ESP Original Series Mystique CTM Electric Guitar w/ Case - Reptile Black Burst

The ESP Original Series Mystique CTM in Reptile Black Burst is a masterpiece of high-end Japanese luthiery, blending organic elegance, boutique tonewoods, and custom-level craftsmanship. Featuring a breathtaking burled maple top finished in Reptile Black Burst with natural binding, this flagship single-cut carved-top model is anchored by luxurious gold hardware and immaculate construction.

The guitar is built on a substantial 52mm body featuring a resonant Honduran mahogany back topped with a deeply figured burled maple cap. This tonewood pairing delivers a rich, complex voice with warm, blooming lows, tight midrange authority, and clear, singing highs. Its set-neck design joins a Honduran mahogany neck seamlessly to the body for exceptional sustain and upper-fret access. The rich Honduran rosewood fingerboard boasts a 305mm radius, an unbleached bone nut, Mother-of-Pearl side dots, and striking "S Block" inlays crafted from MOP and abalone. Shaped into ESP's comfortable Slim U profile across a 25.5" (648mm) scale length, it features 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets for effortless bending and long-term durability.

Tone is driven by a hand-wound pair of Seymour Duncan Custom Shop hybrid humbuckers—a CS 59/Jazz Hybrid in the neck and a CS 59/JB Hybrid in the bridge. Combining the best qualities of vintage and hot-rodded pickup designs, this setup provides incredible dynamic responsiveness, articulate note definition under gain, and sweet, expressive cleans. Controls are kept clean and intuitive with a master volume, master tone, and a 3-way toggle pickup switch.

The hardware package offers uncompromising performance, anchored by a TonePros T3BP locking bridge paired with a Gotoh 510FA tailpiece for maximum sustain and rock-solid intonation. Complete with Gotoh SG301-05 MG-T locking tuners and factory-fitted .009-.042 strings, this Original Series Mystique CTM stands as an elite heirloom-quality instrument for the most discerning player.

Condition: This is a brand new ESP Original Series Mystique CTM in Reptile Black Burst. It includes ESP’s full manufacturer warranty and comes equipped with our Pro-Tech Setup, ensuring it arrives ready to play straight out of the case. Drop Dee Guitars is an authorized ESP dealer.

Pro-Tech Setup: Every guitar we sell receives our Pro-Tech setup, including:

• Neck adjustment for proper relief
• Action setup for clean, buzz-free playability
• Intonation across all frets
• Pickup height adjustment for balanced output
• Full electronics inspection and play-test

Your Mystique will arrive dialed-in and performance ready.

Specs

• Model: Original Series Mystique CTM
• Finish: Reptile Black Burst
• Body Wood: Honduran Mahogany (Total Thickness 52mm)
• Top Wood: Burled Maple w/ Natural Binding
• Construction: Set-Neck
• Neck Wood: Honduran Mahogany
• Neck Contour: Slim U
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Honduran Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 305mmR
• Inlays: S Block (Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone)
• Side Dots: Mother-of-Pearl
• Frets: 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel (EXJ-SS)
• Nut Material: Unbleached Bone
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Bridge: TonePros T3BP
• Tailpiece: GOTOH 510FA
• Tuners: GOTOH SG301-05 MG-T Locking
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan CS 59/Jazz Hybrid
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan CS 59/JB Hybrid
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Toggle Pickup Selector
• Hardware Color: Gold
• Strings: .009 - .042
• Case: ESP Hardshell Case Included