M-1 CUSTOM '87

DARK METALLIC BLUE

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Guitars, LTD Guitars, New For 2020, '87 Series Guitars
    M-1 CUSTOM '87
    $999.00
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    NOTE: Due to ongoing challenges in the global supply chain, instruments purchased from ShopESP that are not currently in stock may take an extended time frame to be delivered.

    While ESP first got started in 1975 as a small repair shop in Tokyo, it was really toward the mid ‘80s when our guitars and basses grabbed the attention of players around the world. The LTD ’87 Series are faithful recreations of this set of instruments from ESP’s 1987 catalog. The LTD M-1 Custom ’87, based on the legendary original ESP M-1 model, offers neck-thru body construction for fast access to the highest frets. Its comfortable alder body and three-piece extra thin U-shaped maple neck are designed for speed and smooth playability. The M-1 Custom ’87 features a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge without a recess route and a single Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 pickup with a push-pull control for coil splitting, and an EMG PA-2 boost switch for when you need that extra push of raw power. Available in Black, Dark Metallic Blue, and Candy Apple Red finishes.

    Construction Neck-Thru
    Scale 25.5"
    Body Alder
    Neck 3Pc Maple
    Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
    Fingerboard Radius 350mm
    Finish Dark Metallic Blue
    Nut Width 43mm
    Nut Type Locking
    Neck Contour Extra Thin U
    Frets/Type 24 XJ
    Hardware Color Chrome
    Strap Button Standard
    Tuners LTD
    Bridge Floyd Rose 1000
    Bridge PU Seymour Duncan Distortion
    Electronics Passive w/ Active Boost
    Electronics Layout Volume(Push/Pull)/EMG PA-2 Mini switch
    Strings D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
    Case
    Case Included N
    Media
    LTD M-1 Custom '87 Demo by Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk)

    LTD M-1 Custom '87 Demo by Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk)

    Jeff K.Jeff K.
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    A legend of rock guitar takes a classic reissue out for a spin, and we all win! The mighty Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk Railroad), one of ESP's most longterm artist endorsees, tries out the LTD M-1 Custom '87 in Dark...
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      LTD M-1 Custom '87 Demo by Kevin Storm

      LTD M-1 Custom '87 Demo by Kevin Storm

      Jeff K.Jeff K.
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      Netherlands-based session guitarist and producer Kevin Storm just did this awesome demo of the LTD M-1 Custom '87, part of our new '87 Series lineup. Available as shown in Candy Apple Red and also in Black and Dark Metallic...
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        LTD M-1 Custom '87 Unboxing and Demo/Review by Martin "Skar" Berger

        LTD M-1 Custom '87 Unboxing and Demo/Review by Martin "Skar" Berger

        Jeff K.Jeff K.
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        Martin "Skar" Berger of German symphonic folk metal band Equilibrium unboxes the LTD M-1 Custom '87, a guitar from our new '87 Series, and then shows you some of its tones and features. The LTD ’87 Series are faithful...
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          LTD M-1 Custom '87 Demo by Pat Heath

          LTD M-1 Custom '87 Demo by Pat Heath

          Jeff K.Jeff K.
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          The LTD M-1 Custom ’87, based on the legendary original ESP M-1 model, offers neck-thru-body construction for fast access to the highest frets. Its comfortable alder body and three-piece extra thin U-shaped maple neck are...
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            2020 NAMM Show: '87 Series

            2020 NAMM Show: '87 Series

            Father TimecodeFather Timecode
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            Live at the 2020 NAMM Show, a product spotlight on the new LTD '87 Series guitars. More info on all "New for 2020" models here....
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              Introducing the '87 Series

              Introducing the '87 Series

              Jeff K.Jeff K.
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              ESP is celebrating our 45th anniversary in 2020, having gotten our start in 1975 as a small instrument repair shop in Tokyo. However, it was really toward the mid 1980s when our guitars and basses grabbed the attention of...
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                Kai H.
                Kai H. wrote

                This one with an arched top - a dream! And maybe with a Cool Rails in the neck... :-)

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                  Todd B. ESP
                  Todd B. ESP wrote

                  Hi, thanks for your suggestions.

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                    Michael W
                    Michael W wrote

                    so i just found out that the m-1 custom 87 has a 43mm nut. it sucks because i was just going to buy one and 43mm nut is too wide, that's why i don't buy ibanzez. i have to scratch that off my must buy list.

                     

                    anyway, here's to hoping next years m1 custom 87 has a 42mm nut and maybe a single coil pickup at the neck as well.

                     

                    cheers!

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                      Todd B. ESP
                      Todd B. ESP wrote

                      Hi, sorry to hear that. Typically our M series come with a 43mm nut.

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                        Devon J.
                        Devon J. wrote

                        Why are the latest versions only available a very, very dark blue, almost black? They absolutely do not reflect the color represented here. For example, all of these available at Sweetwater.

                        Will the color displayed here and on the one demoed by Bruce Kulick ever be produced again?

                        Cheers!

                         

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                          Carl N.
                          Carl N. wrote

                           if you have any questions you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support 

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                            John L.
                            John L. wrote

                            You'll have to do what I did....track down a Korean build.  Ask whatever shop you want to buy from....any reputable shop will be happy to check for you which it is.  I have no clue on build quality differences as I've played on Indonesian guitars from others that were great, some crap.  I've got 2 other Korean ESP LTDs though, and both are as good or better build quality to any USA guitars I have.  So based on that plus the Korean build's blue paint looks great like Bruce has in his video is why I avoided the Indonesian build....the blue varies, and some I've seen I thought it was black until they showed a pic of the back of the guitar and I realized it was a REALLY dark almost midnight blue.

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                              John L.
                              John L. wrote

                              Love these '87s, especially the M-1 in blue!  Saving up to get one as soon as I can.  Please make more of these.... make an '87 Horizon with chrome hardware and H/S pickups in that awesome magenta finish like Adrian Vandenberg used to have and I'll buy one of those immediately too!!!

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                                Carl N.
                                Carl N. wrote

                                thanks for the insight!

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                                  Uhhhh.jpg wrote

                                  Where is it made?

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                                    Carl N.
                                    Carl N. wrote

                                    These are produced in both Korea and Indonesia

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