ESP LTD XJ-1Hardtail, Black Blast Overview
The XJ-1 HT marks the triumphant return of an iconic guitar shape to the LTD lineup, boasting a redesigned aesthetic and contemporary features tailored for the modern musician. With bolt-on construction at a 25.5” scale, this guitar stands out with a textured sandblasted Black Blast finish on its swamp ash body.
Key Features:
Robust Construction: The XJ-1 HT features a robust bolt-on three-piece thin U-shaped roasted maple neck, delivering stability and enhanced playability. The tilt-back reverse headstock is a thoughtful addition, maintaining optimal string tension, especially in lower tunings.
Exquisite Fingerboard: The Macassar ebony fingerboard boasts pearloid block inlays, providing a luxurious yet functional touch to the instrument. With 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, the XJ-1 HT ensures smooth playability across the entire fretboard.
Premium Hardware: Components on this exceptional instrument include LTD locking tuners, offering tuning stability, and a Hipshot hardtail bridge with a string-thru-body design, enhancing sustain and resonance.
Dynamic Electronics: The XJ-1 HT’s versatile sonic character is shaped by its Fluence Open Core Classic bridge pickup. A push-pull control unleashes three distinct voices:
Voice 1: Delivers the legendary humbucker tone from the bridge pickup, featuring the output levels required for contemporary music.
Voice 2: Hot-rods the bridge tone, providing enhanced dynamics for expressive performances.
Voice 3: Unleashes the coveted tone of a slightly overwound single coil, expanding the guitar’s tonal palette.
