Here for sale we have a Navigator by ESP SA-120 in Cherry finish. Made in Japan circa.1980’s, this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Laminated Maple body, a Mahogany neck and a 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. This instrument is fitted with Nickel hardware including Tune-O-Matic bridge and StopBar tailpiece, along with a set of Gibson Deluxe Kluson style tuning machines. A pair of Original Unbranded humbucking pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume and tone controls.
The Mahogany neck plays very well, with a profile that can be described as a Thin ‘U’ that sits very comfortably in the hand and offers an articulate and responsive playing experience in all registers. The Gloss finish to the rear of the neck ensures that navigation of the 24.75" scale is an effortless affair, whilst the Rosewood fingerboard provides a pleasant and luxurious surface for the fingers. The 12" fingerboard radius strikes the perfect balance between comfortable chord playing and practicality for lead lines and string bending. The smooth lines of the body are as comfortable in the arms as ever, whilst the semi-hollow construction keeps the weight down and produces a resonant and lively playing experience.
Amplified, the pair of Original Unbranded humbuckers work in conjunction with the semi-hollow construction to deliver the full and thick sounds that we all expect from a semi-hollow style guitar. The guitar resonates beautifully, filling out the sound with a deep and rich character. The neck pickup is warm and round, and can handle plenty of gain meaning you can achieve anything from jazzy lines through to soaring rock and blues solo tones. The bridge pickup is hotter, driving the front end of an amp with ease and producing the bright, biting tones that cut right through the mix to put your playing front and centre. The traditional dual humbucker control layout feels very responsive, allowing you to explore a wide tonal palette right on the instrument.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Navigator By ESP SA-120 Cherry circa.1980’s Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand- Navigator by ESP
Model- SA-120
Finish- Cherry
Year- circa.1980’s
Made In- Japan
Body- Laminated Maple
Neck- Mahogany
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.684"
Pickups- 2x Original Unbranded Humbuckers
Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
Our ID: 130082445602
Weight: 7.6lbs
Serial Number: N/A
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition, the top edge demonstrates indentation and chipping revealing the wood beneath. All aspects of the headstock demonstrate light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles.
Neck: Overall very good condition, the rear of the neck demonstrates light scratching and indentation throughout the register. This is most notable in the early frets and can be felt very slightly under the thumb.
Body: Overall very good condition, all aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching and indentation. This is most notable to the rear face, consistent with buckle rash, and by the controls on the front face lower bout.
Condition of Frets:
The frets show notable signs of use, not affecting playability. Denting and flattening of the frets is noticeable through the entire register. There is light material remaining for any light fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional with moderate signs of wear. The original bridge has been replaced. Original is included. The original nut has been replaced, the original nut is not included. The original tuning machines have been replaced with a set of Gibson Kluson Deluxe tuners, the original tuning machines are not included.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories:
Hard case
The case demonstrates notable signs of use, remaining fully functional.