ESP Horizon Custom Turquoise (1997–2002)
Classic Horizon style with H/H/S configuration, translucent turquoise. It established that pickup configuration as Carpenter's trademark, inspired by Vivian Campbell's Kramer Nightswan.
Known specifications
- Years in active use
- 1997–2002
- Design
- Classic Horizon, arched top, double cutaway
- Construction
- Neck-Through-Body
- Electronics
- H/H/S (humbuckers in bridge and middle, single-coil in neck)
- Pickups
- Seymour Duncan JB (bridge, passive); passive single coils in middle/neck
- Finish
- Glossy translucent turquoise/green
- Identifiers
- Original stickers from Hed PE, Stuck Mojo and Ozomatli
Historical significance
It represents the aesthetic transition link that established the H/H/S configuration, inspired by Vivian Campbell's Kramer Nightswan. Used prominently in the mixing of Around the Fur and as a base for recording White Pony tracks.
- Reference H/H/S configuration
- Appraised by Christie's at $55,000 (2025)
Related albums
Around The Fur
1997Prominent use in the mixing process.
White Pony
2000Physical base for recording multiple tracks.
Tuning setup
Drop C# / Drop C
Around The Fur / White PonyAnecdotes and history
Clarification about "Change (In the House of Flies)"
official clarification 2025For years there was a rumor that it appeared in that music video; in August 2025 it was clarified that its only notable audiovisual appearance was in the "Back to School (Mini Maggit)" video and TV appearances of the era.
Record Christie's appraisal
newsThe auction house Christie's appraised this instrument at $55,000 due to its condition and the platinum certification of the albums it was used on.
Derived models
- LTD SC-20
Rarity
Extremely high. One-of-a-kind piece, officially appraised and validated by Carpenter himself.