ESP LTD XJ-1 Baritone Electric Guitar - Silver Blast | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The ESP LTD Deluxe XJ-1 Baritone is a purpose-built baritone electric guitar designed for modern players who demand extended range, deep tunings, and uncompromising tone in a sleek, distinctive package. Built on a 27" baritone scale with a sandblasted swamp ash body in Silver Blast finish, a three-piece roasted maple neck, and a three-voice Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker, the XJ-1 Baritone delivers the power and precision that low-tuned playing requires. This is one of the most feature-rich baritone electric guitars available at a guitar shop in Idaho Falls.

Product Overview

The XJ-1 Baritone pairs the offset XJ body shape with bolt-on construction at a 27" baritone scale length—providing the extended string tension and note definition that baritone tunings demand. The swamp ash body in sandblasted Silver Blast finish is both visually striking and tonally purposeful, contributing a lightweight, resonant foundation with a naturally scooped midrange, airy top end, and excellent sustain that translates powerfully at lower tunings. A brushed black pickguard adds a refined contrast against the Silver Blast finish, completing a look that is as distinctive as it is purposeful.

The three-piece roasted maple neck is shaped into ESP's Thin U contour—fast, comfortable, and well-suited to the demands of extended-range playing. Roasting enhances the neck's stability and moisture resistance while adding a warm, vintage-influenced character to both the look and feel. The tilt-back reverse headstock improves string break angle and tension, making it especially well-suited for the lower tunings the XJ-1 Baritone was designed to handle. A Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets delivers a smooth, fast playing surface with exceptional fret durability and a long service life.

Hardware is selected for precision and reliability throughout. A black bone nut, LTD locking tuners, and a Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-through-body construction work together to maximize sustain, intonation stability, and tuning reliability under the demands of heavy baritone playing. The Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker at the bridge provides three distinct sonic voices via push-pull volume control—covering everything from tight, modern high-output humbucker tones to the character of a ceramic single coil—making the XJ-1 Baritone one of the most sonically versatile baritone guitars in its class. Strings are D'Addario XL158 (.013–.062), tuned B/E/A/D/F#/B from the factory.

Ideal For

• Baritone and extended-range players seeking a purpose-built 27" scale electric guitar with versatile Fishman Fluence Modern pickup tones
• Rock, metal, and progressive players who need the string tension and note clarity of a baritone scale for low tunings
• Tone-obsessed musicians who want three-voice pickup selection and active electronics in a hardtail baritone guitar
• Gigging and recording players who appreciate the sustain and stability of a Hipshot string-through bridge and locking tuners
• Idaho Falls guitarists looking for a distinctive, player-centered baritone electric guitar from a trusted local guitar shop

Key Features

27" Baritone Scale with Swamp Ash Body The 27" baritone scale provides the extended string tension and note definition that low tunings require, while the swamp ash body contributes a lightweight, resonant foundation with natural clarity and sustain ideally suited to the baritone register.

Silver Blast Sandblasted Finish The sandblasted Silver Blast finish delivers a striking, textured appearance that highlights the natural grain of the swamp ash body—setting the XJ-1 Baritone apart visually from standard gloss or satin-finished instruments.

Roasted Maple Neck with Tilt-Back Reverse Headstock Roasting the three-piece maple neck enhances stability and moisture resistance while contributing a warm, vintage-inspired look and feel. The tilt-back reverse headstock improves string break angle—essential for maintaining proper tension and tuning stability at baritone scale.

Macassar Ebony Fingerboard with Stainless Steel Frets The Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays provides a smooth, fast playing surface, while 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets offer exceptional durability, reduced friction, and a significantly longer fret life than traditional nickel frets.

Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker The Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic humbucker at the bridge delivers three distinct sonic voices via push-pull volume control—covering tight, high-output modern humbucker tones and single-coil character for a wide range of tonal options from a single pickup.

Hipshot Hardtail Bridge with String-Through Body The Hipshot fixed bridge with string-through-body construction maximizes sustain, enhances intonation stability, and provides the grounded, solid feel that baritone players rely on for precise, articulate low-end response.

What's Included

• ESP LTD Deluxe XJ-1 Baritone Electric Guitar in Silver Blast
• D'Addario XL158 strings (.013/.017/.026W/.036/.046/.062) installed, tuned B/E/A/D/F#/B
• Manufacturer's warranty

Technical Specifications Specification Details Brand ESP LTD Model LTD Deluxe XJ-1 Baritone (LXJ1BHTSBLAST) Color/Finish Silver Blast (Sandblasted Texture) Construction Bolt-On Scale Length 27" (Baritone) Body Swamp Ash Neck 3-Piece Roasted Maple, Thin U Contour Fingerboard Macassar Ebony, 350mm Radius Fingerboard Inlays Pearloid Block Nut Width 42mm Nut Type Black Bone Frets 22 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel Pickup Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker, Ceramic, Brushed Stainless (Bridge) Electronics Active Controls Volume (Push/Pull for Voice 3) Hardware Color Black Pickguard Brushed Black Bridge Hipshot Fixed, String-Through Body Tuners LTD Locking Strap Button Standard Strings D'Addario XL158 (.013/.017/.026W/.036/.046/.062), Tuned B/E/A/D/F#/B Handedness Right-Handed Weight 8.81 lbs. Get Your Hands on This Baritone Guitar Today

Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to play the ESP LTD XJ-1 Baritone in person and experience what a 27" baritone scale, roasted maple neck, and three-voice Fishman Fluence Modern pickup feel and sound like firsthand. Our team is ready to help you find the right guitar for your playing style and goals. Stop by the shop, give us a call, or reach out through our website to check availability.