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
• 25.5" Scale
• Basswood Body
• Quilted Maple Top
• Maple Neck
• Maple Fingerboard
• 42mm Locking Nut
• Thin U Neck Contour
• 24 XJ Frets
• Black Nickel Hardware
• ESP Tuners
• Floyd Rose Special Bridge
• ESP LH-150 (B) / LS-120 (M & N) p.u.
• Finish: STB (See Thru Blue)

Controls

• Master Volume
• 5-Way Switch
• Master Tone