E-II M-II

SEE THRU BLACK

E-II M-II
$2,599.00
with case

Made in ESP’s Tokyo factory by our expert luthiers, the ESP E-II M-II is a neck-thru-body speed demon that can handle the most intricate solos and punishing riffs you can create, and come back for more. This guitar is designed for serious players and professional recording/touring musicians who need excellent quality and reliability for studio and stage. Available in See Thru Black finish over its flamed maple top, the E-II M-II combines a pair of aggressive EMG 81 active pickups with a Floyd Rose original tremolo for your best metal, hard rock, prog, and any other style where expressive virtuosity is a requirement. Includes form-fitting hardshell case.

Construction Neck-Thru
Scale 25.5"
Body Alder
Top Flamed Maple
Neck 3Pc Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 305mm
Finish See Thru Black
Nut Width 42mm
Nut Type Locking
Neck Contour Thin U
Frets/Type 24 XJ
Hardware Color Black
Strap Button ESP Strap Lock
Tuners Gotoh Locking
Bridge Floyd Rose Original
Neck PU EMG 81
Bridge PU EMG 81
Electronics Active
Electronics Layout Volume/Toggle Switch
Strings Elixir Nanoweb Super Light (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
Case Included Y
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Comments
Joan Rockguitar

I bought this guitar about a year ago. I knew that I was buying a rock and heavy metal machine but I have to admit that I was surprised by its versatility, especially the clean sound from the middle position. The neck is awesome, really confortable and very fast. It is a beautiful guitar with a very high quality finishes. I'm really happy with this guitar and I highly recommend it.

P.S. R.

I just got my new ESP E-II M-II neck thru black and I love it. I sure wish I could buy some of the merchandise on this site...some shirts and hats at least....guess i should try the customerservise@espguitars.com first. Great guitar

GREG D.

Would you say that there's an ample, noticeable difference between the Extra Thin U (M-200FM) compared to this Thin U neck contour? In consideration to comfort and playability, seems to be something easily adjustable, but idk. 

Todd B. ESP

Hi, both necks are extremely comfortable.There is only 1mm of difference in thickness, so I would say try out the Thin U and you might be pleasantly surprised.

If you have any questions not answered on our product page, please contact ESP Customer Service at customerservice@espguitars.com

steve k.

most LTD version guitars have 350mm neck radius, the 305mm/12' radius is what makes the neck fast and comfortable IMO.  I have a Gus G NT 2010 with same neck specs as this and it plays fast and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fast playing comfortable neck.

aaron ash

when this guitar will be aviable to order? can't find a dealer which can provide supply info about this one yet

Todd B. ESP

Hi, sorry these are not available for order on our site currently however you can place an order with any authorized ESP Dealer. Delivery times may vary as they are heavily back ordered at this time. For any more questions please contact your dealer or esp customer service at customerservice@espguitars.com

Paul Marcus

I have this in the cherry burst finish, rare I guess because it’s not made anymore. Now, understand that I’m pretty obsessive when it comes to tinkering with my guitars. Nothing is ever perfect when I get it - there are always several things I want to change.  Tuning heads, pickups, pickup rings, pots, knobs, nuts, you name it, I’m going to assess whether or not it needs to be changed. Not with this one.  I’ve made one mod to this one.

I love the EMG 81/81 set - after all, it’s a big part of what made Metallica’s tone back in their glory days - it’s a very strong choice for any shredder -type guitar. But relatively recently ESP put out the pickup set that is, in my opinion, the best mass-produced set available, and that’s the Hetfield signature set.  So I got a set of F-spaced Hets (you MUST get the F-spaced for this guitar or your sound will be sorely diminished!) and plugged them in - took 10 minutes. And now I have a guitar that Hetfield himself would be happy to play on stage (if he was a strat player, that is).

Oh, and I also sanded down the back of the neck with a scotch-Brite type pad so it’s no longer a gloss finish and my thumb doesn’t stick when I’m trying to move around.  I do this with every finished guitar, including the most expensive.  That sticky neck is unacceptable.  If ESP was to make one change, it should be to make the neck a satin finish.

So with the Hets in there, the tone is otherworldly (it was already spectacular with the 81s).  The playability of this machine is almost flawless.  It responds instantaneously with glorious sound to the slightest touch of the strings. It’s actually hard to get this guitar to go OUT of tune - I play it for a week at a time without having to adjust the fine tuning knobs.  

So far in my guitar playing journey, I’ve never played anything that does a better job of putting my hands in touch with the sounds i’m making, if that makes any sense to anyone out there.  It’s like a direct interface that works WITH you - HELPS you make your music.  The rest of the guitars I’ve played we’re all instruments I had to bend to my will, so to speak.  This one is different, and I now understand why people pay big money for the guitars that are made the right way. I would LOVE to save up for one of their $4000 standard ESP M models to see how much farther they’re really able to take this excellence.

Todd B. ESP

Hi Paul, Thank you for sharing your experience and glad to hear how much you liked our product and that it needed very minor mods. Your mods are excellent choices by the way. I'm sure it will help other players decide on models and direction, thanks again!

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