Josh Middleton is the acclaimed and highly influential guitarist of UK-based progressive metal/metalcore bands Sylosis and Architects, and his first ESP Signature Series guitar is one that lives up to this musicians extraordinary talent. The LTD Josh Middleton Signature SeriesJM-II offers a bolt-on construction alder body with quilted maple top, a three-piece roasted maple neck in an extra-thin u-shaped profile, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets. Components on the JM-II include a set of Fishman FluenceModern Humbucker pickups (alnico in the neck and ceramic in the bridge), with push-pull control to select voicings. It also offers LTD locking tuners and a recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru-body design. Available in Black Shadow Burst finish.
Features
- Signature solidbody electric guitar of Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects)
- Maple-capped alder delivers a balanced sound with lots of bite
- 3-piece roasted maple neck with comfortable Extra-thin U profile
- Smooth-playing Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups give you an endless variety of sonic textures
- Recessed Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge offers reliable intonation without getting in your way
- Eye-grabbing quilted maple top, black hardware, and offset block fingerboard inlays
Specs
| Type | Solid Body |
Colour | Black Satin |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | LTD Josh Middleton-II |
| Body Material | Quilted MapleTop, Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Material | 3-Piece Roasted Maple |
| Neck Shape | Extra Thin U |
| Fretboard Radius | 13.7 |
| Fretboard Material | Macassar Ebony |
| Fretboard Inlays | Offset Pearloid Blocks |
| Number of Frets | 24 |
| Fret Size | Extra Jumbo |
| Nut Width | 1.653 |
| Nut Material | Molded Plastic |
| Bridge | Recessed Gotoh Tune-O-Matic Bridge with String-through body |
| Tuners | LTD Locking |
| Neck Pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull voicing) |
| Strings | D'Addario, .010-.046 |
| Case/ Bag | Hardcase |
