--- product_id: 12923201 title: "ESP LTD ST-203 Distressed 3 Tone Sunburst" brand: "esp" price: "NZ$217" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/12923201-esp-ltd-st-203-distressed-3-tone-sunburst store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Maple Neck 22 Extra Jumbo Frets Alder Body ESP LTD ST-203 Distressed 3 Tone Sunburst **Brand:** esp **Price:** NZ$217 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Rock Your World with the ST-203! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ESP LTD ST-203 Distressed 3 Tone Sunburst by esp - **How much does it cost?** NZ$217 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/12923201-esp-ltd-st-203-distressed-3-tone-sunburst) ## Best For - esp enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted esp brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Vintage Vibes:** Equipped with a Vintage Tremolo for classic tonal versatility. - • **Ready for the Road:** Comes with a hardshell case (sold separately) for ultimate protection. - • **Unleash Your Sound:** Crafted with an Alder body for rich resonance. - • **Tuned to Perfection:** LTD Tuners ensure your sound stays locked in. - • **Precision Playability:** Experience effortless navigation with a Thin-U neck contour. ## Overview The ESP LTD ST-203 Distressed 3 Tone Sunburst is a premium electric guitar featuring an Alder body, Maple neck, and Rosewood fingerboard. With a 25.5" scale length, 22 extra jumbo frets, and passive ESP Designed LS-120 pickups, this guitar is designed for both performance and playability. The vintage tremolo system and LTD tuners provide exceptional tuning stability, making it a perfect choice for musicians seeking quality and style. ## Description The ESP LTD ST-203 is a classic-shaped model with a distressed finish and a vintage style tremolo. The ESP LTD ST-203 features an Alder body with a distressed finish and the bolt-on Maple neck has a rosewood fingerboard with 22 XJ frets. The three single-coil ESP LS-120 pickups deliver crisp and clear bell-like tones. Sorry, case not included.Features:Alder bodyBolt on maple neckRosewood fingerboard22 XJ fretsDot inlaysThin U neck contour42mm nut25.5 scaleESP tunersVintage style tremolo bridgeNickel hardwareThree ESP LS-120 single coil pickupsDistressed 3 Tone Sunburst finishCase not included ## Features - The ST203R 3TB has an Alder Body with a Maple Neck and a Rosewood Fingerboard - This guitar comes equipped with a Vintage Tremolo and LTD Tuners - It has a Bolt-On Neck Construction and a 25.5" Scale with 22 Extra Jumbo Frets and a Thin-U Neck Contour - The pickups are passive ESP Designed LS-120(b/m/n) - The controls are Vol/Tone/Tone/5-Way Switch - Hardshell Case Model: CSTFF Sold Separately ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Color | Sunburst | | Scale Length | 25.5" Scale | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood | | Body Material Type | Alder | | Back Material Type | Alder Wood | | Top Material Type | Maple Wood, Rosewood, Alder Wood | | Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | S | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ESP - **Color:** Sunburst - **Top Material Type:** Maple Wood, Rosewood, Alder Wood - **Body Material:** Alder - **Back Material Type:** Alder Wood - **Neck Material Type:** Maple - **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S - **Hand Orientation:** Right - **Guitar Bridge System:** Adjustable ## Images ![ESP LTD ST-203 Distressed 3 Tone Sunburst - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MptHvszUL.jpg) ![ESP LTD ST-203 Distressed 3 Tone Sunburst - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WBHLm5EZL.jpg) ![ESP LTD ST-203 Distressed 3 Tone Sunburst - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aqu6BqcpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low price shredder impresses me every time I pick him up! *by S***L on July 21, 2016* Very nice guitar for the price! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Strat-alike out there, but don't tell everyone! *by T***D on December 11, 2016* Got this guitar about 2 months ago now and I can't stop playing. I have never owned a Strat (a Fender Nashville Power Deluxe Telecaster is as close as I have gotten...) but always loved the sound, so I decided that this was a worthwhile price to enter that market. WOW am I happy I made that choice!!! ESP/LTD has really outdone themselves in terms of quality and price for this. I have played many Strats in my search for the right one, all the way from Squier to American Series Fender Strats, and this competes right with the Fender Mexican Strats at a much better price. The neck is smooth and fast, frets dressed properly, and the pickups sound great. I am continually impressed that I got this guitar for so cheap, because I feel like I should have paid much more (no complaints, though). I now sound much more convincing when playing blues on this guitar, and I love the tone and feel. Given the chance, I'd buy another tomorrow! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Relic for the price! *by K***H on August 17, 2010* I just picked one of these up. I have to say the Import Guitars are getting better and better. This is the new LTD/ESP - ST-203 Strat. This Guitar just feels and sounds Great. The Big difference between this and a F Guitar is the Hardware and Plastic on the LTD all looks new - Which is just fine with me. Also the rosewood fretboard is not reliced at all - just the back of the neck shows wear - but not gritty. Another great factor is its cost - About 1 Third of the F Guitar Price. These are defiantly worth checking out. The price of these relices are very affordable - So if you would like to jump over to the Relic side - This guitar might be a great choice. Or I guess you can save up and buy a Nash - their very nice too. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/12923201-esp-ltd-st-203-distressed-3-tone-sunburst](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/12923201-esp-ltd-st-203-distressed-3-tone-sunburst) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*