ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal II Electric Guitar in Black Redburst Satin

The ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal II in Black Redburst Satin is a razor-sharp, neck-thru metal machine built for speed, precision and crushing tone. With its streamlined single-pickup layout, aggressive V-style body and stealthy Black Metal II aesthetic, it is designed to put nothing between you and your heaviest riffs, tightest rhythms and most extreme stage moves.

Combining a resonant mahogany body, fast 3-piece maple neck and a premium Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil active humbucker, the Arrow Black Metal II delivers searing high-gain tones with definition and punch. Add a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo and Grover tuners, and you have a performance-focused instrument that stays in tune through divebombs, squeals and relentless down-picking.

The neck-thru construction and Makassar ebony fingerboard give you effortless upper-fret access and a slick, responsive feel that is ideal for modern metal lead work. Finished in a sinister Black Redburst Satin with black hardware, this is a guitar that looks every bit as lethal as it sounds.

Neck-Thru Metal Performance

The Arrow Black Metal II uses neck-thru construction to maximise sustain, resonance and stability. The neck runs the full length of the body, giving you a more direct transfer of string vibration and a tight, focused low end that excels under high gain. It also allows for an ultra-smooth heel, so you can glide up to all 24 frets without obstruction.

Fast Extra Thin U Neck and Ebony Fingerboard

A 3-piece maple neck with an Extra Thin U contour is built for speed and control, letting you execute rapid-fire riffs and intricate solos with minimal effort. The Makassar ebony fingerboard and 350 mm radius provide a flat, fast playing surface that feels precise under the fingers, ideal for technical rhythm work, wide bends and fast legato runs.

Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Power

The single Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil active bridge humbucker delivers three selectable voices from one streamlined pickup. Whether you need tight, percussive rhythm tones, saturated lead sustain or a more open, articulate voice, the Mortal Coil gives you the flexibility to shape your sound while keeping the controls simple and focused.

Floyd Rose 1000 and Rock-Solid Hardware

A Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo lets you dive, flutter and scream without sacrificing tuning stability. Paired with Grover tuners and a locking nut, the hardware is built to withstand aggressive playing and heavy trem use. The Black Redburst Satin finish and black hardware complete the dark, minimal Black Metal II look, making this Arrow as visually striking as it is sonically devastating.

• Neck-Thru Construction - The neck-thru design enhances sustain, resonance and tuning stability while providing seamless access to all 24 frets, perfect for high-register solos and extended-range riffing.
• Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active Pickup - A single bridge humbucker with three selectable voices gives you a wide tonal palette from tight, modern metal crunch to more open, articulate sounds, all from a clean, uncluttered control layout.
• Floyd Rose 1000 Double-Locking Tremolo - The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge and locking nut combination allows extreme pitch manipulation while helping your tuning remain stable through aggressive playing and heavy tremolo use.
• Fast Extra Thin U Neck with Makassar Ebony Fingerboard - The slim Extra Thin U profile and smooth Makassar ebony board with a 350 mm radius provide a fast, comfortable platform for technical metal playing, from rapid alternate picking to fluid legato lines.

Body

• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Guitar Style: V Type
• Finish: Black Redburst Satin
• Colour: Red

Neck

• Neck Wood: 3-Piece Maple
• Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fretboard: Makassar Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 350 mm
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: XJ Stainless Steel
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Nut Type: Locking

Hardware

• Hardware Colour: Black
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
• Tuners: Grover

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: H
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active
• Controls: Volume, Voice Selection Toggle Switch

Miscellaneous

• Number of Strings: 6
• Scale Type: Standard
• Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
• Left / Right Handed: Right Handed
• Case / Gig Bag: V-ALEXI Form Fit Case