ESP LTD SC-608 BRSP Stephen Carpenter 8-String, Red Sparkle

Full Description

Baritone Scale Length

Featuring a 27-inch scale length as appose to traditional 24.75, 25, and 25.5 inch scale lengths, the SC-208B provides players with baritone capabilities ideal for a range of technical playing styles. Due to the longer scale length, the ESP can be tuned to a range of low tunings such as standard tuning (F#,B,E,A,D,G,B,E), or fourth tuning (F#,B,E,A,D,G,C,F) particularly favourable with heavy metal players requiring a low and deep tone.

Mahogany Body

The ESP LTD SC-608B Stephen Carpenter Baritone is crafted from mahogany, delivering warm, balanced tone with an excellent bass response. A classic, single cutaway is also included and allows players to reach the higher frets with ease. Finally, the SC-608B is finished off with a red sparkle finish for added elegance.

Fishman Fluence SRC Signature Active Pickups

Fishman Fluence SRC Signature pickups provide you with two distinct and powerful voices, that can be selected by using push-pull tone knobs. The re-imagined active electronics offer the incredibly powerful and muscular, classic humbucker sound without the noise, hum or undesirable feedback. Players can easily select their preferred voice using the volume and tone controls with push/pull functionality, as well as the 3-way toggle switch.

About Stephen Carpenter

Stephen Carpenter is the guitarist in alternative metal band Deftones. The band are said to be one of the most experimental and innovative groups within alternative metal. Stephen often plays with 6, 7 and 8 string guitars for ultimate shredding and versatility. He has developed a distinct playing style and has designed ESP guitars since the 90's to craft his perfect axe.

About ESP Guitars

Over the past 30 years ESP Guitars have become one of the leading electric guitar and bass manufacturers across the globe, specialising in metal and rock instruments. With artists such as Will Adler, Kirk Hammett, Alexi Laiho, Richie Sambora, Tom Araya and many more, ESP Guitars ensure every one of their guitars is a high performance and professional musical instrument.

Features

• Signature guitar, in collaboration with Stephen Carpenter
• Baritone scale length offers lower, darker sound
• Equipped with set of Fishman Fluence SRC Signature pickups for versatile tone
• Mahogany body offers warm, balanced tone with a good bass response
• 3-piece maple neck will not warp or twist over time
• Neck-through design offers easier access to the higher frets and enhanced sustain
• Hipshot bridge with string-through construction offers crisp tones & superb string pressure
• Macassar ebony fingerboard with stunning signature inlay at the 12th fret
• Stunning red sparkle finish provides eye-catching visual appeal
• D'Addario XL110 strings offer an ideal combination of tone, flexibility and long life

Specifications

Body

• Series: Signature
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Red Sparkle

Neck

• Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
• Neck Shape: Thin U
• Neck Joint: Neck-Through
• Scale Length: 27'' Baritone
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Size: Jumbo
• Nut: Molded
• Nut Width: 54mm
• Position Inlays: Signature at the 12th fret

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature
• Middle Pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature
• Controls: Volume (Push/Pull) & Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Way Switch
• Hardware: Black
• Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
• Tuning Machines: LTD Locking
• Strings: D'Addario XL140-8 (.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.054/.064/.074
• Case Included: No
• Recommended Case: CMH8FF