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Preeminent thrash guitarist and Kreator guiding force Mille Petrozza is a force to be reckoned with. Onstage and off, he trusts the sound, quality, and features of ESP instruments. Now, you can channel that same energy with the ESP LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR electric guitar from Sweetwater. The LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR features a streamlined single-cut alder body further enhanced with EMG active pickups, a maple neck, and a Floyd Rose system. A generous 24-fret ebony fingerboard offers vast real estate for compelling rhythm work and leads, while a neck-through construction and slick “Thin U” profile make exploring the frets effortless and smooth. Moreover, the LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR’s shadowy blackout finish guarantees stage-ready looks complete with black Grover tuners, black chrome pickup covers, and more. Gear up for sophisticated thrash power with the LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR from Sweetwater!





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Single-cut looks meet bold alder tone





Nothing screams sonic mayhem quite like ESP’s Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR truly epic sustain, but there’s a distinct tonewood twist. Eclipse bodies are usually carved from mahogany, but Mille Petrozza prefers alder, which lends itself to richer harmonics that helped produce countless high-octane riffs of the 1980s and beyond. Furthermore, a maple neck provides a double dose of that ’80s-inspired character with a noticeably quick attack for an undeniably visceral playing experience.





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This set-neck makes a difference!





A maple neck construction not only enhances the LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR’s attack but also takes resonance and sustain to the upper limits with neck-through construction that outshines the performance of bolt-on guitar necks! With a virtually seamless neck joint, the LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR howls with long-lasting sustain that's a must-have when it comes to articulate leads and massive power chords. Moreover, the neck boasts an ultra-rugged multi-piece maple design. A favorite neck design among pros, a multi-piece neck offers enhanced stability that’s critical when traveling between gigs and rehearsals.





Legendary active humbuckers and a fresh X preamp





Two of EMG’s finest active humbucking pickups were chosen to deliver this guitar’s rich, sustaining voice. The bridge position EMG 81 churns out hot treble-forward tone using ceramic magnets to accommodate high-gain aggression and mix-cutting leads. This pickup is one of the most popular EMGs ever made, and for good reason! An EMG 85 occupies the neck position with a more bass-forward sound that’s perfect for heavy rhythms and beatdowns. What’s more, these classic EMG pickups are now more dynamic and supported by an X Series preamp. The X series preamp boasts a wider frequency response and increased headroom ? two significant improvements that merge our favorite active and passive pickups into a sound that’s strikingly familiar yet incredibly fresh.





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ESP LTD Mille Petrozza Eclipse EC-FR Electric Guitar Features:


Familiar Eclipse performance blended with the custom specs of Kreator’s Mille Petrozza


Single-cut alder body with a sleek, maneuverable feel


3-piece maple neck provides stalwart stability and a “Thin U” profile for fast fretting


Neck-through construction improves sustain by letting vibrations flow through your entire instrument


Expansive 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard with a 25.5-inch scale length


Floyd Rose 1000 system and extra-jumbo stainless steel frets empower smooth expression


EMG X-series pickups and preamp combine the best of active and passive styles


Black hardware including Grover tuners, locking nut, and black chrome pickup covers