late 80's "The Mirage Custom"
late 80's "The Mirage Custom"
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..
Very nice! I have a similarly coloured righty Mirage Custom and I also reside in Sweden. I got it around 2005.