1980s ESP Custom Shop Mirage SSH Superstrat Black w/ Case
Up for sale, a 1980s ESP Custom Shop Mirage in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. ESP's Japanese Custom Shop is famous for producing unique handmade instruments for their clientele, built to nearly any specification and catering to all idiosyncratic needs. This iteration of the Mirage platform features an SSH pickup complement and gloss Black finish with reverse headstock.
The pickup complement includes an ESP Custom Humbucker in the bridge position, warm and powerful while retaining strong fundamental punch and clarity, and the ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coils at the middle and neck positions deliver hum-free performance that’s ideally suited for fluid, sweet-sounding neo-classical metal. This Custom Shop Mirage weighs 7lbs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender D, measuring .805” 1st fret, .875” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, dot inlays (“ESP” inlay at octave)
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Factory Markings: “ESP Custom Guitars” stamp on peghead
Body Specs:
-Pickups: ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coil x2, ESP Custom Humbucker
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: 500k pot dates to the 33rd week of 2016 (replacement)
-Hardware: Wilkinson by Gotoh tremolo, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Black finish has some expected pick scuffing on top, shallow buckle wear on the back, and a few minor dings on the lower bout perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original ESP-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
The pickup complement includes an ESP Custom Humbucker in the bridge position, warm and powerful while retaining strong fundamental punch and clarity, and the ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coils at the middle and neck positions deliver hum-free performance that’s ideally suited for fluid, sweet-sounding neo-classical metal. This Custom Shop Mirage weighs 7lbs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender D, measuring .805” 1st fret, .875” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, dot inlays (“ESP” inlay at octave)
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Factory Markings: “ESP Custom Guitars” stamp on peghead
Body Specs:
-Pickups: ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coil x2, ESP Custom Humbucker
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: 500k pot dates to the 33rd week of 2016 (replacement)
-Hardware: Wilkinson by Gotoh tremolo, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Black finish has some expected pick scuffing on top, shallow buckle wear on the back, and a few minor dings on the lower bout perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original ESP-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
$1,400.00
Original: $3,999.99
-65%1980s ESP Custom Shop Mirage SSH Superstrat Black w/ Case—
$3,999.99
$1,400.00
Description
Up for sale, a 1980s ESP Custom Shop Mirage in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. ESP's Japanese Custom Shop is famous for producing unique handmade instruments for their clientele, built to nearly any specification and catering to all idiosyncratic needs. This iteration of the Mirage platform features an SSH pickup complement and gloss Black finish with reverse headstock.
The pickup complement includes an ESP Custom Humbucker in the bridge position, warm and powerful while retaining strong fundamental punch and clarity, and the ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coils at the middle and neck positions deliver hum-free performance that’s ideally suited for fluid, sweet-sounding neo-classical metal. This Custom Shop Mirage weighs 7lbs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender D, measuring .805” 1st fret, .875” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, dot inlays (“ESP” inlay at octave)
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Factory Markings: “ESP Custom Guitars” stamp on peghead
Body Specs:
-Pickups: ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coil x2, ESP Custom Humbucker
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: 500k pot dates to the 33rd week of 2016 (replacement)
-Hardware: Wilkinson by Gotoh tremolo, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Black finish has some expected pick scuffing on top, shallow buckle wear on the back, and a few minor dings on the lower bout perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original ESP-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
The pickup complement includes an ESP Custom Humbucker in the bridge position, warm and powerful while retaining strong fundamental punch and clarity, and the ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coils at the middle and neck positions deliver hum-free performance that’s ideally suited for fluid, sweet-sounding neo-classical metal. This Custom Shop Mirage weighs 7lbs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender D, measuring .805” 1st fret, .875” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, dot inlays (“ESP” inlay at octave)
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Factory Markings: “ESP Custom Guitars” stamp on peghead
Body Specs:
-Pickups: ESP SS-RI-120 stacked single coil x2, ESP Custom Humbucker
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: 500k pot dates to the 33rd week of 2016 (replacement)
-Hardware: Wilkinson by Gotoh tremolo, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Black finish has some expected pick scuffing on top, shallow buckle wear on the back, and a few minor dings on the lower bout perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original ESP-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
