Full Description

Excellent electric sound

The last thing you need when you're looking to play with power is a load of different switching options - it becomes too hard to find that raw, straightforward voice you need. The ESP M-1 Custom ditches the hassle. With a single Seymour Duncan TB-6 Distortion pickup at the bridge, this guitar is perfect for giving you those stripped-back, aggressive, all-out rock tones. It sounds huge. And because the pickup is made by experts Seymour Duncan, you can be sure it'll deliver everything you play with maximum clarity, too. Bring more dynamism to your performance than ever before.

For even more versatility, the TB-6 features a coil-splitting option. This means you can experience the biting character of a single-coil pickup by simply using the push/pull control to activate it. So, with just one pickup, you're gifted with a world of tone. There's even an integrated EMG PA-2 boost switch for when you need that extra push of power in your solos. It's a performing machine.

Born to perform

Play to your full potential. The ESP M-1 Custom features a double-cutaway alder body for a totally unhindered playing experience. With easy access to the upper frets, you can play with ultimate freedom, and perform those scorching solos in style. No limitations. Just a guitar that’s crafted for your creativity.

Sleekness. It’s vital in the world of guitars. Especially when it comes to fast playing. Thankfully, ESP have incorporated a range of tonewoods that ensure you can play with supreme comfort and flexibility. A 3-piece maple neck is sculpted into a thin “U” profile, creating a feel that is just right in the palm of your hand. But the secret to the M-1's effortless playability is the macassar ebony fretboard. Ebony is renowned for its ultra-smooth surface, which is why it’s a favourite across countless ESP models. Therefore, your hands can glide up and down the entirety of the guitar’s scale in rapid fashion. More precision, no restraints

Let your creativity thrive

Locking tremolo. It’s essential for any serious metal guitarist. How else could you incorporate such daring dive bombs into your playing? Thankfully, ESP know what’s required for an exhilarating performance. Featuring a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, you can experience the freedom of creativity right at your fingertips. This locking tremolo system allows you to perform the most audacious of vibrato effects, with your strings returning to their original tuning. This way, you can have the peace-of-mind that your guitar is in tune, even after your insane whammy bar antics. An unforgettable performance, where inspiration flourishes.

Hard rock heritage

ESP Guitars are legends of the rock music world. Established in Tokyo, Japan in 1975, ESP (Electric Sound Products) initially manufactured high-quality replacement parts for guitars already on the market. These replacements became extremely popular with rock guitarists, as many users noticed that the new parts, when added to their existing guitars, afforded their instruments extra power and aggression.

Noticing their new-found popularity, ESP capitalised and decided to use their expertise to begin crafting guitars of their own. Early models were used in the music of KISS and The Rolling Stones. As years passed, ESP's guitars became increasingly popular within metal and hard rock genres. Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Guns N' Roses have all used the immense sound of ESPs in their music. Quality, hard rock sound favoured by the very best in the business.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: ESP LTD M-1 Custom '87, Black
• Model Code: 316584
• Body Material: Alder
• Finish: Black
• Construction: Neck-Thru

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: 3Pc Maple
• Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
• No. of Frets: 24
• Fret Size: XJ

Hardware and Electronics

• Nut Type: Locking
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Strap Button: Standard
• Tuning Machines: LTD
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-6 Distortion
• Electronics: Passive w/ Active Boost
• Electronics Layout: Volume(Push/Pull)/EMG PA-2 Mini switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
• Case: Sold Separately