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Tune Down and Rock Out with This 7-string Baritone





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The ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal electric guitar combines one of ESP's most menacing body styles with a baritone scale length that's perfect for lowered and drop tunings. Its streamlined electronics package ? a ready-for-metal EMG 81-7 active humbucking pickup governed by a single volume knob ? makes it clear this guitar is designed for pure rock fury. And thanks to a TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge/tailpiece and locking LTD tuners, even the most aggressive players can expect precision intonation and stability from the ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal.





Ultra-sleek neck is perfect for swift, nimble players





If you're the type who prefers a slim neck, you'll love the EX-7. The 3-piece maple through-neck is carved into LTD's Thin "U" profile that players around Sweetwater love. It feels thick enough to fill your hand yet thin enough to stay out of your way during intense soloing. The satin finish on the back of the neck feels extra slick to help you perform high-octane licks and technical maneuvers. A smooth-as-glass Macassar ebony fingerboard and jumbo frets round out the neck's construction. You'll enjoy effortless playability from the moment you pick it up.





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Player-favorite EMG active humbucking pickup





The EMG 81 active humbucker has long been the go-to choice of metal guitarists looking for defined high-gain tone. The ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal is loaded with an EMG 81-7 at the bridge position, optimized for the extended range of 7-string guitars. Whether you're into rock, metal, or any aggressive style, you're going to love this pickup. Its razor-sharp attack, soaring sustain, and cutting-edge tone are perfect for shredding and soloing, but manageable enough for casual riffing, too.





ESP LTD: a huge value with ESP quality





ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.





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ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal Electric Guitar Features:


7-string baritone design is perfect for lowered/drop tunings while maintaining string tensions


Resonant mahogany body yields rich and warm fundamentals


EMG 81-7 active humbucker delivers iconic metal tone, optimized for 7-string


Comfortable Thin "U"-shaped neck with fast-playing Macassar ebony fretboard


TonePros TOM bridge provides epic stability and string response


Eye-catching blacked-out aesthetics