ESP XJ-12 Original Series 1996 - Lake Placid Blue Sparkle

Here is another one from my collection :

The ESP XJ12 Lake Placid Blue Sparkle.

XJ12 are quite rare, but in this color it is a unique model.

I think this guitar was built for a display or for a fair like Musikmesse or Namm.

And then sat in a box for many years and this one I was finally able to pick up.

It is really fantastic.

Specifications :

Model                                  : XJ-12 Original Series

Year                                     : 1996

Limited Edition                  : One Off Color

Made in                              : Japan

Serial number                    : 25173

Neck wood                         : 3 – PC Hard Maple

Fingerboard wood            : Rosewood

Top wood                           : Alder

Back wood                          : Alder

Color                                    : Lake Placid Blue Sparkle           

Headstock Veneer Inlays : Dot, ESP at 12th

Scale                                    : 25,5”

Frets                                    : 22

Construction                      : Bolt – on

Pickups                                : Seymour Duncan SH1 (n + b)

Electronics                          : Vol / Ton / 3 – Way / PU Variation Switch

Bridge                                  : Gotoh GTC – 12

Hardware                            : Chrome

Case Type                            : HSC

Special                                  : Namm & Musicmesse Show model