EARROWBLKANDLH vs EECCTMPURPPL — Compare
ESP Arrow BLK/Andromeda LH guitar vs ESP ECLIPSE/CTM/PURPLE PEEL guitar
The ESP Arrow is a modern, aggressive instrument optimized for extended-range drop tuning work with neck-thru construction and a longer 25.5" scale, while the Eclipse is a traditional single-cutaway with set-neck mahogany construction and a slightly shorter 24.75" scale suited to classic hard rock and metal voicings. Choose the Arrow if you play 7+ string extended-range metal; choose the Eclipse if you prefer traditional single-cutaway ergonomics and sustain.
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Specs side by side
| ESP Arrow BLK/Andromeda LH guitar | ESP ECLIPSE/CTM/PURPLE PEEL guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,199.00 | $6,299.00 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | — | ESP E-II Eclipse |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | Active HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | Unknown | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP Arrow BLK/Andromeda LH guitar
- ✓ Neck-thru-body construction for maximum sustain and resonance
- ✓ 25.5" scale length ideal for drop tunings and extended-range playing
- ✓ 24 frets enable highest fret access
- ✓ Seymour Duncan Blackouts deliver tight, defined low end for djent and modern metal
Why choose ESP ECLIPSE/CTM/PURPLE PEEL guitar
- ✓ Set-neck mahogany construction provides warm, singing sustain characteristic of classic designs
- ✓ Extra-jumbo frets (XJ profile) enable faster play and easier bending
- ✓ EMG JH Het Set pickups offer punchy mids and articulate attack
- ✓ Traditional single-cutaway aesthetic and ergonomics
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for 7-string or 8-string guitar?
The Arrow is purpose-built for extended-range instruments with its longer 25.5" scale and modern neck-thru design. The Eclipse is a 6-string traditional design and not suitable for extended-range work.
What's the tone difference between these pickups?
The Seymour Duncan Blackouts in the Arrow emphasize precise articulation and ultra-tight low end for modern heavy genres. The EMG JH Het Set in the Eclipse delivers punchy mids and warm attack with more midrange character suited to classic hard rock.
Which has faster playability?
The Eclipse's extra-jumbo frets (XJ) are slightly wider and taller, making bending and speed work marginally easier. The Arrow's 24 Jescar frets and thin U neck are also fast-playing but require slightly more precision for note control.
Are these left-handed or right-handed?
The Arrow is explicitly left-handed (LH). The Eclipse description does not specify handedness; confirm availability before purchase.