ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Signature

ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Signature review

The ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Signature is a signature model for Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin. Its defining feature is the 686 mm, or 27-inch, scale, which gives it baritone proportions and suits players looking for a lower-register electric guitar. The design pairs a mahogany body with a quilted maple top, an ebony fingerboard, and a pickup setup that combines magnetic humbuckers with a piezo system.

The listed price is 1699, and the model has been available since November 2024. It comes in See Thru Black Sunburst satin, with black nickel hardware. ESP includes an EC XL-shaped hard case. The finish, signature branding, and hardware give the guitar a distinctive look, while the specification sheet points to a practical focus on expanded tonal options and a long-scale playing feel.

Construction and feel

The body is mahogany, topped with quilted maple. The three-piece maple neck has a Thin U profile and is paired with an ebony fingerboard. That combination gives the instrument a clear, specific feel on paper: a slim neck shape, a dark fingerboard, and a longer-than-standard scale. Players moving from a conventional guitar may need time to adjust to the wider string spacing across the longer scale, especially when fretting stretches or playing familiar chord shapes.

The fingerboard radius is 350 mm, and the nut measures 42 mm wide. There are 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets. Stainless steel is a useful detail for players who put many hours on their instrument, while the extra-jumbo size can make bends and vibrato feel more accessible. Actual comfort still depends on personal preference and setup, but the dimensions provide a clear basis for judging whether the neck is a likely fit.

One owner reports that the guitar arrived with a very good setup and praises its build quality and fretwork. That is encouraging feedback, though it reflects an individual instrument and should not be treated as a guarantee that every unit will arrive identically adjusted. The owner also describes the appearance and sound favorably.

Pickup system and controls

The BB-600 uses a Seymour Duncan '59 Red humbucker in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan JB Red humbucker at the bridge. A piezo system adds another source of sound through the Graph Tech Ghost-loaded Resomax NV bridge. This layout gives the player magnetic pickup tones and a piezo option without relying on an active preamp, since the electronics are passive.

Separate volume controls handle the magnetic pickups and the piezo system. A three-way rotary switch provides the listed switching control, and two jack outputs allow the magnetic and piezo signals to be routed separately. That arrangement may be useful in a rig set up to process the two sources differently. The specification does not detail every switching combination, so players who need a particular blend or output behavior should confirm the control layout before buying.

The bridge is a Graph Tech Ghost-loaded Resomax NV, and Grover machine heads handle tuning. The guitar ships with D'Addario XL158 strings in.013 to.062 gauges. Those heavy strings make sense alongside the extended scale and baritone role, though players may want to consider their preferred tuning and feel when deciding whether the supplied gauge suits them.

Who should consider it?

This model is aimed at guitarists who want a long-scale instrument with a signature-spec appearance and both magnetic and piezo sounds. Its 27-inch scale and heavy factory strings will matter more to some players than the finish or artist association. Before ordering, consider how the scale fits your preferred tuning, whether the Thin U neck suits your hand, and whether you will use the separate piezo output in your setup.

The included hard case is a useful part of the package, and there is no gig bag included. The published item number is 603807, with one guitar supplied per sales unit. Overall, the ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Signature offers a focused set of specifications: an extended scale, stainless-steel frets, two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and a piezo-equipped bridge. The owner feedback supplied is particularly positive about the build, fretwork, sound, and initial setup. Those points make it worth considering for players who want this combination, provided the baritone dimensions match their playing needs.