ESP Eclipse I CTM 2008 Black Satin (Pre-Law Suits / Rare 4-Knob)

For sale is an ESP Eclipse I CTM (Custom Traditional Model) from the Standard Series, made in Japan in 2008 (serial: SS0814211).

This is a true ESP Japan-built instrument, not an LTD or E-II, and represents the high-end craftsmanship that made the original Standard Series so sought after.

This model features the rarer 4-knob layout (2 Volume / 2 Tone), full Les Paul-style control configuration, and the more open lower cutaway — a layout used mainly for export and Japan-market Eclipses (Eclipse I / CTM).

Specs:

Model: ESP Eclipse I CTM (Standard Series)

Year: 2008

Made in: Japan

Body: Mahogany with carved top

Neck: Set-neck Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony with flag inlays and ESP 12th-fret logo

Pickups: Seymour Duncan humbuckers (factory spec)

Bridge: Gotoh Tune-O-Matic with stop tailpiece

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle

Finish: Satin Black with cream binding

Tuners: Gotoh

Case: Original ESP hard case included

Condition:

Excellent overall condition for its age. Light playwear only, frets in great shape, electronics fully functional.

There is a gold signature on the headstock — appears professionally applied. I am not sure what signature this is, but I recently sent an e-mail to ESP asking about this.

Neck is straight, action low, and it plays and sounds fantastic — everything you expect from a Japanese-built ESP Eclipse.

Notes

Rare 4-knob CTM configuration (non-US spec)

Made in Japan, pre-E-II Standard Series quality

Recently restrung

Hard case included