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Artist Spotlight: Jerry Jemmott
A legend of the bass who was an influence on Jaco Pastorius gives you some great stories and advice on music and life itself. Read this now!
...Thursday January 5: 2017 Preview Live from ESP HQ
Join us on live stream on Thursday for a look at the new models for 2017!
...Andy James: Betcha Can't Play This
We'd all like to shred like Andy. We'd also like to date supermodels and drive Ferraris. Alas, you can't always get what you want.
...Congrats to Sweepstakes Winner Daniel Hardy
He's getting an LTD EC-1000 KOA and 11 Seymour Duncan pedals. How cool is that? Pretty darn cool.
...Artist Spotlight: Mike Wead (King Diamond/Mercyful Fate)
An icon of metal guitar tells us about his long history with ESP, and gives some advice to musicians looking for inspiration.
...2017 NAMM Show: Performance Schedule
See which artists are taking the stage for exclusive performances at NAMM next week!
...ESP "Almost Live" from NAMM 2017
Thursday through Saturday, we'll be posting videos from the show almost as they happen!
...Vernon Reid on the LTD Cult '86
Living Colour's guitar hero recalls the early days of ESP, and the creation of the original instrument that inspired the new LTD Cult '86.
...Welcome to the ESP Family: Brian “Head” Welch
Korn's guitarist joins ESP with a killer new Signature Series guitar: the LTD SH-7ET.
...See ESP players at Las Rageous (April 21/22)
It's a new rock and metal festival, and it's in Las Vegas. If you can't have fun there, you might be dead.
...ESP Rocker Marco Mendoza on Tour
Hey Europe... Marco is all over you! Come see this great ESP player for a night of fun and straight-up rock.
...Artist Spotlight: Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin)
Learn more about the design of Ben's new LTD Signature Series BB-600B, a baritone with two pickup types, two outputs, and more.
...April 8: Frank Bello ESP Clinic at Rock City Music Co.
The bass-playing maniac from Anthrax will rock you at this free ESP clinic event!
...Deftones Getting Ready to Hit the Road
Stef is tuning up his many ESPs for a huge tour through Europe and the US.
...March 3: Bunny Brunel ESP Clinic at Pitbull Audio
Hey San Diego... here's your chance to meet a jazz/fusion bass master at a great free clinic event!
...Get Ready for Metallica’s WorldWired Tour
You'll be heading to the Metallica show like a moth into flame. See what we did there?
...Feb 27: Javier Reyes Clinic at Scarlett Music
Hey Melbourne, Australia! Javier is going down under to meet with you.
...Mastodon Ready for Release of "Emperor of Sand"
The new album will showcase Bill Kelliher's LTD Signature Series guitars. Get more info on the Sparrowhawk and BK-600, and check out a couple of song previews.
...ESP Players Rule "Blood Stains Europe" Tour
Gorgoroth, Melechesh, and Incite are ready to blow your minds in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland and elsewhere.
...Korn Hits The Road
ESP player Brian "Head" Welch and the rest of Korn will be rocking most of the world. Get ready.
...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.
...Darkest Hour New Album Out Now
March 10: Check out DH's new album Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora.
...Coming Soon: New Andy James Album "Exodus"
Warning: you might feel a need to practice a lot harder after hearing Andy's upcoming solo effort.
...ESP Players Crank Up the Punk at It’s Not Dead Fest 2
Punk rock isn't dead. It just smells funny. Get ready for Rancid, The Casualties, and more at this SoCal punk fest!
...ESP Player Bob Kulick to Release "Skeletons In The Closet" Album
Bob has rocked with everyone and their brother... including his brother! Now it's time for his own solo work to get its time in the spotlight.
...April 4: Ken Susi/Buz McGrath (Unearth) Clinic at Musique Gagne
Bonjour Québec! Regardez, nous pouvons écrire en français (grâce à Google). Maintenant, allez voir cette clinique ESP impressionnant avec Ken et Buz de Unearth le 4 avril.
...Bunny Brunel Talks to Stanley Clarke
If you're a bass player, enjoy the next six minutes and twenty-six seconds of heaven.
...Artist Spotlight: Robert Vigna (Immolation)
The guitarist and songwriter of a hugely influential death metal band turns to his ESP E-II Arrow.
...Now Available: LTD John Campbell JC-4FM Signature Bass
The Lamb of God's bass god's godlike bass can now be rocked at your local ESP dealer.
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