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Description
Elevate your sound with the ESP Guitars Navigator Les Paul Custom, a high-caliber instrument crafted for musicians who demand precision and style. This solid body electric guitar is revered for its meticulous craftsmanship and outstanding tonal versatility, making it a prime choice for both studio sessions and live performances. The Navigator Les Paul Custom boasts a traditional single-cutaway design, delivering a perfect balance of classic aesthetics and modern playability.
At the heart of this guitar's rich sound is ESP's proprietary pickup configuration, known for producing clear, articulate tones that range from warm and smooth to bright and aggressive. The set-neck construction provides enhanced sustain and resonance, ensuring every note you play is heard with clarity and depth. The guitar's neck is adorned with a smooth ebony fingerboard, offering a seamless playing experience for complex chord structures and swift solos.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring enthusiast, the Navigator Les Paul Custom is designed to inspire. Its rugged build and premium components promise reliability, while its elegant design ensures you look as good as you sound. This is more than just an instrument; it's a gateway to your musical potential.
Key Features:
- Solid body construction with a traditional single-cutaway design
- ESP's proprietary pickup configuration for versatile tonal output
- Set-neck construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
- Ebony fingerboard for smooth playability
- Premium hardware for durability and reliability
- Ideal for both studio and live performance settings
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ESP Guitars Navigator N-LP-CTM (Les Paul Custom).
Features and functionality
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The Navigator N-LP-CTM features a hard maple top and Honduras mahogany body, providing a rich, warm tone with excellent sustain.
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Owners appreciate the versatility of the guitar's tone, excelling across cleans, overdrive, and fuzz/distortion, making it suitable for genres from jazz to metal.
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The guitar is equipped with Seymour Duncan SH-1 and SH-4 pickups, praised for their sound quality and tonal versatility.
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Build quality
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This model includes a thick neck with an ebony fingerboard, which is a rarity among vintage Navigators, adding to its unique feel and playability.
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Comparisons
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Some users compare the neck thickness to vintage Aria, Greco, and Tokai models, noting that Navigator necks are among the thickest available.
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Some owners compare the Navigator N-LP-CTM to a 1968 Gibson Les Paul reissue, highlighting its attention to vintage detail not commonly found outside Japan.
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The Navigator N-LP-CTM is frequently mentioned alongside high-end Japanese models like Bacchus and Burny, with users praising its quality and craftsmanship as on par or superior.
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User experience
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The acoustic volume of the Navigator is notably loud even when unplugged, which is an uncommon feature for solid body guitars.
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Those who have imported Japanese guitars, including the Navigator, often recommend the experience, noting efficient shipping processes and satisfactory customer service.
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Owners mention the rarity of Navigators in the West, leading some luthiers to mistake them for lesser-known brands, affecting perceived value.
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Use cases and applications
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The Navigator N-LP-CTM is noted for its suitability across a range of styles, making it a versatile choice for collectors and players interested in Japanese exclusives.
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Setup and maintenance
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Truss rod replacement can cost $500-$1000; involves removing the fretboard. Adding washers to the rod can allow extra thread turns without full replacement.
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A headstock repair issue was noted where paint wouldn't cure properly due to wood contamination, affecting the finish's visual quality.
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Artist usage
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In the photo from Mortado, Patrik Jensen is shown playing an ESP Guitars Navigator Les Paul Custom.
In this video for "Rollin" at 1:00 Yudai Miryamoto can be seen using a black Navigator Les Paul Custom - easily identifiable by the headstock inlay that is quite different to a Gibson and was only featured on Grass Roots, Edwards and Navigator (top of the line ESP custom shop guitars). This one is a Navigator!
In the Hi-STANDARD Recording Documentary from December 2022, Ken Yokoyama is visibly using an ESP Guitars Navigator Les Paul Custom. The video, published by the official YouTube channel pizzaofdeathofficial, provides clear evidence as Yokoyama can be seen both recording and playing this specific guitar model.
Album Usage
The ESP Guitars Navigator N-LP-CTM (Les Paul Custom) has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
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