ESP Stephen Carpenter STEF-T7B Electric Guitar in Black

The ESP STEF-T7B is a masterclass in modern guitar design, crafted meticulously at the ESP Custom Shop to meet the exacting demands of Stephen Carpenter, the innovative guitarist of Deftones. This seven-string instrument features a neck-thru-body construction with a 27" baritone scale, enabling it to handle ultra-low tunings without sacrificing string tension or tonal clarity. Its sleek, traditional body shape is paired with premium materials and cutting-edge hardware, making it a formidable tool for contemporary music styles.

Built with a comfortable alder body and a three-piece maple neck, the STEF-T7B sports an unadorned ebony fingerboard with side-dot position markers for a clean, professional look. The guitar is equipped with Stephen Carpenter’s signature Fishman Fluence SRC pickups, delivering versatile and powerful tones across three voices. Additional high-end features include a graphite nut, Sperzel locking tuners, and a TonePros locking TOM bridge with a string-thru-body design, all contributing to exceptional sustain and tuning stability.

Designed for players who demand both playability and sonic versatility, the ESP STEF-T7B excels in delivering aggressive low-end punch and articulate high-end clarity. Whether you’re performing heavy riffs or intricate melodic lines, this guitar provides the precision and power required to stand out in any modern musical setting.

Signature Fishman Fluence SRC Pickups

The heart of the STEF-T7B’s sound lies in its Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice pickups. These active pickups offer three distinct tonal voices, accessible via a pull volume control, allowing players to switch between classic, modern, and aggressive tones with ease. This versatility ensures the guitar adapts perfectly to a wide range of styles and playing techniques.

Neck-Thru 27" Baritone Scale

The extended 27" baritone scale length combined with neck-thru-body construction provides enhanced string tension and sustain, especially important for seven-string guitars tuned to lower registers. This design ensures that every note remains clear and defined, even in the lowest tunings, while maintaining comfortable playability.

Premium Hardware for Stability and Sustain

Equipped with Sperzel locking tuners, a graphite nut, and a TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru-body design, the STEF-T7B offers exceptional tuning stability and sustain. These components work together to keep the guitar in tune during intense playing sessions and maximise tonal resonance.

High-Quality Tonewoods

The alder body paired with a three-piece maple neck and ebony fingerboard creates a balanced tonal foundation. Alder delivers a full, resonant sound with excellent midrange presence, while the maple neck adds brightness and snap. The ebony fingerboard contributes smooth playability and a crisp attack.

Key Features

• Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice Pickups - These signature active pickups provide a versatile tonal palette, allowing players to switch effortlessly between clean, aggressive, and modern sounds, perfect for diverse playing styles.
• Neck-Thru 27" Baritone Scale - The extended scale length and neck-thru construction ensure optimal string tension and sustain, making it ideal for low tunings without compromising playability or tone.
• Premium Hardware - Featuring Sperzel locking tuners, a graphite nut, and a TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru-body design, this guitar offers superior tuning stability and enhanced sustain for demanding performances.
• Comfortable Tonewoods - The alder body, three-piece maple neck, and ebony fingerboard combination deliver a balanced, resonant tone with smooth playability and excellent clarity across all registers.

Specifications

Body

• Wood: Alder
• Finish: Black

Neck

• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Wood: 3-Piece Maple
• Contour: Thin U
• Scale Length: 27" Baritone
• Nut Width: 47mm
• Nut Type: Graphite

Fingerboard

• Wood: Ebony
• Radius: 305mm
• Frets: 24 XJ
• Inlays: Side Dot Position Markers

Hardware

• Tuners: Sperzel Locking
• Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM with String-Thru-Body
• Strap Buttons: ESP Strap Lock
• Hardware Colour: Black

Electronics

• Pickups: Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice Direct Mount (Neck and Bridge)
• Controls: Volume (Pull for Voice 2), Tone, 3-Way Switch
• Type: Active

Strings

• Elixir Nanoweb 7-String Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.056)

Case

• ST-TE XL Guitar Form Fit Case Included

Additional

• Certificate of Authenticity Included