E-II ECLIPSE DB

VINTAGE BLACK

E-II ECLIPSE DB
$2,399.00
with case

The ESP E-II Eclipse DB is inarguably one of the coolest-looking guitars in the entire ESP offering. It starts with a great combination of Vintage Black finish and age-yellowed multi-binding with gold hardware. But the E-II Eclipse DB is more than a killer-looking instrument; it's also one of our finest-playing guitars. Powered by a set of EMG 60 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) pickups, it's ready for everything from deep and contemplative sounds to the most screaming, aggressive tones imaginable. A set-neck design, it's easy to get quickly up to the highest frets. It features a mahogany body with maple cap, a one-piece mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets. The E-II Eclipse DB includes high-end components like ESP strap locks, Gotoh locking tuners, and a Gotoh TOM bridge and tailpiece. Like all instruments in our E-II Series, the Eclipse DB is made in Japan at ESP’s Tokyo factory. Includes hardshell case.

Construction Set-Neck
Scale 24.75"
Body Mahogany
Top Maple
Neck 1Pc Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 305mm
Finish Vintage Black
Nut Width 42mm
Nut Type Bone
Neck Contour Thin U
Frets/Type 22 XJ
Hardware Color Gold
Strap Button ESP Strap Lock
Tuners Gotoh Locking
Bridge Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece
Neck PU EMG 60
Bridge PU EMG 81
Electronics Active
Electronics Layout Volume/Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch
Strings Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
Case Included Y
Media
Comments
Sean a.

Just received this guitar... it's perfect! I looked the guitar over from head stock to strap lock and there's not a single flaw.

 

The sound is killer. A lot of people complain about EMG's, and they are a little shrill for leads, but for rhythm they can't be beat. More so if you like to tune down, as they keep the low end tight. I was worried about this guitar sounding a little thin, as the body is significantly thinner than an LP, but nope that punchy neck sound is still there.  The aged binding is probably my favorite aesthetic quality of this guitar, it looks amazing against the satin black finish. I love the locking tulip tuners as well, so much better looking than Grovers.

 

Comparing this to the LTD's I've owned, as well as the one I currently own, the build quality is another level. In the future I definitely plan on investing in another E2 or perhaps a custom shop instrument.

 

I also own an MH417, a 90's M deluxe, a Gibson LP classic, 50's standard LP, and  Flying V. Gibson and ESP are my two favorite companies. They produce no bull@#$% rock machines. That being said I wish people wouldn't compare Eclipses to Les Pauls. Aside from the single cutaway body shape they have nothing in common. They're both fantastic instruments that benefit the player in different ways. A Jackson soloist is not an ESP M model and so on.

Mark D.

to bad it's not for left handed

Todd B. ESP

Hi, yes sorry it's not available in LH at this time.

Tom S.

There really should be more options for us left handed players and musicians.

Tom Sisson

Wildchild Inc.

Are the frets on E-II eclipses, nickel or stainless steel? 

Todd B. ESP

Hi, the frets are standard nickel silver.

Christian H.

What does the "DB" mean?

Carl N.

if you have any questions you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support 

Sean a.

Probably 'Double bound'.

Taylor S.

Double binding

ChrisL.

With all black hardware this guitar would be even more beautiful. 

Carl N.

Thanks for the suggestion!

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