ESP LTD XJ-2 HT SW Snow White / Deluxe Series / Made In Korea / XJ2 XJ-2HT / W25080341

Carefully inspected and meticulously set up by our in-house luthier workshop, this guitar is a brand-new B-Stock model, never used, with a small factory mark on the tip of the headstock (see the last picture).

Original cardbox and accessories included.

ESP LTD XJ-2 HT SW Snow White

• Deluxe Series
• MIK – Made in Korea
• Serial: W25080341
• Weight: 4.700 kg
• Solid-body electric guitar, XJ offset shape, Fender Jaguar / Jazzmaster inspired
• Construction: Bolt-On
• Body: Swamp Ash
• Neck: 3-piece Roasted Maple
• Neck Profile: Thin U
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Radius: 350 mm / 13.78"
• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648 mm
• Frets: 22 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Inlays: Block Pearloid
• Nut: Black Bone, 42 mm width
• Headstock: Matching Reverse Headstock
• Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Alnico
• Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Ceramic
• Pickups: Direct-mounted, with Brushed Stainless covers
• Master Volume: Push/Pull for the different voicings
• Pickup Selector: 3-way
• Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail with String-Thru-Body
• Tuners: LTD Locking
• Hardware: Black
• Factory Strings: D'Addario XL110 .010–.046

Since its beginnings, LTD has established itself as one of the leading names when it comes to modern instruments capable of competing with far more prestigious models. And when stepping up into the Deluxe range, the philosophy clearly moves to another level: the goal is no longer simply to offer an excellent value-for-money instrument, but to build guitars that are exceptionally serious, precise and uncompromising in both design and craftsmanship.

This XJ-2 HT SW Deluxe Series, made in Korea, is a superb example. ESP/LTD's high-end Korean production has long enjoyed an excellent reputation among demanding guitarists, and this guitar fully lives up to it. From the very first moment you pick it up, you get that unmistakable feeling of a perfectly refined instrument, where every detail has been designed with comfort, precision and performance in mind.

With its modern XJ silhouette, sharp lines and particularly elegant Snow White finish, the XJ-2 HT immediately makes a statement. But its real strengths become apparent as soon as you play it. The roasted maple neck feels exceptionally smooth, stable and comfortable, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard provides the precise, fast response that technical players are looking for. The Thin U profile remains comfortable without becoming excessively slim, resulting in an incredibly effortless playing experience, whether you're working on tight rhythm parts, fast runs or solos.

The 22 Extra Jumbo stainless steel frets further reinforce the feeling of an instrument designed for performance. The fretwork is clean, the comfort is excellent and the response under the fingers is remarkably immediate. The Hipshot Hardtail String-Thru bridge contributes to the same sense of solidity and precision, providing excellent vibration transfer and outstanding tuning stability, perfectly suited to everything from heavy riffing to more demanding tunings.

And then there are the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, which are obviously one of the major highlights of this XJ-2 HT. Their incredibly fast response, impressive definition and ability to remain exceptionally clear under high-gain saturation perfectly match the character of this LTD. The different voicings also allow you to move from massive, highly precise modern tones to more open and dynamic sounds. This makes the guitar considerably more versatile than a straightforward metal machine.

What is particularly impressive about this XJ-2 HT is its overall balance. It has all the attributes of a modern guitar designed for metal, prog, djent and technical playing, yet it never feels so specialized that it becomes limiting. The construction, choice of woods, roasted maple neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, stainless steel frets, Hipshot hardtail and Fishman Fluence Modern pickups form an exceptionally coherent package.

A Korean-made LTD Deluxe exactly as we like them: serious, precise, extremely well finished and meticulously designed down to the smallest detail. This is precisely what sets these instruments apart from the more affordable models in the range. The XJ-2 HT does not rely solely on an impressive specification sheet to make an impression; it wins you over through its exceptional craftsmanship and the feeling that you are holding an instrument that is immediately ready for professional use.

A particularly compelling choice for guitarists looking for a high-end modern instrument that is fast, stable, powerful and extremely precise, combined with the renowned quality of Korean LTD Deluxe production. A genuine success, and undoubtedly one of the most interesting offerings in its category from LTD.