ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608 8-String Electric Guitar in Baritone Yellow

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This is a New ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608 8-String Electric Guitar in Baritone Yellow from ESP, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The ESP LTD SC-608 Baritone, a signature model for Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), is a formidable 8-string guitar designed for low, extended-range riffing and exceptional tonal clarity.

Key Features

  • 27” Baritone Scale Length – Optimized for tight, powerful lows and crystal-clear highs.
  • Mahogany Body with Yellow Gloss Finish – Offers a bold look and rich tonal depth.
  • Fishman Fluence SRC Signature Pickups – Provides three distinct voicings with push-pull control.
  • Hipshot Hardtail Bridge – Ensures solid tuning stability and enhanced sustain.
  • Neck-Thru-Body Construction – Seamless connection for superior resonance and playability.

With its 27-inch baritone scale, neck-thru-body construction, and cutting-edge Fishman Fluence SRC Signature pickups, it’s built to deliver crushing riffs and searing solos with dynamic versatility.

Specifications

  • Body Shape: SC
  • Number of Strings: 8
  • Construction: Neck-Thru
  • Scale: 27″
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: –
  • Neck: 3Pc Maple
  • Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
  • Finish: YELLOW
  • Nut Width: 54mm
  • Nut Type: Molded
  • Neck Contour: Thin U
  • Frets/Type: 24 XJ
  • Hardware Color: BLACK
  • Tuners: LTD Locking
  • Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
  • Neck PU: –
  • Middle PU: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature 3-Voice *(Pull Vol Voice 3/Tone Voice 2)
  • Bridge PU: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature 3-Voice *(Pull Vol Voice 3/Tone Voice 2)
  • Electronics Layout: Vol(P/P)/Tone/3-Way Switch
  • Strings: D’Addario XL140-8 (.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.054/.064/.074)
  • Case: MH 8 STRING GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
  • Case Included: Y
  • Weight (pounds): 10-12 lbs
  • Dimensions (inches): 52 x 16 x 4

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ESP

ESP is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer founded in 1975, originally known as Electric Sound Products. The company is highly respected for its precision craftsmanship and powerful designs that appeal especially to rock and metal players. ESP offers a wide range of instruments, from its high-end Custom Shop models made in Japan and the USA to the more affordable LTD series aimed at everyday musicians. Known for their sleek looks, fast necks, and aggressive tone, ESP guitars are a popular choice for both professional performers and aspiring players across the UK.

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