ESP EDWARDS E-ST-125ALM 2 TONE SUNBURST Made In Japan

Overview & Specs

• Brand / Line: ESP’s Japan-only Edwards series (mid-range, high-quality, similar hardware to ESP Originals)

• Model: E‑ST‑125ALM (strat-style, now discontinued)

• Country of manufacture: Made in Japan

• Body: Alder

• Neck & Fretboard: 1‑piece Hard Maple, 21 frets, U‑shaped, 240 mm radius, 648 mm scale

• Nut: Bone, 42 mm width

• Construction: Bolt‑on

• Hardware: Gotoh SD91‑05M tuners, Gotoh GE101TS vintage-style tremolo bridge

• Pickups: SSS configuration using three Seymour Duncan SSL‑5 singles (middle one reverse‑wound/reverse‑phase for noise canceling) Controls: Master volume + neck/middle tone pots + 5‑way selector

• Finish: 2‑Tone Sunburst, also available in Black and Sonic Blue

• Original price: Approx ¥125,000 (~¥137,500 with tax)

ESP Edwards E-ST-125ALM – 2-Tone Sunburst

Made in Japan – Vintage Strat Style with Boutique-Level Detail

The Edwards E-ST-125ALM is a premium, Japan-exclusive Strat-style guitar from ESP’s acclaimed Edwards series, combining vintage Fender-inspired tone and aesthetics with modern Japanese craftsmanship. Designed for players who want the familiar feel and sound of a classic ’50s Stratocaster, but with boutique-quality precision and upgraded components.

Specifications:

• Body: Alder (2-piece) – lightweight, resonant, and balanced

• Neck: 1-piece Hard Maple, bolt-on construction

• Fingerboard: Maple

• Scale: 25.5″ / 648mm

• Radius: 240mm (vintage-modern hybrid feel)

• Frets: 21 (medium jumbo)

• Neck Shape: Traditional U-shape – comfortable and fast

• Nut: Bone (42mm width)

Electronics & Hardware:

• Pickups:

  • Seymour Duncan SSL-5 single-coils (Neck / RW-RP Middle / Bridge)

  • Hotter-than-vintage output with clarity and mid presence – perfect for blues, rock, and classic tones

• Controls:

  • Master Volume

  • Tone 1 (Neck)

  • Tone 2 (Middle)

  • 5-Way Selector Switch

• Bridge: Gotoh GE101TS Vintage Tremolo

• Tuners: Gotoh SD91-05M vintage-style

• Finish: 2-Tone Sunburst (nitro over urethane feel)

• Pickguard: 1-ply white

• Country of Origin: Made in Japan

Highlights:

• Vintage Stratocaster look and feel with boutique-grade hardware

• Seymour Duncan SSL-5 pickups provide punchy, articulate tones

• Smooth maple neck with great resonance and sustain

• High craftsmanship typical of Japanese ESP production

• Ideal for blues, rock, indie, funk, and studio/session work

• RW/RP middle pickup cancels hum in positions 2 and 4