JR-608

FADED BLUE SUNBURST

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Guitars, Signature Series Guitars, Javier Reyes, Player Grade Available, Signature Series Player Grade
    JR-608
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    Javier Reyes is one of the most innovative guitarists in progressive rock today. He consistently pushes the boundaries of how the electric guitar can be approached in his band Animals As Leaders and in his solo work. A master of the 8-string guitar, Javier had detailed input into the creation of the LTD Signature Series JR-608. This combination of eight strings with a five-piece walnut/maple/padauk neck-thru-body design at 27” baritone scale allows you to explore a huge range of pitch on a single instrument. its features also include Graphtec Black Tusq nut, a Macassar ebony fingerboard with a custom inlay pattern, and glow in the dark side markers. It offers a swamp ash body with the resulting articulate sound, along with a figured quilted maple top. Top-tier components on the JR-608 include a Hipshot bridge with string-thru-body setup, and a set of Javier’s new Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Signature Pickups, with a mini-switch to engage it’s multiple voicings. Available in Faded Blue Sunburst finish.

    Construction Neck-Thru
    Scale 27" Baritone
    Body Swamp Ash
    Top Quilted Maple
    Neck 5Pc Walnut/Maple/Padauk
    Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
    Fingerboard Radius 400mm
    Finish Faded Blue Sunburst
    Nut Width 54mm
    Nut Type Graphtech TusQ
    Neck Contour Thin U
    Frets/Type 24 XJ
    Hardware Color Gold
    Strap Button Standard
    Tuners LTD Locking
    Bridge Hipshot w/ String Thru
    Neck PU Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker
    Bridge PU Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker
    Electronics Active
    Electronics Layout Volume/Tone/5-Way Super Switch/Mini Toggle Voice Select
    Strings D'Addario XL (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065)
    Case
    Case Included Y
    Controls
    Controls Javier
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    Alejandro A.
    Alejandro A. wrote

    Hello! Is this an actual maple cap or a veneer only? How thick is the top?

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      Todd B. ESP
      Todd B. ESP wrote

      Hi Alejandro, this body uses a quilted maple veneer top. It does not have a maple cap over the swamp ash body.

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        Giovanni P.
        Giovanni P. wrote

        I have D’Addario nyxl 009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046 set up on the 1-6th string. And a .60 and .70 on 7th and 8th (8th tuned to E). Currently the 8th string isn’t resonating and sounds dead even though it’s a brand new strings. What could be the issue with the 8th string?Should I increase/decrease string gauge?

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          Carl N.
          Carl N. wrote

          if you have any questions you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support 

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            Jason M.
            Jason M. wrote

            I noticed it comes with .009-.072" strings.  I just purchased one of these and will be doing some drop E stuff at times.  I don't think the .072" will cut it at that low a tuning (either on intonation or tension).  Will the nut be able to take a 0.076 or 0.080"?  I'm trying to not have to make a trip all the way to my tech just for this unless absolutely necessary!  

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              Carl N.
              Carl N. wrote

              Anytime you change string gauges it is best to have your instrument setup for use with those gauges/tuning, this would including reworking the nut.

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                Jesse L.
                Jesse L. wrote

                Could you swap these pick ups with Seymour Duncan Black winters? I have one of these and LOVE it but want to get another with those pic ups. 

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                  Carl N.
                  Carl N. wrote

                  Shouldn't be an issue installing Black Winters into this, be sure to have a professional handle this for you if you are unfamiliar with the process.

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                    Stephen K.
                    Stephen K. wrote

                    Thank you for the answer Carl . but sorry i can't find the switching pattern when single mode. This guitar have a coil-split switch. Could tell me another datasheet?

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                      Todd B. ESP
                      Todd B. ESP wrote

                      Hi Stephen, I'm having our customer service contact you with the drawing you requested. If you have any further questions please contact our customer service team @customerservice@espguitars.com

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