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.

I think this is a 2008 - 2009 model, both years have the same specs. As this is a Sample/Prototype some of the specs on the guitar might be a bit different than on the production unit.

• Neck-Thru-Bod
• 25.5” Scale
• Agathis Body
• Flamed Maple Top
• Maple Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 42mm Standard Nut
• Thin U Neck Contour
• 24 XJ Frets 
• Black Nickel Hardware
• ESP Tuners
• TOM Bridge
• ESP LH-301 (B&N) p.u.
• Finish: STBLK