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

The ESP LTD EXL Black Metal II in Black Redburst Satin is a stripped-back, high-performance metal machine built for players who want maximum impact with minimum fuss. With its aggressive EX body shape, single brutal bridge pickup and stealthy blacked-out hardware, it is designed to deliver crushing tones, fast playability and rock-solid tuning stability on stage and in the studio.

Combining a set-thru mahogany body and three-piece maple neck with a sleek Makassar ebony fingerboard and 24 stainless steel frets, the EXL Black Metal II feels fast, precise and ready for technical playing. At its heart is the Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil active humbucker, offering three distinct voices that cover everything from tight, modern high-gain to more open, dynamic tones, all controlled via a simple volume and voice toggle layout.

The 24.75 inch scale length and Thin U neck contour make the EXL Black Metal II immediately familiar for many players, with a slightly softer string feel that encourages bends, vibrato and rapid riffing. The TonePros locking Tune-o-Matic bridge and tailpiece, paired with LTD locking tuners, keep your tuning locked in even under aggressive picking and heavy palm muting, while the 350 mm radius ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, flat platform for low action and clean, articulate note definition.

Visually, the Black Redburst Satin finish and all-black hardware capture the dark, minimalist aesthetic of the Black Metal II series. There are no distractions, no excess controls, just a purpose-built instrument that looks as lethal as it sounds and is ready to handle the most demanding modern metal styles.

Set-Thru Construction and Mahogany Body

The EXL Black Metal II uses set-thru construction, where the neck extends deep into the mahogany body for excellent sustain, resonance and upper fret access. This design helps your notes ring out clearly, while the mahogany body provides a thick, powerful tonal foundation that excels with high-gain amps and down-tuned riffs.

Fast Three-Piece Maple Neck with Thin U Profile

A three-piece maple neck with a Thin U contour gives the guitar a stable, fast-playing feel that suits everything from tight rhythm work to intricate lead lines. The slim profile sits comfortably in the hand, reducing fatigue during long sets and rehearsals, while the multi-piece construction adds strength and reliability.

Makassar Ebony Fingerboard and Stainless Steel Frets

The Makassar ebony fingerboard, with its 350 mm radius, offers a smooth, responsive surface that feels ideal for modern metal techniques. Twenty-four XJ stainless steel frets provide a slick, durable playing surface that resists wear, supports low action and makes bends and vibrato feel effortless.

Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active Pickup

With a single Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil active bridge humbucker, the EXL Black Metal II delivers focused, noise-free performance with three selectable voices. The voice selection toggle switch lets you quickly move between different tonal characters, from tight and aggressive to more open and dynamic, all controlled via a single volume knob for a clean, performance-ready layout.

• Set-Thru Mahogany Construction - The set-thru neck joint and mahogany body work together to provide excellent sustain, resonance and upper fret access. This means your riffs hit harder, leads sing longer and you can comfortably reach all 24 frets without compromise.
• Thin U Neck with Ebony Fingerboard - The three-piece maple neck with a Thin U contour and Makassar ebony fingerboard offers a fast, comfortable feel that suits modern metal playing. The flat 350 mm radius supports low action and precise fretting, helping you play complex parts cleanly and consistently.
• Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active Humbucker - The Mortal Coil bridge pickup provides three distinct active voices from a single, streamlined pickup layout. Using the voice selection toggle, you can quickly adapt your sound for tight rhythm work, cutting leads or more open, dynamic tones without changing guitars.
• TonePros Locking Bridge and LTD Locking Tuners - A TonePros locking Tune-o-Matic bridge and tailpiece, combined with LTD locking tuners, create a solid, stable platform for tuning and intonation. This setup helps your guitar stay in tune through aggressive playing and makes string changes faster and more secure.

Body

• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Body Type: Solidbody
• Colour: Black Redburst Satin
• Finish: Satin
• Guitar Style: Extreme

Neck

• Construction: Set-Thru
• Neck Wood: 3-Piece Maple
• Neck Contour: Thin U
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fretboard: Makassar Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 350 mm
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: XJ Stainless Steel
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Nut Type: Molded

Hardware

• Hardware Colour: Black
• Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-o-Matic & Tailpiece
• Tuners: LTD Locking
• Bridge Type: Fixed

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 XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
• Left Handed / Footed: Right Handed
• Semi / Hollow Body: No
• Case / Gig Bag: EXL Form Fit Case
• Case Included: No
• Premium Product: Yes