48th street custom built

$899.99 to $2,850.00 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Solid Body Electric Guitars category, 48th street custom built is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Step onto the legendary 48th Street with the 48th Street Custom Built electric guitar, a rare gem that echoes the craftsmanship of New York City's iconic music scene of the 1980s. Designed for both touring professionals and session musicians, this guitar is a testament to meticulous, hand-built artistry. Each piece is carefully crafted, featuring a stunning flamed Maple body and a birds-eye flamed Maple neck, crowned with a smooth ebony fretboard for superior playability. The C-profile neck offers comfort and precision, while the 12" radius ensures swift transitions and effortless bends.

What truly sets this guitar apart are its EMG S ceramic single active coil pickups, a unique choice that delivers bright, clear tones without the typical hum. The ceramic bar magnet and low impedance preamp work in harmony to provide an even output across all frequencies. Whether you're channeling smooth jazz or driving metal riffs, these pickups offer the versatility and power needed to express your musical vision. An old-school EMG SPC circuit adds a midrange boost, transforming single coils into humbucker territory for that extra punch.

This 48th Street Custom Built is not just a guitar; it's a piece of musical history, beautifully preserved and expertly set up for today’s player. The guitar includes an ESP Hard Case, ensuring it's ready for the road or the studio.

Key Features:

Flamed Maple body and birds-eye flamed Maple neck
Ebony fretboard with a 12" radius
EMG S ceramic single active coil pickups with low impedance preamp
Old-school EMG SPC circuit for midrange boost
Wilkinson bridge and locking Sperzel tuners
Includes ESP Hard Case

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ESP 48th street Custom Shop New York USA 1987 rare!

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ESP Custom Shop USA 48th St. Custom Guitars by Yoshi 1985-89

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Robert Fripp

Guitarist, Keyboardist

King Crimson

Verified via DGM Live

48th street custom made Les Paul copy with midi-pickup, built for Robert in 1992

John Mellencamp

Guitarist, Singer

John Cougar and the Zone

Verified via Telecaster Guitar Forum

John Mellencamp is associated with a 48th Street custom-built solid body electric guitar, as discussed in the Telecaster Guitar Forum thread titled "John Mellencamp's 'Telecaster': Can You ID It?"