ESP
J-430E NATURAL GLOSS
AcousticDreadnoughtJP
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Rosewood-body acoustic-electric with mahogany neck and Fishman Sonicore pickup, offering brighter, more resonant projection than sapele alternatives.
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews82
Overall / 100
Playability
78
Sound
68
Build
96
Value
81
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Roasted Jatoba |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman Sonicore |
| Bridge | Roasted Jatoba Bridge w/ Graphtech Nubone Saddle |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Sonicore |
| Case | - |
| Case Included | N |
| Construction | Set-Neck |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Natural Gloss |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Graphtech Nubone |
| Nut width | 43mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Top wood | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Tuners | LTD |
