1990 Edwards by ESP Vision Alpha SSH Superstrat Cherry Sunburst w/ Floyd Rose

Up for sale, a 1990 Edwards by ESP Vision Alpha in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This “Superstrat” was crafted in Japan by ESP under the Edwards banner, featuring unique construction with a maple/mahogany/maple body and two-piece rosewood/maple fingerboard, a Floyd Rose-licensed tremolo and an SSH trio of pickups.

The two-piece fretboard accentuates the midrange warmth of the wound strings, while the maple beneath the plain strings boosts sparkle and articulation. The pickup complement comprises a pair of Junction-Q single coils and a Joker humbucker at the bridge; the Joker is tight and aggressive, harmonically rich and designed for optimal clarity under any amount of distortion, featuring inverted pole pieces between the wound and plain strings that, according to Edwards, “eliminate variation in sound” and improve overall balance. The Junction-Q single coils are wound in the vein of a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder, featuring oversized pole pieces and delivering the fat, punchy tone of that pickup, with plenty of top end sparkle and smooth growl. This Vision Alpha weighs 8lbs 2oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .780” 1st fret, .850” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood/maple, offset abalone dot inlays
• Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1.650” (42mm), locking
• Tuners: Gotoh

Body Specs:

• Wood: Maple/mahogany/maple
• Pickups: Junction-Q single coil x2, Joker humbucker
• Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to ‘89 and ‘90
• Hardware: Floyd Rose-licensed tremolo, dome-top knurled knobs (black)

The gloss Cherry Sunburst reveals the mahogany core at the arm contour, and cosmetic wear is limited to light buckle scuffing central to the back and a scant few minor nicks on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth satin finish, with a pair of shallow marks central to the carve behind the 3rd fret that don't distract the palm while fretting.

The original gigbag is included.