ESP MX250 Explorer 1993 Black NOS condition bell truss rod Metallica Hetfield model

UPDATE: If you pay 6500 I will include a real ESP hardcase otherwise this only comes with a ESP gigbag.

These bell shaped truss rod cover ESPs are rare and considered vintage now. This is a 1993 ESP custom shop James Hetfield of Metallica Explorer. Only available in Japan, in the USA these were custom order only till 1998 when they were discontinued in the USA and Europe due to Gibson C&D legal action which essentially has been referred to a Gibson lawsuit therefore a "lawsuit model".

Best example early 90's era ESP I have ever come across from my personal collection. Original gigbag, bell shaped truss rod cover, graphite nut and dual EMG 81s on a Mahogany body and neck with Ebony fretboard.

These 90's era ESP explorers were much better sounding and quality woodwise than the 2000 bullet truss rod era.

New old stock condition. Only slight patina on the strap buttons from a strap lock.

I maybe able to get a ESP case from a fellow collector for an additional charge if you are interested but it is expensive in my opinion.

Yes, the guitar was set on a foam pad for photos, it is not laying directly on the concrete.

The reason I cover the serial number is because my photobucket and guitar collection pics ended up on a Chinese guitar manufacturers/forgers website and they were advertising copies of guitars from my personal collection down to the serial numbers. I will only disclose full serial after purchase.