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ESP Custom Shop Horizon EV "Harem Girl" Emppu Vuorinen Kiso Masterbuilt
€ 4.990,00Up for sale is an incredibly rare masterpiece of Japanese luthiery: an ESP Custom Shop Horizon EV "Harem Girl", the iconic signature model for Emppu Vuorinen of Nightwish.
This specific instrument was hand-crafted at the legendary ESP Kiso Custom Shop in Japan. Among ESP collectors, "Kiso-built" instruments are world-renowned for their flawless attention to detail, premium wood selection, and unparalleled playability, easily outperforming standard factory-line models.
The guitar features a breathtaking See-Thru Purple finish over an alder body, layered with the striking, custom "Harem Girl" body graphic. Built with a rock-solid 3-piece maple neck-thru construction, an ebony fingerboard, and a premium pearloid binding spanning the entire body and neck, this guitar looks as spectacular as it sounds. Sonically, it is armed with a highly versatile HSH Seymour Duncan pickup layout that delivers everything from crystal-clear clean passages to crushing symphonic metal riffs.
This guitar is in Excellent condition (just very light wear). It has been preserved meticulously as a collector’s piece in a smoke-free environment. The gloss lacquer is bright and clear, keeping the vibrant purple and detailed artwork pristine. The frets show virtually no wear, the neck is perfectly straight, and the Floyd Rose tremolo system is balanced and ready for action.
The guitar is all original and comes in a hardcase and a Big Boy Japan paper from 2019.
Key Features
- Kiso Custom Shop Built: Hand-made by ESP’s absolute finest master luthiers in Japan.
- Iconic Nightwish History: The definitive Emppu Vuorinen signature featuring the rare "Harem Girl" graphic layout.
- Neck-Thru Construction: 3-Piece Maple neck-thru design provides endless sustain and frictionless upper-fret access.
- Versatile HSH Seymour Duncan Pickups: Combines a JB/Jazz style voice with a Hot Rails single-coil for massive tonal variety.
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