ESP MYSTIQUE CTM

SEE THRU BLACK BLUE BURST

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$7,999.00

with case

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The ESP Original Series Mystique exudes class like no other guitar we’ve ever made. Designed for players in styles that demand a combination of incredible tone with no-compromise playability, this archtop-bodied, set-neck guitar uses the very best in tonewoods, including precious Honduras mahogany body and neck, Honduras rosewood fingerboard, and a burled maple top with a spectacular See Thru Black Blue Burst finish. Nothing but the finest available components are used on the ESP Original Series Mystique, which include an unbleached bone nut, Jescar nickel/silver frets, ESP strap locks, Gotoh locking tuners, a TonePros locking TOM bridge, a Gotoh tailpiece, and a set of Seymour Duncan Custom ’59/Jazz Hybrid and Custom '59/JB Hybrid pickups that offer medium output but sparkle with upper midrange harmonic content. For jazz, fusion, progressive rock, classic rock and more, there may be no finer choice than the ESP Mystique. Includes deluxe hardshell case.

Specifications

Construction Set-Neck

Scale 25.5"

Body Honduras Mahogany

Top Burled Maple

Neck Honduras Mahogany

Fingerboard Honduras Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 305mm

Finish See Thru Black Blue Burst

Nut Width 42mm

Nut Type Bone

Neck Contour Thin U

Frets/Type 24 XJ

Hardware Color Gold

Strap Button ESP Strap Lock

Tuners Gotoh Locking

Bridge TonePros Locking TOM (T3BP) & Gotoh Tailpiece

Neck PU Seymour Duncan Custom '59/Jazz Hybrid

Bridge PU Seymour Duncan Custom '59/JB Hybrid

Electronics Passive

Electronics Layout Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch

Strings Elixir Nanoweb Super Light (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)

Case

MYSTIQUE GUITAR FORM FIT CASE

Case Included Y

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Trevor L. wrote April 11, 2021 02:50

Hi! Is the blue and gold Mystique still available or could be special ordered? Thanks!

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Todd B. ESP wrote April 13, 2021 16:25

Hi, you should be able to order any ESP model as a special order even if you don't see it on our site. Please contact your nearest dealer or distributor if you live outside the US.

Here is our dealer locator: https://www.espguitars.com/dealers

Here is a link to our distributor page: https://www.espguitars.com/locations?categories=intl-distributors

If you have any questions not answered on our product page, please contact ESP Customer Service at customerservice@espguitars.com

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Acclaimed Knives wrote April 02, 2021 11:35

Is this discontinued? I've noticed some stores have removed it from their website

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Todd B. ESP wrote April 06, 2021 00:38

Hi, this model is available built to order. It is not a model you will find in stock and many dealers.

If you have any more questions, please contact ESP Customer Service at customerservice@espguitars.com

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Acclaimed Knives wrote February 25, 2021 14:01

I have two questions, the first one is a question about whether something can be done in the custom shop. The second one is a question about guitar mechanics and a request for a recommendation, if you are able to give one.

1.) I like most of the specs of this guitar (ESP MYSTIQUE CTM SEE THRU BLACK BLUE BURST) but I was wondering if the custom shop would be able to make me one with all of the same specifications, except for the following:

- different colourway, front side and back of the body instead of just the back and back of the head as well (glossy black sparkle) but leaving the back of the neck natural

- Chrome instead of gold hardware (tuners, bridge, knob, toggle for selecting pickups and anything else I missed that's gold on this)

- my own custom fingerboard inlays instead of what it has now

- my signature on the head under where it says "ESP"

- passive seymour duncan jazz neck and seymour duncan jb bridge pickups with chrome covers instead of the 59/jazz neck and 59/jb bridge pickups

Other than that, I want EVERYTHING ELSE THE SAME. Same wood (or regular mahogany and rosewood if they can't do Honduran) same toners same bridge, strap button, set neck construction, electronics layout etc.

2.) I would like to be able to play this guitar well and effectively in standard EADGBE tuning but I would also like to be able to play it well and effectively in as low as drop C tuning (but not any lower than drop C, if I wanted anything lower I'd get a 7, 8 or 9 string guitar). Research that I've done recommends a scale of 25.5 and heavier gauge strings. I noticed the LTD SC-20, which has been described as ideal for downtuning has a 25.5 scale and thicker gauge strings than this guitar. I know that Stef Carpenter recorded the white pony in drop C tuning. Should I then copy the string gauge of the SC-20 for my custom mystique (the specs for the see thru black burst say the scale is already 25.5)? Mind you, I still want to be able to play it in EADGBE. What would you recommend?

I know that sometimes you refer people to customer service so I am going to send this to them as well, just in case you can't answer it.

Thank you for answering all my previous questions, peace.

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Todd B. ESP wrote February 27, 2021 01:13

Hi, it would be best to contact your dealer who can get a quote for you as well as see if everything is possible. Our Custom Shop is able to do quite a lot as long as the design is functional and doesn't infringe on any trademarks. If you don't have a dealer you are working with please message me directly and I'll give you some options.

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