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Description

Discover the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation with the ESP Custom Shop Hybrid-II, a solid body electric guitar that combines classic design with modern playability. Crafted meticulously in the ESP Custom Shop, this guitar is a testament to the brand's dedication to quality and precision. It features an alder body that delivers a balanced tone with rich mids and a smooth high-end response. The maple neck, designed for comfortable playability, is complemented by an ebony fingerboard, providing a silky-smooth playing surface that enhances speed and accuracy.

The Hybrid-II is equipped with a pair of Seymour Duncan pickups, offering a versatile tonal palette that suits a wide range of musical styles. Whether you're exploring clean, crystalline tones or driving distortion, these pickups deliver clarity and punch. The guitar also boasts a Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru-body construction, ensuring optimal sustain and precise intonation.

This model features top-tier hardware and a flawless finish, making it not just a tool for music creation but also a piece of art. The ESP Custom Shop Hybrid-II is perfect for musicians who demand both aesthetic excellence and performance reliability in their instruments.

Key Features:

  • Alder body
  • Maple neck with ebony fingerboard
  • Seymour Duncan pickups
  • Gotoh TOM bridge with string-thru-body construction
  • ESP Custom Shop craftsmanship and design

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Build quality

  • The 1984 catalog confirms this model's authenticity with its unique Strat-style pickups, differentiating it from other ESP Hybrids typically equipped with Tele-style pickups.

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Value and pricing

  • Despite being a rare find, similar quality MIJ guitars typically command a mid-market price around $1K, highlighting its potential collector's value.

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Use cases and applications

  • Originally intended for a garden art project, the guitar's rediscovery emphasizes the potential for finding valuable instruments in unexpected places.

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See how Gilby Clarke uses ESP Custom Shop Hybrid-II

Gilby Clarke

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Guns N' Roses

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This guitar was sold on Gilby Clarke’s official Reverb.com shop. The description stated; “ This ESP Custom Shop Hybrid II is owned by Gilby Clarke. Played extensively during the Slash’s Snakepit years & was used on our David Letterman appearance. Serial: 406402 This guitar is setup with a humbucker in the bridge and a typical Fender style neck pickup. It's an interesting combo, but it works great! Single volume knob and a 3-way selector. There are a few areas that have some larger dents in the body, as well as some general scuffs and scratches but overall, a cool guitar that's ready to rock. All items in The Official Gilby Clarke Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.”

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