ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black
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ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black
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- SKU
- LHORIZONCTM87BLKLH
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The alder body and neck-thru construction give this Horizon a balanced, sustain-heavy core, while the Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge pushes high output with tight low end for palm-muted riffing and cutting lead lines. The Hot Rails neck pickup adds warmer midrange for fluid solo phrasing, and push-pull coil-splitting on both controls thins things out toward single-coil clarity for cleaner passages. With a 25.5" scale, ebony fingerboard and Floyd Rose 1000, it leans toward hard rock and metal players who rely on fast legato, wide bends and heavy vibrato work.
ESP LTD Horizon Custom '87 Lefty Guitar in Black
The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty sits like an extension of your body—an extra-thin-U maple neck paired with neck-thru-body construction creates seamless upper-fret access and sustain that rewards aggressive technique. Built for left-handed players who demand performance without compromise, this instrument channels the golden era of high-performance shredding in a minimalist black finish with ebony fingerboard, letting your playing be the only statement on stage.
Playability & Feel
The extra-thin three-piece maple neck paired with a 350mm fingerboard radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets makes fast legato runs and aggressive bending effortless. Neck-thru-body construction ensures smooth upper-fret access and exceptional sustain, while the Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo and locking nut maintain pitch stability through extreme vibrato techniques and dive bombs.
Tone & Electronics
The Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker bridge pickup delivers aggressive, high-output tones with tight bass response ideal for lead work and heavy riffs, while the Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup provides warm mids for fluid solos. Push-pull coil-splitting on both volume and tone controls expands your tonal palette from full humbucker power to single-coil clarity, all wired to passive electronics for straightforward control.
Key Features
- Alder body with neck-thru-body construction for balanced tone and sustain
- 25.5" scale length standard for modern shredding applications
- Extra-thin three-piece maple neck with extra-thin-U contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and side position dots only
- 42mm locking nut width for secure tuning under tremolo stress
- Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo system
- Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Trembucker bridge pickup with coil-split capability
- Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup with coil-split capability
- Push-pull coil-splitting on volume and tone controls
- LTD tuners for reliable mechanical stability
- Black finish with minimal adornments
- Ships with D'Addario XL120 strings
The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty combines vintage-inspired design with professional-grade components, delivering a versatile instrument capable of handling high-speed solos, heavy riffs, and everything between.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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This guitar ships without a case
Add the matching hard caseESP CMHFFLH Form-Fit Hardshell Case for MH LH Left-Handed (Case Only)
Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for left-handed players only?
Yes, this is a fully left-handed instrument with the headstock, nut, and all hardware configured for left-hand play. It is not reversible for right-handed use.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The Horizon Custom '87 Lefty excels in metal, hard rock, thrash, progressive, and djent styles. Its aggressive pickups, tight low end, and tremolo system are optimized for high-gain applications and are not recommended for jazz, folk, or country.
What is coil-splitting and how does it work on this guitar?
Coil-splitting converts the full humbucker pickups to single-coil mode via push-pull controls on both the volume and tone knobs, giving you warm, articulate single-coil clarity when needed while retaining full humbucker power in standard mode.
How does the Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system work, and will it stay in tune?
The Floyd Rose 1000 is a double-locking tremolo with a 42mm locking nut that locks the strings at the headstock and the bridge, maintaining pitch stability through extreme vibrato and dive-bomb techniques without tuning drift.
What skill level do I need to play this guitar?
This guitar is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its extra-thin neck and extra-jumbo frets support fast legato and complex techniques, and the Floyd Rose system requires familiarity with locking tremolos.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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