{"product_id":"edwards-e-sa-160lts","title":"Edwards E-SA-160LTS","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rather uncommon semi-hollow model from Edwards has just arrived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-hollow guitars are surprisingly rare within the Edwards lineup under the ESP umbrella, making this a particularly interesting and increasingly difficult model to find. Based on the serial number and pickup production dates, this piece is believed to be from 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the E-SA series, this model differs from many conventional semi-hollow guitars by avoiding the commonly used pressed laminate construction. Instead, both the top and back are carefully carved from solid hard maple by skilled craftsmen — a far more labour-intensive process that results in a richer, more resonant instrument with exceptional clarity and response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in Edwards’ signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacquer Taste Finish (LTS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the thin lacquer top coat allows the wood to resonate more naturally while developing character over time through regular playing. The result is a more organic feel and response that gradually settles into the player’s hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of carved solid maple construction and a mahogany center block delivers a focused, articulate tone with excellent sustain, warmth, and definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor electronics, Edwards paired this model with a proven set of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeymour Duncan pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often associated with higher-end ESP instruments. The neck position features the articulate and expressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSH-2n Jazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the bridge is fitted with the warmer and more powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSH-14 Custom 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a broad tonal range suitable for everything from smooth cleans to driven rock tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this model has already been discontinued, they are becoming increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Top \/ Back:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Hard Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hard Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter Block:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood, 22 Frets with White Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadius:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 305R\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 628mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bone (43mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pearloid Dot \/ Pearloid Block (CH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Set-Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GOTOH SD90-SL \/ SG301-01 (CH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old Type Tune-Matic \u0026amp; GOTOH GE101Z\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Seymour Duncan SH-14 Custom 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Volume \u0026amp; Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Volume \u0026amp; Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToggle Pickup Selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall in very good condition with only light cosmetic wear and small surface scratches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with Original Hard Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ESP Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49004776128769,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/9185\/6641\/files\/E-SA-10.png?v=1780217999","url":"https:\/\/blackcraneguitars.com\/products\/edwards-e-sa-160lts","provider":"Black Crane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}