ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

ESP Guitars is mourning the passing of the company’s esteemed founder and owner, Japanese businessman Hisatake Shibuya. After a long and extraordinarily successful life, Mr. Shibuya died in late September 2024. He was 87...
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Johan Söderberg (Amon Amarth) ESP Events in Colombia/Costa Rica

Johan Söderberg (Amon Amarth) ESP Events in Colombia/Costa Rica

For ESP players in South and Central America, a special treat: guitarist and ESP artist Johan Söderberg will be appearing at two ESP dealers for an in-store meet and greet session. Johan is a longtime member of the ESP artist...
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Sep 24/25/26: Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) ESP Dealer Clinics

Sep 24/25/26: Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) ESP Dealer Clinics

Mark your calendars for next week, because ESP Signature artist Bill Kelliher of Mastodon may be coming to your town... assuming you live in Michigan or Indiana. Bill is doing three back-to-back guitar clinics at three fine...
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September 18 & 21: ESP Clinics with Alex Skolnick in Canada

September 18 & 21: ESP Clinics with Alex Skolnick in Canada

Hey Canadian ESP friends... mark your calendars, because the amazing Alex Skolnick (Testament) is heading north to rock you at a couple of upcoming ESP clinics. On Wednesday September 18, Alex will be appearing at Tom Lee...
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ENGL Amp Spotlight: Steve Morse Signature 20 E658

ENGL Amp Spotlight: Steve Morse Signature 20 E658

Steve Morse, the legendary guitarist known for his work with bands like Deep Purple and the Dixie Dregs, has recently announced a new collaboration with ENGL Amps. The result of this partnership is a small signature head...
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ESP Welcomes Joe Duplantier (Gojira) to Artist Roster

ESP Welcomes Joe Duplantier (Gojira) to Artist Roster

Over the past nearly 50 years since ESP opened our doors, we’ve been blessed with some of the world’s most respected and influential guitar and bass players who chose to be part of our artist endorsee roster. The latest...
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WInner's Circle: ESP/Morley Summer Sweepstakes

WInner's Circle: ESP/Morley Summer Sweepstakes

Thousands and thousands of you entered for a chance to win a terrific prize in our latest ESP sweepstakes. In fact, that randomly-chosen winner had a choice to make of their own... along with the Cliff Burton Tribute Power...
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Hellfest 2024: The Stories and Pictures

Hellfest 2024: The Stories and Pictures

Held from June 27-30 in Clisson, France, Hellfest 2024 just wrapped up, and ESP was once again the official guitar sponsor. It’s impossible to truly describe the massive size and level of intensity that Hellfest offers in...
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ENGL Amp Spotlight: E112VB Cabinet

ENGL Amp Spotlight: E112VB Cabinet

Here's a history lesson for you. Many years ago, guitar players realized that when they were performing in giant venues like sports arenas and stadiums, they needed a high wattage amp and a huge speaker cabinet to achieve...
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ESP Teams with Star-FM and Judas Priest for a Parkinson's Charity Raffle

ESP Teams with Star-FM and Judas Priest for a Parkinson's Charity Raffle

When legendary ESP Signature artist Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest calls for aid, the metal community answers. We've teamed up with Glenn, his bandmates in Judas Priest, and Germany's Star-FM for an excellent charitable...
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