{"product_id":"1994-esp-vintage-plus-59610","title":"1994 ESP Vintage Plus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1990s, ESP sought to establish itself as a serious alternative to the major American guitar makers. The ESP Vintage Plus refines the familiar three-pickup, double-cutaway electric guitar archetype with a collection of thoughtful appointments aimed at improving comfort and playability. Before the boutique revolution, this level of specification was generally reserved for custom shop instruments and their accompanying price tags, so these Made-in-Japan guitars filled a unique space in the market. Thoughtful improvements for players who needed a dependable instrument capable of covering a lot of territory: the \"Vintage\" design with a little something \"Plus\"!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall design of the Vintage Plus is immediately familiar, but a closer look reveals a number of details that set it apart. The body contours are carefully sculpted, and the neck joint has been reworked with a more ergonomic heel that provides improved access to the upper frets. Oh, and the frets go all the way to 22! A flatter 10\" fingerboard radius and medium jumbo frets give the neck a more modern feel, providing a comfortable playing surface for both chord work and lead playing. Locking Sperzel tuners feature staggered posts, eliminating the need for a string tree on the headstock. At the other end, a two-point tremolo provides a smoother feel and improved stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1994 ESP Vintage Plus features a black finish with a white pickguard that looks almost mint green from the right angles. It's worth pointing out the particularly nice quarter-sawn maple neck, which shows consistent vertical end grain along its length. It looks just right with the mother-of-pearl inlays. The neck and middle pickups each measure 5.80 kΩ, and the bridge measures 6.50 kΩ. The sound and output remains even and consistent across all five pickup positions. These are staggered, flat-pole pickups based on the traditional '50s design, but with a little less noise. Unlike many vintage-style configurations, the bridge pickup is connected to the middle tone control for added versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1994 ESP Vintage Plus shows plenty of wear, but remains a hardworking player's guitar with an excellent setup. The finish is nicely worn in around the back of the neck and along the fingerboard edges. There are additional scuffs around the body, particularly along the side edge by the input jack and around the cutaways. There's some vibey pickwear north of the pickguard, too. It all adds up to authentic character: a real relic! No repairs or structural damage. Great guitar! It includes an Epiphone gig bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/amEQiGwYOE0?si=DgUNg2Hu4Be1jlTp\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"ESP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68188404187349,"sku":"1994-esp-vintage-plus-#59610","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/2930\/6939\/files\/1994ESPVIntagePlus_59610_-Detail05.jpg?v=1794436856","url":"https:\/\/telluridemusiccompany.com\/products\/1994-esp-vintage-plus-59610","provider":"Telluride Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}