ESP GK-001 SNAPPER-CTM 40th Anniversary See Thru Black Electric Guitar
Description
ESP GK-001 SNAPPER-CTM 40th Anniversary See Thru Black Electric Guitar
This is a genuine one-off custom shop instrument built in 2015 as part of ESP's 40th Anniversary Limited Exhibition Series. The U to V neck contour and hard maple neck deliver a distinctly comfortable, responsive feel that balances fast playability with substantial grip. The See Thru Black finish over the flamed maple top and mahogany body showcases the wood grain while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of a limited-edition collectible.
Playability & Construction
The bolt-on neck joint with star cut assembly ensures solid sustain and reliable neck stability through years of gigging and studio sessions. The hard maple neck with ebony fingerboard accommodates 22 #214 frets across a 240-305R compound radius, allowing smooth barre chords in the lower positions while supporting precise single-note work higher up the neck. This neck geometry rewards aggressive playing and rewards precision work alike.
Tone & Electronics
The pickup configuration pairs Seymour Duncan SSL-5 neck and middle pickups with a Seymour Duncan SH-14 bridge humbucker, delivering clarity in the upper register and controlled aggression at full volume. The master volume and master tone controls with capacitance select switch provide real-time tonal sculpting on stage, while the 5-way lever selector and mix variation switch expand your sonic palette across multiple pickup combinations for versatile performances.
Key Features
- Custom shop one-off build from 2015 ESP 40th Anniversary Limited Exhibition Series
- Flame maple top with mahogany body and natural binding
- Hard maple neck with U to V neck contour
- Ebony fingerboard with 22 #214 frets and dot inlays
- 240-305R compound radius
- 648mm scale length
- 42mm bone nut
- Bolt-on neck joint with star cut assembly
- SG360-07 MG-T Gotoh locking tuners
- ESP FLICKER-III bridge
- Seymour Duncan SSL-5 neck and middle pickups; SH-14 bridge humbucker
- Master volume, master tone with capacitance select switch, 5-way lever selector, and mix variation switch
This limited-edition custom shop instrument represents a snapshot of ESP's 40th Anniversary craftsmanship and stands as a serious player's instrument backed by professional-grade hardware and hand-selected pickups—a collectible that delivers toneful, reliable performance in any setting.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
The ESP GK-001 SNAPPER-CTM is a 2015 custom-shop one-off built for ESP's 40th Anniversary, pairing a flamed maple and mahogany body with a hard maple neck that delivers responsive playability and substantial sustain across rock and hard-rock styles. The U to V neck contour and 240-305R compound radius fretboard balance fast lead work with comfortable grip, while Seymour Duncan SSL-5 and SH-14 pickups cut through with clarity in the upper register and controlled aggression at volume. Intermediate to professional players seeking a collectible workhorse with reliable bolt-on construction and real-time tonal shaping via dual master controls and pickup mix switching will find this limited edition a stage-ready investment.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
This is an intermediate-to-professional instrument designed for experienced players. The compound radius fretboard and responsive pickup mix controls reward technique and ear for tone shaping, while the bolt-on neck and star cut assembly deliver reliable sustain and stability for demanding stage and studio use.
What genres does this guitar work best in?
The ESP GK-001 excels in rock, hard rock, blues, and studio sessions. The Seymour Duncan pickup configuration delivers clarity in the upper register and controlled aggression that suits riff-driven and lead-heavy playing; folk and jazz applications fall outside its tonal sweet spot.
What pickup configuration and controls does it have?
It features a Seymour Duncan SSL-5 neck pickup, SSL-5 middle pickup, and SH-14 bridge humbucker, paired with master volume and master tone controls, a 5-way lever selector, a capacitance select switch, and a mix variation switch for real-time tonal sculpting and multiple pickup combinations.
Is this a collectible or a player's instrument?
This is both: a genuine 2015 custom-shop one-off from ESP's 40th Anniversary Limited Exhibition Series with aesthetic and rarity value, and a professional-grade player's tool backed by hand-selected Seymour Duncan pickups, a hard maple neck with ebony fingerboard, and reliable Gotoh locking tuners and ESP FLICKER-III bridge.
What are the key hardware and fretboard specs?
The guitar has a 648mm scale length, 42mm bone nut, 22 frets on an ebony fingerboard with a 240-305R compound radius, SG360-07 MG-T Gotoh locking tuners, and an ESP FLICKER-III bridge with a bolt-on neck joint and star cut assembly for solid sustain and neck stability.
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