Need quick ESP advice/info..

[AfterForever]

Hoi,

What can you tell me about this Mirage? How much is it worth? The ESP Jackson style pointies aren't that common right? I love this thing, hope I can get it for a decent price..

Thanks!



bigger (huge) pic:

[MountainDog]

This is an older one, with the ESP logo'd trem. Should be ebony fingerboard.
Prices vary, but should be in the $500-$650 range.
Here's a similar vintage one that's currently at $620 reserve not met:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ESP-Mirage-Custom-soloist_W0QQitemZ160067901205QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33038QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here's another bid up to $300:

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-ESP-MIRAGE-DELUXE-GEORGE-LYNCH-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-NR_W0QQitemZ260070652164QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33038QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[dinkyjacksonman]

These are my favorite ESP guitars with exception of the ESP trem.
If it doesn't come with a trem bar, you will have hard time finding one.

[neilli]

They're good guitars, but as Toru says, the ESP 'Sinclair' trem is not ideal. I have a late 80's Mirage Custom and I swapped the trem for an OFR which was a direct replacement, though I did have to dremmel the underside of the trem arm mechanism as it hit the edge of the trem route. The only construction 'issue' with the guitar is that the body isn't veneered so at some angles you can see the neck-thru centre section.....

[AfterForever]

Thanks for the info I'll make sure too check if the trem bar is there and if it isn't I'll probably swap the trem.

I'll keep an eye on it.. there's also a cool Schecter cello blaster for sale, so I might have to choose.. luxury problems

[MountainDog]

Our own 'budman' has the ESP trem bars if you need one. Scroll down to the bottom of the page:

http://www.fretsonthenet.com/ESP_Parts.htm

[slayer]

I would love to have one of those neck thru mirages with the jackson headstock with just 1 humbucker Jack.

[straycat]

This one is a bolt on is it not? So the price should be a little less.Nice guitar just swap out the sinclair trem.

[Firebird V]

Dave used one of my whammy bars as a template so they are exact replicas and work perfect.

[DonP]

I would love to have one of those neck thru mirages with the jackson headstock with just 1 humbucker Jack.

Here ya go


Actually, the headstock on this one is right after they made the change from the Jackson headstock.

[DonP]

This is an older one, with the ESP logo'd trem. Should be ebony fingerboard.
Prices vary, but should be in the $500-$650 range.
Here's a similar vintage one that's currently at $620 reserve not met:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ESP-Mirage-Custom-soloist_W0QQitemZ160067901205QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33038QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here's another bid up to $300:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-ESP-MIRAGE-...QQcmdZViewItem

I would price ESP's just like high end MIJ Jacksons. Mirage Custom = Soloist Professional and Mirage Deluxe = Jackson Fusion Professional.

[Budman68]

Here ya go


Actually, the headstock on this one is right after they made the change from the Jackson headstock.

would you finish that damn thing already!!??!!

[DonP]

would you finish that damn thing already!!??!!

I know, I know. It's getting to the point I'm afraid to show it anymore

[siggy14]

Plus I will start bugging you again to sell it to me!

I know, I know. It's getting to the point I'm afraid to show it anymore

[Budman68]

Plus I will start bugging you again to sell it to me!

hell, I gave up on doing that....