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Description
The ESP M-II FR is a top-tier solid body electric guitar crafted for musicians who demand precision and versatility. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this guitar is a perfect choice for those who appreciate both style and substance. At its core, the M-II FR features a Floyd Rose tremolo system, allowing for expressive dives and pitch control without compromising tuning stability. The dual EMG 81 active pickups provide a powerful and articulate sound, making it ideal for genres that demand clarity and punch, such as metal and hard rock.
The M-II FR is built with a sleek alder body, ensuring a balanced tone with a pronounced midrange. Its thin U-shaped maple neck and ebony fingerboard offer smooth playability and a fast action, catering to both shredders and melodic players alike. With 24 extra-jumbo frets, soloing is a breeze, giving you the freedom to explore the entire range of the fretboard. The guitar’s aesthetic is further enhanced by its sleek design and meticulous craftsmanship, making it a standout piece on any stage.
Whether you're performing in a live setting or recording in the studio, the ESP M-II FR is engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality and performance reliability.
Key Features:
- Alder body with a sleek, contoured design
- Floyd Rose tremolo system for precise tuning stability
- Dual EMG 81 active pickups for powerful and articulate sound
- Thin U-shaped maple neck for fast playability
- Ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
- Gotoh tuners for reliable tuning accuracy
- Bolt-on construction for a classic, resonant tone
Videos
Ola Englund
ESP M-II / MY GUITAR
ESP M-II / MY GUITAR
Ola Englund
ESP M-II reverse head (EMG 81/81) - Metal demo
Oliver Lukacs
ESP M-II Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard
N Stuff Music
ESP M-II
Josh Middleton
ESP M-II
RyanMattheu
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ESP M-II FR.
User experience
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Owners have noted that Japanese ESP custom shop guitars tend to be preferred for their lighter strat body types and flawless quality control.
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Some owners express regret over missed purchasing opportunities, indicating high demand and appreciation for the M-II Maple model.
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Owners find the neck of the ESP M-II USA to feel perfect and comfortable, enhancing playability.
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The description sheet included with the guitar is noted as a satisfying detail by some owners.
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Value and pricing
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Features and functionality
Comparisons
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E-II versions of the M-II typically feature an ebony fretboard and are often neck-through, contrasting with the older M-II models' specifications.
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Artist usage
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In the YouTube video titled "Alice in Chains - Sea of Sorrow (Original version) HD" by NERO, Jerry Cantrell is seen playing an ESP M-II FR electric guitar. This rare footage from the 1990s showcases Cantrell's exceptional talent, highlighting his preference for ESP guitars. While I couldn't find an image of the specific ESP M-II model with a white finish and rosewood fingerboard featured in the video, I am including a current model for reference. As a fan of ESP-LTD and Jerry Cantrell's work, this discovery is particularly exciting.
The ESP M-II FR guitar, once used by Buckethead, is displayed at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on Flickr.
In this video Ola shows off his ESP M-II. Ola states he got this guitar from a reverb auction. His guitar is a made in Japan model. Ola states that the guitar came in several variations. His guitar has a maple neck, Floyd Rose bridge, and is loaded with a set of EMG 81 pickups. Ola states that his guitar is one of the last ESP branded M-IIs before ESP rebranded all their Japanese guitars as E-II. Ola originally bought the guitar to make a Metallica tone video
At 4:13 Josh talks about his ESP M-II.
This was his main guitar until he went to Ibanez in 1995/1996. It had a few modifications, such as the bridge only having one EMG 81 pickup, and was detuned to B tuning. He can be seen playing on this guitar on the music video for Fear Factory's 'Replica', as well as several live videos from 1992 to 1995, such as the Dynamo Festival (you can see it at various points during the video, but the clearest recording of it is at 4:06).
In this video, Syu is seen demonstrating the CTM variant of the ESP M-II.
During his time in Babymetal, Leda has used various ESP guitars on tour prior to forming Far East Dizain. In this video, at 31:42, Leda can be seen using an ESP M-II NTB with a bound rosewood neck and a D-Tuna installed on the Floyd Rose.
Timo Tolkki is known for using ESP guitars, specifically the ESP M-II FR, when playing rock and metal music. According to Guitar-list, he has acquired custom models from Japan, which he helped design himself.
During the performance of "Break My Fall" by Breaking Benjamin on YouTube, Keith Wallen is seen using the ESP M-II FR guitar.
In a video by Digital Tour Bus titled "Escape The Fate's Kevin 'Thrasher' Gruft - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 82," Kevin "Thrasher" Gruft demonstrates his use of the ESP M-II FR guitar.
In an interview with Dose of Metal, Allen West discusses using his ESP M-II FR guitar.
Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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