What is this I took in for a trade

[coloradoman25]

I painted a set of fairings for a guy back in June. He has never had the money to come get them. I needed them outta my garage and he said that he had a guitar that he could give me in Leiu of payment. Well I said fine I want this done with....

He brought me a mint ESP USA MX-3 in Chamelon paint. I see no info and have no idea what this thing is. It sounds great plays good but is in severe need of a set up.

Whats it worth? I did about a 400$ paint job for it. Is it a forgery? I cant find any info on this model anywhere. What are the pickups in it. The only thing I can ID is the Hot Rail in the middle position. The other 2 are hums

its HSH all duncans and an OFR. Says ESP Custom Guitars on the rear of the head stock and the front says ESP MX-3 USA

Thanks!

[RacerX]

How about some pics?

[coloradoman25]

Im working on it a few more details Maple board reverese head with matching paint, abalone dot inlay

[coloradoman25]

[Trussrod]

Have you checked the completed listings on ebay?

[Trem]

heh nice -
you got your 400 + a few hundy more for that in value for sure.

It's a true ESP and rare, i wouldn't sell it for less than 700 if it's in as good condition as it looks.

grats

[Rsmacker]

Why does it look like the ESP on the fretboard is on top of the strings? The strings even manage to change colour when they pass over the logo, amazing.

[DonP]

Any "true" ESP is worth at least $400. Good job.

[etepbbb]

I think you got your $400 out of the deal. Maybe double that, nice score.

[Axewielder]

I'd say you made out pretty well. HC has some info on that model:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...III%20USA/10/1

[neilli]

Yeah, I'd say you did very well there...

[coloradoman25]

Honestly I dont like how it feels. Its leavin for the bay so I can chase either a Stagemaster kramer or put it towards my CS Jackson Fund. I jure cant get into the neck on it