This model (with the bird inlays) was only offered for 2 years, 2006 and 2007. This is a 2006 as it has the black hardware. She has a few minor blems in the finish. 

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 from the 2006 ESP website:

• BOLT-ON CONSTRUCTION
• 25.5” SCALE
• BASSWOOD BODY
• MAPLE NECK
• ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD
• EAGLE AND DOT INLAYS
• EMG-ESP LH-300 PICKUPS
• VOLUME & TONE CONTROLS W/3-WAY TOGGLE
• BLACK HARDWARE
• FLOYD ROSE LISCENSED BRIDGE
• WHITE BINDING ON NECK & HEADSTOCK
• 24 XJ FRETS

*As this is a Sample/Preproduction model some specs maybe different.