The LTD JD-I delivers the fierce tone and uncompromising performance that define Joe Duplantier’s signature sound. Engineered for precision, speed, and stage-ready intensity, this Signature Series guitar combines aggressive aesthetics with professional-grade playability, making it a must-have instrument for metal and progressive rock guitarists seeking power, versatility, and sonic authority.
Features
- LTD JD-I Signature Series delivers Joe Duplantier’s signature tone with a bold, modified offset XJ design.
- Bolt-on construction with a 25.5” scale provides precise playability and stable string tension.
- Mahogany body ensures rich, resonant tone with enhanced sustain.
- Thin U-shaped three-piece roasted maple neck offers smooth playability and durability.
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays provides clear note articulation and elegant styling.
- 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets allow effortless fretting and extended range for expressive playing.
- Black hardware and LTD locking tuners provide reliable performance and professional aesthetics.
- Hipshot Tone-a-Matic bridge and tailpiece deliver precise intonation and solid string response.
- Graphtech TUSQ nut enhances tuning stability and tonal clarity.
- DiMarzio JD Fortitude passive humbucker produces Joe’s signature aggressive, high-output tone.
- Includes deluxe ESP hardshell case for secure transport and storage.
Specifications
General
Construction: Bolt-On
Scale: 25.5"
Finish: Silver Sunburst
Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
Case: JD-I Guitar Form Fit Case
Body
Body: Mahogany
Neck
Neck: 3Pc Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
Nut Width: 43mm
Nut Type: Graph Tech TUSQ
Neck Contour: Thin U
Frets/Type: 22 XJ Stainless Steel
Electronics
Bridge PU: DiMarzio JD Fortitude
Electronics Layout: Volume
Hardware
Hardware Color: Black
Bridge: Hipshot Tone-A-Matic
Tuners: LTD Locking
Strap Button: Standard