48th St. Tele ??
48th St. Tele ??
Is this a early 48th St. ESP and what do the numbers mean ??
Looks like you have stumbled upon a vintage ESP guitar discussion. The 48th St. Tele likely refers to the ESP Original Series model produced around 48th Street NYC. The numbers could signify specific features or production details.
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(1980's era) esp parts body - made in japan - probably distributed out of 48th street - it is possible it was assembled into a guitar by them,
An ESP parts neck would have had ESP engraved into the back of the headstock. Its also a traditional shaped headstock which
would tend ot indicate a made for overseas market. Cannot see enough of the neck to tell you anything definite.
From what I am seeing It is more likely made and assembled in japan by ESP for overseas markets.