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Description

ESP's '87 Series celebrates a time when guitars couldn't be louder — both sonically and aesthetically! This purple-finished M-1 Custom is a faithful recreation of one of ESP's earliest models, and really ought to come with a pair of matching spandex shorts! Essentially a "Super-Strat", this guitar boasts plenty of high-performance features that modern rock and metal players are sure to enjoy.

The M-1's neck-thru design with an Alder body and a 3-piece Maple neck yields a vibrant, mid-focused sound that's guaranteed to cut through in a band mix with singing sustain. Throw in the devastating Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucker along with a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, and you've got yourself a supercharged shred machine that will never fail to stand out on stage!

Key Features

  • Alder Body — Provides a balanced tonal foundation for the pickup, with tight lows, bold mids and singing highs.
  • 3-Piece Maple Neck — Layered neck construction improves strength for exceptional tuning stability. Maple timber adds brightness into the sonic mix for a snappier note attack.
  • Extra Thin "U" Neck Profile – Ultra-slim shape is suited for performance-hungry players who want to play at lightning speed!
  • Macassar Ebony Fingerboard — Dark and silky material, fitted with 24 XJ-sized frets for stellar playability.
  • Seymour Duncan Distortion Pickup — Potent humbucker designed for high-octane rock and modern metal. Delivers huge output and massive sustain.
  • EMG PA-2 Boost Switch — For when you need that extra push of raw power! Great for enhancing solos or adding "break up" to a clean amp tone.
  • Push/Pull Volume Knob — Allows you to split the humbucker and achieve a sparkly single-coil sound.
  • Floyd Rose Tremolo —Ensures rock-solid tuning stability and lets you divebomb to your heart's content!

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: Alder
  • Body Shape: M-1 Custom

Neck

  • Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
  • Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
  • Construction: Neck-Thru
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
  • Frets: 24 XJ
  • Nut Type: Locking
  • Nut Width: 43mm

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion
  • Controls: Volume (Push/Pull for Coil-Split), EMG PA-2 Mini Switch

Hardware

  • Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners: LTD
  • Strap Buttons: Standard
  • Hardware Colour: Chrome
  • Strings: D'Addario XL120 (9-42)

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ESP is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer founded in 1975, originally known as Electric Sound Products. The company is highly respected for its precision craftsmanship and powerful designs that appeal especially to rock and metal players. ESP offers a wide range of instruments, from its high-end Custom Shop models made in Japan and the USA to the more affordable LTD series aimed at everyday musicians. Known for their sleek looks, fast necks, and aggressive tone, ESP guitars are a popular choice for both professional performers and aspiring players across the UK.

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