2025 ESP USA Eclipse EMG 85x / 81x Pickups Purple Sparkle 8.40 lbs
ESP USA Eclipse EMG 85x / 81x Pickups Purple Sparkle 8.40 lbs
ECLIPSE USA
Handcrafted in Southern California by the expert luthiers at the ESP USA facility, the Eclipse USA is a single-cutaway guitar that’s designed for serious players in all genres. Offering the build quality and attention to detail that makes it worthy to feature the ESP name on the headstock, the Eclipse USA ranks among the finest guitars available in the world at any price.
It features a full-thickness mahogany body (60mm / 2 3/8”), strategically weight relieved. It is built at classic 24.75” scale using set-thru construction for smooth access to the higher frets, using a three-piece thin U-shaped mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo Jescar stainless steel frets and mother-of-pearl split-flag inlays.
The Eclipse USA can be personalized with choices in finishes, top woods (solid color, flamed maple, or quilted maple), pickups, and hardware. Built to go beyond the highest standards in custom guitar design, the Eclipse USA offers only the best in components and build materials. It includes a custom ESP USA form-fitting hardshell case, and an official Certificate of Authenticity from ESP.
Graphite Neck Reinforcement Bars
Get maximum strength and stability from your guitar’s neck, with higher long-term reliability. All ESP USA models are made with two high-strength bars of carbon fiber.
Weight Relieved Body
The ESP USA Eclipse offers a traditional full-thickness body, but is strategically weight-relieved so the guitar remains comfortable and noticeably lighter than most classic single-cut body style guitars.
Full Thickness Carved Top w/ Natural Masked Binding
All Eclipse USA models feature over a half inch of carved maple in their tops, and many models also include natural masked binding to highlight the exquisite top.
EMG 81X
With the added dynamic control of the X Series preamp, the 81X takes the classic 81 to a new level of tone. Utilizing powerful ceramic & steel magnets and close aperture coils, the tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain.
Traditionally used in the bridge position of your guitar, this humbucking pickup will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix. When used in both neck and bridge positions the sound can only be described as blistering. Other recommended pairings include the classic 81X/85X setup and the versatile 81X/60X combo. EMG’s solderless installation makes swapping your guitar pickups easier than ever.
The X series preamp gives the pickup a more dynamic range along with increased headroom while keeping the more traditional string-to-string balance. X series pickups also come with an Active Tone Control (VLPF) designed to roll-off (attenuate) high frequencies, similar to a typical passive tone control. The result is a noiseless guitar pickup with a classic EMG sound that bridges the gap between active and passive.
EMG 85X
The 85X has an organic and open voice thanks to the added headroom and response known to the EMG X Series. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets, the 85X is a powerful guitar pickup with exceptional tone and versatility. The Alnico magnets of this model provide a muscular growl and smooth lead tones enabling you to play everything from the blues to the most extreme metal.
Although often used in the neck position, make no mistake, the EMG 85X sounds great as a bridge humbucker thanks to its exceptional smoothness and soul. This pickup pairs well with just about every other pickup in our line and using our solderless system, it makes changing your tone easier than ever.
The X series preamp gives the pickup a more dynamic range along with increased headroom while keeping the more traditional string-to-string balance. X series pickups also come with an Active Tone Control (VLPF) designed to roll-off (attenuate) high frequencies, similar to a typical passive tone control. The result is a noiseless guitar pickup with a classic EMG sound that bridges the gap between active and passive.
FEATURES
Model ESP USA Eclipse
Builder ESP USA
Year 2025
Body Type Solid Body
Top Wood Maple
Body Wood Chambered Mahogany
Finish Type Gloss
Finish Color Purple Sparkle
Back Finish Gloss
Binding Cream Binding on Top and Fingerboard & Headstock
Neck Wood 3-piece Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Neck Carve Thin U
Scale Length 24.75''
Neck Dimensions 20mm @ 1st Fret / 22mm @ 12th Fret
Neck Radius 305mm / 12''
Frets 22 XJ - Jescar FW57110 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
Nut Width 42mm
Nut Material Bone
Neck Finish Gloss
Inlays Mother-of-pearl split-flag inlays
Neck Pickup EMG 85X
Bridge Pickup EMG 81X
Hardware Black
Bridge TonePro T3BT / T1Z
Tuners Gotoh Magnum Lock Tuners
Controls Neck Volume / Bridge Volume / Master Tone / 3-Way Toggle Switch
Case ESP USA Hardshell Case
Weight 8.40 Pounds (8 lbs 6 oz)
Wild West Guitars
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