I just got this in satin candy apple red from sweetwater while the white one and black ones are $1399 they had the satin candy apple red for $799 and believe me Im not complaining but have no idea why they were half price but thank GOD FOR THE DEAL because this guitar is awesome as all the esp ltd guitars that iv ever played the satin neck isnt sticky and super fast the frets were well dressed the fishman pickups are killer dont know the build difference between fishman and emg pickups but I love them the M body design is balanced and beautiful plus the reverse headstock looks aggressive with the satin candy apple red with black binding throughout the instruments entire body this thing is a sexy machine i find it versatile from blues to metal this guitar is a monster i try to talk myself into buying a different brand but I always end up with an esp ltd guitar because they never let me down on looks , playability , and quality Im an esp Ltd player because I can trust the instrument … 

thanks … GOD BLESS US ALL !!! 

First of all, I've been an EMG guy for 30+ years and still love them but the Fishman pickups sound amazing to me. I love the satin finish on the back of the neck as well. This is my first guitar with stainless frets and after using them, I can't see a reason to buy another guitar with nickel frets. My only complaint is that it there isn't a hardtail option in this color. A Floyd Rose tremolo is nothing more than cosmetic to me since I don't use them and never have. If I could afford a custom shop ESP, I would order this guitar but with a hardtail. Maybe even add the KH skull inlays. Aside from that, it's a great guitar and I'm extremely pleased with how it feels as well as how it sounds. Shout out to the folks at Lightning Joe's Guitar Heaven in Arroyo Grande, California for their help and service. I'm glad they are local and an authorized ESP/LTD dealer.