ESP LTD AS-1 FR Guitar – Black Aqua Sunburst (B-Stock)

The ESP LTD AS-1 FR in Black Aqua Sunburst is a stunning signature model for renowned guitarist Alex Skolnick. Originally designed for versatility across multiple genres, this guitar brings the power of a Floyd Rose bridge to Skolnick’s original AS-1 design, perfect for expressive performances. The AS-1 FR features a set-thru, U-shaped mahogany neck and a beautiful flamed maple top for both visual appeal and sonic depth. This B-stock model offers a substantial discount due to minor cosmetic blemishes that do not affect playability.

Key Features and Specifications

• Construction: Set-Thru for excellent sustain and smooth access to higher frets
• Scale Length: 24.75", providing a comfortable, familiar feel
• Body: Full Thickness Mahogany, delivering a warm, rich tone
• Top: Flamed Maple, adding brightness and visual appeal
• Neck: 3-piece Maple with a U-shaped contour for comfortable, fast playability
• Fingerboard: Pau Ferro with a 305mm radius, offering a smooth playing surface
• Finish: Black Aqua Sunburst, a striking, translucent finish highlighting the flamed maple

Playability and Design

• Neck Contour: U-shaped, ideal for a balanced grip and smooth playability
• Fingerboard Radius: 305mm, perfect for a range of playing styles from chording to leads
• Frets: 22 Extra-Jumbo, allowing for easy bends and comfortable fretting
• Nut: Locking, ensuring tuning stability even with heavy tremolo use

Electronics and Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000, providing expressive dive-bombs and vibrato with stability
• Pickups:
  • Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59, delivering warm and full vintage tones
  • Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB, known for its versatile, high-output sound ideal for rock and metal
  • Controls: Dual Volume controls, Tone with Push/Pull to split the neck pickup coil, and a Toggle Switch for versatile tone options
• Hardware Color: Chrome, complementing the Black Aqua Sunburst finish
• Strap Button: Dunlop Straplok, ensuring secure strap attachment
• Tuners: Grover, known for precision and reliable tuning

Additional Features

• Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042) for balanced tone and feel
• Case: EC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE included

The ESP LTD AS-1 FR in Black Aqua Sunburst is perfect for players who want versatile tone and professional features in a visually stunning instrument. Equipped with Seymour Duncan pickups, a Floyd Rose tremolo, and secure hardware, this guitar meets the needs of both metal and jazz enthusiasts. The B-stock model offers the full feature set at a discount, making it an excellent value for Alex Skolnick fans and serious guitarists alike.