ESP Eclipse FR QM SD TES

ESP Eclipse FR QM SD TES review

The ESP Eclipse FR QM SD TES is a U.S.-made, single-cut electric guitar with a set-in mahogany neck, a quilted maple top, two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and an original Floyd Rose tremolo. Its listed finish is Tiger Eye Sunburst, while the broader color field names it Tiger Eye. ESP lists the model as available since December 2024. The listed price is 5666, with no currency specified in the supplied information.

This is a specification-based assessment, not a report from a playing session. No customer reviews are available, so there is no evidence here about individual examples, setup quality, tuning stability in use, or how the guitar feels through an amplifier. The specifications do, however, make the design and hardware choices clear.

Body, neck, and playing dimensions

The body is mahogany, topped with quilted maple. The neck is also mahogany and is set into the body. ESP specifies a Thin U neck profile, a 629 mm (24.75-inch) scale, and a 43 mm (1.69-inch) nut width. These measurements provide a useful reference for comparing the Eclipse with other guitars, but they do not establish how the neck will feel to a particular player. Hand size, preferred neck shape, setup, and playing style all affect that judgment.

The ebony fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets. Jumbo frets provide a larger fret surface than narrower fret designs, but the supplied data does not state the fretboard radius, fret material, or factory setup. Those details would help buyers assess the feel and maintenance requirements more precisely. The guitar ships with D'Addario NYXL Super Light strings in.009,.042 gauges, a light set that can be replaced to suit personal preference.

Pickups and controls

ESP specifies two Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Gold humbuckers, one in the bridge position and one in the neck position. The control layout consists of two volume controls, one tone control, and a three-way toggle switch. That arrangement allows the player to select either pickup or both, with separate volume adjustment for the two pickup circuits.

The listed pickup configuration is HH, meaning two humbuckers. The data does not include output measurements, coil-splitting options, or detailed wiring information, so those features should not be assumed. The named pickup models and straightforward control set give buyers concrete components to compare against other guitars, while the actual tonal result will also depend on the amplifier, settings, strings, and playing technique.

Tremolo and other hardware

The guitar is fitted with an original Floyd Rose tremolo and an R3 locking nut. Together, these are the key components of its double-locking setup: the strings are secured at the nut and at the bridge. The design is intended for use with the tremolo arm, though setup and string changes typically require more attention than on a fixed-bridge guitar. The specifications do not document the bridge's adjustment range or the setup supplied with each instrument.

Sperzel Trim-Lok tuning machines and gold-colored hardware complete the listed hardware package. The supplied details identify the tuning-machine model but do not specify a gear ratio or other mechanical measurements. Buyers considering this guitar should also account for the practical tradeoff of a locking tremolo: it supports tremolo use, but routine tuning changes and alternate tunings may involve additional setup work.

Included items and buying considerations

The package includes a Dunlop Straplok case. The product listing also confirms that a case is included and that a gig bag is not. The guitar is sold as one piece, and its item number is 607077. ESP lists no limited-run designation, so the supplied information does not describe it as a limited edition.

• Construction: Mahogany body and set-in mahogany neck, with a quilted maple top.
• Fingerboard: Ebony, with 22 jumbo frets.
• Scale and nut: 629 mm (24.75 inches) scale and 43 mm (1.69 inches) nut width.
• Electronics: Two Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Gold humbuckers, two volume controls, one tone control, and a three-way switch.
• Bridge hardware: Original Floyd Rose tremolo, R3 locking nut, and Sperzel Trim-Lok tuning machines.
• Included case: Dunlop Straplok case; no gig bag.

Verdict

The ESP Eclipse FR QM SD TES is specified as a mahogany-and-quilted-maple guitar with a set-in neck, a 24.75-inch scale, two named Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and an original Floyd Rose tremolo. Its 22 jumbo frets, locking nut, and included case are also clearly documented. The main buying decision is whether the player wants a double-locking tremolo and its associated setup demands. Since customer feedback and hands-on testing are unavailable, buyers should verify the feel, finish, setup, and included case with the seller before purchase.