ESP TE2 Koa Natural Satin

A Telecaster Designed for Performance, Straightforward

With its Telecaster format, this USA TE2 HT KOA GH NAT SATIN SD2 follows the tradition of guitars with a simple and effective design, while clearly moving toward a more modern approach: 24 frets, two humbuckers, and a Hipshot bridge with very direct response. The choice of a satin finish highlights the koa grain and reinforces the "stage instrument" aspect: elegant, yet focused on playability and efficiency.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This 6-string electric guitar is mainly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want quick handling and a responsive feel, without getting lost in complex electronics. The JB/Jazz pair is a classic for rock, hard rock, metal (from tight riffs to solos), as well as pop and fusion whenever power, definition, and a good balance between precision and sustain are sought.

The Sound

The combination of a mahogany body + koa top provides a dense and warm foundation, with a clear attack and present mids, ideal for remaining audible in a mix. The Seymour Duncan JB at the bridge pushes amplifiers with a generous output level: perfect for heavy rhythms, palm mutes, and leads that need to "cut through" the band. At the neck, the Seymour Duncan Jazz balances the setup with a more open and articulate tone, very useful for silky cleans, dynamic crunches, and more singing solos. The passive electronics with 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 3-position selector go straight to the point: you quickly find the right setting, both on stage and in the studio.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Cover/case	Case
Category	TL	Body	Mahogany
Format	Telecaster	Bridge / tailpiece	Hipshot
Nbr of strings	6	Nbre of pickups	2
Top	Koa	Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan Jazz
Neck	Screwed Roasted Maple	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan JB
Neck format	Thin U	Electronics	Passive
Radius	305 mm	Selector	3-position
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	1 x volume and 1 x tone
Fingerboard	Maple	Color	Natural
Nbrs of frets	24	Colours	Bois naturel
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Finishing	Satin
Tuning pegs	Sperzel Trim-lock	Hardware	Gold

Finish	Satin	Tuners	Sperzel Trim-lock
Neck shape	Thin U	Number of pickups	2
Number of frets	24	Controls	1 x Volume and 1 x Tone
Scale length	648 mm / 25.5"	Number of strings	6
Bridge/tailpiece	Hipshot	Bag/case	Case included