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I want my 80's metal explorer really bad and was thinking maybe I'd just get a ESP custom shop EX seeing as how its pretty much what I want any ways. All they'd have to do is reverse the headstock, put some binding on it, some new inlays and spray it in hot pink. I did their online quote and know its total bs. It quoted me $5,250. No way I'm paying that for a $1,500 guitar with all off the shelf stuff and a different paint job. What I want is nothing crazy and I'm limiting myself to about $2k, maybe a pinch more. Sooo.... I was wondering if anyone has ordered through them? What the cost was like and what the build time was like?


Originally Posted by ESP Custom Shop Quote Form

Minimum Custom Order Delivery Time is 8 Months
Please Note: ESP Custom Shop Instruments are individually hand crafted and delivery times may vary.
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PURCHASES FROM USA ESP DEALERS ONLY

Submit this custom order order form for an instant suggested retail estimate. Orders may only be placed through authorized dealers (ESP does not sell direct to consumers). You can locate an ESP dealer in your area by clicking on the Authorized Dealer listing, or by calling ESP at 800-423-8388 extension 205. Call ESP at extension 202 with any questions regarding a custom order instrument. Please remember that the price provided is a suggested retail estimate only. Bring your quote and any artwork for custom graphic finishes or custom inlays to an ESP dealer for the actual sale price

Almost all of your questions are answered in there...

As far as rough estimates go, I think quot;normalquot; for ESP is something like Retail -30 to 40%, depending on dealer... essentially the same as Jackson / Charvel....

I doubt that you can get a New neckthru ONE-OFF Custom from either for under 2,5k, BTW ... you want cheaper, then get the production model used and modify it..... were talking literally over 100 man hours at a piddlyass rate of 10-15$ /hour.... And the company has more costs to pay than just the luthier´s salary.... Like materials, shipping, advertising, accountants (In ESPs case lawyers to weasel out of the constant lawsuits ).... and probably isn´t doing it as a charity...

Custom guitars are expensive... That´s why J/C and ESP offer production models with what are generally the standard options of most custom orders


Originally Posted by ZerberusAlmost all of your questions are answered in there... Thank you but I was wondering if anyone has ordered through them and could tell me what the actual price payed was as compared to their quot;Suggested Retailquot;. I know that you have to go through an authorized dealer and all that business, which sucks, but I had no idea it would take 8 months. Jesus.... am I ordering an ESP or a PRS private stock? HA! I bet a private stock guitar costs a minimum of $12.5k now and takes you a year and a half to get.

Ok, fair enough.... you edited your response and told me price like I asked for before I could post response. Hahahaha. Now I look like I can't read. Oh old illiterate me.


Originally Posted by 3'scompanyOk, fair enough.... you edited your response and told me price like I asked for before I could post response. Hahahaha. Now I look like I can't read. Oh old illiterate me.

LOL, wasn´t my intent... but comical nonetheless

Side note: I can´t believe i actually HELPED someone on a ESP purchase and only took ONE cheap shot....... Must be the meds

ESP has a LONG wait time and the prices are pretty high. for what you want it will be WELL over $2k for sure! it would be cheaper to buy a used Edwards or Gibson explorer and have it refinished bound and a floyd added for sure.

-Mike

Think I may have solved the problem! Found a builder (recommended from another forum member) who said he'd build it for a decent price and actually build the guitar I really want.... The Paul Gilbert prototype Ibanez Destroyer/Iceman hybrid! I'll be pretty stoked if this goes down.

post pics when your done