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Hey Stephane, unless artificially dyed there will be no completely black fingerboards.  Most ebony is the darkest shade of brown, though they do look black in most lighting.

Hey Stephane, this will be ebony, so a very dark brown.

Hey Rafael, either instrument will be of the same quality so it'll depend on the individual player's preferences as to which instrument they would be more comfortable with.

Hey Eugene, the E-II line replaced the ESP standard line of previous years.  They're the same instruments with the exception of the logo.  If you wanted one like this with an ESP logo you would have to place an order through the custom shop, though this would increase the price quite a bit.  You can visit your local ESP dealer in order to submit a custom request for a quote.

Hi Scotty-J, We will note your request and thank you for giving us your feedback. At this time there is no plan for this exact model but we hope that we can offer more variety of models suited for you and other players in the future. I do like your ideas!

Thanks for the reply!

I think there are a lot of musicians out there that rock out with the more "classic" instruments like the "G" style and "F" style and are used to 22 frets, but also would like to stay in tune with the Evertune bridge. 

I retrofit my ESP-LTD EC-401VF with an Evertune about 4-5 years ago and it's my #1 gigging guitar. I put a P-90 in the middle so I can split the bridge and turn on the P-90 for more Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour and funk tones when I need them. I also put Stainless Steel Frets on this guitar. I absolutely love it!

I love a lot of metal bands too but, for my own guitars I like the more classic and vintage looks and vibe... More like The Allman Brothers Band, Clapton. Frampton, Beck, Page, Billy Gibbons, Angus Young and many others!

Just not crazy about the black hardware. 

I'm sure there are other musicians out there that love ESP, but would like a more vintage look than a black hardware heavy metal look. Thanks for listening to the feedback and ideas! Rock on! - Scotty J. 

Hey Todd. Thanks.

I did try the LTD EC-1000. I even bought one. I sold it though. It was the black one with 24 frets with chrome hardware. To be honest, I really wanted the 22 frets and the EC-1000 also felt a bit heavier than my EC-401VF. It was the model before the access heel was added. I did like the "F" style, factory installed chrome Evertune.

I don't mind the "G" style Evertune. My hand rests great on that bridge. I do think that the "F" style factory installed Evertune looks better. 

I wish I had bought the Honeyburst LTD you had with Sweetwater a few years back. I just love the darker Tobacco Burst or Gloss Black better. I still should have bought the Honeyburst with 22 frets! lol 

I hope you guys offer some of these options in the future for musicians who like the playability and modern appointments of the ESP guitars, but like a more 'vintage' look and feel. (22 Frets, Sunburst options, Chrome Hardware, Seymour Duncan or DiMarzio pickups etc...) Stainless Steel frets are great! 

Thanks for listening to the feedback of a gigging musician. That's what I love about ESP/LTD guitars. 

Thanks Todd! I've been gigging with ESP / LTD guitars for 9 years now. Since 2010. Thanks so much!