ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608 Baritone Yellow

1) Overview

The ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608 Baritone in Yellow brings the unmistakable presence and extended-range power of Stef Carpenter’s signature guitars into a striking new finish inspired by his famed “Chiquita” ESP Custom Shop model. Designed for players who rely on deep tuning stability and massive tonal range, the SC-608 is a purpose-built 8-string instrument with a 27" baritone scale, offering tight low-end response and excellent clarity even under extreme gain.

Built with neck-thru-body construction, a mahogany body, a 3-piece maple neck, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard, this guitar delivers impressive sustain and articulation. Outfitted with Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter Signature 3-Voice pickups and a versatile 5-way selector with push/pull voicing, it provides a wide palette of tones suited for heavy rhythms, atmospheric cleans, and everything in between. The Hipshot fixed bridge, LTD locking tuners, and included ESP form-fit case make this a fully stage-ready instrument from the moment it arrives.

2) Highlights

• 27" baritone scale 8-string design for authoritative low-end clarity
• Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter Signature 3-Voice pickups with push/pull voicing
• Neck-thru-body construction for exceptional sustain and stability
• Hipshot fixed bridge with string-thru design for solid intonation and resonance
• Bright Yellow finish inspired by Stef’s iconic Custom Shop “Chiquita”

3) Specifications

Body

• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Finish: Yellow

Neck

• Neck Wood: 3-Piece Maple
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 400mm
• Scale Length: 27" Baritone
• Neck Contour: Thin U
• Frets: 24 Extra Jumbo
• Nut Width: 54mm
• Nut Type: Molded

Hardware

• Tuners: LTD Locking
• Bridge: Hipshot Fixed with String-Thru
• Hardware Color: Black
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Strings: D’Addario XL140-8 (.010–.068)

Electronics

• Pickups:

  • Bridge: Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice (Direct Mount)

  • Middle: Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter 3-Voice (Direct Mount)

• Controls: Volume (Push/Pull for Voice 2), Tone, 5-Way Switch
• Electronics Type: Active

Miscellaneous

• Included Case: ESP MH 8-String Form-Fit Hardshell Case

4) Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

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