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The Women Who Play ESP
More than half of all new guitars are going out to female players. Here's a spotlight on some of them who've chosen ESP.
...September 2014 Points Winners
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!
...Artist Spotlight: George Lynch
This iconic world-renowned guitarist has been busier than ever before, and we spoke to him to find out why.
...2020 New Model Previews for ESP All Access Members
We've already sent two 2020 prototype previews. If you want to see the rest of them, here's how.
...NEW: ESP Community Member Spotlight
We're featuring videos of regular members from our online community on the front page of the site... because you rule.
...Congrats to our Parkway Drive Sweeps Winners!
Pierre-Luc Boulet and Jeffrey Behiels... you lucky, lucky dudes.
..."If you're expecting ESP Guitars..."
There's a certain new album by a certain band who wants you to know that ESP is not on it... and we're really very cool with that.
...Congrats to Christopher Scafero, LTD KH-602 Sweeps Winner!
Thousands entered; one was chosen. More killer opportunities to win coming soon!
...Congrats Daniel Boutwell, ESP USA Sweepstakes Winner!
Check out the ESP USA guitar we'll be building for him!
...ESP Japan Releases "Sonic the Hedgehog" Anniversary Guitars
Will this limited-edition ESP be the ultimate weapon to finally defeat Doctor Eggman?
...Coming Soon: ESP Lockdown Rockdown
Are you ready to throw down your best solo and perhaps become the king of lockdown mountain? Here's a preview of what we've got coming for you next!
...Spotlight: A Look at ESP's Acclaimed J-Rock Artists
Representing just a handful of ESP's large and variety-filled Japanese artist roster, these J-Rock artists deserve to be stars known as well around the world as they are at home.
...Our September Points Winner Gets His Prize
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.
...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!
...Will Adler Plays "Kerosene" on his ESP USA Eclipse
The riff king of Lamb of God uses his new favorite guitar on a Burn the Priest cover of a Big Black song.
...Moving Responsibly Into the Future with Sustainable Materials
ESP's official statement on the use of new sustainable materials and compliance with CITES regulations. We care about the planet, and we hope you do too.
...Blackcraft Clothing Contest
Here's a cool opportunity to win a unique LTD guitar from Blackcraft!
...What Is a Piezo Pickup?
What's the deal with the pickup that helps an electric guitar to sound more acoustic? And how do you say that word, anyway?
...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!
...Reverb Interviews Kirk Hammett & George Lynch on ESP's Origins
An excellent story of how ESP, and two of our most influential artists, got together.
...Extended Range Sweeps Winner: Joe Chavez
This ESP fan from Illinois had his choice of three awesome 7-string baritone guitars. Find out which one he picked!
...Coming February 26: ENGL Amps Presents 2021
Get ready for an ass-kicking video event on the world's best amps!
...ESP Guitars Donates $30,000 to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
ESP steps up to help the industry who has supported us for the past 45 years!
...Kirk Hammett solos on new Exodus single
Kirk rejoins his Exodus bandmates 30 years later for a headbanging thrashfest. Listen now!
...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!
...Melissa Evila: "Drumception"
A beautiful lady who rocks hard takes her ESP E-II Horizon to the beach.
...Doug Aldrich Joins the ESP Artist Family
The Dead Daisies guitar slinger is rocking his ESP Ron Wood.
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