ESP Signature Stephan Carpenter

Essential Information About the Stephen Carpenter Signature Baritone 7 Fluence Guitar

• 27" baritone scale / 685 mm for stable low tunings and optimal tension on 7 strings.


• 3-piece maple neck through-body, ebony fingerboard, 24 Extra Jumbo frets for long sustain and precise attack.


• Two active Fishman Fluence SRC Signature pickups (middle/bridge), push/pull volume for coil split and 3-way selector switch.


• Professional hardware: TonePros Tune-o-Matic bridge and Sperzel Trim-Lok tuners, hard case included.

A Signature Designed for Low Tunings

Designed in collaboration with Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), this 7-string baritone targets precision in the low registers. The alder body and neck-through construction provide a balance between clear mids and generous sustain, ideal for heavy textures and dynamic riffs.

Who Is This 7-String For?

Perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a modern and reliable 7-string. It excels in modern metal, alternative/nu-metal, metalcore, prog/djent, while remaining comfortable for post-rock atmospheres thanks to its clarity and note definition.

Sound

The Fishman Fluence SRC Signature pickups deliver tight lows, structured mids, and clear highs without unwanted noise. The push/pull allows coil splitting for sharper single-coil-like tones, while the 3-way selector switch offers effective middle/bridge combinations. The alder body adds presence, the ebony fingerboard contributes attack, and the neck-through design combined with the TonePros TOM bridge maximizes sustain and tuning stability on the long 27" scale.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this baritone, choose 7-string "long scale" string sets suited for 27" (for example 10-62 or 11-64 depending on your tuning and playing style). Add a sturdy strap and a microfiber cloth for maintenance. The instrument comes with a hard case, ready for stage and transport.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Body	Alder
Nbr of strings	7	Types of frets	Extra Jumbo
Neck	3-piece maple through	Bridge / tailpiece	Tonepros Tune-o-Matic
Radius	305 mm	Nbre of pickups	2
Nut Width	47 mm	Middle pickup	Fishman Fluence SRC Signature
Fingerboard	Ebony	Bridge pickup	Fishman Fluence SRC Signature
Nbrs of frets	24	Electronics	Active
Scale (mm)	685 mm	Selector	3-position
Tuning pegs	Sperzel Trim-lock	Settings	Tone, Volume with push / pull split mic
Cover/case	Case	Color	Black

Bridge/Tailpiece	TonePros Tune-o-Matic	Number of pickups	2
Scale length	27" / 685 mm	Controls	Tone, Volume with push/pull coil split
Number of frets	24	Selector switch	3 positions
Fret type	Extra Jumbo	Number of strings	7
Tuners	Sperzel Trim-Lok	Bag/Case	Hard case