ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium

ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium: Technical Review

The ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium is a U.S.-made, V-style electric guitar with a mahogany body, a three-piece maple through-neck, and an ebony fingerboard. Its listed specifications point to a fixed-bridge instrument with active-model EMG pickups, although the supplied data specifically says the pickups are not active. That distinction matters: the model names and the active-pickup field do not agree, so the electrical configuration should be confirmed with ESP or the seller before purchase.

The guitar is listed as available since June 2026, with item number 648198 and a price of 5290. No currency is given, so the price cannot be compared accurately across markets. There are no customer reviews available. The assessment below is therefore based only on the published specifications, not owner reports or playing impressions.

Construction and neck dimensions

The three-piece maple neck runs through the mahogany body, rather than being attached with a bolt-on joint. This construction places the neck at the center of the instrument's structure and is a key part of its design. The listing gives no body thickness, neck dimensions beyond the profile, or total weight, so balance and overall comfort cannot be judged from the data alone. The V-style body is also a distinctive shape, but the specifications do not include measurements that would establish how it sits when played standing or seated.

The neck has an Extra Thin U profile, a 305 mm (12-inch) fingerboard radius, a 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale, and a 42 mm (1.65-inch) nut width. These are useful reference points for players comparing neck geometry with instruments they already know. The fingerboard is ebony, and it carries 24 JESCAR FW57110 XJ stainless steel frets. The listing identifies the fret material and model, but gives no fretboard edge treatment or setup measurements.

Pickups and controls

The pickup arrangement is listed as HH, with one EMG 81X humbucker and one EMG 85X humbucker. The controls are straightforward: one volume knob, one tone knob, and a three-way toggle switch. That layout provides a simple way to select between the pickup positions and adjust the overall signal, without additional switching options listed in the supplied data.

There is an important specification conflict. Both pickups carry the EMG 81X and 85X model names, while the general specification says "Active Pickups: No." The supplied information does not resolve whether that field is an error or whether a particular configuration differs from the usual interpretation of those pickup names. Buyers should verify the installed electronics and any power requirements before ordering. No wiring diagram, output details, or tonal claims are provided, so conclusions about sound would go beyond the available evidence.

Bridge, tuners, and included accessories

For hardware, the guitar uses a TonePros T3BT locking Tune-o-matic bridge, with strings passing through the body. There is no tremolo system. Sperzel Trimlok tuning machines are specified, along with black hardware. Together, these details define a fixed-bridge setup; the listing does not provide further information about bridge adjustment range or tuning stability in use.

The factory string set is listed as D'Addario NYXL SUP LITE, gauge.009 to.042. A case is included, while a separate bag is not. The included case is a practical part of the package, particularly for a guitar with a V-style body. The product data does not identify the case model or its construction.

Who the specifications may suit

This model is best assessed by players who specifically want a V-style guitar with a maple through-neck, ebony fingerboard, 24 stainless steel frets, and a fixed TonePros bridge. Its 25.5-inch scale and 42 mm nut width offer clear comparison points when evaluating fit. The controls remain uncomplicated, but the pickup status discrepancy should be settled before the instrument is purchased, especially if active electronics are a requirement.

With a listed price of 5290, this is a high-priced instrument, though the missing currency prevents a meaningful price comparison. The U.S. Origin, named hardware, and specified fret model provide useful purchasing details, but the listing leaves out weight, setup, and electronics clarification. On the information available, the ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium has a clearly defined construction and hardware package, with the pickup classification as the main detail that needs confirmation.