{"product_id":"esp-original-series-stephen-carpenter-stef-b-8-baritone-black-w-case","title":"ESP Original Series Stephen Carpenter STEF B-8 Baritone Black w\/case","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eESP Original Series STEF B-8 Fluence Black w\/Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eSerial: E4621252\u003cbr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eWeight: 8 lbs 11.8 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThe ESP Original Series STEF B-8 Fluence is Stephen Carpenter’s signature extended-range instrument, hand-built at the ESP Custom Shop in Tokyo for uncompromising performance in modern heavy music environments. Designed for clarity, stability, and massive tonal range, this eight-string combines precision craftsmanship with aggressive tonal flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eA neck-thru-body construction paired with a 27\" baritone scale length delivers exceptional sustain and string tension, maintaining articulation even in extremely low tunings. The alder body provides balanced response across the extended frequency spectrum, while the three-piece maple neck and ebony fingerboard offer stability and fast, accurate playability across all eight strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eFishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter signature pickups provide multiple voicings accessible via push-pull controls, allowing players to move between tight modern aggression and more open, passive-style response. A Hipshot fixed bridge and Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners ensure precise intonation and rock-solid tuning stability whether recording or performing live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eHand-built ESP Original Series instrument from the Tokyo Custom Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eNeck-thru construction with 27\" baritone scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eFishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter signature multi-voice pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eHipshot fixed bridge and locking Gotoh tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eExtended-range design built for modern low tunings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eBody\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eConstruction: Neck-thru-body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eBody Wood: Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 3-piece maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Thin U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 305mm (12\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 24 extra jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Graphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eBridge: Hipshot fixed bridge, string-thru-body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eTuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eHardware Finish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eStrap Buttons: ESP strap locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter signature set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Volume (push\/pull), tone, 5-way selector switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: USB rechargeable battery system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eStrings: Elixir Nanoweb 8-string set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eCase: ESP form-fit hardshell case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eWhy Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eAt Tone Shop Guitars, every instrument we offer is carefully selected, inspected, and represented with complete transparency. 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