2006 ESP Japan Custom Scalloped Snapper Stratocaster (Takayoshi Ohmura)

2006 ESP Japan Custom Scalloped Snapper Stratocaster (Takayoshi Ohmura)Custom made by ESP's Sado factory in Japan in 2006, this professional level Snapper Stratocaster was seemingly someones tribute to Takoyoshi Ohmura with their own flavour. Alder body with a sparkle black red finish bolted to a maple neck that features a light aftermarket scallop (22 frets, 12" radius, 648mm scale length, 42mm nut width), it weighs 3. 5kg's. Loaded with Sperzel USA locking tuners, a Stratocaster style tremolo system, it's loaded with

Given a basic restring and service prior to listing

Frets have seen some very light use but are shiny and play well

Given a full setup and service fretboard clean/oil

5-way pickup selector with two tone knobs and a master volume control

this is one of those bad guitars that actually ends up being really good because of how bad it is

the EG59-70 was a mid-range model in the Fujigen built range that did a great job of replicating the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard aesthetic

not a structural crack and is 100% solid

Les Paul style font and an open book headstock

Cosmetically there are plenty of bumps and bruises on the finish as pictured

Gibson Deluxe tuners installed by the previous owner

Given a full deep clean and professional setup prior to listing including a fretboard oil

Frets have plenty of life and play well