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Live at the 2020 NAMM Show, an interview with Mike Leon of Soulfly and The Absence. See all "New for 2020" guitars and basses here....

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2019 NAMM Show: Bill Hudson Interview

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2019 NAMM Show: Bill Hudson Interview on Saturday January 26....

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Shockers

Well new to me! Bought this from LORD bassist Andy. (Check them out Aussie power metal!)
Anyway it is a LTD EC 400 AT Gold Top. Ying Yang with my LTD EC 400 VF.
Quick polish and a restring and she sounds sweet with...

Hetfields personal ESP

Alek M.

Hello guys! I have recently seen Hetfield's new ESP, Cthulhu, and I am stunned and have to have it. If I go directly to the Japanese esp custom shop, I read that they could make it, but I won't be able to have it made...

ESP Signature Artist Interview: Gary Holt (Exodus/Slayer)

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ESP Signature artist and metal icon Gary Holt was interviewed for our "ESP Presents 2022 - Phase 1" event in January 2022. Learn more about how Gary specified the features of his LTD and ESP Signature Series guitars and much...

LTD Deluxe SN-1007HT Baritone Live Performance Demo by Kazuki Tokaji

Part of the "New for 2022" collection, the LTD Deluxe SN-1007HT Baritone is our first extended scale guitar in the SN Series. This 7-string, 27" baritone scale guitar is ready to explore the depths of modern metal while...

TE-200 original tune solo playthrough

Darren Stroud

January 23, 2026 21:27

Here’s a playthrough of the solo section of my band PowerTribe’s new single The Earthlings Have Died ...

Has anyone ever purchased an ESP without a COA?

Michael V.

Hello all, I have the option for a good price on a ESP Hetfield guitar and was curious as to your thoughts. The gentlemen selling the guitar has a letter/email from ESP confirming the serial number is authentic (He sent...

E-II Horizon NT-7B Demo by Gergo Hajer (Omega Diatribe)

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Gergo Hajer of the Budapest, Hungary-based groove metal band Omega Diatribe created this demo of one of his favorite ESP models, the E-II NT-7B Hipshot. This 7-string baritone guitar at 27" scale features neck-thru-body...

Snakebyte wiring

PhilRister4

I have a question about pickup wiring for an ESP Snakebyte. I purchased a new EMG JH set and tried to wire up using the solder less install kit. I wired the pickups up like this: Neck P/U to neck volume pot Bridge P/U to...

Hailing from Finland, metal band Lost Society includes three ESP players... guitarists Samy Elbanna and Arttu Lesonen, and bass player Mirko Lehtinen. Their video for "No Absolution" shows the guys in the studio working out...

LTD Phoenix Black Metal Demo by Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index)

ESP artist Mark Kloeppel of American death metal band Misery Index tries out the new LTD Phoenix Black Metal, takes you through its features and specs, and compares it to the LTD Phoenix that he used as his main guitar for...

Signature Series Spotlight: Tom Araya (Slayer)

As the imposing bassist, songwriter, and vocalist of thrash metal legends Slayer, Tom Araya commands the entire stage. His signature basses are characterized by a sleek body shape and colossal tone, and embody Slayer’s...

Just ordered a KH2 Neck Thru

Nick D.

Hi guys, Ive been out of the guitar scene for over 10 years. I use to own a ESP KH2 bolt on guitar from the custom shop. It had dual 81’s in it, I think I bought it in 1999.

Anyways I kick my self for selling it...

Power + Progressive + a desire to blow minds.

Andres Castro.

January 22, 2026 22:21

When you say "I'm just going to try out a riff" and end up unleashing epic solos, unnecessary tempo changes, and faces of concentration like a final boss
Power + Progressive + a desire to blow minds. Get ready... because...

UNWESEN - Endzeit Gitarre

Der Meister

January 22, 2026 19:54

Looking for a wider/thicker neck

theDogger

I bought my first LTD (EC200QM) 6 months ago and I really like it. I am looking to buy another ESP/LTD but am I wondering what models have a wider and thicker neck. The EC200QM is ok but I have really large hands and a...

Florian Soum: "The Unforgiven" solo

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Released August 12, 1991, Metallica's fifth studio album was simply self-titled as Metallica, but has ever since been known as The Black Album due to its ominous dark packaging. It's...

Stephen Carpenter: "Rocket Skates" (Deftones) playthrough

Here's iconic ESP player Stephen Carpenter doing a killer playthrough of "Rocket Skates" from Deftones' excellent 2010 album Diamond Eyes. Stef is playing one of his massive collection of guitars from the ESP Custom Shop......

Amazonia

Kotamoramor

January 22, 2026 07:30

Este es otro cover de Gojira, el cual me inspira mucho a componer y hacer del mundo un lugar mejor. Espero te guste y me regales un comentario. ...

Born for the One thing

Kotamoramor

January 22, 2026 01:26

Este es un cover que hice de Gojira, ya que soy fanático de su música y sonido. Espero te guste, me ayudes con un comentario y compartiendo. ...

LTD H-1001 Demo by Vahan Aslanyan

The LTD Deluxe H-1001, available in See Thru Black Cherry and See Thru Green, is simply an excellent all-around guitar for every playing style and musical genre. Its features include a Hipshot bridge with string-thru-body...

SUFFER -Ft Marc Rizzo ,The Sadness

Sean Egan

January 22, 2026 00:12

Marc Rizzo co produced with Laz Pina of I'll Nino my band Suffer's ep Relentless Undead, And he also performed guest solos on all 3 tracks .We used my Esp/LTD'S both JH-600's and Kahler Bridges ,Emg pick-up's .. New Jersey...

E-II M-II Demo by Daniel Gailey (Phinehas)

ESP artist Daniel Gailey of Los Angeles-based metalcore band Phinehas takes us through some of the features of his ESP E-II M-II, and explains why it's the right guitar for him and his music. Keep up with Phinehas on their...

Misery Index: "The Eaters And The Eaten"