Here is my 2013 Navigator NLP-480 LTD Lemon Drop guitar. Navigators are considered by many to be the absolute pinnacle of the best Les Paul you can buy at any price. This one costs 504,000 yen from Japan.
Here’s a link to more information on Navigator Guitars, and several of the Navigator catalogs. Note Navigator is the custom shop of ESP, the highest line they make.
Specifications from the Navigator by ESP Guitars website:
| BODY | (Top) Hard Maple, (Back) Honduras Mahogany w / Ivory Binding |
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| NECK | Honduras Mahogany | |
| GRIP SHAPE | U | |
| FINGERBOARD | Honduras Rosewood, 22frets w / Ivory Binding | |
| RADIUS | 305R | |
| SCALE | 624mm | |
| NUT (width) | Bone (43mm) | |
| FRET | # 213 | |
| INLAY | Pearloid Dish | |
| JOINT | Set-neck (deep joint) | |
| TUNER | GOTOH SD90-SL | |
| PICKUPS | (Neck) Seymour Duncan SH-55n (Bridge) Seymour Duncan SH-55b |
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| CONTROL | Volume & Tone neck, Bridge Volume & Tone Toggle PU Selector |
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| BRIDGE | Vintage type TUNE-MATIC, Aluminum Tailpiece | |
| FINISH | Lacquer | |
| PRICE | 504,000 yen (Include TAX) | |
| with Hard Case (HC-250NLP) |
In the Navigator N-LP series, at the junction of the neck and body, I adopt a deep joint with excellent strength. In addition, the neck set angle design to three times. With these, I realize tone and nuance that you have a sharp non-cloudy peculiar to a vintage, clear sense of attack by moderate tension, the rich overtones. And is not forget, reliable technology uncompromising woodworking craftsman. The first time, Navigator sound to life is is born Only with beautiful finish and is born from the work of the perseverance of the painting craftsman, the careful work of the assembly craftsman infuse soul to the instrument at the end.
The N-LP-480LTD, colored by bleaching body top surface (hard maple). In the eyes stop back material (Hong Duras mahogany), use the Red Wood Filter, we are further enhancing the tasteful texture.
Color choices:
| Cherry Sunburst | Honey Sunburst | Lemon Drop |