ESP ANGEL SWORD

ESP ANGEL SWORD custom guitar made for Takamizawa
Brand name: 
ESP
Series name: 
ESP CUSTOM MADE SERIES
Dates of manufacture: 
1993

This guitar was custom made by ESP for Takamizawa, the guitar player from Japanese rock band The Alfee. It has a Steinberger style bridge with tuners. Single humbucking pickup, marked Takamizawa custom. Carved bird/angel shaped body. Headless bolt-on neck is shaped to look like a sword, and has a locking nut. An inscription in the sword handle reads "20th Anniversary. The Alfee. Since 1972 - '93".  This suggests it was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the band formed by Takamizawa and 3 friends.

Offered for sale on e-Bay (in 2007) for $4,500.

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