ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Guitar in Black B-Stock
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- SKU
- LHORIZONCTM87BLK-B
- Color
- Black
Description
ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Guitar in Black B-Stock
The Horizon Custom '87 sits in your hands with a thin, fast neck profile paired with a resonant neck-thru body that sustains notes with clarity and definition. The extra-thin U-shaped maple neck and macassar ebony fingerboard create a playing surface built for both rhythmic precision and lead work, while the archtop alder body provides balanced tonal response across gain levels and genres—a reliable workhorse for the stage.
Construction & Playability
Neck-thru body construction seamlessly integrates the three-piece maple neck with the alder body, maximizing sustain and fret access across the fretboard. The 350mm fingerboard radius accommodates both open chords and aggressive lead bends without resistance, while 24 extra-jumbo frets with side position dots and 42mm locking nut ensure precise intonation and tuning stability—critical when you're locked in on a gig with extended tremolo work.
Tone & Performance
The Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge delivers high-output leads with clarity that cuts through a mix, while the Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in the neck position provides tight, articulate rhythm tones that lock in solid. Coil splitting on both volume and tone knobs unlocks single-coil textures on the fly, and the Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo enables dramatic pitch shifts and vibrato without compromising tuning stability—essential for a guitar that stays in tune night after night.
Key Features
- Neck-thru body construction with alder body and extra-thin three-piece maple neck
- Archtop body design
- 25.5" scale length
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and side position dots
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- Extra thin U-shaped neck contour
- 42mm locking nut width
- Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo
- Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker bridge pickup
- Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup
- Coil splitting on volume and tone knobs for single-coil tones
- Black finish with D'Addario XL120 strings
This B-stock unit combines late-'80s aesthetic with modern playability, delivering the versatility and reliability expected from an ESP LTD professional instrument.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of B-Stock inventory—superficial marks that have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. The Horizon Custom '87 is fully functional with all hardware, electronics, and components operating perfectly. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a premium ESP LTD instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while retaining the complete manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Horizon Custom '87 is a neck-thru workhorse built for metal, hard rock, and progressive gigging—a fast, thin maple neck paired with archtop alder body and dual Seymour Duncan humbuckers that deliver high-output leads and articulate rhythms with the tuning stability of a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo. The extra-jumbo frets and 350mm radius fingerboard handle both precision riffing and aggressive lead bends, while coil-split options unlock single-coil textures for tonal range on stage or in the studio. This B-Stock unit plays and sounds flawlessly with only minor cosmetic marks—a full-featured ESP LTD professional instrument at a significant discount.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means this Horizon Custom '87 is fully functional with all hardware, electronics, and components in perfect working order, but features minor cosmetic imperfections such as superficial marks that have zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity. You retain the complete manufacturer warranty.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard-rock gigging?
Yes. The neck-thru construction, Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo, and high-output Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker are designed specifically for metal and hard rock, with tuning stability for extended tremolo work and articulate rhythm tones via the Hot Rails neck pickup.
What pickup options do I have for tone shaping?
The bridge features a Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker for high-output leads, the neck has a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails for tight rhythms, and both pickups include coil-split controls on the volume and tone knobs to unlock single-coil textures for added versatility.
How does the neck feel, and what fretboard radius is it?
The extra-thin U-shaped maple neck is fast and responsive, paired with a macassar ebony fingerboard and 350mm radius that accommodates both open chords and aggressive lead bends; the 24 extra-jumbo frets with side position dots ensure precision across the board.
Will this guitar stay in tune during aggressive tremolo use?
Yes. The Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo combined with the 42mm locking nut and neck-thru body construction maximizes tuning stability, even during dramatic pitch shifts and vibrato.
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