What does ESP CTM mean?
It’s an abbreviation for “custom.” But in ESP’s case it’s more of a notion that the model has custom appointments than that it was necessarily made in the Custom Shop.
How do you read ESP serial numbers?
It consists of 1 or 2 letters followed by 7 digits. The letter (s) indicate the location of manufacture. The first 2 digits are the year, the next 2 digits are the week number, the 5th digit is the day of the week and the last 2 digits is the production number.
When did Gibson sue ESP?
In 1978, Elger/Hoshino USA settled out of court when Gibson’s parent company, Norlin Corp., sued over use of the Gibson headstock design and logo. Still, those models weren’t intended to be copies.
How do I find the serial number on my guitar?
The serial number will vary in location based on the model. Locations include the back of the headstock (sticker or printed), neckplate, the label inside the soundhole, stamped below the last fret, or stamped on the neck block inside an acoustic.
Are Gibson guitars made in Japan?
Gibson does make guitars in Japan, or did, anyway, but those are electrics intended for the Japanese market and labeled as “Orville” guitars. So far as I’m aware none of the Japanese-made guitars have carried a “Gibson” logo. Gibson makes special runs especially for the Japanese market all the time.
Do guitars hold their value?
A guitar you can pick up for a couple of hundred bucks is unlikely to hold its value and may actually be worth less than you paid for it after a few years. So, if you decide to invest, you really need to spend some money to get good guitars.
What’s the difference between a USA Eclipse II and a CTM?
The USA Eclipse II has a modified body shape which has a different, flatter lower horn. CTM (Custom Traditional Model) – The CTM designation (at least in 2008) means the guitar has an ebony fret board and mulit-ply binding. CTM models are not necessarily full Les Paul thickness.
What kind of control layout does Eclipse II have?
Eclipse II models can have either the 4-knob or 3-knob control layout. The 3-knob versions are called USA Eclipse II (which is different than the USA Custom Eclipse models.)
How many control knobs does an Eclipse II need?
Must have 4 control knobs, similar to a Les Paul. Eclipse II Model – A mahogany body with a FIGURED (quilt or flame) maple top. Eclipse II models can have either the 4-knob or 3-knob control layout. The 3-knob versions are called USA Eclipse II (which is different than the USA Custom Eclipse models.)
What kind of body does an eclipse 1 have?
Eclipse I Model – A mahogany body with a PLAIN maple top (or more commonly an opaque finish.) Must have 4 control knobs, similar to a Les Paul. Eclipse II Model – A mahogany body with a FIGURED (quilt or flame) maple top.