From ESP and Animal's as Leaders Guitarist Javier Reyes!

Strings For Less  guitarists love gut-rattling riffs, but the 8-string electric guitar is capable of so much more. Animal's as Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes and his signature ESP LTD JR-608 8-string solidbody electric guitar go a long way to uncover the elegance and versatility that can be achieved with eight strings in looks, craftsmanship, and tone. Equipped with custom appointments such as a Hipshot bridge and Custom Javier Reyes signature DiMarzio pickups, the LTD JR-608 is truly a breathtaking open palette for the sonically adventurous.

Incredible sonic opportunities with a 27" scale 8-string design

One listen to Javier Reyes's band Animals as Leaders and a whole new world of what is possible with guitar playing immediately becomes apparent. Get Reyes's signature LTD JR-608 in your hands and the exact same thing happens. The 8-string design is wonderfully complemented by a 27" scale length, striking a balance between low-note clarity and comfort of playing. Add extended voicings to your chordal vocabulary, grab full-sounding chords no matter where you are on the neck, and yes, rattle the ground with huge sounding low-frequency riffing.

5-piece neck-through design offers enhanced sustain

Of all of the different types of neck joints, the neck-through design is known to offer you the most clarity and sustain. That's exactly why Javier Reyes went with that construction for his JR-608. The 5-piece design of walnut, maple, and padouk ensures maximum stability and a great look that complements the ash body and finish. When you play the type of music that Animals as Leaders does clarity and sustain are vital. Reyes makes sure you can get just that with his signature LTD JR-608 8-string electric guitar.

Custom features like a Hipshot bridge and signature DiMarzio pickups

Far from simply slapping his name on an existing design, the Javier Reyes LTD JR-608 8-string electric guitar sports a number of specific, and high-end features that combine to create just the guitar Reyes wants and needs for his playing style. Features such as the Hipshot bridge that enhances string definition and sustain. You also get Eclipse 8 pickups from DiMarzio which really allow your dynamics and note clarity to shine through, even in a dense mix.

LTD Javier Reyes Signature JR-608 8-string Electric Guitar Features:

• 8-string electric guitar designed with Javier Reyes
• Hipshot bridge gives you clarity
• Stunning quilt-maple top
• 5-piece walnut, maple, and padouk neck-through design
• Ash body and ebony fretboard
• Eclipse 8 pickups
• 27" scale length
• 5 way super switch
• Locking tuners

Tech Specs

• Body Type:Solidbody
• Body Shape:Javier Reyes Signature
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Number of Strings:8
• Body Material:Swamp Ash
• Top Material:Quilted Maple
• Color:Faded Blue Sunburst
• Neck Material:5-piece Walnut/Maple/Padauk
• Neck Shape:Thin U