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Featured Specs
Condition: New
Color Family: Silver
Series: ESP LTD
Body Shape: Offset, Signature
Body Material: Mahogany
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Bridge: Fixed
Pickups: Humbucker
Number of Strings: 6
Country of Origin: South Korea
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 43 mm
Fretboard Radius: 350 mm
Number of Frets: 22
Tuning: E Standard
String Gauge: 10-46
Full Description
The ESP LTD Joe Duplantier JD-I Signature is a masterclass in minimalist design and crushing sonic power, built in collaboration with the frontman of French metal pioneers Gojira. Dressed in a striking Silver Sunburst finish, this signature model takes a classic, refined silhouette and packs it with high-performance specs tailored for massive riffs, absolute reliability, and a completely streamlined workflow.
The foundation of the JD-I is a resonant mahogany body that delivers a thick, commanding mid-range punch. It is paired with a bolt-on 3-piece roasted maple neck, providing exceptional stability and an immediate, snappy attack. The Macassar ebony fingerboard features a comfortable 350mm radius, a fast Thin "U" neck contour, and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets for a smooth, frictionless playing surface built to handle a lifetime of touring.
For its signature voice, the guitar is loaded with a single DiMarzio Joe Duplantier "Fortitude" humbucker in the bridge position. This pickup is engineered to handle heavy, down-tuned low end while maintaining crisp articulation, rich harmonics, and a percussive dynamic response. Embodying Joe's no-nonsense approach to gear, the electronics layout is stripped down to just a master volume knob, leaving no obstacles between your hands and your amplifier.
The hardware package is fully optimized for tuning reliability and maximum vibration transfer. It features a premium Hipshot Tone-A-Matic bridge, which locks to the posts to provide exceptional sustain and a solid feel under palm-mutes. Coupled with a Graph Tech TUSQ nut and LTD locking tuners, this guitar delivers rock-solid performance whether tracking complex studio layers or performing on the world's biggest stages.
Condition: This is a brand new ESP LTD Joe Duplantier JD-I in Silver Sunburst. It includes ESP’s full manufacturer warranty and comes equipped with our Pro-Tech Setup, ensuring it arrives ready to play straight out of the case. Drop Dee Guitars is an authorized ESP dealer.
Pro-Tech Setup: Every guitar we sell receives our Pro-Tech setup, including:
- Neck adjustment for proper relief
- Action setup for clean, buzz-free playability
- Intonation across all frets
- Pickup height adjustment for balanced output
- Full electronics inspection and play-test
Your Joe Duplantier JD-I will arrive dialed-in and performance ready.
Specs
- Finish: Silver Sunburst
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Roasted Maple
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
- Neck Contour: Thin U
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Nut Type: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Frets: 22 XJ Stainless Steel
- Hardware Color: Black
- Strap Button: Standard
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Bridge: Hipshot Tone-A-Matic
- Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio JD Fortitude
- Electronics Layout: Master Volume
- Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046)
- Case: LTD JD-I Guitar Form Fit Case Included
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ESP LTD Joe Duplantier JD-I Electric Guitar w/ Case - Silver Sunburst
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No Sales Tax Outside SC
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Free Pro-Tech Setup
Every guitar comes ready to play out of the box. Our Pro-Tech setup is included free with the guitar's stock strings.
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No Sales Tax Outside of SC
As a small business we don't have to collect sales tax from sales outside of South Carolina.

Free Pro-Tech Setup
Enjoy a guitar that is setup and ready to play as soon as you get it in! Our Pro-Tech setup is done right before the guitar leaves our shop so that it is dialed in by the time you receive the guitar.
Every guitar comes with our free Pro-Tech setup. Custom setups are an additional charge.

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FAQs
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Really, there's no sales tax?
There's no sales tax outside of SC. Since we're a small business, we only have to collect sales tax on in-state orders.
Do you accept trades?
Yes, we accept trades! We proudly offer you 70% trade value where most stores only offer 40-60%. Visit our Trades Page to begin the process.
Can I request a setup w/ my preferred strings?
Yes, but that will come at additional charge that varies depending on the guitar. Our Pro-Tech Setup is free for every guitar using its stock strings.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! Please reach out to us to get a quote for shipping internationally.
What's your shipping and return policy?
Please review our Shipping Policy and Return Policy to review our entire shipping and return policies.
In short, please allow us up to three business days to ship your guitar. We do our Pro-Tech setups right before the guitar leaves us so that it is ready to play once it reaches you. Normally, it only takes a day or two for us to ship out your guitar.
Our return policy is 14 days, but please review our policies page above for further details.
