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Description

Unleash your creativity and explore new sonic territories with the ESP LTD EX-307, a 7-string electric guitar that offers unparalleled versatility. Designed for the modern musician, this guitar is not just an extension of a standard 6-string; it's a powerhouse instrument that opens up a world of musical possibilities. Whether you're laying down thick, resonant chords or experimenting with innovative chord voicings, the EX-307 has you covered.

Crafted with a radical EX mahogany body and a sleek maple neck, this guitar strikes the perfect balance between aesthetics and playability. The set-through construction ensures seamless access to the upper frets, making those high-octane solos more accessible than ever. Meanwhile, the rosewood fingerboard complements the neck's thin U contour, offering comfort during long sessions.

At the heart of the EX-307's formidable sound are the EMG active humbuckers—the 81-7 at the bridge and the 707 at the neck—delivering a rich, powerful tone that's perfect for metal, fusion, and rock. Whether you're chugging low-end riffs or soaring high with intricate leads, these pickups provide a robust and articulate sound palette.

Designed with precision and an eye for detail, the EX-307 is equipped with reliable Grover tuners and a TOM fixed bridge, ensuring stable tuning and intonation. This guitar is not just built to play; it's built to perform.

Key Features:

  • Radical EX mahogany body
  • Maple neck with thin U contour; rosewood fingerboard
  • Set-through construction; 25.5" scale length
  • EMG 81-7 (bridge) and 707 (neck) pickups
  • 22 XJ frets; 1.89" standard nut
  • Black satin hardware; Grover tuners
  • TOM fixed bridge

Product specs

Brand ESP LTD
Model EX-307
Finish Black Satin
Year 2012 - 2013
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape X-Style
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type String-Through
Color Family Black
Finish Style Satin
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"

FAQs

What kind of music genres is the ESP LTD EX-307 suitable for?

The ESP LTD EX-307, with its mahogany body and HH pickup configuration, is well-suited for genres like metal and hard rock. Its extended range and aggressive tone make it ideal for heavy riffing and powerful solos.

How does the EX-307's neck profile affect playability?

The EX-307 features a set-neck construction and a maple neck, providing a smooth and fast playing experience. This design enhances sustain and makes it comfortable for quick fretboard navigation, especially beneficial for complex metal and rock solos.

What is the benefit of the string-through bridge on the ESP LTD EX-307?

The string-through bridge design enhances sustain and tuning stability. This feature allows the strings to resonate more freely, contributing to a fuller and more sustained sound, which is ideal for both rhythm and lead playing.

Is the ESP LTD EX-307 suitable for beginners?

While beginners can use the EX-307, its design and features are more tailored towards intermediate to advanced players who can fully utilize its extended range and tonal capabilities.

How does the rosewood fretboard affect the tone of the ESP LTD EX-307?

The rosewood fretboard adds warmth and depth to the guitar's tone, complementing the bright attack of the maple neck. This combination offers a balanced sound suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar work.

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Reviews

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nick_desimone

wicked looking, not bad

My first seven-string, bought on craigslist mainly because I thought it looked sick as hell. The build quality was great, ESP makes the best guitars in the world by my money, their explorer designs are actually pointy and dangerous looking, and this if nothing else made me fall in love with how slick matte black guitars look rather than the usual gloss finishes. Stock pickups are very muddy, and the scale length is slightly shorter than usual, which makes it a pain to hit low tunings without going way out of my comfort zone stringing with with super high-gauge strings.

jimmarchi1

the grat thing for esp is matte finishes require half as much material and time as matte

jimmarchi1

err as gloss

nick_desimone

definitely, and I just feel it looks better in general as well, way less fingerprints

jimmarchi1

yeah, some finish materials fingerprint up in gloss.... lacquer, duco, shellac and other old style fnishes do not show smudging the same though and look darned good with some body sweat

jimmarchi1

I anin't tryin' to knock you or anything, just making chit chat! no one can be wrong about guitar, effect and amp preferences, there's something for everyone (though I am always right and have god's tone.... j/k)

nick_desimone

Deftinitely! Love talking gear, and it's nice to chat with someone who has very different preferences from me while still open minded about modern stuff. There's so much out there...I'm very happy to say that after fumbling around for many years I'm finally settling into the gear that I think is perfect for me

jimmarchi1

I'm glad I didn't offend you with my conservative guitar musings!

nick_desimone

Definitely not! I appreciate that you're old school in your taste but not a total grouchy dinosaur about it...do what works for you!~

jimmarchi1

I just grew up in a guitar family so the stuff that was around was old ad I struggle with newness.... too many knobs distracts me from playing, but I am knocked out by flks wh can work with complicated stuff.... as a recording engineer anything as game but when I sit down to play I want simplicity and a plethora of easy to access sounds moving only 1 to 3 controls

jimmarchi1

and punchy loudness, and lots of it

jimmarchi1

I slo have found too much digital tech will give me trouble with my varied guitar hoarde... outputs are allover the map nd tube amps handle that better

nick_desimone

Definitely good point there. I'm not from a musical family myself so I kinda discovered all these disparate sounds on my own and I'm ultimately from as much an industrial background as I am one from overtly guitar music

jimmarchi1

KMFDM, Ministry, Chemlab, Skinny Puppy, Frontline Assembly, Thrill Jill Kult, NIN or.... 242, Wumpscut, Haujob, C-Tech, Combichrist, Aesthetic Perection....

jimmarchi1

https://soundcloud.com/james-marchione-1/corruption

nick_desimone

All of the above! One of my favorite genres, I also had the pleasure of working for KMFDM on their last couple records/tours in my day job

jimmarchi1

cool! I know al (ahem asshole) and the guys from TKKK

nick_desimone

Ah yeah, definitely heard some wild stories about ol' Uncle Al...Sascha from KMFDM was a sweetheart to me, I spent most of last year doing various radio work for him... nothing but good things to say about that guy

jimmarchi1

he's a character

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