This model was new for 2012. 

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
• Ash Body
• 5 Pc Maple/Rosewood Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 40mm Standard Nut
• Extra Thin U Neck Contour
• 24 XJ Frets
• Black Nickel Hardware
• ESP Tuners
• ESP BB-604 Bridge w/ String-Thru-Body
• ESP ASB-4 (B & N) Active p.u.
• ESP ABQ-3 3-Band Active EQ
• Finish: SBRN (Stain Brown)

Controls:

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