It is a sample/preproduction guitar. ESP makes the samples to test out various colors, finishes and to show to dealers prior to the actual model being built. They take them to shows like NAMM and start taking preorders for the new years model. Some Samples are never make it into production models.

Specifications:

• Bolt-On Construction
• 34" Scale
• Basswood Body
• Flamed Maple Top
• Maple Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 38mm Standard Nut
• Thin U Neck Contour
• 24 XJ Frets
• Black Nickel Hardware
• ESP Tuners
• ESP DB-4 Bridge w/ String-Thru-Body
• ESP SB-4 (B & N) p.u.
• ESP ABQ-3 3-Band Active EQ
• Finish: STR (See Thru Red)

Controls:

• Bass Boost/Cut
• Volume
• Mid Boost/Cut
• Treble Boost/Cut
• Balance