{"product_id":"1980-navigator-sg-sgc-180-6-57lbs-44mm-nut-custom-order-esp","title":"1980 Navigator SG (SGC-180), 6.57lbs, 44mm nut, Custom Order, ESP","description":"\u003cp\u003e1980 Navigator SG in black—from ESP’s now defunct vintage reproduction subsidiary. Appears almost dark green in certain lighting, due to the yellowing of the clear coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt circa 1980 by ESP's original manufacturing arm Craftsman Co., Ltd.—likely predating the Toshima-ku factory ESP opened in 1981. This early Navigator is from ESP’s formative years as Japan's first full-custom order guitar maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESP stamped pots, dated 1980. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically identical to the SGC-180 in the 1983 Navigator catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: neck angle is a bit shallow—for 1.5mm action the bridge is lowered almost all the way to the body. Running double slim pickup mounting rings to compensate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was my main SG until I switched to the Greco SS800. Lightweight, resonant, and stock pickups sound great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% fully functional. No breaks or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up with D'Addario 10-46 strings, playing well up and down the neck with proper intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes newer Canadian-made Gibson USA case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"imima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45356954910743,"sku":null,"price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/7107\/5095\/files\/DSC00185.jpg?v=1785434149","url":"https:\/\/imima.shop\/products\/1980-navigator-sg-sgc-180-6-57lbs-44mm-nut-custom-order-esp","provider":"imima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}