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EMG Bass Rig Giveaway
The people at EMG want to give a lucky winner an LTD Vintage-214 bass fitted with EMG pickups, an Ampeg bass amp, and more. Open worldwide. Check it out!
...See ESP at Musikmesse
ESP will be the place to be at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany this week. Here are the details of events happening at Hall 4 Level 0 Stand E08!
...This Weekend: Kirk von Hammett's Fear FestEVIL
Get all the details, along with a sneak peak at the upcoming Kirk Hammett Signature Series Nosferatu!
...Cool Prize: Exodus Giveaway
We're passing along news of a pretty sweet giveaway from Exodus and Nuclear Blast Records where someone will win a guitar signed by Gary Holt. Is it you? Also includes Exodus/testament tour dates.
...Darkest Hour Celebrates 20 Years
DC-based metal band Darkest Hour is hitting the road to celebrate their 20th anniversary, with three members rocking hard on their ESP/LTD guitars and basses.
...Philippines: ESP "Teenage Guns" Contest
ESP's distributor in the Philippines, Lyric, is hosting a cool guitar solo video contest for teenage Filipino ESP fans.
...Bruce Kulick Clinic for 6-String.Com
If you're anywhere near Camarillo, CA on April 8, here's a free live performance and meet-and-greet event you don't want to miss.
...ESP Bands Dominate Golden Gods Nominations
Do bands with ESP artists rule the Golden Gods Awards nominations this year? Why yes. Yes, they do.
...ESP Clinics in India with Prashant Aswani
Hey India! It's time for you to experience an ESP clinic with a master performer. Two great free clinics are coming in April, in Kolkata and Delhi.
...Metallica "Ride the Lightning" Giveaway
Do you want to win a limited-edition LTD "Ride the Lightning" guitar directly from Metallica? Of course you do.
...Bunny Brunel Joins The ESP Family
One of the world's preeminent bass players and a master of jazz fusion joins the growing ranks of respected professional bassists who choose ESP.
...Congrats to EC-1000M Winner Greg Gieseking
Greg, you lucky dog. You get the LTD EC-1000M that's been signed by our artists at the 2015 NAMM Show, in one of our most popular sweepstakes ever!
...George Lynch Clinic at GoDpsMusic: March 27
On Friday March 27, you can see the legendary George Lynch do a clinic and performance in person or online via GoDpsMusic... for free! Details here.
...ESP AND TAKAMINE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP IN THE USA
Alex Skolnick Guitar Auctions for Musicians Foundation
Musicians Institute is auctioning two autographed Alex Skolnick Signature Series guitars to help a deserving music student get the education he or she needs.
...Prashant Aswani: "The Grind"
Need some inspiration for new ways to approach your guitar playing? Virtuoso Prashant Aswani and his slew of ESPs might be just what the doctor ordered. Check out "The Grind".
...Rob Holliday Hits The Road with The Prodigy
The Prodigy is about to start a massive tour, and guitarist Rob Holliday will be taking his trusty ESP and LTD guitars to Australia, Europe, and beyond.
...Rocco on the Cover of Bass Musician
The legendary Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power) and the LTD RB bass he helped design are on the cover of this month's Bass Musician Magazine.
...Rock Against Human Trafficking Post-Grammy Event
ESP supports Rock Against Human Trafficking, raising awareness against child slavery and sex trafficking. Here's some news from RHAT's post-Grammy event on Sunday February 8.
...Broken Hope Tour Europe
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.
...NAMM 2015: ESP's Best Show Ever
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.
...ESP at NAMM 2015
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!
...Coming Friday January 2: New Guitar/Bass Preview
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!
...Metallica Takes Over "The Late Late Show"
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!
...ESP Winner's Circle: Slayer Sweepstakes
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!
...Behemoth on Winter 2015 Co-Headlining Tour
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.
...Congrats to our "Play Mr. Scary" Contest Winners
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!
...Of Mice & Men on tour with Linkin Park
Check out this dual ESP-playing band when they come to a city near you!
...Guitar World Reviews ESP USA Eclipse
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!
...Alexi Laiho ESP Clinic This Saturday at Guitar Center Hollywood
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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