ESP LTD SC-500 Stephen Carpenter Signature Electric Guitar | Seymour Duncan Upgrades
Up for auction is a killer early-2000s ESP LTD SC-500 Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) Signature model. Built for heavy, down-tuned riffing and immense sustain, this neck-through powerhouse is a fantastic instrument for metal and hard rock. This specific guitar has been upgraded with premium Seymour Duncan pickups to push its tone even further.
Condition & Modifications
This guitar is in great used condition and plays beautifully, with standard minor wear from normal use.
- Upgrades: The middle and bridge pickups have been professionally upgraded to Seymour Duncan pickups, delivering exceptional clarity, high output, and aggressive articulation.
- Hardware Note: The plastic tip/cover on the pickup selector switch is missing (a very cheap and easy part to replace). The switch itself functions perfectly.
Specifications
- Brand/Model: ESP LTD SC-500 Stephen Carpenter Signature
- Year: 2002 – 2003
- Body Material: Solid Alder (S-Style)
- Neck Construction: Neck-Through (Maple) with a Matching Gloss Headstock
- Fretboard: Rosewood with 24 Frets
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Bridge/Tailpiece: String-Through-Body for maximum resonance and tuning stability
- Pickup Configuration: HHS (Middle & Bridge upgraded to Seymour Duncans)
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
Comes with original hard shell case
Please review all photos carefully to assess the exact physical condition and finish color, and feel free to reach out with any questions prior to bidding. Fast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed. Happy bidding!
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 5 hours ago |
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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