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ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black vs ESP LTD XJ-1HT Electric Guitar in Black Blast
The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty is a left-handed, neck-thru shredder with dual Seymour Duncan humbuckers and Floyd Rose tremolo for extreme vibrato and dive bombs, while the XJ-1HT is a right-handed bolt-on with a single Fishman Fluence humbucker and hardtail bridge for stable, articulate tones. Choose the Horizon if you're a left-handed player seeking high-gain lead work and tremolo extremes; pick the XJ-1HT if you're right-handed and want versatile, balanced tones with maximum tuning stability.
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ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black
ESP LTD XJ-1HT Electric Guitar in Black Blast
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black | ESP LTD XJ-1HT Electric Guitar in Black Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.00 | $1,499.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD H | — |
| Body | — | Jazzmaster |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black
- ✓ Left-handed configuration—rare and essential if you're a southpaw player
- ✓ Neck-thru-body construction delivers superior sustain and upper-fret access
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo enables extreme vibrato, dive bombs, and locking pitch stability
- ✓ Dual Seymour Duncan pickups with coil-splitting on both controls for tonal range
Why choose ESP LTD XJ-1HT Electric Guitar in Black Blast
- ✓ Fishman Fluente Open Core Classic offers multiple voices in one bridge pickup via push-pull
- ✓ Hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design maximizes sustain and intonation precision
- ✓ Swamp ash body provides balanced brightness and warmth with articulate clarity
- ✓ 22 XJ stainless steel frets resist wear and simplify maintenance
Frequently asked questions
What's the main playability difference between these two?
The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty features an extra-thin maple neck with neck-thru-body construction designed for fast lead work and tremolo abuse, while the XJ-1HT uses a thin U-shaped bolt-on maple neck that balances speed with comfort during extended rhythm and lead sessions. Both share the same 25.5" scale and 350mm fingerboard radius, but the Horizon emphasizes aggressive shredding while the XJ-1HT aims for versatile precision.
Can I do extreme tremolo effects on both guitars?
Only the Horizon Custom '87 Lefty has a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo designed for dive bombs and extreme vibrato. The XJ-1HT's hardtail bridge does not accommodate tremolo effects and is optimized purely for tuning stability and sustain.
Which pickup setup offers more tonal variety?
The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty has dual Seymour Duncan pickups with coil-splitting on both volume and tone controls, giving you multiple tonal options from full humbucker power to single-coil clarity. The XJ-1HT has a single Fishman Fluence humbucker with multiple voices via push-pull volume control, offering versatility in a single-pickup design but fewer simultaneous tonal switching options.
Why does handedness matter here?
The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty is specifically built for left-handed players with all hardware mirrored accordingly. The XJ-1HT is a standard right-handed configuration. If you're left-handed, only the Horizon will be playable.