ESP Eclipse FM SD STBLKCSB

ESP Eclipse FM SD STBLKCSB review

The ESP Eclipse FM SD STBLKCSB is an American-made, single-cut electric guitar with a mahogany body, a flamed maple top, and a three-piece maple neck that runs through the body. Its specification sheet pairs that construction with an ebony fingerboard, two Seymour Duncan Alnico II PRO Gold humbuckers, locking bridge hardware, and gold-plated components. The listed price is 5,199, with no currency specified in the supplied information.

This review is based solely on the product specifications. No customer reviews are available, so there is no basis for claims about owner satisfaction, reliability in use, or how the guitar sounds in a particular player's hands. The materials and hardware describe the design, but they do not establish a subjective playing experience.

Construction and neck dimensions

The body is mahogany with a flamed maple top. ESP lists the neck as three-piece maple and specifies a neck-through-body construction. That arrangement differs from a bolt-on design: the neck extends through the body rather than attaching at a joint. The fingerboard is ebony, with 22 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets.

The neck profile is described as Thin U. Its stated fingerboard radius is 305 mm, equivalent to 12 inches, and the nut width is 42 mm, or 1.65 inches. These measurements give buyers concrete points of comparison when checking whether the neck dimensions suit their preferences. They do not, by themselves, establish comfort or playability, which depend on individual hands, setup, and playing style.

There is a small measurement discrepancy in the supplied specifications. One entry gives the scale as 629 mm, while the detailed specifications list 628 mm, or 24.75 inches. Both entries describe the same general scale length, but a buyer who needs an exact measurement should confirm it with ESP or the retailer.

Pickups and controls

The guitar has two Seymour Duncan Alnico II PRO Gold humbuckers in an HH layout. The control set consists of two volume controls, one tone control, and a three-way toggle switch. The listed components identify the pickup configuration and switching arrangement, but no output measurements, wiring options, or manufacturer descriptions of the pickups' tonal response were provided. It would be speculation to assign specific sound qualities based only on these details.

The combination of two volume controls and a shared tone control gives the player separate volume adjustment for the two pickups, according to the listed layout. The three-way switch selects between pickup positions. The specifications do not say whether the individual controls have push-pull functions or whether any additional coil-splitting options are included, so those features should not be assumed.

Bridge, tuners, and finish

ESP lists a Tonepros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece, along with Sperzel Trimlok tuning machines. The hardware is gold. These are specific component choices rather than generic descriptions, which helps distinguish the model from Eclipse guitars with different bridges or tuners. No additional claims about tuning stability or adjustment range can be established from the parts list alone.

The finish information also uses two descriptions. The general color entry says Black Cherry, while the detailed entry calls it See Thru Black Cherry Sunburst. The latter indicates a transparent black cherry sunburst finish, but the supplied data does not provide further details about the finish process. Buyers comparing listings should check that product photographs and the retailer's finish name match the instrument being offered.

Included accessories and availability

A case is included, while a gig bag is not. The listed strings are D'Addario NYXL Regular Light, with gauges from.010 to.046. The model is identified as an Eclipse with an LP-style body shape. It has been available since October 2024, and its item number is 602890. The sales unit is one piece.

As a specification package, the ESP Eclipse FM SD STBLKCSB brings together a mahogany body, flamed maple top, neck-through maple construction, ebony fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, and a pair of named Seymour Duncan humbuckers. The supplied data supports a clear description of its construction and hardware, but not conclusions about sound, feel, or long-term performance. The 628 mm versus 629 mm scale listing and the two finish descriptions are worth verifying before purchase.