ESP LTD SC-607B Magenta Metallic

ESP LTD SC-607B Magenta Metallic: Technical Review

The ESP LTD SC-607B Magenta Metallic is a seven-string electric guitar associated with artist Stephen Carpenter. Its listed price is 2,190, and the supplied availability date is July 2026. The specifications point to a long-scale instrument with active Fishman Fluence humbuckers, a neck-through-body construction, and a fixed bridge. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based strictly on the listed features rather than player reports or hands-on testing.

There are conflicting entries in the supplied specifications. One summary lists the top as absent and the neck as maple, while the detailed specification lists a maple top and a three-piece mahogany neck running through the body. The detailed entry also identifies the body as mahogany. Because those descriptions do not agree, the materials discussion below distinguishes what is consistent from what needs confirmation before purchase.

Body, Neck, and Scale

The detailed specification describes a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck-through construction. A neck-through design extends the neck structure through the body, with the body wings attached at the sides. The entry also lists a maple top, but the summary says there is no top. The top material and even its presence should therefore be verified with ESP or the retailer rather than treated as settled information.

The guitar has a 685.8 mm, or 27-inch, scale length. That is a defining part of this model's setup: the longer distance from nut to bridge is intended to accommodate its seven-string format, particularly the low string. The data does not establish how any individual player will find the tension or feel, which also depends on tuning and string choice.

The neck profile is listed as Thin U, and the fingerboard radius is 400 mm. The fingerboard is identified in the detailed specification as Macassar ebony. The summary calls it ebony without specifying the type. Both entries indicate an ebony fingerboard, while the more specific material name comes from the detailed list. There are 24 extra-jumbo frets, which gives the player a two-octave range on each string, subject to the instrument's tuning and setup.

Pickups and Controls

At the neck and bridge positions, the SC-607B uses two Fishman Fluence SRC Signature humbuckers, each described as a three-voice design. The control layout includes a volume control with a push-pull function, a tone control, and a five-way switch. These details confirm several selectable pickup and voice options, but the supplied data does not explain the exact combinations available at each switch position. It would be inaccurate to assign specific sounds or switching functions without that information.

The active pickup system and multiple voices make the electronics a central part of the guitar's specification. The push-pull volume control indicates that a control can be pulled as well as turned, but the listed information does not state which pickup mode it changes. Buyers who need a particular wiring configuration should check the manufacturer's wiring diagram or ask the seller for confirmation.

Bridge, Tuners, and Included Case

A TonePros locking tune-o-matic-style bridge is paired with strings-through-body construction. The bridge is fixed, with no tremolo listed. LTD locking tuners are specified, and the hardware finish is gold. Together, these are concrete hardware choices; the feature list does not provide measurements for the bridge, describe its adjustment range, or make claims about tuning stability.

The listed strings are D'Addario XL110-7, with gauges of.010,.013,.017,.026,.036,.046, and.059. Those gauges provide a useful reference for the factory-specified set, though the data does not state the tuning. A case is included. The summary field says "Including Case: Yes," and the detailed list also says the guitar includes a case. A bag is not included.

What the Specifications Support

The available information establishes a seven-string guitar with a 27-inch scale, 24 extra-jumbo frets, a fixed bridge, locking tuners, and two three-voice Fishman Fluence humbuckers. It also documents a Thin U neck profile, a 400 mm fingerboard radius, and an included case. These are useful points for comparing the SC-607B with other instruments in the same category.

The material descriptions need clarification, especially the disagreement about the top and neck. The supplied data also leaves the pickup switching details and tuning unspecified. Those gaps matter to buyers comparing construction or planning a particular setup. At a listed price of 2,190, confirming the exact build sheet with the seller is a sensible step.

Without customer feedback or direct testing, there is no basis here for claims about comfort, sound quality, durability, or setup out of the box. On paper, the ESP LTD SC-607B Magenta Metallic is a specification-rich, artist-associated seven-string model with a long scale and configurable pickup system. Its documented features are clear in several areas, but the conflicting wood entries should be resolved before purchase.