ESP USA Finishes

HANDCRAFTED IN CALIFORNIA

We started the ESP USA project in 2014 when we opened our current factory in North Hollywood CA. This facility allows us to create instruments that continue ESP’s tradition of excellence in guitar building with instruments made in California. Now we’re taking things a step further by offering you the ability to select among available body styles with any offered finish, woods, pickups and hardware color to create your own ESP USA instrument. Or check out our two galleries to view completed instruments at ESP today, and instruments already shipped to authorized dealers and distributors.

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We'd like to thank all ESP players for making ESP USA an overwhelming success.

Building an ESP USA guitar to the highest quality standards we've established takes time. Due to the now consistent increase in orders, we have been doubling our efforts to expand our manufacturing to meet this demand. We appreciate your patience as we make these additions.

Here's a list of authorized dealers and distributors for ESP USA guitars. Please get in touch with them for information on their currently available ESP USA models that are available for immediate purchase.

Thanks from your friends at ESP Guitars!

ESP USA VIDEOS

ESP USA TESTIMONIALS

Will Adler - Lamb of God

USA ECLIPSE

"I seriously cannot put this ESP USA Eclipse down. Haven't felt this way about a guitar in quite a while."

Richard ZK - Rammstein

USA ECLIPSE

"Rammstein and Emigrate have a golden rule: No compromises. This also applies to our equipment. Therefore I play ESP and my ESP USA Eclipse."

Alex Skolnick - Testament

USA ECLIPSE

“My ESP USA Eclipse has a classic look and feel that’s different from other Eclipse models. It’s a bit like an aged collectible guitar in a brand new package.”

"Build quality is spot on, can't flaw anything. I love the "not over-polished" ebony fingerboard and the whole color scheme is perfect. Set up is real nice, don't know who assembled it but give them a thumbs up from me!"

Jak Kesper - ESP All Access Member

"The USA ESPs are the most incredible instruments ever to bear the ESP name when it comes to quality, finish and playability. The USA Horizon we just received is absolutely breathtaking. Bravo to that operation."

Nick Yoffe - Axe Palace

"It really fit my playing style and everything perfectly. Almost like it was made for me."

vipprimo - ESP All Access Member

"I have one of the new M-III guitars. They are awesome. Build quality is amazing. Fit and finish is perfect. I really like the roasted maple neck."

Nightfall - ESP All Access Member

"I just got an ESP USA Eclipse with EMGs in it. Man this thing is nice. As close to perfect as it gets."

John A. - ESP All Access Member

"I just received my ESP USA Viper! I own 4 other Vipers. The fretwork is incredible as is the playability and overall fit and finish. This is my dream guitar and I’m thrilled to actually own it."

Cameron Johnson

AVAILABLE MODELS

ECLIPSE

Set-Thru, 24.75” Scale, Chambered Mahogany Body, 3Pc Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 22 XJ Frets, TonePros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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ECLIPSE FLOYD ROSE

Set-Thru, 24.75” Scale, Chambered Mahogany Body, 3Pc Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 22 XJ Frets, Original Floyd Rose Bridge, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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HORIZON-II

Set-Thru, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, 3Pc Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, TonePros Locking TOM Bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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M-I FR-DLX

Bolt-On, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Floyd Rose Original Bridge, Gotoh Locking Tuners, EMG or Seymour Duncan pickup

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M-II FR-DLX

Bolt-On, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Floyd Rose Original Bridge, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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M-II FR

Bolt-On, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony or Maple Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Floyd Rose Original Bridge, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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M-II HARDTAIL

Bolt-On, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony or Maple Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Hipshot Hardtail Bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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M-I NTB FR

Neck-Thru, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, 3Pc Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Floyd Rose Original Bridge, Gotoh Locking Tuners, EMG or Seymour Duncan pickup

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M-I NTB NT

Neck-Thru, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, 3Pc Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, TonePros Locking TOM Bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh Locking Tuners, EMG or Seymour Duncan pickup

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M-II NTB FR

Neck-Thru, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, 3Pc Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Floyd Rose Original Bridge, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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M-II NTB NT

Neck-Thru, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, 3Pc Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, TonePros Locking TOM Bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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M-7 HARDTAIL BARITONE

Bolt-On, 27” Scale, Mahogany Body, 3Pc Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Hipshot Hardtail Bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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TE-II HARDTAIL

Bolt-On, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony or Maple Fingerboard, 22 XJ Frets, Hipshot Hardtail Bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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V-II FR

