ESP M-II DX USA FR Flamed Maple Blue Moon EMG

The M-II USA DX FR: ESP's "Super-Strat" spirit at a custom level

ESP's M series has become a benchmark for technically oriented guitarists seeking fast, stable, and uncompromising craftsmanship. This ESP USA M-II DX FR takes the "stage instrument" philosophy to the max: carefully selected woods, high-end finishes, reliable components, and a configuration designed to handle stable tunings, high gain levels, and sharp attacks, both in studio and live settings.

Who is it for, and what styles?

This guitar is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want an immediate feel and an instrument capable of keeping up with fast and precise playing. It excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and fusion, delivering tight rhythms and leads that cut through the mix. Thanks to the active electronics and 3-position selector, it is also very effective for modern clean tones and tight crunch sounds, provided the player favors controlled attack and well-calibrated amp settings.

Sound

The mahogany body provides density in the low mids and generous sustain, ideal for heavy riffs and sustaining solos. The flamed maple top adds attack and definition, helping maintain clarity on rich chords and fast palm-mutes. The bolt-on maple neck enhances punch and clarity, while the ebony fingerboard emphasizes transient precision and a responsive feel under the fingers. Regarding pickups, the EMG 85-X (bridge) delivers a full and edgy tone, very singing for leads, and the EMG 81-X (neck) maintains sharp and defined articulation for fast passages and chords that stay distinct under heavy saturation. The Floyd Rose Original adds a touch of brightness and ensures exemplary tuning stability thanks to its double-locking system.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the instrument's spirit, favor 09-42 electric string sets (original gauge) to maintain Floyd Rose balance, as well as a comfortable strap and a reliable instrument cable (straight or angled jack depending on your preference) for confident stage use.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Cover/case	Deluxe hard case
Format	Super-Strat	Body	Mahogany
Nbr of strings	6	Types of frets	JESCAR FW57110-EVO
Top	Flamed maple	Vibrato	Floyd Rose original
Neck	5 point screwed maple	Nbre of pickups	2
Neck format	Extra thin U	Neck Pickup	EMG 81-X
Radius	305 mm	Bridge pickup	EMG 85-X
Nut Width	43 mm	Electronics	Active
Fingerboard	Ebony	Selector	3-position
Marker	Pearl half block	Settings	1 x volume and 1 x tone
Nbrs of frets	24	Headstock	Matched with the body color
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Finishing	Glossy
Tuning pegs	Locking Gotoh	Hardware	Black
Original Strings	09-42

Finish	"Blue Moon" gloss	Tuners	Gotoh locking
Profile	Extra Thin U	Hardware color	black
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Number of pickups	2
Frets	24	Controls	1 x volume, 1 x tone
Fret type	Jescar FW57110-EVO	Selector switch	3 positions
Inlays	pearloid half-block	Number of strings	6
Tremolo	Floyd Rose Original (double locking)	Case	deluxe hard case included