ESP LTD Phoenix-200DX Red Burst

ESP LTD Phoenix-200DX - distinctive Phoenix shape with modern features!

The ESP LTD Phoenix-200DX brings the characteristic, flowing lines of the Phoenix body shape to the 200DX Series, combining them with a straightforward feature set for modern rock and metal sounds. Its elongated body shape stands apart from classic double-cut and single-cut designs, giving the guitar a distinctive presence. At the same time, the construction remains deliberately uncomplicated: a bolt-on neck, two passive humbuckers and a fixed TOM-style bridge with a separate tailpiece provide a classic foundation, complemented by modern details.

Flamed maple meets a lightweight poplar body

LTD uses poplar for the body, pairing it with a flamed maple top. The top's pronounced grain enhances the Phoenix shape's distinctive look and creates a striking visual accent. The roasted maple bolt-on neck provides a modern counterpoint. The heat treatment gives the maple its characteristic darker appearance, while the Thin U profile is designed for a slim, direct playing feel. The rosewood fingerboard has a 350 mm radius and 22 extra-jumbo frets. With a 25.5" scale, the Phoenix-200DX retains a familiar long-scale design.

ESP LH-150 humbuckers with an additional coil-split function

The electronics consist of two passive ESP LH-150 humbuckers. An LH-150B is used in the bridge position, while an LH-150N is fitted at the neck. This classic HH configuration is enhanced by a push/pull function on the tone control, which switches the bridge humbucker to single-coil mode. The control layout remains simple, with one volume and one tone control, yet offers additional tonal options beyond the standard humbucker configuration. This suits the Phoenix-200DX concept: straightforward electronics without unnecessary complexity, while offering more than a basic two-humbucker setup.

Fixed TOM-style construction instead of a tremolo

ESP LTD equips the guitar with a TOM-style bridge and separate tailpiece. The Phoenix-200DX therefore has a fixed bridge and deliberately omits a tremolo system. LTD tuners and black hardware complete the clean design. The guitar comes fitted with a string set in gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036 and .046. The combination of a fixed bridge, two humbuckers and the classic 25.5" scale makes the Phoenix-200DX a straightforward take on the striking Phoenix platform.

The Phoenix in the 200DX Series

With the 200DX Series, LTD brings familiar shapes from its model range to instruments with a deliberately focused feature set. The Phoenix-200DX retains the qualities that make the model visually distinctive: its long, asymmetrical body line and unmistakable silhouette. Meanwhile, the roasted maple neck, flamed maple top and bridge pickup split function add modern touches. The model is aimed at players looking for a visually distinctive electric guitar with a classic HH pickup configuration and fixed bridge, without giving up an additional single-coil option.

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