ESP - Horizon II USA HDX 1 Lizard Split Green

Forget switches, sliders and second chances, the ESP USA HDX1 Lizard Spit Green electric guitar features just a Seymour Duncan Custom 14 pickup, screwed directly to the swamp ash body. One volume, one push-pull coil split, and that's it. This austerity forces you to make decisions: your tone depends on your attack, the amp's saturation and the way your fingers are set. In the studio, this translates into direct, straightforward takes, with no electronic frills.

The neck is an invitation to speed. Extra-thin U profile, Richlite fingerboard with 12-inch radius, 24 extra jumbo stainless steel frets. It is screwed to the body by five fasteners, a solid bridge between your intention and the vibration of the wood. The fixed Hipshot through-string bridge and locking Gotoh tuners create a perfectly balanced system: stable tuning, long sustain, and immediate energy feedback with every note plucked.

Visually, the guitar displays an arrogant calm. The Lizard Spit Green satin finish matches the grain of the ash, enhanced by black hardware and discreet mother-of-pearl markers. It doesn't blink. It just exists!

This American-made model is designed for guitarists who have eliminated the superfluous. On stage, it's a precision instrument. In rehearsals, it demands clarity of thought. It comes with an ESP-moulded hard case, certificate and pre-fitted D'Addario NYXL strings. The HDX1 is not versatile. It is definitive, a long-term investment.