ESP E-II Horizon NT HS Granite Sparkle

Essential Information About the E-II Horizon NT HS Granite Sparkle Guitar

• Premium look: "Granite Sparkle" finish and black hardware for an instantly recognizable stage presence.


• Sustain and stability: 3-piece maple through-neck and Hipshot through-body tailpiece for solid note holding.


• Big modern, precise sound: Fishman Fluence Modern pickup set (ceramic at the bridge, alnico at the neck) for sharp attacks and a high level of definition.


• Fast playability: Thin U profile, 24 Extra Jumbo frets, and ebony fingerboard for smooth playing, from tight riffs to solos.

E-II Horizon: the ESP workshop spirit, performance-oriented

The E-II series positions itself as a high-end range designed for stage and studio, with manufacturing demands and technical choices focused on efficiency. This Horizon NT HS emphasizes modern performance: through-neck construction, meticulous finishes, and a pickup configuration tailored for current tunings and precise rhythms.

For whom, and in which styles?

This 6-string electric guitar is mainly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking fast ergonomics and a very direct response. It excels in modern metal, heavy rock, prog, and fusion, but remains relevant whenever a tight, articulated, and reliable sound is needed under intense playing conditions.

Sound

The alder body provides a natural balance between present mids, firm lows, and clear highs, ideal for cutting through a mix. The through-neck construction (3-piece maple) enhances sustain and consistency across the entire neck, while the ebony fingerboard emphasizes attack and precision, especially on palm mutes and fast runs.

On the electronics side, the Fishman Fluence Modern duo combines a ceramic humbucker at the bridge (clear attack, tight lows, excellent definition when saturated) and an alnico humbucker at the neck (more roundness and singing quality for leads). The Volume and Tone controls ensure simple and effective use, designed for playing rather than tweaking.

Recommended compatible accessories

For daily maintenance and playing, you can plan for a set of 6-string electric guitar strings (matched to your gauge and tuning), as well as picks. The guitar comes with a gigbag for transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nut	Bone
Category	ST	Cover/case	Gigbag
Strings	Steel	Body	Alder
Nbr of strings	6	Types of frets	Extra Jumbo
Neck	3-piece maple through	Bridge / tailpiece	String-thru-body tailpiece, Hipshot
Neck format	Thin U	Nbre of pickups	2
Radius	305 mm	Neck Pickup	Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico
Nut Width	648 mm	Bridge pickup	Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker ceramic
Fingerboard	Ebony	Settings	Volume, Tone
Nbrs of frets	24	Color	Green
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Colours	Granite Sparkle
Tuning pegs	Gotoh SG360-07 MG-T	Hardware	Black

Number of strings	6	Nuts	Bone
Finish	Granite Sparkle	Bridge/tailpiece	Through-body Hipshot tailpiece
Neck shape	Thin U	Tuners	Gotoh SG360-07 MG-T
Number of frets	24	Number of pickups	2
Fret type	Extra Jumbo	Controls	Volume, Tone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Case/bag	Gigbag