Experience the Magic of ESP's Early Instruments

The ESP LTD M-1 Custom '87 aims to capture the magic of ESP's 1987 catalog. It's a faithful re-creation of the legendary M-1s that catapulted ESP to the world stage. Featuring a through-neck made from maple, alder wings, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard, this axe creates a highly resonant tone with a pronounced sustain. Its snarling tone comes from a single Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucker. The onboard EMG PA-2 boost switch adds extra power to cut through the mix if needed. Finally, the neck is thick enough to feel comfortable in your hand for chording while still being thin enough for effortless soloing. Whether you're looking to re-live the magic of the glory days or want a vintage-style axe with a ripping tone, the ESP LTD M-1 Custom '87 is an excellent choice.

Comfortable, lightweight body

Holding true to tradition, the M-1 Custom '87 has a neck-through-body design. The 3-piece neck is made from maple to promote stiffness and resonance. Since the pickup and bridge are loaded into the same piece of wood, this guitar showcases some impressive sustain. Next, two alder wings are added to the body to improve tonal balance. Finally, the body receives some incredibly comfortable body contours. You'll appreciate the generous belly cut, carved armrest, and contoured heel joint. Combine all the pieces of this guitar together, and you've got a recipe for sonic success.

Simple controls let you focus on rocking out

The LTD M-1 '87 is powered by a single Seymour Duncan Distortion pickup in the bridge position. Meanwhile, a single volume knob and a boost switch round out the sound-shaping possibilities. While the M-1 '87 has the simplest controls you can imagine, it can create a surprising variety of tones. When running wide open, the Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucker creates the kind of tonal mayhem that would make any old-school rocker proud. If you need some extra volume for your second solo, flip the switch, and EMG's PA-2 boost switch will serve up an extra helping of raw power. Instead of switching guitars to get your single-coil tone, the push-pull volume knob has you covered. All in all, the M-1 Custom '87 is part Super Strat, part fire-breathing behemoth. It's up to you to choose which one you want to tame.