Description
High-performance guitars don’t get much better than this! The ESP E-II Horizon FR-II is the ultimate supercharged S‑style machine, meticulously crafted in Japan using top‑shelf materials, hardware and electronics. It’s smooth, sleek, outrageously fast — and primed to help your riffs and solos slice through any mix with authority.
Lightning-fast playability
If you’re chasing that effortless, silky playing feel, the E-II Horizon FR-II absolutely delivers. Its ultra-comfortable Thin “U” neck profile sits perfectly in the hand, paired with a dark, luxurious Ebony fingerboard that feels as smooth as it looks. Add in XJ stainless steel frets for rock-solid durability and glassy bends, plus the slippery satin finish, and you’ll instantly know this thing is built for speed from the moment you pick it up.
Active EMG pickups
With an EMG 81 in the bridge and an EMG 89R in the neck, the ESP E-II Horizon FR-II is locked, loaded and ready for anything from tight modern metal to soaring leads. The 81 dishes out that iconic, razor-edged crunch with heaps of clarity, while the 89R gives you a rounder, more expressive voice — complete with split-coil capability via the push/pull volume knob for added versatility.
Floyd Rose Original tremolo
A guitar this quick needs a trem system that can keep up — and the Floyd Rose Original is the gold standard. Divebombs, flutters, wild squeals… whatever tricks you’ve got up your sleeve, this bridge holds tune like a champ. Its locking design means you can push it to the absolute limit and still come back perfectly in tune, gig after gig, track after track.
Key Features
- Thin “U” neck profile: A super‑sleek carve that lets you rip around the fingerboard with zero resistance. It’s fast, comfy and built for serious shredding.
- 24 XJ stainless steel frets: Jumbo feel for ultra‑smooth bends with superb durability. Your riffs and licks will sound crisp and alive for years!
- EMG 81 & 89R pickups: A powerhouse combo that delivers crushing clarity on the bridge and velvety coil‑split versatility up front.
- Floyd Rose Original tremolo: Dive‑bomb, flutter and squeal to your heart’s content — all while staying perfectly in tune.
- Gotoh locking tuners: Lightning‑fast string changes and reliable tuning stability, even under the most aggressive playing.
- ESP strap locks: Keeps your guitar securely strapped in during even the most energetic performances. No surprises, just confidence on stage.
- Included hard case: Keeps this high‑octane axe safe wherever you go, whether you’re heading to the studio or hitting the road.
Specifications
Body
- Top Material: Maple
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Shape: MH
- Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
- Neck Shape: Thin “U”
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Construction: Set-Thru
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12” (305 mm)
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl
- Fret Size: XJ Stainless Steel
- Number of Frets: 24
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
- Nut Type: Locking
- Nut Width: 1.65” (42 mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Tremolo
- Tuners: Gotoh Locking
- Strap Buttons: ESP Strap Lock
- Hardware Colour: Black
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 81
- Neck Pickup: EMG 89R
- Electronics Type: Active
- Controls: Volume (Push/Pull), Tone & 3-Way Toggle Switch
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Super Light
- Strings Gauges: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
- Case/Gig Bag: ESP MH Guitar Form Fit Case (Included)
