Sound & Tone
The Seymour Duncan AHB-1 active set delivers tight, high-output tones with a very low noise floor, and the alder body, neck-thru construction, and ebony fingerboard push that toward a focused attack with long, even sustain across all 24 frets. The 25.5″ scale keeps low notes firm and articulate under heavy gain, while the extra-jumbo frets and thin neck profile favor fast legato runs and technical lead work. It’s aimed squarely at modern metal and hard rock, with the Floyd Rose Original on hand for dive bombs and controlled pitch effects.
ESP Arrow Electric Guitar Black Andromeda
The ESP Arrow captures articulate, punchy tones across its full range thanks to a thin, fast neck profile paired with a lightweight alder body that resists mud and sustains cleanly through the recording chain. This neck-thru construction guitar maintains consistent sustain and resonance across its full range, while the ebony fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets provide a smooth, high-speed playing surface ideal for technical work and lead playing. The Black Andromeda finish presents a striking visual presentation that complements the instrument’s aggressive, modern design.
Recording Tone & Construction
The neck-thru joint eliminates the traditional body-neck seam, creating a unified structure that maximizes vibration transfer and sustain for dense, focused recordings. A 3-piece hard maple neck with ebony fingerboard and 305mm radius delivers quick response and comfortable fretting, while 24 extra-jumbo frets accommodate both open-position voicings and high-register soloing with ample fret width for precision tracking without choking or dead spots.
Active Electronics & Signal Path
The Seymour Duncan AHB-1 active pickup set—positioned at neck and bridge—captures articulate, high-output tones with minimal noise floor, ideal for layering into dense arrangements and maintaining clarity in the mix. A straightforward master volume and mini toggle pickup selector streamline session workflow, while hardware includes a Floyd Rose Original bridge for reliable tuning stability across extended takes, Gotoh SG360-07 MG-T tuners for precise intonation locking, and a locking nut that secures string engagement at the headstock to eliminate tuning drift during recording sessions.
Key Features
- Alder body with Black Andromeda finish
- Neck-thru joint construction
- 3-piece hard maple neck
- Ebony fingerboard with 305mm radius
- 24 extra-jumbo frets
- 25.5″ (648mm) scale length
- Seymour Duncan AHB-1 active pickups (neck and bridge)
- Floyd Rose Original bridge
- Gotoh SG360-07 MG-T tuners
- Locking nut
- Master volume and mini toggle pickup selector
- Mother of pearl tusk inlay
- Includes hardshell case
This ESP Arrow combines aggressive modern styling with bulletproof hardware and active electronics, delivering studio-ready tones with fast tracking capability and consistent session performance.
