late 80's "The Mirage Custom"

Updated July 07, 2021 20:24

I dug out my old ESP i bought from Craigs list in 1990and have yet to find a similar one come up since. I bought this for $ 300 back then and it must be a special order since the shark fin inlays are rare on these with the ebony fret board. The matching color headstock is also a bit unusual as the Mirage i see most had black head stock. The neck is set and the ESP trem broke and i had it replaced with a floyd. I also replaced the pickups with active EMG's and added the middle control knob for volume to SC. The guitar is in 95% condition and plays really well. VERY HEAVY.. as I am not sure but wonder if this is ASH or ALDER body? Anyone ever find a specimen like this in the past? Just curious as i am guessing it is an 87 or 88 model MIJ. I will get more pics but its hiding behind my 62 reissue when i got it out of its case recently. I will get some more pics shortly..

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Erik M. wrote May 16, 2021 00:04

Freddy S. wrote:

I´ve got a lefthanded ESP Mirage 87, Fiesta Red. I think I bought it in 2004, a fantastic guitar. Heavy as hell! I think this is a extremely rare piece because it´s a lefty. I have never seen anyone else before...