JM-II

Black Shadow Burst

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Guitars, Signature Series Guitars, Josh Middleton
    JM-II
    $1,599.00
    with case
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    Josh Middleton is the acclaimed and highly influential guitarist of UK-based progressive metal/metalcore bands Sylosis and Architects, and his first ESP Signature Series guitar is one that lives up to this musician’s extraordinary talent. The LTD Josh Middleton Signature Series JM-II offers a bolt-on construction alder body with quilted maple top, a three-piece roasted maple neck in an extra-thin u-shaped profile, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets. Components on the JM-II include a set of Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups (alnico in the neck and ceramic in the bridge), with push-pull control to select voicings. It also offers LTD locking tuners and a recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru-body design. Available in Black Shadow Burst finish.

    Construction Bolt-On
    Scale 25.5"
    Body Alder
    Top Quilted Maple
    Neck 3Pc Roasted Maple
    Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
    Fingerboard Radius 350mm
    Finish Black Shadow Burst
    Nut Width 42mm
    Nut Type Molded
    Neck Contour Extra Thin U
    Frets/Type 24 XJ Stainless
    Hardware Color Black
    Strap Button Standard
    Tuners LTD Locking
    Bridge Recessed Gotoh TOM w/ String Thru
    Bridge PU Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
    Neck PU Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
    Electronics Active
    Electronics Layout Volume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
    Strings D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
    Case MH Guitar Form Fit Case
    Case Included Y
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    William C.
    William C. wrote

    Picked up one of these about 8 months ago. Plays extremely well and fast. Setup was perfect out of the box. The truss rod did need some slight adjustment but that was expected. 

    Due to the pickups this can play any genre. For my needs I use it exclusively for metal and the various genres related to metal. 

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      Ian R.
      Ian R. wrote

      One of the best guitars I have ever bought from LTD. Stainless frets and the recessed bridge are great features I hope ESP implements on more of their lines. 

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        MulletRide
        MulletRide wrote

        This is guitar is gonna be my next purchase because of unpainted neck and SS frets. This is a really cool looking guitar. I wanna leave some feedback for ESP.

        - Please offer more options with hipshot style bridges on your LTD end E-II lines.

        - Unpainted necks are a must for fast and shred type necks. Please do away with nasty glossy necks, at least on your Horizon, M and MH type guitars

        - Stainless steel frets 

         

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          Nick K.
          Nick K. wrote

          Any chance Josh would consider putting this with an Evertune bridge?  I know he used an Evertune with Architects!

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            Drew P.
            Drew P. wrote

            As soon as they are back in stock I will purchase one. Killer design on this model props to Josh and ESP.

            The 2021 lineup is definitely making a statement

             

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