ESP E-Ii Standard Horizon 3 Fr See Thru Black

An Horizon Built for the Stage in the E-II Spirit

The Horizon is one of the brand's classic "performance" models, known for its balance between playing comfort and sonic efficiency. Within the E-II range, this Horizon-III clearly targets guitarists seeking a high-end electric guitar oriented towards modern rock and metal, with refined craftsmanship, a polished aesthetic, and uncompromising technical choices (24 frets, ebony fingerboard, Floyd Rose).

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This E-II Horizon-III is mainly aimed at intermediate to expert levels: the original Floyd Rose offers a lot of possibilities but requires some experience for string changes and setup. It excels in metal, hard rock, prog, and all music styles where a sharp attack, excellent note sustain, and comfortable lead playing are sought, while remaining credible in tight rhythm parts.

Sound Characteristics

The alder body provides a very versatile balance: present mids, clean lows, and clear highs, helping the guitar stay precise in a dense mix. The flamed maple top adds clarity and bite, useful for emphasizing pick attack. The ebony fingerboard enhances the immediate response feel, with sharp definition, especially appreciated on complex chords and fast leads. Regarding pickups, the SH-14 bridge pickup favors impact and cutting tone for riffs and palm mutes, while the SH-2N neck pickup targets rounder, more articulated sounds for solos, legato lines, and fuller cleans. The passive electronics, with Volume, Tone, and a 3-position selector, keep it straightforward: effective, direct, and very usable live.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of it, you can consider a set of 6-string electric guitar strings (gauge chosen according to your style), plectrums suited to your attack, as well as a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable. The instrument comes with a case, ideal for transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Types of frets	Extra Jumbo
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Format	Super-Strat	Vibrato	Floyd Rose original
Nbr of strings	6	Nbre of pickups	2
Top	Flamed maple	Neck Pickup	SH-2N
Neck	Maple	Bridge pickup	SH-14
Radius	305 mm	Electronics	Passive
Nut Width	42 mm	Selector	3-position
Fingerboard	Ebony	Settings	Volume, Tone
Nbrs of frets	24	Electroacoustic	No
Tuning pegs	Gotoh	Color	Black
Cover/case	Case	Finishing	Transparent
Scalloped	Double	Hardware	Black
Body	Alder

Number of strings	6	Tuners	Gotoh
Finish	Transparent	Bag/Case	Case
Number of frets	24	Number of pickups	2
Fret type	Extra Jumbo	Controls	Volume, Tone