The ESP Guitar Company

I'm planning a superstrat of some sort for my 30th birthday, and was torn between you and Jackson. Their lead time was 18 months, so they wouldn't be able to make it. Either way, you have stainless steel frets and graphite reinforcement as standard, whereas Jackson would hit me with a heavy upcharge.

Any estimate of the lead time?

Curious why the M-III is not available NTB like the M-II or M-I? If an M-III NTB isn't possible in the USA line, no problem, I'll be happy with a bolt-neck as all of my other guitars are set / thru.

I saw on your Instagram the Alien Blood Splatter M-II that went to Killerburst. Would it be possible to get a regular Blood Splatter on black instead of white? Also, I see that the M-III will have a natural headstock if ordered with an ash body. Is that still possible with other finishes? If not, again, no problem, your finish selection is amazing and I'm still having trouble deciding.