ESP LTD F-100 GS Sample/Prototype Electric Guitar

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.

2004 was the first year for the F-100. It was offered with a flame top and see thru black finsh. This is still true today, the F-100 has never been made as a production model in anything but the Flame Maple Top and See Thru Black finish. 

Did I mention it is made in Korea? I know, I know...