ESP / 7 strings / 2012–present

ESP STEF-B7 1H Custom Shop (2012–present)

Confirmed Root model: STEF-B7 1H. Built by hand, one at a time, by ESP's Custom Shop in Japan.

Represents the highest exclusivity within Carpenter's collection: a single Fishman Fluence pickup in the bridge position, geared toward low-end response and tonal clarity, on the same 27" baritone chassis as the rest of the 607B/STEF-B7 family.

Known specifications

Model: ESP ESTEFB71H (Stef Baritone-7 1 Hum)
Construction: Neck-thru-body
Scale: 27" (baritone)
Body: Alder
Neck: 3-piece maple, Thin U profile
Fretboard: Ebony, 24 frets, 47mm graphite nut
Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM, string-thru-body
Electronics: 1× Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (bridge)
Controls: 1 Volume (push-pull Modern Active/Passive) + 1 Tone
Country of origin: Japan (ESP Custom Shop)

Historical significance

The technical chassis is identical across all 1H versions; what varies by finish is the hardware. Instruments are made to order directly through the Custom Shop, in some cases with the original hard case and a certificate of authenticity (COA).

100% Custom Shop Japan construction, unit by unit
Single-pickup configuration, geared toward low end and tonal clarity
Different hardware depending on finish (Gotoh Locking vs. Sperzel Locking)

Tuning setup

B tuning / F#

Baritone 7-string repertoire

Historical mention

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Variants and finishes

Ice Blue Metallic

Available by direct order from the Custom Shop, including original hard case and certificate of authenticity (COA).

Tuners: Gotoh Locking

Snow White

Available by direct order from the Custom Shop, including original hard case and certificate of authenticity (COA).

Tuners: Gotoh Locking

Purple Camo (Satin)

Only available through a full order to the Custom Shop ("full custom shop order"). Registered under its own model code.

Tuners: Sperzel Locking
Model code: ESP ESTEFB71HPC

Purple Metallic

Metallic finish; by analogy with Ice Blue Metallic, it probably carries the same hardware (not 100% confirmed).

Tuners: Gotoh Locking (probable, unconfirmed)

Voodoo Purple

Metallic finish; by analogy with Ice Blue Metallic, it probably carries the same hardware (not 100% confirmed).

Tuners: Gotoh Locking (probable, unconfirmed)

Purple Satin

One of the documented finishes of the 1H series.

Glitter Storm Black

Glitter finish over black, maple grain visible.

Rarity

Very high. Custom Shop made to order, built unit by unit.

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