ESP LTD SN-1007B Baritone Guitar Fire Blast
Description
ESP LTD SN-1007B Baritone Guitar Fire Blast
The SN-1007B delivers a thin U-shaped neck profile that favors speed and comfort across its full 24-fret span, with scalloped upper frets that make extended-range work feel effortless. The 27" baritone scale maintains rock-solid string tension and stability at extreme tunings, while the lightweight swamp ash body and roasted maple/purple heart neck provide clarity and sustain without sacrificing responsiveness. This is a purpose-built instrument for players working in metal, progressive, and other styles that demand both aggressive performance and tonal versatility.
Playability & Feel
The compound radius fingerboard (300–400mm) smooths the transition between open-position chord work and high-fret soloing, while the 48mm bone nut offers superior sustain and comfortable string spacing for intricate riffing. Scalloped frets between the 17th and 24th positions reduce finger fatigue during fast lead passages and give players precise control in the upper register without adding unwanted resistance.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—Alnico in the neck position and Ceramic at the bridge—deliver everything from articulate cleans to high-output driven tones, with pull-activated Voice 2 switching for on-the-fly sonic flexibility. The Hipshot 7 bridge with string-thru-body design maximizes sustain and intonation precision across all seven strings, while LTD locking tuners ensure rock-solid stability even under the demands of lower tunings and aggressive picking.
Key Features
- 27" baritone scale length for extended-range tuning stability
- Bolt-on construction with quick attack and crisp tonal response
- Swamp ash body—lightweight with excellent resonance and articulation
- 5-piece roasted maple and purple heart neck for enhanced stability and sustain
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 300–400mm compound radius
- 24 XJ stainless steel frets with scalloping between frets 17–24
- Thin U neck contour optimized for speed and upper-fret access
- 48mm black bone nut for superior tonal quality and sustain
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Alnico neck / Ceramic bridge) with push/pull Voice 2 switching
- Hipshot 7 bridge with string-thru-body design
- LTD locking tuners for tuning stability
- Active electronics with volume, push/pull tone, and 3-way toggle switch
- Fire Blast finish with black hardware
- Includes D'Addario XL110-7 strings
The SN-1007B Fire Blast delivers a gigging-ready platform engineered for serious baritone work, pairing meticulous hardware, responsive pickups, and a neck designed for speed with a striking visual presence—a complete instrument built to handle demanding stage work and studio sessions without compromise.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD SN-1007B is a 27-inch baritone seven-string built for metal, progressive, and drop-tuning players who need unwavering string tension and articulate aggression across extreme tunings. Its thin U-shaped neck with scalloped upper frets makes extended-range work feel natural, while Fishman Fluence Modern pickups and a Hipshot bridge deliver tight sustain and tonal versatility from clean articulation to high-output driven tones. Choose this if you're serious about baritone tuning and want a road-ready instrument that handles fast lead work and brutal riffing with equal precision.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Traditional Blues
- – Acoustic Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SN-1007B suitable for standard tuning, or is it really a drop-tuning instrument?
The 27-inch baritone scale is optimized for lower tunings and extended range work; it will feel looser in standard tuning compared to a conventional 25.5-inch scale guitar. This is purpose-built for metal, progressive, and drop-tuning styles—if you play standard tuning exclusively, a six-string with shorter scale length will feel more familiar.
What comes in the box?
The SN-1007B includes the guitar, a set of D'Addario XL110-7 seven-string strings, and LTD locking tuners already installed. A gig bag or case is not mentioned in the specifications, so verify separately if you need soft or hard protection.
How do the Fishman Fluence pickups compare to passive humbuckers?
Fishman Fluence Modern pickups are active electronics with push/pull Voice 2 switching that lets you flip between two tonal voicings on the fly—delivering everything from articulate cleans to high-output driven tones without rolling off the volume knob. Passive humbuckers have a more fixed character, whereas these give you real-time flexibility during recording or live performance.
What's the neck profile like for someone with smaller or larger hands?
The thin U-shaped contour is designed for speed and comfort, and the 48mm bone nut provides comfortable string spacing for intricate riffing. The compound radius fingerboard (300–400mm) smooths the transition between open-position and high-fret work; scalloped frets from the 17th to 24th position reduce fatigue during extended-range lead passages. Players should test the neck profile in person if hand size is a concern.
How does the bolt-on construction affect tone compared to neck-through designs?
Bolt-on construction offers quick attack and crisp tonal response, along with lighter overall weight. The swamp ash body and roasted maple/purple heart neck deliver clarity and sustain without sacrificing responsiveness—a trade-off that suits fast metal and progressive playing where articulation matters as much as sustain.
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