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ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst vs ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Tiger Eye Sunburst Lefty Guitar
The Arrow NT is a neck-thru shredder optimized for speed and sustain with Fishman active pickups, while the Horizon FR-II is a left-handed tremolo workhorse built for aggressive tuning stability and coil-splitting versatility. Choose the Arrow NT if you prioritize raw playability and modern tone; choose the Horizon FR-II if you're left-handed and need Floyd Rose dive-bomb capability.
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ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst
ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Tiger Eye Sunburst Lefty Guitar
Specs side by side
| ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst | ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Tiger Eye Sunburst Lefty Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,749.00 | $2,899.00 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | ESP E-II Arrow | ESP E-II Horizon |
| Body | Explorer | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed | Tremolo |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP E-II Arrow NT Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst
- ✓ Ultra-fast 305mm radius ebony fingerboard with thin U contour designed for extended technical playing
- ✓ Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers with push-pull voicing switching for broader tonal range
- ✓ Alder body with burled maple top delivers visual impact and sustain-focused tone
- ✓ Three-piece hard maple neck-thru construction ensures rock-solid stability
Why choose ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Tiger Eye Sunburst Lefty Guitar
- ✓ Floyd Rose Original bridge provides aggressive tremolo capability and unmatched tuning stability
- ✓ Left-handed configuration—rare find in high-end metal guitars
- ✓ EMG 66TW and 57TW pickups with coil-splitting for humbucker-to-single-coil switching flexibility
- ✓ Mahogany body adds warmth and resonance alongside neck-thru sustain
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for aggressive tremolo and dive-bombing?
The Horizon FR-II is the clear choice—it features a Floyd Rose Original bridge specifically engineered for rock-solid tuning stability during extreme tremolo work. The Arrow NT has a standard bridge and is not designed for that playing style.
How do the pickup systems compare tonally?
The Arrow NT uses Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers with push-pull voicing switches for broad tonal range, while the Horizon FR-II uses EMG 66TW and 57TW pickups with coil-splitting for humbucker-to-single-coil conversion. Both are active and versatile; Fishman offers more voicing variation, EMG offers instant pickup type switching.
Are there significant playability differences between the two?
Both feature neck-thru construction, 305mm fingerboard radius, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, and thin U contours for speed. The main difference is the Arrow NT uses ebony fingerboard while the Horizon FR-II uses ebony on a mahogany body, and the Horizon adds Gotoh locking tuners and Floyd Rose hardware for performance stability.
Which is a better value for the price?
Both are high-tier instruments with equivalent build quality and neck playability. The Horizon FR-II's Floyd Rose and coil-splitting electronics add specialized functionality; the Arrow NT's Fishman pickups offer more tonal variety. Value depends on whether you need tremolo capability and left-handed configuration.