ESP E-II Eclipse EC-II QM Reindeer Blue

The Essentials to Know About the ESP E-II (Reindeer Blue) Guitar

• Japanese craftsmanship by ESP luthiers: premium finishes, playability, and reliability designed for stage and studio.


• Mahogany body + flamed maple top: precise attack, generous sustain, and clear definition in the mix.


• Active EMG 81 / EMG 60 pickups: high output, tight palm-mutes, cutting riffs, and impactful solos.


• High-end hardware: Gotoh Tune-O-Matic bridge + Stop Bar tailpiece and Sperzel locking tuners.

E-II by ESP: The Modern Heir to ESP's DNA

With the E-II series, ESP presents a generation designed to preserve the brand's soul while offering a line clearly focused on performance. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the E-II upholds the standards that built ESP's reputation: an immediate playing feel, demanding build quality, and a resolutely professional approach, born from over 40 years of experience.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This E-II is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a stable, precise instrument ready to handle tunings, high gain levels, and repeated gigs. Its character is ideal for metal, hard rock, and all modern aesthetics where the guitar must remain clear: pick-driven rhythm, palm-mutes, expressive leads, and dense harmonies.

The Sound

The combination of a mahogany body and set mahogany neck favors a mid-rich register, with natural sustain and a solid response, perfect for punchy rhythms. The flamed maple top adds definition and extra attack, useful for maintaining bite under saturation. On the electronics side, the EMG 81 delivers a sharp attack and formidable precision for tight riffs, while the EMG 60 complements with a rounder, singing tone, very effective for leads and more articulated sounds. The pairing of the Gotoh Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece enhances tuning stability and vibration transfer, resulting in a responsive and balanced guitar across the entire neck.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Cover/case	Case
Category	Single cut	Body	Mahogany
Format	Les Paul	Bridge / tailpiece	Tune-o-Matic, Stop tailpiece, Gotoh TOM
Nbr of strings	6	Nbre of pickups	2
Top	Dapple maple	Neck Pickup	EMG 60
Neck	Glued mahogany	Bridge pickup	EMG 81
Radius	305 mm	Electronics	Active
Nut Width	42 mm	Selector	3-position
Fingerboard	Ebony	Settings	2 x volume and 1 x tone
Nbrs of frets	22	Color	Blue
Tuning pegs	Locking Gotoh

Binding	on the body	Tailpiece	Stop Bar
Type	set neck	Tuners	Sperzel oil-bath locking
Wood	mahogany	Pickups	EMG 81 (active) + EMG 60 (active)
Frets	Jumbo	Controls	2 volumes + 1 tone
Inlays	pearloid "flags" + "ESP" at the 12th fret	Delivered with	hard case
Bridge	Gotoh Tune-O-Matic