ESP LTD Jack Simmons JS-7 Baritone

ESP LTD Jack Simmons JS-7 Baritone review

The ESP LTD Jack Simmons JS-7 Baritone is a signature guitar associated with Jack Simmons of Slaughter to Prevail. Its listed price is 2050, with no currency specified in the supplied information. The model is listed as available since July 2026. There are no customer reviews available, so this assessment is based only on the published specifications. That means its sound, setup, and build quality cannot be confirmed here.

Its defining measurements and construction point toward a purpose-built, extended-range instrument. The 686 mm scale, also given as 27 inches, is longer than a typical 25.5-inch guitar scale. That extra length is relevant to string tension, particularly for lower tunings, though the preferred tuning is not specified. The guitar has seven strings, indicated by its seven-string pickup and supplied string set.

Construction and neck dimensions

The body is mahogany, finished in black, with no separate top listed. A three-piece maple neck runs through the body, rather than attaching at a bolt-on joint. Neck-through construction describes the central structure, but does not by itself establish how this guitar will sustain or feel in use. The neck profile is a thin U shape, and the fingerboard is Macassar ebony with a 400 mm radius.

The 48 mm nut width provides a useful reference for players assessing the neck's width, especially those moving from a six-string guitar. The neck profile and radius also matter for hand fit and action preferences, but personal comfort cannot be determined from measurements alone. A hands-on trial would be needed to judge the neck's actual feel.

The fingerboard carries 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets. Stainless steel is the specified fret material, while the extra-jumbo size describes their dimensions. The data does not state fretboard inlay details or a factory setup, so those points should not be assumed.

Pickup and controls

ESP specifies one Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern seven-string ceramic humbucker in the bridge position, with black nickel blades. This is a single-pickup layout, not a neck-and-bridge arrangement. The general pickup-system entry, "H," is consistent with one humbucker, while the detailed specification identifies the exact pickup and its location.

The volume control has a push-pull function. The supplied information does not explain which pickup voice or circuit change the switch selects, so its precise operation should be checked in the product documentation. No separate tone control or additional switching is listed. The pickup model and control type identify the hardware, but they are not enough to predict the guitar's tone in a particular amplifier or tuning.

Bridge, tuning hardware, and strings

A Hipshot 7 bridge anchors the strings through the body. The guitar has no tremolo system, which makes this a fixed-bridge design. ESP locking tuning machines are specified, along with black hardware. These features give the hardware package a consistent finish and identify the main components, though they do not establish tuning stability under every setup or playing style.

The supplied string set is D'Addario XL110-7, gauged.010,.013,.017,.026,.036,.046, and.059. That is specific information worth checking against the intended tuning and preferred tension. Players planning a different tuning may want to confirm suitable string gauges and setup requirements with a technician.

What the specifications establish

The JS-7 combines a mahogany body, a three-piece maple neck-through structure, a Macassar ebony fingerboard, a long 27-inch scale, and one bridge-position Fishman humbucker. Its fixed bridge, locking tuners, seven-string format, and included case are also explicitly listed. The package includes a case, not a gig bag.

The available information does not include weight, finish details beyond black, factory tuning, electronics switching instructions, or measured setup specifications. It also provides no independent sound tests or player feedback. Buyers should verify current availability, price currency, and the included case type with the seller before ordering. Based on the listed equipment, the model is best assessed as a specialized seven-string baritone with a long scale and a focused, single-pickup layout. The specifications define its construction and controls, but a playing test remains necessary to judge its sound, balance, and ergonomics.