- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Bridge
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Neck
ESP LTD AS-1FR Black Electric guitar
Few guitar players of the world merit as much respect as Alex Skolnick. Originally gaining fame as the teenage phenomenon holding down guitar duties for Bay Area thrashers Testament, Alex has gone on to tackle multiple musical genres, including sophisticated jazz playing in his Alex Skolnick Trio. The AS-1FR, updated with a rich Lime Burst finish over its flamed maple top, takes Alex's original design and adds a Floyd Rose bridge for expressive performances. This traditional shape, with set-thru construction at 24.75” scale, belies its contemporary set of tools that include black hardware, a Macassar ebony fingerboard, a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, Dunlop Straploks, and a set of Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Signature Humbucker pickups, splittable with push-pull control. Includes ESP hardshell form fit case.
Тype: Singlecut
A singlecut is a type of electric guitar with a single cutout in the top of the body to improve access to the higher frets. This design features a solid body that offers strong sustain and rich tone. Singlecut guitars are popular for their robust sound and comfort.
Finish: Polished
The glossy finish gives any surface an elegant and luxurious look. This type of finish is achieved by applying several layers of lacquer or resin, which are then polished to a high gloss. This provides a smooth, reflective finish, enhancing color and structure of substrate. The glossy finish not only improves aesthetics, but also protects against dust, moisture and minor scratches.
Body: Mahogany
Mahogany is a dense wood that produces a warm, full tone with rich bass and a strong mid-range. It is known for its excellent sustain and resonance, giving it a deep and round sound.
Neck: Maple
Maple is known for its strength and stability, making it ideal for necks that need to resist bending and warping.
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
Macassar ebony is a hard, dense wood with a distinctive striped pattern in shades of black and brown. It offers a clear, crisp tone with excellent response and sustain. The Macassar ebony fingerboard is valued for its luxurious appearance and durability. This contributes to the precise playability and longevity of the instrument.
Pickups Configuration: HH
The humbucker-humbucker configuration means that the guitar is equipped with two humbucker pickups. It offers a powerful, full sound with high output and low noise, ideal for rock and metal.
Тype
Size
Number of Strings
Controls
Control Knobs
Switch
Tuning Machines
Truss Rod Wrench
Handedness
Artist / Theme
Alex Skolnick, Testament
Colour
Pickups Configuration
Number of Frets
Series
Neck Profile
Pickups
Electronics
Passive
Bridge Pickup
Middle Pickup
Neck Pickup
Bridge/Tremolo
Binding
Fretboard Inlays
Gauge
Nut
Pickguard
Strap Button
Original Colour by Producer
Black
Finish
Body
Top
Neck
Maple (3 x)
Fretboard
Macassar Ebony
Neck Finish
Construction Method
Hardware
Truss Rod
Package Contents
Battery Operation
No
Scale (mm)
Fingerboard Radius
Frets Size
Nut Width (mm)
Made in
South Korea
Documents
Manufacturer information
Safety instructions
Please refer to the user manual for the specific safety instructions for this product.
