Jeremy M.

Such a classic Steph model! I love it! Are you guys also going to have this model in different colors in the future? I would kill to have this model in the original baby blue or white finish!

Nolan B.

because I asked a question about this but received nothing (they're  probably quite busy. ) it's a good bet that this may be a limited time run to this year only. also, the model I bought has a low range serial #, leading me to suspect that it's within the first 100 models turned out. black or green, it's amazing and if it tickles your tastes I wouldn't wait for a black one that may not ever come. it's an amazing guitar and I have been very pleasantly surprised by the the middle and neck pickups. I didn't think too much of them before it came and thought I would have some swapping to do before it was ready for live shows, but they really knocked it out of the park. it's a great guitar.

Todd B. ESP

Hey Nolan, Sorry if I missed your question earlier. We plan to keep this in the line for next year for now. Adding more colors could be cool. I wish I had gotten one of those early baby blue ones when I had the chance! Thanks for detailing how you like the sound of the HHS setup. It is rather unique. I always like the way it looked but it can get in the way for some players style.

Todd B. ESP

Hey Jeremy, Good question. Currently we're only offering the green one but it's possible we could do the other colors. Sonic Blue, Black, 3 Tone Burst and Snow White!

Kroni606

my serial number is  E069729 Black sc-500 for my steph carpenter guitar, What year was it made ? Thanks

Todd B. ESP

Hi Kroni, we made these in 2002-3003.

sensei

are there no other 6 string models for him?

Nolan B.

generally no, since he stopped using 6 strings after the white pony era. when the self titled album came, the 7 strings became the standard, though they are also amazing guitars in their own right.

Todd B. ESP

Hi Nolan, Yes that is correct. He kept asking us to add more strings! Now he has a new custom prototype 9-string....

sensei

oh i see 

Todd B. ESP

Hi Sensei, This is the only current 6 string model for Stef. We made him some 6 strings many many years ago and he has since switched to 7 and 8 strings......this is a release of a model that is a replica of his original signature model from 20 years ago!

Kroni606

E069729 Black sc 500 for my steph carpenter guitar, What year was it made ? Thanks

Todd B. ESP

Hi Kroni, I replied to your other comment. This was built in 2002 or 2003.

Nolan B.

I'm just wondering guys, how long will this be available for? indefinitely or just for the 20th year?

Todd B. ESP

Hi Nolan, This guitar was just introduced this year and as of now it will continue to be available through next year although I don't see it being something that we would keep in the lineup for too many years. Stef now plays 7 and 8 strings and with different pickups so this model is more of a throw back to the early days when we first designed his original six string signature model.