ESP E-II M-II

Premium Japanese-Made Superstrat for Shredders

The ESP E-II M-II is a high-performance Superstrat electric guitar handcrafted in ESP’s Tokyo factory, designed for professional players seeking speed, tone, and reliability. Ideal for metal, hard rock, and progressive genres across Australia, it features an alder body with a flamed maple top, neck-thru-body maple neck, and Bare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers for crushing riffs and precise leads. Available in finishes like See Thru Black, Snow White, and Black Natural Burst, it’s praised for its lightweight feel, fast neck, and versatile voicing, making it a stage and studio essential at AudioShop Australia.

High-Quality Performance

The E-II M-II excels in aggressive, articulate sound with pro-level features:

• Body: Contoured alder with a flamed maple top for a punchy, resonant tone with clear highs and tight mids, perfect for rock and metal. The lightweight design ensures comfort during extended play.
• Tone: Versatile and responsive, from glassy cleans to high-gain crunch, with the neck-thru construction providing endless sustain for solos and riffs.
• Pickups: Bare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers (neck and bridge) with black Battleworn covers for accelerated bass response, crushing midrange, and precise highs. A push-pull tone control enables coil-splitting for single-coil tones, adding versatility.
• Neck: Neck-thru 3-piece maple with a satin finish for incredibly smooth playability. The ebony fingerboard has a 12″-16″ compound radius and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets for effortless shredding.
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo for rock-solid intonation and expressive vibrato, supporting dive-bombs and pull-ups.
• Controls: Master volume, master tone (push-pull coil-split), and 3-way toggle switch for intuitive tone shaping.

Users love its feel and tone, with an Ultimate-Guitar review stating, “The E-II M-II has aggressive, growly sound with minor lack of variation—perfect for rock and metal riffs.” Sweetwater reviews highlight the “fast maple neck and smooth rosewood fretboard” with “sustain for weeks.” Some note the thin U neck suits small hands but may feel narrow for larger ones.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: See Thru Black (flamed maple top), Snow White, Black Natural Burst, with natural masked binding and gold hardware for a premium look.
• Weight: Approximately 6.5–7.5 lbs, lightweight for all-night comfort.
• Hardware: Gold, with Gotoh locking tuners and ESP strap locks for reliability.
• Build Quality: Neck-thru maple construction, ebony fingerboard with offset block inlays, and contoured alder body for superior sustain and durability. Includes a form-fitting hardshell case.

Backed by a 5-year warranty, it’s built for pro use. Prices range from $2,000–$2,500 USD (AUD 3,000–3,750), available at Audio Shop Australia, Sweetwater, and Mannys Music.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Contoured Alder with Flamed Maple Top, Neck-Thru
• Neck: 3-Piece Maple Neck-Thru, Satin Finish
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 12″-16″ Compound Radius, 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
• Pickups: Bare Knuckle Aftermath Humbuckers (Neck/Bridge) with Coil-Split
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo
• Tuners: Gotoh Locking, Gold
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil-Split), 3-Way Toggle
• Warranty: 5 years

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust Floyd Rose for stability; professional setup recommended for compound radius and stainless frets. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 10–46) for balanced tension. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included hardshell case to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Compatibility: Works with standard amps; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleans or Mesa/Boogie for high-gain. Test non-ESP pickups for matching.
• Warranty: Register at espguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like Audio Shop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Ultimate-Guitar users rate it 4.5/5, praising the “aggressive growly sound” for metal. Sweetwater reviews highlight the “lightweight contoured body” and “fast neck.”

Why Choose Audio Shop Australia

• 100% genuine ESP E-II products with manufacturer warranty
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