ESP USA Eclipse

When ESP decided to build guitars in their California facility, they weren't just moving production - they were making a statement about what American craftsmanship could achieve when backed by decades of Japanese precision engineering. The USA Eclipse represents that philosophy perfectly: premium features that actually serve musical purposes, not just spec sheet bragging rights.

That Lime Burst finish over quilted maple isn't just eye candy, though it certainly delivers visual impact. The real story lies in the strategic weight relief chambering throughout the mahogany body. You get the sustain and resonance of a full-thickness single-cutaway without the back-breaking weight that makes some vintage-inspired guitars feel like boat anchors during three-hour gigs.

Here's where ESP's engineering experience shows: that set-through construction at 24.75" scale gives you the best of both worlds - the sustain and upper fret access of neck-through design with the tonal clarity of set-neck construction. The three-piece mahogany neck with dual graphite reinforcement bars ensures this guitar will stay stable through decades of playing and climate changes.

The Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special pickups tell this guitar's real story. These aren't just another vintage-inspired pickup set - they're specifically voiced to bridge the gap between 50s PAFs and modern high-output humbuckers. Think late 70s arena rock with full-bodied cleans and vocal-like overdriven leads. The bridge pickup runs slightly hotter and fatter, while the neck stays clear and defined. That push-pull coil-split on the tone knob adds single-coil versatility when you need cutting rhythm tones or crystalline clean sounds.

The hardware choices reflect real-world priorities: TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece for tuning stability, Gotoh locking tuners that eliminate string slippage, and Dunlop strap locks for security. This is a guitar built by players who understand what matters on stage and in the studio.

Body
Model: USA Eclipse
Color: Lime Burst
Finish: Gloss
Top Wood: Quilt Maple
Back Wood: Chambered Mahogany

Neck
Construction: Set Neck
Fretboard: Ebony
Binding: Creme
Radius: 12" (305mm)
Scale: 24.75"
Frets: 22 JESCAR FW57110 XJ Stainless Steel
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Split Flags
Neck Wood: 3-Piece Mahogany
Profile: Thin U
Nut: 1.65" (42mm) Bone
Thickness @ 1st Fret: 20mm
Thickness @ 12th Fret: 22mm
Headstock: Matching

Hardware
Bridge: TonePros T3BT Locking TOM w/T1Z Locking Tailpiece
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Locking
Strap Buttons: Dunlop Locking
Hardware Finish: Chrome

Electronics
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special Set
Controls: 2x Volume, 1x Tone (push/pull for coil split)
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch

Misc.
Made In North Hollywood, CA
Instrument Weight: 8.9 lbs