When it comes to alternative heavy metal, Stephen Carpenter’s masterful rhythmic creations and deadly lead lines within the Deftones discography reign supreme. Thankfully, ESP agrees. Enter the SC-608: a 1-to-1 clone of Steph’s everyday baritone axe, built to his specifications for utmost authenticity and performance. The SC-608 leaves no detail behind, arming you with a 27-inch baritone scale, a highly maneuverable 3-piece maple neck, signature Fishman Fluence pickups, and more. Likewise, onboard ESP appointments, including a Hipshot tailpiece, LTD locking tuning machines, a molded nut, and a signature finish, ensure high-performance visuals to match. Take it from our  staunchest ’Toners: with the LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608 8-string baritone in your collection, potential is all but “Entombed.”

Built to Steph’s exact specifications

An 8-string baritone electric guitar needs to facilitate maximum comfort and control. Spec’d by the man himself, the SC-608 is more than capable of handling any down-tuned performance while remaining navigable and comfortable in the hands of any discerning player. Fit with a 3-piece maple neck that boasts a Thin-U profile and neck-through construction, the SC-608 allows you to make light work of leads and riffs up and down the entire fretboard, which boasts dot-style side markers to aid in accuracy as you tread from fret to fret. In conjunction with its exceptional instrument design, the SC-608 is topped off with a gorgeous gloss finish that complements Steph’s iconic onstage aesthetics.

High performance, low “Risk”

Every ESP comes with its collection of elite ESP hardware, and the LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608 is no different. Up top, complementary black hardware and LTD locking tuning machines ensure utmost intonation support in the face of any stage or studio session. Likewise, a Hipshot tailpiece with a string-through construction and a molded nut guarantee an authentic and comfortable playing field. From heel to headstock, every facet onboard the SC-608 ensures you’ll be more than prepared to handle the “Tempest” of tones you’ll find within

“Be Quiet and Drive”

From Adrenaline to Ohms, Stephen Carpenter has brought forth countless heavy metal rhythms and riffs to the table. After countless hours of collaboration with Steph, ESP loaded the SC-608 with a pair of his signature Fishman Fluence pickups — primed and ready to mastermind any down-tuned tone with ease via push-pull controls and a 3-way pickup switch. While best utilized in metal, punk, and rock-oriented distortion setups, there’s more than enough power within these pickups to tackle any genre or playing style. Take one listen to the SC-608’s Fishman Fluence pickups for yourself, and you’ll immediately know that they were meant to crunch.

Features

• Signature 8-string baritone guitar designed in collaboration with renowned heavy metal guitarist Stephen Carpenter (Deftones, Sol Invicto, Kush)
• 27-in. baritone scale for versatile tuning options
• Sturdy mahogany body supplies excellent projection and sustain
• Gloss-finished 3-piece maple neck with neck-through joint and Thin-U profile ensures seamless access to all 24 XJ frets
• Genuine Macassar ebony fingerboard with 13.77-in. radius and dot-style side markers
• Fishman Fluence SRC Signature pickup duo supplies heavy, resilient tone that’s perfect for rock, metal, punk, and beyond
• Push-pull Volume and Tone knobs with a 3-way switch to lock in a bounty of possible voices
• Hipshot tailpiece with string-through design and a molded nut facilitate a clean and authentic playing field
• Complementary black hardware and LTD locking tuning machines for utmost intonation support during stage and studio playing situations
• All-around gloss finish and matching headstock mimic the aesthetics of Steph’s everyday axe

Specifications

• Model:SC-608
• Artist:Stephen Carpenter
• Neck Finish:Gloss
• Number of Strings:8
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Type:Solidbody
• Body Material:Mahogany
• Body Finish:Gloss
• Color:Yellow
• Neck Material:3-piece Maple
• Neck Shape:Thin U
• Neck Joint:Neck-through
• Radius:13.77"
• Fingerboard Material:Macassar Ebony
• Number of Frets:24, Extra Jumbo
• Scale Length:27"
• Nut Width:2.125"
• Nut Material:Molded
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Hipshot, String-through
• Tuners:LTD Locking
• Neck Pickup:Fishman Fluence SRC Signature Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup:Fishman Fluence SRC Signature Humbucker
• Controls:1 x volume (push/pull voice select), 1 x tone
• Switching:3-way toggle pickup switch
• Strings:D'Addario XL140-8, .010-.074
• Manufacturer Part Number:LSC608BYELF1