ESP LJMIQMDBLM Josh Middleton Signature Electric Guitar (Deep Blood Moon)

ESP LJMIQMDBLM Josh Middleton Signature Electric Guitar (Deep Blood Moon)Whether hes fronting old school thrash disciples Sylosis or churning out syncopated metalcore riffs with Architects, UK based Josh Middleton is one of todays top boundary pushing guitarists. The latest entry in his signature ESP offerings the LTD Josh Middleton JM I delivers a no holds barred barrage of pared down power, ditching the 2 pickup layout of its JM II sibling. While providing an attention grabbing look, its quilt maple capped alder body

Whether he’s fronting old-school thrash disciples Sylosis or churning out syncopated metalcore riffs with Architects, UK-based Josh Middleton is one of today’s top boundary-pushing guitarists. The latest entry in his signature ESP offerings — the LTD Josh Middleton JM-I — delivers a no-holds-barred barrage of pared-down power, ditching the 2-pickup layout of its JM-II sibling. While providing an attention-grabbing look, its quilt-maple-capped alder body delivers a prismatic sound with plenty of room to personalize. And that’s before you even plug it in! When you do tread that withered road, this solidbody 6-string’s active Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic humbucker gives you a brace of voltaic voicing and an endless variety of heavy-hitting sonic textures. The LTD Josh Middleton JM-I includes an easy-playing 3-piece roasted maple neck, a silky-smooth Macassar ebony fingerboard, and a recessed Tune-o-matic bridge that makes lightning-fast palm-muted phrases a piece of cake.

Fishman Fluence: one pickup, two voices, endless tone

The LTD JM-I opts for a bridge-mounted Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic humbucker. Its dyad of voicing options is effortlessly navigated via the Volume knob’s push-pull arrangement, giving you access to the best of both active and passive tone-crafting worlds. Voice 1 — Fishman’s “Modern Active High Output” option — wields the full weight of its ceramic-magnet architecture, supplying searing heat and pummeling, powerful crunch, with a full-spectrum flashpoint that eviscerates any low-end mud while remaining defined in each register. On the opposite end, you’ll discover what Fishman calls Voice 2: “Modern Passive Attack.” In this mode, your tones retain the hot-to-the-touch output of the ceramic magnets, coupling it with the organic dimensions of the JM-I’s foundational tonewoods, with fluid dynamics and reactivity that conjures kaleidoscopic harmonics through its detailed and dynamic distortion characteristics.

Extra-thin U neck: exacting control and premium performance

Playing the ESP LTD Josh Middleton JM-I is a treat. Its 3-piece roasted maple neck is cut to a smooth, playable Extra-thin U profile. Its 13.7-inch-radius Macassar ebony fingerboard is adorned with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets — a favorite among players in heavy genres. Additionally, opting for both roasted maple and a 3-piece construction pays dividends on sonic support, not only augmenting the aural complexity of the instrument’s tonewoods but also maximizing the neck’s dimensional stability. This increased resilience to warping, twisting, and the elements means less time in the shop, more time with the music, and a truly tour-grade tone machine that’s perfect for traveling musicians. What’s more, offset block inlays give the LTD Josh Middleton JM-I added visual appeal; it also features a bind-free molded nut.

Packed with pro-quality hardware

The LTD Josh Middleton JM-I is laden with pro-quality appointments. Its recessed Tune-o-matic bridge affords you reliable intonation without getting in the way of your picking hand — it’s a palm muter’s dream come true. Beyond that, this bridge’s string-through design offers incredible natural sustain, firmly capitalizing on the natural resonance and overtone-rich properties of the maple-topped alder anchor. LTD locking tuners round out this solidbody electric guitar’s impressive feature set.

Features

• Signature solidbody electric guitar of Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects)
• Maple-capped alder body delivers a balanced sound with lots of bite
• 3-piece roasted maple neck with comfortable Extra-thin U profile
• Smooth-playing Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
• Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic active pickup gives you an endless variety of dual-voice sonic textures
• Recessed TOM bridge offers reliable intonation without getting in your way
• Eye-grabbing quilt maple top, black hardware, and offset block fingerboard inlays

Specifications

• Model:JM-I
• Artist:Josh Middleton
• Neck Finish:Satin
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Type:Solidbody
• Body Shape:Doublecut
• Body Material:Mahogany
• Top Material:Quilted Maple Veneer
• Body Finish:Gloss
• Color:Deep Blood Moon
• Neck Material:3-piece Roasted Maple
• Neck Shape:Extra Thin U
• Neck Joint:Bolt-on
• Radius:13.77"
• Fingerboard Material:Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Blocks
• Number of Frets:24, Extra Jumbo, Stainless Steel
• Scale Length:25.5"
• Nut Width:1.653"
• Nut Material:Molded
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Recessed Tune-O-Matic bridge, String-thru body
• Tuners:LTD Locking
• Bridge Pickup:Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Humbucker
• Controls:1 x volume (push/pull voice select)
• Strings:D'Addario XL110, .010-.046
• Manufacturer Part Number:LJMIQMDBLM