ESP has refreshed one of its longest-running signature models for 2026, introducing the LTD SC-607 Baritone in an eye-catching new Magenta finish. Designed in collaboration with Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter, the latest version retains the proven formula that has made the SC-607 a staple.
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Built for the lowest tunings
The SC-607 Baritone is purpose-built for heavy music. Its 27″ baritone scale length provides the increased string tension needed to handle aggressive downtuning while maintaining note definition and tight low-end response.
The LTD SC-607 Baritone further features a three-piece Thin U-style Maple neck, a Macassar Ebony fingerboard with a 400mm radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets, and a Neck-Thru construction that runs through the Mahogany body wings.
The reverse headstock isn’t simply a visual flourish either, either. By increasing string length behind the nut on the lower strings, it also contributes additional tension where extended-range players need it most.
Stephen Carpenter’s Fishman Fluence pickups return
Electronics once again come courtesy of Carpenter’s signature Fishman Fluence SRC 3-Voice humbuckers. The active pickup set offers three distinct voicings, with push-pull controls providing access to alternate sounds without cluttering the control layout.
A master Volume control with push-pull functionality, Tone control and five-way selector switch combine to offer a surprisingly broad tonal range, allowing the guitar to move from articulate cleans to the crushing high-gain tones that have become a hallmark of Carpenter’s playing.
Premium hardware completes the package
The rest of the specification reflects the SC-607’s premium ambitions. A TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-through-body construction enhances sustain and tuning stability, while LTD locking tuners further reinforce reliability for players who spend their time in lower tunings.
Gold hardware provides a striking contrast against the new Magenta finish, giving the guitar a fresh visual identity while maintaining the upscale aesthetic expected from ESP’s Signature Series. The instrument also ships with a deluxe ESP hardshell case.
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