ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black: A Shredder’s Dream with Vintage Charm

Step into the golden era of high-performance guitars with the ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black, a modern reincarnation of the legendary designs that defined shredding in the late '80s and early '90s. This guitar pays homage to ESP's legacy, offering unmatched playability, killer tone, and an understated aesthetic that speaks to its vintage roots.

Classic Design Meets Modern Refinement

The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty features the iconic archtop body of the ESP Horizon, crafted from alder for a well-balanced tone with crisp highs, full mids, and tight lows. Its neck-thru-body construction ensures exceptional sustain and smooth access to the highest frets, making it perfect for blistering solos and intricate rhythm work.

The sleek black finish and minimal adornments give this guitar a timelessly aggressive look, letting your playing take center stage. The Macassar ebony fingerboard, free of inlays, keeps the focus on your performance while side position dots provide subtle guidance.

Premium Components for Ultimate Performance

• Neck-Thru Construction: Enhances sustain, stability, and effortless upper-fret access for advanced techniques.
• 3-Piece Maple Neck: Provides rigidity and stability while maintaining a slim, shred-ready profile with its Extra Thin U contour.
• Macassar Ebony Fingerboard: Smooth, durable, and tonally articulate for fast-paced, precise playing.
• Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo System: Ensures stable tuning through aggressive dive bombs and wild vibrato tricks.

High-Output Seymour Duncan Pickups with Coil-Splitting

The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty features a versatile pickup setup for dynamic tonal control:

• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker delivers aggressive, high-output tones with exceptional clarity and tight bass response, ideal for lead lines and heavy riffs.
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails provides a warm, full tone with enhanced mids, making it perfect for fluid solos or smooth rhythm playing.

With push-pull coil-splitting on the tone knob, you can switch between full humbucker power and single-coil clarity, expanding the tonal palette for any style or genre.

Optimized Playability and Durability

• Extra-Jumbo Frets: Make bending and fast legato runs effortless, especially during high-speed solos.
• Floyd Rose Locking Nut: Keeps your tuning stable, even under extreme tremolo use.
• Alder Body: Lightweight and resonant, delivering balanced tonal characteristics for a wide range of styles.

Specifications

• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Scale: 25.5"
• Body: Alder
• Neck: 3Pc Maple
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
• Finish: Black
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Nut Type: Locking
• Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
• Frets/Type: 24 XJ
• Hardware Color: Black
• Tuners: LTD
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails (Pull Tone for Coil-Split)
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom (Pull Tone for Coil-Split)
• Electronics Layout: Master Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Toggle
• Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
• Case: MH Guitar Form Fit Case (Sold Separately)

Built for the Modern Guitarist

Whether you're blazing through high-speed solos, laying down chugging metal riffs, or dialing in clean, chimey tones, the ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black delivers everything you need. Its vintage-inspired design, modern features, and professional-level components make it a must-have for players seeking a versatile and stylish axe that commands attention on stage or in the studio.

Elevate your sound and performance with the Horizon Custom '87 Lefty—crafted for players who demand excellence.