Some teaser pics of my ESP Custom MII being built

[ZL1Hawk]

Going for a see-thru black MII with a 5A flamed maple top from ESP. Here is a photoshop rendering of what is being built...




Here are a couple of pics from the shop in Tokyo, Japan of the process so far. Hope you enjoy. The guys are at 7 months and I'd imagine the top will finish with the KH-20 in appearance. Here are a few specs.

5A flamed maple drop top ESP MII
25.5 scale length
DiMarzio X2N (b), Evolution
Hannes bridge
scalloped frets 12-24
Alder body, maple drop top, maple neck, matching reversed headstock, ebony fretboard
Controls are 1 volume, 1 3-way switch, 1 killswitch

 

[xzyryabx]

that looks great!
I've sold a lot of guitars and the only one I regret is my M-II..it wasn't even a custom shop model but It could hand with all my custom shops....
Let us know how long the process takes....last I heard was that it was getting ridiculous, around 2 years or so supposedly.

 

[ZL1Hawk]

Thanks xzy!!!

I was told to expect a few delay's since this year is ESP's 40th Anny and this recent NAMM event slowed the custom shop down a little bit. This particular MII I ordered back in September so I'm guessing a year's wait time depending on specs but I will definitely let you guys know how it goes until delivery.

 

[gtrplr71]

Wow, that is really nice. Everyone should have wood like that!

 

[Oblivion DC]

That is sooo cool man!

 

[El Mariachi]

AWESOME! You've gotta be stoked!

 

[superstratjunky]

Woh!

 

[Mailman1971]

Oh man.....that is one great looking guitar.
ESP has always been my favorite guitar company. Keep us posted on the updates!!

 

[stanbog]

Very nice! Jealous

 

[ZL1Hawk]

Thanks fellas! I'm just really nervous hoping everything turns out ok.

 

[ZL1Hawk]

It is on its way to me! Here are a few pics.



Scalloped!



The flank!

 

[webrthomson]

That does indeed look stunning - happy new guitar day! It's a beauty

What bridge is that?

Schaller Hannes bridge

 

[xzyryabx]

Oh man that looks great!!
Congrats!!
I want dibs if you ever sell it!!

 

[ZL1Hawk]

That looks fantastic!
What bridge is that?
How much did this run you?

About the same as a custom Suhr with the exotic woods. The 5A drop top on the ESP drove the price up a lot. In the end the build took 1 year and was $4,500. The price actually came down because the American dollar rose in value the last couple of months.

What do you guys think of that deep dish input jack?

 

[Luca79]

What do you guys think of that deep dish input jack?

I like it.
But seem there is no paint near the plate. Or is the photo?

 

[JTyson]

That thing is seriously badass

 

[ZL1Hawk]

What do you guys think of that deep dish input jack?

I like it.
But seem there is no paint near the plate. Or is the photo?

I think it's just the pic.

 

[BigBellyRocker]

It is on its way to me! Here are a few pics.



Scalloped!



The flank!

Fucking nice! Tell us a little bit more about the bridge. Why did you choose this bridge?

 

[yngzaklynch]

Yep real nice

 

[Les Zombie]

looks awesome