The ESP Guitar Company

This April, ESP player Jeremy Wagner and his band Broken Hope are heading to Europe for what they call their "sickest concerts to date". Get the info and tour dates here.

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Since 2015 is ESP's 40th anniversary, we made sure that this year's NAMM Show was one to remember. See who was there, what we did, and much more.

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Not everyone can go to the NAMM Show next week (January 22-25, 2015), but for those who are, ESP is planning our biggest show ever for our 40th anniversary celebrations. Even if you're not attending the show, read more to see what's happening upstairs at booth 213D!

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This coming Friday January 2, you'll get a preview of over 100 guitars and basses that we'll be debuting in 2015. What can you expect? Read more to get some clues!

UPDATE 01/02/15: PREVIEW IS LIVE!

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Be sure to tune in to Craig Ferguson on CBS each night this week as Metallica (with ESP-playing legends Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield) takes over with performances and interviews!

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We flew our contest winners Michael and Patrick O'Keeffe from Kerry, Ireland to Phoenix, Arizona to check out the Slayer/Exodus/Suicidal Tendencies show... and to to have a sneak peek at Gary Holt's upcoming LTD signature series guitar. Now you can see it too!

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In what will be a must-see show for death metal fans, Behemoth (with ESP players Nergal and Orion) is teaming up with Cannibal Corpse for a co-headlining North American tour starting early next year.

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Takeyo Kimura was selected by George Lynch as the winner of this fun and cool contest. Learn more, and see who took the runner-up spots!

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Check out this dual ESP-playing band when they come to a city near you!

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Here it is... the world's first review of our ESP USA Eclipse, one of three new high-end, professional-quality, hand-crafted ESP models that are fully made in the USA!

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LA-area ESP fans... this coming Saturday at 2PM, be at Guitar Center's famed Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard for a free workshop clinic by Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom!

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Who's down with the groove metal? Skinlab and Incite certainly are, and they're chock full of ESP players. See the info on their current US tour here!

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Auto maker Scion just put up a video preview that includes Slayer's frontman Tom Araya picking up a custom ESP bass here at our North Hollywood HQ.

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Is it really worth it to be a positive contributing member to the ESP community? Ask Joseph Olea of the Philippines, who just got his LTD EC-401 for being our top Member Point earner in September. 

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"This guitar is the best guitar I've ever played." See why Johan is digging his new ESP James Hetfield Signature Series guitar so much!

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The folks at All Axess have a cool LTD Viper guitar to giveaway, signed by cool people. Are you cool with that? 

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Check out Bill's new band and their first single "Darkness Divides"!

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Two special free clinics are coming to Southern California in November, featuring Children of Bodom's ESP-rocking frontman. Get all the details!

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Devin is rocking hard at Musicians Institute, and well deserves his scholarship and new ESP E-II ST-1 guitar!

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Obituary's new album Inked in Blood is about to drop, and they're giving away a guitar signed by the band. Preview the title track and get your entry in now!

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Our congrats go out to Victor Kusaka, the recipient of ESP's Fall 2014 Bass Scholarship at Musicians Institute and a cool new E-II AP-5 bass.

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We're always happy to fill you in on good news. Today's tidbit of happiness: Alexi Laiho and his pals in Children of Bodom are hosting a giveaway sweepstakes to win an LTD Alexi-200 guitar. As the article on Bloody...

This innovative and highly-respected guitarist from Animals as Leaders is working with ESP on a new 8-string Signature Series model.

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We congratulate our September "ESP Member Points" winners, including the #1 point earner Joseph Olea who gets a free LTD guitar for his contributions to our community!

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"I’ve always wanted a single-cutaway guitar with a Floyd, and this one feels perfect. 24 frets? Hallelujah."

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Here's a cool opportunity to win a unique LTD guitar from Blackcraft!

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ESP player Jeremy Kohnmann's band, featuring former Cradle of Filth and Coal Chamber members, have released their debut album. Stream it now!

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Premier Guitar reviews the ESP E-II Stream Bass: "The E-II Stream is a great sounding bass that will work for a number of players across a variety of styles. Likewise, it’s a great choice for those who are looking for a bass with a unique flair that doesn’t stray too far from the ordinary."

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Heading to Louisville, KY this weekend for the Louder Than Life fest? So are we, and you don't want to miss out on seeing ESP in the Crazy Dave's tent!

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A new album, new video, and an upcoming tour are keeping these Boston-based ESP rockers busy.

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