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Description

The ES Guitars ES-86 is a solid body electric guitar that brings classic design and modern playability together in perfect harmony. Offering a meticulously crafted mahogany body, this guitar is built for both durability and tone. Its hand-wound humbucker pickups provide a warm, full-bodied sound, making it ideal for genres ranging from rock to blues. The ES-86 also features a sleek maple neck and a smooth rosewood fingerboard, ensuring an exceptional playing experience with each note. Whether you're performing on stage or jamming in your garage, this guitar delivers the versatility and reliability every musician craves.

This instrument is equipped with a vintage-style tremolo bridge, allowing for expressive vibrato effects while maintaining excellent tuning stability. The ES-86 includes precision Grover tuners, making string adjustments a breeze and keeping your performances pitch-perfect. Its ergonomic body shape ensures comfort during long sessions, reducing fatigue and allowing you to focus on your music.

Key Features:

  • Solid mahogany body for a rich tonal foundation
  • Hand-wound humbucker pickups for warm, dynamic sound
  • Maple neck with a smooth rosewood fingerboard
  • Vintage-style tremolo bridge for expressive vibrato
  • Precision Grover tuners for reliable tuning stability
  • Ergonomic design for comfortable playability
G. Coppola

G. Coppola

ES Guitars Presents the ES-86 and Metal Dagger Designs

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ES Guitars Presents the ES-86 and Metal Dagger Designs

G. Coppola

G. Coppola

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See how Anders Nystrom uses ES Guitars ES-86

Anders Nystrom

Singer, Guitarist

Bloodbath

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Anders Nystrom is confirmed to use the ES Guitars ES-86 during the "The Wacken Carnage" live performance in 2005. This is supported by the 1:16 mark (first time you get a clear look at it) in the "Bloodbath - The Wacken Carnage (2005) Full Concert" video, uploaded by GO-PROG on YouTube, getting a pretty good view of the instrument. This appearance aligns with the documented line-up and setlist, giving a source for the axes use.

See how Onielar uses ES Guitars ES-86

Onielar

Singer, Guitarist

Bethlehem

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In this Facebook post from the Bethlehem official account you can see Onielar playing a white ES-86 with what seems to be active pickups and a Floyd Rose Tremolo Bridge She has at least 2 of these guitars, one of them is in black with the same specifications

Album Usage

The ES Guitars ES-86 has been featured on the following albums:

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