ESP E-II M-II Hardtail Mercury Blue Burst Guitar – B-Stock (Made in Japan)

The ESP E-II M-II Hardtail in stunning Mercury Blue Burst is a high-performance instrument built at ESP’s factory in Tokyo, Japan. Formerly known as “ESP Standard,” the E-II series is designed for professional players who demand uncompromising tone, precision craftsmanship, and road-ready reliability.

With its burled maple top, premium hardware, and devastating Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups, this guitar delivers aggressive clarity, tight low-end response, and exceptional articulation for modern high-gain performance. An ESP deluxe hardshell form-fitting case is included.

B-Stock Condition Information

This guitar is classified as B-Stock. It may exhibit minor cosmetic blemishes such as small finish imperfections, light surface marks, or minor handling wear. These cosmetic issues do not affect structural integrity, tone, or playability. This is a great opportunity to own a premium Japanese-made ESP E-II at a more accessible price.

Premium Construction & Materials

Built with set-thru construction and a 25.5” scale length, the E-II M-II offers excellent sustain and effortless upper-fret access. The alder body provides balanced tonal response, while the burled maple top adds striking visual depth under the translucent Mercury Blue Burst finish.

The 3-piece maple neck features a smooth satin finish for fast playability and a comfortable Thin U contour. An ebony fingerboard with pearloid offset block inlays and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets ensures durability, precision, and smooth bending.

Hipshot Bridge & Bare Knuckle Aftermath Pickups

The Hipshot fixed bridge with string-thru-body design enhances sustain, tuning stability, and tight response — ideal for articulate rhythm work and precise lead playing.

A pair of direct-mounted Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups (Black Battleworn covers) deliver accelerated bass response for ultra-fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing, along with crushing mids and razor-sharp high-end articulation. A push-pull tone control enables coil splitting for expanded tonal versatility.

ESP E-II M-II Hardtail Specifications

• Construction: Set-Thru
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Body: Alder
• Top: Burled Maple
• Neck: 3Pc Maple (Thin U Contour, Satin Finish)
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
• Frets: 24 XJ Stainless Steel
• Finish: Mercury Blue Burst
• Nut: Bone (42mm Width)
• Bridge: Hipshot Fixed w/ String-Thru Body
• Tuners: Gotoh Locking
• Strap Buttons: ESP Strap Lock
• Bridge Pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn – Direct Mount
• Neck Pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn – Direct Mount
• Electronics: Passive
• Controls: Volume / Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split) / 3-Way Switch
• Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Super Light (.009–.042)
• Hardware Color: Black
• Case: MH Guitar Form Fit Case
• Case Included: Yes
• Country of Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: B-Stock

Modern Performance. Japanese Precision.

With elite craftsmanship, premium components, and brutally articulate Bare Knuckle pickups, the ESP E-II M-II Hardtail Mercury Blue Burst is built for players who demand precision, clarity, and uncompromising tone on stage or in the studio.