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.

*As this is a Sample some specs may not be the same as the production model but 99% of the time they are the same.

The production version of this guitar has Chrome Hardware and normal street price is $279.00

Specifications

• Bolt-On Construction
• 25.5" Scale
• Basswood Body
• Maple Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 42mm Standard Nut
• Thin U Neck Contour
• 24 XJ Frets
• Black Hardware
• ESP Tuners
• TOM Bridge
• ESP LH-150 (B & N) p.u.
• Finish: BCH (Black Cherry)

Controls

• Master Volume
• 3-Way Toggle
• Master Tone