ESP XJ12 12 string
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ESP XJ12 12 string
So, this week .... this happened :
ESP XJ12, custom japan, in sparkle blue
XJ12 are pretty rare, but in this particular color I think it's a unique model
It is my undertanding that this guitar was built for display purpose for a fair like Musikmesse or Namm.
And then stayed in a box for 10 years maybe more at the importer warehouse.
It reappeared a few months ago at my music shop, with a huge discount (the one that you can't pass ;-) )
So :
Ash body, heavy as hell but very resonant
Seymour Duncan SH1 pickups
Split - Series - Parallel switch
That's not your everyday guitar, but it's very inspiring !
Hope you enjoy !
ESP XJ12, custom japan, in sparkle blue
XJ12 are pretty rare, but in this particular color I think it's a unique model
It is my undertanding that this guitar was built for display purpose for a fair like Musikmesse or Namm.
And then stayed in a box for 10 years maybe more at the importer warehouse.
It reappeared a few months ago at my music shop, with a huge discount (the one that you can't pass ;-) )
So :
Ash body, heavy as hell but very resonant
Seymour Duncan SH1 pickups
Split - Series - Parallel switch
That's not your everyday guitar, but it's very inspiring !
Hope you enjoy !
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
That’s wild. Nice score.
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
I like that input jack!
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
Just go in touch with ESP Customer service, they can't be sure when it was done exactly ...
They assume somewhere around 1998, and it's custom ordered according to them (this finish was not in the stock options)
So my best guess, from infos gathered from ESP , my music shop, and the importer : Custom made for show display around 1998,and then kept in a warehouse for 20 years , untouched !
That's what you can call New Old Stock !
They assume somewhere around 1998, and it's custom ordered according to them (this finish was not in the stock options)
So my best guess, from infos gathered from ESP , my music shop, and the importer : Custom made for show display around 1998,and then kept in a warehouse for 20 years , untouched !
That's what you can call New Old Stock !
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
nice! here's mine on the left:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BynpgQbA4gF ... WGKE_UkkD8
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
That's really cool. And looks both old and very "now" in a sense.
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
Did you change the pickguard too ?
easy to find a replacement ?
easy to find a replacement ?
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
absolutely on the pickguard, that's custom work by a local luthier Tadd Shepard at Vwesome Guitars. He did the guard and control plate.
You can't find guards for these, they have to be made.
You can't find guards for these, they have to be made.
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
Thanks
I'm thinking about trying Lindy fralin Twangmaster pickups for that guitar ....
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
those would likely be a great choice for chime in a humbucker size!
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
That's what the good people at Fralin told me .....
Now maybe their P92 in bridge position and twangmaster in neck pos. .... I still have to think this through ... but I'm not really happy with the stock PU's
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Re: ESP XJ12 12 string
yah the stock pickups just don't cut the mustard at all. I even tired 1meg pots. The sound great in an all maple Gibson RD Custom, however!