1978 Navigator (by ESP Japan) SA-80 ES-335 Semi Hollowbody (Sunburst)

1978 Navigator (by ESP Japan) SA-80 ES-335 Semi Hollowbody (Sunburst)Japanese made in the late 1970's, the SA 80 was Navigator's ES 335 copy. A subsidiary of ESP Japan, Navigator guitars stand the test of time as some of the coolest and most vibe y guitars to come out of Japan due to their custom shop level craftsmanship and materials. Maple top and back with some light birds eye grain set to a mahogany slim 60's profile neck and 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, it weighs 3. 6kg's. Loaded with S stamped Maxon humbuckers

Built in the USA (where else

Made-in-Japan Luminlay side dots and the most cutting-edge pickups

contrasting nicely with the chrome hardware

BODY:     Mahogany

Mahogany back with a lightly carved plain maple top

the Player Plus Telecaster delivers superb playability and unmistakable style

A true one-off custom order from Tokai that we picked up recently on a trip to Japan

A slightly shorter

Seems all original including Grover tuners as pictured

Custom Shop '69 Strat® single-coil pickups

Good cosmetic condition with some finish checking and some sticker tan

Cosmetically clean for it's age with a few signs of general wear and tear as pictured