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You'll notice the ESP E-II Eclipse DB is built to rock even before you plug into your amplifier. The classic single-cutaway body is made from mahogany topped with maple, giving the E-II Eclipse DB the same tonal foundation as some of the most-played guitars in rock. And top-notch touches like the Gotoh locking tuners and a Gotoh TOM bridge/tailpiece provide performance you can count on day in, day out. Factor in an aggressive pair of active EMG humbucking pickups with coil splitting, and you've got a ton of potential in the ESP E-II Eclipse DB.





Ultra-popular active EMG pickups deliver turbocharged PAF tone





The beautiful thing about the set of active EMG humbuckers ESP put in this E-II Eclipse DB is in the complete range of tone they give you. Together, the combination of an EMG 57 in the bridge and an EMG 66 at the neck sounds a lot like a pair of vintage PAFs, only much, much hotter. They give your E-II Eclipse DB the characteristic PAF honk and chest-pounding body metal players have been turning to since metal was born, plus the high-output intensity you need to blast through any mix. And for extra sonic versatility, each humbucker is splittable for single-coil sounds.





ESP's Eclipse body style blends classic looks with modern performance





Nothing screams hard rock like ESP's timeless Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the E-II Eclipse DB truly epic sustain, whereas its slightly arched top provides you with comfortable hand positioning, no matter your picking style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway, which gives you open access to the E-II Eclipse DB's upper frets, and you're totally ready to shred. If you want to rock out, Sweetwater is confident that the ESP E-II Eclipse DB can do the job.





Top-notch quality is affordable with ESP E-II





Bridging the gap between custom shop and mass production guitars, ESP E-II brings you Japanese-made guitars at affordable prices. These premium guitars are made in the same factory as ESP guitars by the same luthiers. Based on the most popular ESP models, ESP E-II guitars have the features, playability, and vibe that you want at a great price.





ESP E-II Eclipse DB Features:


Classic-looking electric guitar, built in Japan by ESP luthiers


Mahogany body topped with maple is a classic recipe for rich tone and snappy articulation


Premium hardware for reliable performance and long life


Dual active EMG humbuckers give you the sound of vintage PAF pickups, with hotter output


Coil splitting give you single-coil sounds for more versatility


Thin U neck profile plays fast and smooth, excellent for fast-paced playing


Set-neck construction enhances sustain and note definition