ESP Eclipse Semi-Hollow Body 1996-1998 - See Through Red

Up for sale is an incredibly rare and highly sought-after Japanese-built unicorn—a 1990s ESP Eclipse Semi-Hollow (often designated as the Eclipse Arch Top / MA Semi-Hollow) in the factory See-Through Red (Dark Cherry Red) finish.

Made in ESP's legendary Japanese factory during the late 1990s, this early-era Eclipse blends the iconic offset single-cut outline with a semi-hollow mahogany body, carved top, and cat's-eye f-hole. The translucent finish lets the mahogany wood grain shine through beautifully under light.

Unplugged, it is acoustically loud, airy, and lively. Plugged in, its uncovered humbuckers deliver incredible versatility—offering warm, resonant semi-hollow airiness on cleans and tight, focused articulation when pushed into high-gain territory.

Key Features & Specs:

 Era: Late 1990s (Handcrafted in Japan)

 Model: ESP Eclipse Semi-Hollow / MA-Hollow

 Finish: Factory See-Through Red / Dark Cherry Red (Trans Red over Mahogany Grain)

 Body Style: Semi-Hollow Mahogany w/ Carved Top & Cat's-Eye F-Hole

 Neck Wood: Maple w/ Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

 Pickups: 2x Uncovered Humbuckers

 Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Selector Switch

 Hardware: Chrome / Tune-O-Matic Bridge & Tailpiece

 Includes: Original ESP Black Hardshell Case

Condition:

Very Good to Excellent condition overall, especially for a ~25+ year old rarity!

 Cosmetics: Exceptionally clean with only minor, faint signs of light play wear/handling