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LTD Cult '86 Multi-Swirl Electric Guitar with Cult Case

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Overview

A swirling, multi-colored powerhouse.

Back in the ‘80s, a local hero by the name of Vernon Reid started blowing minds while using a totally unique ESP guitar. Starting a band called Living Colour, Vernon became identified with a model he’d customized in a swirling multi-colored finish.

For 2017, ESP is debuting the LTD Cult ’86, a tribute to the guitar that helped put Vernon and Living Colour on the map. Much like the original version, the Cult ’86 offers bolt-on construction with an alder body, a three-piece maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard. It uses a three-pickup configuration, with two EMG SA pickups in the neck and middle position, and an EMG 81 at the bridge.

A Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo is provided to allow for the kind of uninhibited and expressive playing for which Vernon Reid is world renowned. Much like the Vernon’s original ESP, the Cult ’86 is based on the ST body style, and features the distinctive multiple swirls of color that immediately make it identifiable with its original designer. Includes hardshell case.

Features

  • Custom graphic finish
  • Bolt-on construction
  • Ebony fretboard
  • HSS EMG pickup configuration
  • Floyd Rose tremolo bridge
  • Includes case

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Specs

LTD Cult '86 Multi-Swirl Electric Guitar with Cult Case Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: V soft
  • Neck wood: 3-piece Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 13.75 in.
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Side position markers
  • Nut width: 1.656 in. (42 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: EMG SA
  • Middle: EMG SA
  • Bridge: EMG 81
  • Brand: EMG
  • Active or passive pickups: Active
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No 
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose special
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Grover
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Signature model Body graphic
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: South Korea
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