While ESP first got started in 1975 as a small repair shop in Tokyo, it was really toward the mid ‘80s when our guitars and basses grabbed the attention of players around the world. The LTD ’87 Series are faithful recreations of this set of instruments from ESP’s 1987 catalog. The LTD M-1 Custom ’87, based on the legendary original ESP M-1 model, offers neck-thru body construction for fast access to the highest frets. Its comfortable alder body and three-piece extra thin U-shaped maple neck are designed for speed and smooth playability. The M-1 Custom ’87 features a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge without a recess route and a single Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 pickup with a push-pull control for coil splitting, and an EMG PA-2 boost switch for when you need that extra push of raw power. Available in Black, Dark Metallic Blue, and Candy Apple Red finishes.
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While ESP first got started in 1975 as a small repair shop in Tokyo, it was really toward the mid ‘80s when our guitars and basses grabbed the attention of players around the world. The LTD ’87 Series are faithful recreations of this set of instruments from ESP’s 1987 catalog. The LTD M-1 Custom ’87, based on the legendary original ESP M-1 model, offers neck-thru body construction for fast access to the highest frets. Its comfortable alder body and three-piece extra thin U-shaped maple neck are designed for speed and smooth playability. The M-1 Custom ’87 features a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge without a recess route and a single Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 pickup with a push-pull control for coil splitting, and an EMG PA-2 boost switch for when you need that extra push of raw power. Available in Black, Dark Metallic Blue, and Candy Apple Red finishes.
Specifications
CONSTRUCTION Neck-Thru
SCALE 25.5"
BODY Alder
NECK 3Pc Maple
FINGERBOARD Macassar Ebony
FINGERBOARD RADIUS 350mm
FINISH Black
NUT WIDTH 43mm
NUT TYPE Locking
NECK CONTOUR Extra Thin U
FRETS/TYPE 24 XJ
HARDWARE COLOR Chrome
STRAP BUTTON Standard
TUNERS LTD
BRIDGE Floyd Rose 1000
BRIDGE PU Seymour Duncan Distortion
ELECTRONICS Passive w/ Active Boost
ELECTRONICS LAYOUT Volume(Push/Pull)/EMG PA-2 Mini switch
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