2001 Edwards (by ESP Japan) E-LH-100FB Firebird (Faded Shoreline Gold)

2001 Edwards (by ESP Japan) E-LH-100FB Firebird (Faded Shoreline Gold)Made in Japan by Edwards in 2001, the E LH 100FB was the artist model for Hiro of the band La'cryma Christi. Firebird shape with a mahogany body, maple neck with a reverse headstock, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard (648mm scale length), it weighs 3. 8kg's. The catalog says it's a Shoreline Gold finish, but most of these have faded to a metallic green over time. Genuine Floyd Rose tremolo system with Gotoh tuners and edwards HSH pickups controlled by a 5

it's loaded with the original Fender Japan ST-Vintage single coils

Some of the clear coat on the back has peeled off along the walnut

Headstock has a small chip and the G tuner is bent but there's no breaks/repairs

Good vintage condition as pictured with signs of wear and tear

5kg's and plays with a nice slim 60's style neck profile (no volute)

volume/tone/balancer knobs work as they should (one knob replaced)

Not much information available on these

two operators

Seemingly Made in Korea by Tokai and sold to the Japanese market

Gotoh tuners

while the SSS pickup configuration gives a true Stratocaster tonal range

A truly iconic guitar