Ltd Josh Middleton JM-I Quilted Maple Deep Blood Moon

A Signature Built for the Modern Stage

The result of collaboration between ESP/LTD and Josh Middleton, the JM-I condenses the essentials for contemporary metal: a single humbucker with a strong character, fast and stable craftsmanship, and simple, reliable electronics. The "Deep Blood Moon" finish highlights the quilted maple top, delivering a signature as formidable as it is elegant on stage.

Who Is It For and Which Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists, this JM-I excels in modern metal, progressive metal, djent, and heavy hard rock. Its fast playability (Extra Thin U neck, 24 frets, 12" radius) and Luminlay side markers ensure maximum comfort both live and in the studio.

Sound

The Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic delivers a high output level, tight lows, and sculpted highs. The push/pull provides a second character (Fluence split/voice) that is more open and articulate for arpeggios and rhythmic cleans. The alder/maple/ebony combination offers attack, clarity, and sustain, enhanced by the recessed TOM bridge with string-through-body design. Result: ultra-tight palm mutes, penetrating leads, and controlled dynamics at any volume.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- Nickel electric string sets 10-46 (original gauge) to preserve tension and setup. - Curved capo for 6-string electric guitar with 12" radius. - Standard guitar strap and picks of your preferred hardness. - Clip-on chromatic tuner for quick tuning on stage.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Original Strings	10-46
Category	ST	Cover/case	Case
Format	Super-Strat	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Body	Alder
Nbr of strings	6	Types of frets	Extra Jumbo
Top	Dapple maple	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed and through-body tailpiece, Gotoh, Gotoh TOM
Neck	Screwed, Roasted maple	Nbre of pickups	1
Neck format	Extra thin U	Bridge pickup	Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker ceramic
Radius	305 mm	Electronics	Active
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	1 Volume Push/Pull Split
Fingerboard	Macassar ebony	Electroacoustic	No
Nbrs of frets	24	Color	Red
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Finishing	Glossy
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Hardware	Black

Color/Finish	"Deep Blood Moon" red, gloss finish	Tuners	LTD locking
Construction	bolt-on, 3-piece roasted maple	Hardware color	black
Profile	Extra Thin U	Pickups	1 x Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (bridge)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 x push/pull volume split (voice/split selection depending on configuration)
Frets	24, Extra Jumbo stainless steel	Number of pickups	1
Markers	Luminlay (side)	Number of strings	6
Bridge/Tailpiece	recessed Gotoh TOM, string-through-body	Case	ESP molded hard case included