2011 ESP Kiso Custom Shop M-II Custom Black - Neck Thru

2011 ESP Kiso Custom Shop M-II Custom – See Thru Black

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This is not your average ESP M-II. Built in 2011 at ESP’s legendary Kiso Custom Shop in Japan, this M-II Custom represents the absolute peak of ESP craftsmanship. Unlike standard production models, every detail here was hand-selected and hand-built by ESP’s top luthiers—making it an instrument for true professionals and collectors.

The guitar is in immaculate, like-new condition—not a scratch, not even a speck of dust.

About ESP Kiso Custom Shop

The Kiso facility in Japan is ESP’s most prestigious workshop, reserved exclusively for special orders and artist-level builds. Instruments from Kiso are considered the pinnacle of ESP quality, even surpassing USA Custom Shop models. As a result, Kiso guitars are highly sought after by collectors and gain value over time.

Tone & Performance

Loaded with the classic EMG 81/85 active pickup set, this M-II delivers everything from razor-sharp riffs to creamy, sustaining leads. Whether you’re on stage or in the studio, the guitar cuts through with clarity and power.

• EMG 81 (Bridge): Aggressive, tight, and articulate—perfect for palm-muted riffs and high-gain solos.
• EMG 85 (Neck): Warm, smooth, and full-bodied—excellent sustain and surprisingly organic cleans.

Combined with a neck-thru maple construction, ebony fingerboard, and Original Floyd Rose, this guitar offers incredible sustain, stability, and precision tuning for modern metal, hard rock, and beyond.

Specifications:

• Model: ESP Kiso Custom Shop M-II Custom
• Year: 2011
• Origin: Japan – ESP Kiso Custom Shop
• Body: Select Alder – lightweight, resonant, balanced tone
• Neck: 3-piece Maple, Neck-Thru-Body construction – sustain & upper fret access
• Fingerboard: Ebony – clarity, attack, and smooth feel
• Scale Length: 25.5”
• Frets: 24 Jumbo
• Neck Profile: Thin U – fast and ergonomic
• Pickups: EMG 81 (Bridge), EMG 85 (Neck)
• Electronics: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-way switch
• Bridge: Original Floyd Rose (Germany)
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Hardware: Black
• Finish: See Thru Black

A true collector-grade ESP Custom Shop instrument—perfect for anyone seeking an uncompromising metal machine with Custom Shop pedigree.