I have a 2019 ESP E-II SN-II here featuring a Burl top and Bare Knuckle pickups.
Conditionally this one is an immaculate case queen and easy to describe. Upon my scrutiny i can find no dings or area’s of playwear.
There is no buckle rash or worming or dings. And superficial surface swirling will be minimal here, showing faint scattered traces of that but no patterns or formed sheen of that, i see a little bit on the plastic backplate but virtually none at all on the body. The neck similarly looks excellent showing no playwear or any fretwear. The setup plays like an ESP should, with a nice low action with no buzzing and a level easy to play feel. The electronics works as they should and the case is in great shape.
I will rate this one a 9.5/10 and grade as excellent. There could be as always a micro mark or sign of use that i miss, but overall this one is the higher level of excellent that i see in a used guitar. I estimate it has seen about no more than 50 hours of playtime and definitely looks like it was cased when not in use as the gloss finish and hardware look lustrous and like new.
This model is a great Super Strat style build with excellent, and sensible high quality specs. Foremost what i like is this is one of the all time great wood combo’s Alder/maple/ebony which is commonly used on Super Strat guitars ( Jackson made it popular in the 80s).
Alder is warm and open and thick sounding. Buckeye burl is like maple it is dynamic, and punchy with excellent clarity. Ebony has focus and clarity and an open almost transparent purity to it. Together they combine for tonal perfection. Bolt on is ideal for this style of guitar and yields excellent snap and tone articulation. The cherry on top is Bare Knuckle pickups.
This has been my favorite E-II model lately and it is Very close to the ESP USA series. These now retail for 3399$ new. So it’s not inexpensive but should be Equitable at this price point for years to come. That’s something i look at when purchasing used.
Note that this listing may come down at any time as I am a multi-platform seller and do sell locally and on my own Site as well in an effort to keep sales fluid. State sales tax will be charged on Reverb sales when applicable, so factor that into your purchase.
I will immaculately pack it as well. I use quality shipping boxes, ample tape on all sides. And sufficient bubble wrap filler and bracing inside the box. And always Marked/denoted as fragile. I generally detune guitars 1/2 half step prior to shipment as well if needed.
Thank you for reading and considering!