ESP
AA-1 Black Satin
ElectricSuperstratJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$1,499
A mahogany body and neck with a Macassar ebony fingerboard and a single EMG 81 active humbucker make this a straightforward high-output metal rhythm and lead machine.
Best for
MetalHard RockThrash Metal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews79
Overall / 100
Playability
84
Sound
60
Build
93
Value
76
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | EMG 81 Brushed Gold |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 81 Brushed Gold |
| Case | ST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y |
| Construction | Neck-Thru |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Black Satin |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Locking |
| Street price | $1,499 |