Neck-Thru, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, Floyd Rose Original Bridge, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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V-II NT

Neck-Thru, 25.5” Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 24 XJ Frets, TonePros Locking TOM Bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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VIPER

Set-Thru, 24.75” Scale, Mahogany Body, 3Pc Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 22 XJ Frets, TonePros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece, Gotoh Locking Tuners, Choice of EMG, Seymour Duncan or Fishman pickups

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AVAILABLE TOP WOODS

QUILTED MAPLE

(Not available on V-II)

FLAMED MAPLE

(Not available on V-II)

ZEBRAWOOD

(Not available on ECLIPSE, HORIZON-II, VIPER & V-II)

KOA

(Not available on ECLIPSE, HORIZON-II, VIPER & V-II)

LACEWOOD

(Not available on ECLIPSE, HORIZON-II, VIPER & V-II)

OPEN GRAIN ASH

(Solid ash body with no top. Only available on M-III FR, M-III GT, M-II FR, M-II HARDTAIL, TE-II FR, TE-II HARDTAIL. Limited color options. Satin finish only)

OPEN GRAIN MAHOGANY

(Solid mahogany body with no top. Only available on ECLIPSE and VIPER. Limited color options. Satin finish only)

SOLID COLOR

(No figured top)

AVAILABLE FINISH COLORS

Transparent Finishes

Flamed Maple and Quilted Maple tops.

AQUA MARINE SUNBURST

BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST

BLOOD MOON

CRANBERRY SUNBURST

DARK BLUE SUNBURST

DARK GREEN SUNBURST

DARK PURPLE SUNBURST

LIME BURST

LYNCH BURST

PURPLE SUNBURST

RASPBERRY

SEE THRU BLACK SUNBURST

TIGER EYE SUNBURST

VIOLET SHADOW FADE

Transparent Finishes

Koa, Lacewood and Zebrawood tops.

NATURAL

3-TONE SUNBURST

Solid Finishes

Solid finishes are only available on non-figured tops.

SAPPHIRE BLACK METALLIC

BONE WHITE

CHERRY BOMB

ADAMANTIUM

NEPTUNE BLUE

BLACK SPARKLE

PURPLE SPARKLE

RAINBOW SPARKLE

MIDORI GOLD SPARKLE

RUSTIC COPPER SPARKLE

DISCO PINK SPARKLE

RED ROSE MARBLE

TEAL MARBLE

BLOOD SPLATTER

ALIEN BLOOD SPLATTER

HELLFIRE

Open Grain Ash Finishes

Open Grain Ash is available on the M-II FR, M-II HARDTAIL, M-III FR, M-III GT, M-7 HARDTAIL, M-7 FR, TE-II HARDTAIL and TE-II FR.

BLACK

BLUEBERRY

Open Grain Mahogany Finishes

Open Grain Mahogany is available on the ECLIPSE and VIPER.

AMBER CHERRY SUNBURST

BLACK CHERRY

AVAILABLE finish styleS

GLOSS

(Not available on open grain)

SATIN

AVAILABLE HARDWARE COLORS

BLACK

CHROME

NICKEL

(substituted for CHROME on ECLIPSE & VIPER models only)

GOLD

AVAILABLE pickup manufacturerS & SETS

  • CUSTOM (B) / ‘59 (N)
  • ALNICO II PRO SET
  • PEGASUS (B) / SENTIENT (N)
  • BLACK WINTER SET
  • 81-X (B) / 85-X (N)
  • 57 (B) / 66 (N)
  • FLUENCE MODERN (B) / FLUENCE MODERN (N)
  • FLUENCE OPEN CORE CLASSIC

Enjoy your dream guitar!

Each ESP USA guitar includes a custom form-fit hardshell case. Every ESP USA guitar comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Build Specification Sheet.

To place your order, contact one of the select ESP Platinum dealers from the link below, and then your personalized ESP USA guitar will be created just for you. Any of the combinations listed can be built; if you want a USA M-II HARDTAIL in Vintage Natural Satin finish on a Flamed Maple top with Duncans, we’re ready to make you one. Want it in Sapphire Black with EMGs instead? It’s up to you.

We believe the design and build quality and extraordinary attention to detail offered by our ESP USA Series will meet or beat the highest expectations of even the most hardcore guitar aficionado. For more details, contact an ESP Platinum Dealer or your authorized ESP Dealer today.

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