The ESP SNAPPER-AL Glitter Storm Black represents ESP's interpretation of the modern S-style guitar. While inspired by a familiar platform, the SNAPPER incorporates numerous refinements developed for today's players, combining traditional versatility with the precision and reliability expected from a premium Japanese instrument.
Built around a roasted alder body and a hard maple neck, the SNAPPER delivers a lively, articulate response with exceptional balance across the entire frequency range. A compound-radius fingerboard, stainless steel frets, and ESP's T-5 Ultimate Access neck joint provide outstanding comfort and effortless playability.
The striking Glitter Storm Black finish adds a contemporary touch while maintaining the understated aesthetic that has become synonymous with the SNAPPER series.
Tone & Character
A trio of Seymour Duncan pickups provides an exceptionally versatile tonal palette. The SSL-5 single coils deliver clarity, punch, and rich harmonic content, while the TB-16 bridge humbucker offers powerful output and excellent definition.
ESP's Mix Variation Switch further expands the available sounds, allowing access to additional pickup combinations beyond the standard five-way configuration.
Specifications
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Body: Roasted Alder (45 mm)
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Neck: Hard Maple (CT System Head Type-3)
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Neck Profile: Slim U
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Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
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Radius: Compound (240–305R)
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Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5")
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Nut: Unbleached Bone (42 mm)
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Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots, Luminlay side markers
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Frets: Medium Stainless Steel, 22 frets
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Construction: Bolt-on (T-5 Ultimate Access)
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Tuners: GOTOH SG360-07 MG-T
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Bridge: ESP Flicker-III with Tremolo Tone Spring Type 2
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Pickups:
- Seymour Duncan SSL-5 (Neck)
- Seymour Duncan SSL-5 RW/RP (Middle)
- Seymour Duncan TB-16 (Bridge)
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Controls:
- Master Volume
- Master Tone (Capacitor Select Switch)
- Five-way pickup selector
- Mix Variation Switch
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Hardware: Chrome
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Strings: .009–.042
Black Crane Notes
The SNAPPER is one of ESP's defining models. Rather than attempting to recreate a vintage instrument, ESP took the familiar S-style platform and refined it from the ground up, resulting in a guitar that feels modern, versatile, and remarkably well engineered.
The Glitter Storm Black finish is particularly distinctive, pairing the SNAPPER's clean lines with a subtle metallic appearance that changes beautifully as it catches the light.
