Serial numbers.ĮSP has used a mix of serial number schemes over the years. I've been told that ESP had a fire in their (old) LA office in the mid/late 90's which destroyed most if not all of their existing records. Aside from a dime sized paint chip near the guitar input its pretty much perfect.įrets look like its never been played! Couple of quickies.ĮSP record keeping. Did they not do that on the older 80's models? Its in awesome shape for the age though. Most ESPs I have seen have the little ESP circle with logo on the back.
Yeah the finish is really sold me on it! I just wanted to make sure it was a real ESP as I've never seen one like it! The thing I thought was strange was there is nothing on the back of the headstock at all. Anyone seen anything like this before? Any info is appreciated! From what I have heard ESP does not have good records from the late 80's early 90's and aren't much help in identifying old guitars. It changes color depending on the angle and lighting.
The finish appears to be original but I have never seen anything like it before. I was intrigued by the wild finish and the fact that it was an older Japanese ESP.
So I just picked this up in a trade from a guy on craigslist.
