ESP Horizon-II USA Apple Bomb Fishman Fluence

The Essentials to Know About the ESP USA Horizon-II Apple Bomb Fishman Fluence Guitar

• Great modern versatility thanks to the two active Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers (ceramic at the bridge, alnico at the neck) for precise distortion and very defined cleans.


• 3-piece maple neck-through construction with an "Extra Thin U" profile: fast playability, full access to 24 frets, and generous sustain.


• Stable tuning and reliable setup with TonePros Tune-o-Matic bridge and locking Gotoh tuners.


• High-end finish glossy "Apple Bomb" lacquer on a mahogany Super-Strat body, designed for stage and studio use.

Horizon-II: the ESP USA Super-Strat built for precision

An iconic model in the Horizon family, the ESP USA Horizon-II embodies ESP's "performance" approach: ultra-refined craftsmanship, premium components, and ergonomics dedicated to technical playing. In this Apple Bomb version, the luxurious aesthetic is paired with a selection of reliability-focused parts (TonePros, Gotoh) and modern active electronics, meeting today's demands for both recording and live performance.

A guitar designed for metal, hard rock, and demanding lead playing

This 6-string electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to professional guitarists seeking a fast, precise, and consistent instrument from gig to gig. Its "Extra Thin U" profile and 24 frets favor shredding, legato runs, clean bends, and solos high up the neck, while the hardware stability provides confidence for heavy rhythms and long playing sessions. Ideal for modern metal, prog, hard rock, and fusion, it also maintains excellent definition for more nuanced parts.

The sound

The combination of a mahogany body and a 3-piece maple neck-through delivers a dense and responsive tonal foundation: strong mids, a sharp attack, and naturally long sustain, perfect for singing leads. The ebony fingerboard enhances precision, offering a fast feel under the fingers and excellent note-to-note clarity, even under heavy distortion.

Regarding pickups, the Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic at the bridge emphasizes a well-controlled low end and a cutting high end: ideal for tight palm mutes, complex chords, and sharp rhythms. The Fluence Modern Alnico at the neck provides more warmth and smoothness, very effective for solos, melodic lines, and detailed clean tones. The 1 volume, 1 tone control layout with a 3-position selector is straightforward: an immediate palette designed for efficiency.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve the original feel, favor electric guitar string sets in 09-42 gauge, identical to the factory setup. The included deluxe hard case is ideal for protecting the glossy finish and securing transport.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Cover/case	Deluxe hard case
Format	Super-Strat	Body	Mahogany
Nbr of strings	6	Types of frets	JESCAR FW57110-EVO
Neck	3-piece maple through	Bridge / tailpiece	Tonepros Tune-o-Matic
Neck format	Extra thin U	Nbre of pickups	2
Radius	305 mm	Neck Pickup	Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico
Nut Width	42 mm	Bridge pickup	Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker ceramic
Fingerboard	Ebony	Electronics	Active
Marker	Pearl half block	Selector	3-position
Nbrs of frets	24	Settings	1 x volume and 1 x tone
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Headstock	Matched with the body color
Tuning pegs	Locking Gotoh	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	09-42	Hardware	Black

Shape	Super-Strat	Hardware color	Black
Finish	Glossy "Apple Bomb" lacquer	Bridge/Tailpiece	TonePros Tune-o-Matic
Construction	3-piece maple neck-through	Tuners	Locking Gotoh
Profile	Extra Thin U	Number of pickups	2
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
Number of frets	24	Number of strings	6
Fret type	JESCAR FW57110-EVO	Case	Deluxe hard case
Inlays	Pearloid half-block