With the E-II series, ESP presents a generation designed to preserve the brand's soul while offering a line clearly focused on performance. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the E-II upholds the standards that built ESP's reputation: an immediate playing feel, demanding build quality, and a resolutely professional approach, born from over 40 years of experience.
This E-II is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a stable, precise instrument ready to handle tunings, high gain levels, and repeated gigs. Its character is ideal for metal, hard rock, and all modern aesthetics where the guitar must remain clear: pick-driven rhythm, palm-mutes, expressive leads, and dense harmonies.
The combination of a mahogany body and set mahogany neck favors a mid-rich register, with natural sustain and a solid response, perfect for punchy rhythms. The flamed maple top adds definition and extra attack, useful for maintaining bite under saturation. On the electronics side, the EMG 81 delivers a sharp attack and formidable precision for tight riffs, while the EMG 60 complements with a rounder, singing tone, very effective for leads and more articulated sounds. The pairing of the Gotoh Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece enhances tuning stability and vibration transfer, resulting in a responsive and balanced guitar across the entire neck.