electric · superstrat
Horizon
| Maker | ESP |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Type | electric · superstrat |
| Introduced | 1980s |
| Price | USD 5199 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1975 |
| Status | current |
ESP's long-running superstrat, built in set-neck and bolt-on versions.
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Why it matters
The Horizon is one of ESP's oldest current shapes and appears across the company's lines, from the Japanese Original Series to the US-built versions. Set-neck construction and a carved top are the usual features, with Floyd Rose and hardtail options and different pickup sets. It sits at the top of the superstrat market rather than in the budget tier.
Note
Sleek superstrat with set neck; the ESP staple (FR, NT, CTM variants).
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Prices vary a lot between the Japanese, US and international versions
- ESP and E-II are separate lines with different origins and prices
- Importing directly adds duty and shipping
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Phillip McKnight · 2020-09 · 113,613 views
Long-form look at an E-II Horizon III covering its specs and playability.
Mongoose Motovlog · 2013-11 · 63,023 views
“Seen a lot of demos online for this guitar and most people are recording it using a camera mic!?”
Metal-focused demo of an ESP Horizon HRF NT-II with clean and heavy passages.