ESP
Stef B-8 Black
ElectricLes PaulJPSuits big hands
No ratings yet$6,149
An 8-string alder body with 3-piece maple neck and ebony fingerboard, built to Stephen Carpenter's spec with a 3-voice Fishman Fluence humbucker for downtuned, textured heaviness.
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MetalHard RockThrash MetalProgressive Metal
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews79
Overall / 100
Playability
81
Sound
65
Build
97
Value
69
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 8 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 27" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) |
| Case | MH 8 String Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y |
| Coa | Y |
| Construction | Neck-Thru |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Black |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm |
| Hardware | Black |
| Middle pickup | Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Graphite |
| Nut width | 55mm |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock |
| Tuners | Gotoh Magnum Lock |
| Street price | $6,149 |
