on me. Absolutely stunning guitar, and I use mostly Duncan's, but this is my first experience with the custom 5 and the jazz, and man does this sound versatile.
Hello, we've switched to satin necks for all the E-II models. You will see the site updated as soon as we are able to.
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