Shipping during the New Year's holiday ■ This is a Mercury series guitar, a long-selling model from WASHBURN that was released in the mid-1990s. It was one of the most popular models among Washburn guitars. ■ Evidence of being made in Japan: http://www3.ic-net.or.jp/~ojima/inst/guitar/washburn_mg700.html. It states, "Initially, only made in Japan, it became a standard Washburn guitar and was second in popularity only to the Nuno model. Later, models were also made in Korea, and tension bars were added to the headstock." This product does not have a tension bar, so it is highly likely to be made in Japan. ■ Coil tap on the rear pickup is possible, equipped with original pickups. ■ Frets have been replaced with DUNLOP 6000 (jumbo frets). The neck is slightly thicker and less prone to warping, allowing for long-term use. ■ The locking nut was slightly worn, so it has been replaced with a new GOTOH GHL-2. ■ The tremolo springs are ESP TREMOLO TONE SPRINGS, with five springs. ■ String height is approximately 1.25mm on the 1st string side and 1.4mm on the 6th string side at the 12th fret. ■ The switch contacts have been polished, so there is almost no scratchiness. It may occur slightly if left unused for a long time, but it can be fixed by adjusting it a few times. ■ An ESP NECK SET SIM is inserted in the neck pocket. ■ Although there are minor scratches and small dents, there is nothing that significantly detracts from the appearance, and it is considered to be in good condition considering its age. ■ The truss rod was loosened slightly during the fret replacement, but has not been touched otherwise. ■ SPEC ● BODY: Book Matched Sycamore Top, Alder Back ● NECK: Maple ● F.BOARD: Rosewood 22F, 324 Scale ● PICK UP: F=Eliminator 611, M=Eliminator 612, R=Eliminator 623 ● BRIDGE: WASHBURN FLOYDROSE TREMOLO ● MACHINE HEAD: GROVER 205 (B) ● CONTROL: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, (W/Coil Tap), 5-way-SW