ESP LTD SN-1007 Baritone HT BK Bl

ESP LTD SN-1007 Baritone HT BK Bl review

The ESP LTD SN-1007 Baritone HT BK Bl is a seven-string electric guitar built around a 27-inch scale and a fixed bridge. Its combination of a five-piece roasted maple and purpleheart neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, and Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers gives it a clear focus: handling low tunings for heavy music while retaining useful tonal range. It was introduced in December 2022, and its listed price is $1,599.

Player feedback is strongly positive after both intensive short-term use and longer searches for a suitable seven-string guitar. One reviewer reported that the instrument arrived well set up and praised its build, pickups, and hardtail bridge. Another found the guitar increasingly satisfying over two weeks, while noting minor cosmetic imperfections. Those reports suggest a compelling playing experience, though buyers expecting flawless finish work at this price should inspect the instrument closely.

Long scale and neck feel

The 686 mm scale is longer than the familiar 25.5-inch guitar scale, but one player found the difference modest in practice, describing it as roughly comparable to adding a fret's worth of reach. The longer scale helps support low tunings such as Drop G and Drop F, according to a reviewer who uses the guitar for metal and deathcore. The experience will still depend on string choice, setup, and personal preference, but the scale length is a central part of this model's design.

The neck is a bolt-on, five-piece construction made from roasted maple and purpleheart, with a Thin U profile. The fingerboard is Macassar ebony, with a 300 to 400 mm radius, 24 stainless steel X-Jumbo frets, and a 48 mm nut width. This is a substantial set of specifications for players who want a long-scale, seven-string instrument, though the neck profile and wide nut may take adjustment if you are used to a narrower six-string neck. The roasted finish also drew praise from one owner as a visual highlight.

Pickups and controls

ESP equips the guitar with two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers: an Alnico model in the neck position and a ceramic model at the bridge. One owner described their clean sound as clear and crystalline, and found the distorted response suitably weighty without becoming muddy. That is a subjective impression rather than a guarantee of a particular sound, but it aligns with the guitar's intended use in low-tuned, high-gain styles.

The controls comprise a volume knob with a push-pull function, a tone knob, and a three-way pickup selector. The reviewer found the selector more useful for shaping the available sounds than the push-pull feature. That does not make the push-pull control pointless for every player, but it is worth keeping expectations measured if you are buying primarily for extensive switching options. The basic control layout is straightforward and gives access to the two pickups and their different positions.

Bridge, hardware, and setup

A Hipshot fixed bridge anchors the strings through the body, with a string guide-through-body layout. There is no tremolo, which suits the guitar's stable, low-tuning brief but rules out vibrato effects from a movable bridge. Black hardware and LTD locking tuners complete the hardware package. The supplied string set is D'Addario XL110-7, listed as.010 to.059. One player changed the strings to better suit a G-based tuning, a useful reminder that the factory set may not match every preferred tuning or feel.

The body is swamp ash, with no separate top listed, and the finish is Black Blast. A case and gig bag are not included, so budget for protection and transport separately. The guitar's fixed bridge and extended scale make practical sense for players who want to tune low without adding a tremolo system, while the locking tuners offer a convenient feature for restringing.

Verdict

The ESP LTD SN-1007 Baritone HT BK Bl makes a strong case for itself as a long-scale seven-string guitar for metal and other styles that rely on low tunings. Its roasted five-piece neck, stainless steel frets, Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, and through-body Hipshot bridge form a focused package. Owner feedback highlights the clear, forceful pickup tones and the manageable feel of the 27-inch scale, while also flagging small cosmetic flaws and the need to choose strings for your tuning.

At $1,599, it is a serious purchase, and the finish deserves a careful check on arrival. If you want a fixed-bridge guitar built for low tunings and are comfortable with a seven-string neck, the SN-1007 offers a persuasive blend of playability, hardware, and pickup performance. Players seeking a tremolo, included case, or a shorter scale should look elsewhere.