The ESP Guitar Company

August 18, 2023 20:13

Announced this spring, two new additions to the LTD Bill Kelliher Signature Series are now available! The Mastodon guitarist's LTD Sparrowhawk has been updated with more than just an amazing new Vintage Silver Sunburst...

Review: LTD Pancho Tomaselli PT-4

September 23, 2013 15:58

Here are some excerpts from Top Guitar Magazine's review of a bass that will take you from funk to metal (and everywhere in between).

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ESP Presents 2022 - Phase 2

Andrea V

July 08, 2022 13:00

Enjoy this massive collection of brand new guitar demos, interviews, and special content in ESP Presents 2022 - Phase 2! 00:00:00 Let's goooo
00:00:18 LTD EC Series Spotlight
00:00:50 LTD EC-1000T CTM (Cameron...

Children of Bodom US Tour & ESP Signings

March 03, 2014 18:15

Donʼt miss Alexi, Roope, Henkka and the rest of Bodom on tour! Children of Bodom is on the road for their 2014 Halo of Blood tour, and the next stop is the USA. As youʼre aware, ESPs are prevalent onstage at a Bodom tour,...

ESP On Tour: Mick Thomson's (Slipknot) Guitar Rack w/Tech Mike Smith

May 05, 2025 16:02

ESP Signature artist Mick Thomson (Slipknot) has a mind-blowing collection of ESP models, so here's his guitar tech Mike Smith to take you through a rundown of each one Mick has with him out on tour, with the stories behind...

ESP School of Metal Guitar: Episode 1 - Black Metal

July 19, 2024 18:40

Guitarists Jamie Hunt and Pat Heath are here to help you become a better guitar player with the "ESP School of Metal Guitar" series. Episode 1 has Jamie and Pat teaching you the intricate details of the Black Metal genre....

LTD Deluxe M-1000 Demo by Jéssica di Falchi

April 19, 2024 17:42

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Jéssica di Falchi, guitarist for all-female death metal powerhouse Crypta, is here to demo the LTD Deluxe M-1000. Available in Candy Apple Red Satin and Snow White, the M-1000 features neck-thru-body construction, a...

ESP Presents Bass Master Clinics with Bass Legend Rocco Prestia

April 29, 2014 22:29

Thanks to ESP and several great ESP dealers in Southern California, you can learn directly from the master himself in this series of free clinics.

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Introducing the LTD Kirk Hammett Signature Series KH-V

March 03, 2023 16:56

Available in three great finish/hardware combinations, the LTD KH-V is the newest addition to the Kirk Hammett Signature Series. It’s available in three different versions: Black Sparkle with black hardware and black...

ESP Creates An Amazing ‘Famous Monsters Vincent Price’ Guitar

July 01, 2013 14:35

ESP Guitars are known for doing custom axes with some amazing art. Hell, just look at some of Kirk Hammett’s (Metallica) guitars that feature artwork from The Mummy or Bride Of Frankenstein.

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ESP NOW: Inside ESP Basses - Wed July 26, 1PM PDT

July 21, 2017 21:30

Bass players, it's time for a live stream event just for you! A special live online event featuring bass players Gabe Rosales & Marten Andersson.

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NAMM 2023: Gary Holt with the LTD GH-SV

Father Timecode

April 14, 2023 20:25

Live from the ESP booth at NAMM 2023, an interview with Gary Holt (Exodus) and his new Signature Series LTD GH-SV....

Visit ESP at Bass Player Live (Oct 22/23)

October 10, 2016 18:15

Head to Hollywood and celebrate the low-down sounds!

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ESP Exhibition Limited Series 2023

April 21, 2023 16:40

When musicians around the world think of ESP, one of the first things that comes to mind is the extraordinary skill and craftsmanship of the master luthiers who spend their lives perfecting the art of guitar design at our...

Lamb of God on Tour with ESP

June 28, 2023 21:02

During soundcheck at a recent Lamb of God show, we caught up with the band's stage right guitar and bass technician Carlos Gunn. Carlos is the one charged with the care and maintenance of instruments for two ESP Signature...

ESP Rocks at Rock on the Range

May 09, 2014 17:23

If you‘re headed to the Rock on the Range Fest on May 16-18 in Columbus, Ohio, make sure you stop by the Crazy Dave's Music Experience tent for signings with members of ESP-playing bands (including Jeff and Danny of We Are...

Alex S: "Lux Æterna" on the M-1 Custom '87

August 02, 2023 21:13

YouTuber Alex S is doing some great stuff lately, and perhaps she's inspired by her new LTD M-1 Custom '87 in Metallic Gold finish. This time, it's a guitar playthrough of "Lux Æterna", the lead single from Metallica's...

ESP E-II Series: New for April 2023

April 25, 2023 19:13

In April 2023 we added 12 new additions to our Japan-built ESP E-II Series guitars: • E-II Arrow
• E-II Arrow NT
• E-II Eclipse FR (Charcoal Burst)
• E-II Eclipse Full Thickness EverTune (Black)
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NAMM 2023: Tour of the ESP Guitars Booth

Father Timecode

April 14, 2023 01:25

A quick tour of the ESP Guitars booth at NAMM 2023. Music by Cameron Stucky....

Josh Middleton: "Poison For the Lost" (Sylosis) Playthrough

June 27, 2023 22:58

Here's ESP Signature artist Josh Middleton doing a playthrough of the Sylosis track "Poison For The Lost" from their upcoming album A Sign Of Things To Come, scheduled for release on September 8 via Nuclear Blast. Josh is...

NAMM 2023: LTD Deluxe New Models

Father Timecode

April 13, 2023 19:47

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Live from the ESP booth at NAMM 2023, a spotlight on the new LTD Deluxe models....

ESP Player Christian Martucci Fills In with Stone Sour

December 12, 2013 02:15

Stone Sour's guitarist Jim Root is busy working on a new Slipknot album, but people seeing the upcoming tour will be treated to the playing of ESP artist Christian Martucci.

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LTD Phoenix-7 Baritone Black Metal Review/Demo by Jon Symons

August 16, 2023 18:06

Jon Symons, the guitarist, audio engineer and producer who runs Sonic Drive Studio in the Netherlands, does this outstanding review of the LTD Phoenix-7 Baritone Black Metal. Jon's opinion? "This is probably the best sounding...

Metal Friday : ESP Viper

Chris Mpegnis

June 13, 2025 22:49

Recording some Brutal - Heavy Guitar Riffs - Groove Metal - MetalCore with my ESP Guitars ESP Guitars ESP Viper standard series Guitar loaded with EMG 81 /85 Pickups !! E-II VIPER - The ESP Guitar Company Bogren...

Fri July 29: Bruce Kulick at Rock City Music Co.

July 13, 2016 17:21

Hey Detroit-area rockers... come meet and hang out with Bruce for this cool free event!

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Review: LTD M-1000M

July 01, 2013 14:47

Here's a great review of the LTD M-1000 Maple in Guitar Interactive Magazine.

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LTD Deluxe XJ-1 HT Demo by Cameron Stucky

January 21, 2024 20:55

Extraordinary guitar player Cameron Stucky is here to rip it up on the LTD Deluxe XJ-1 HT. The XJ-1 HT marks the return of this great guitar shape to the LTD offerings, but with a much more distinctive design and feature set...

LTD M-1 Custom '87 Demo by Jamie Hunt

October 24, 2022 18:52

UK-based guitar hero Jamie Hunt does this fantastic demo of the LTD M-1 Custom '87 in Dark Metallic Blue finish, part of our '87 Series that pays homage to the ESP catalog offerings from 1987. Based on the legendary original...

Agufish Gets His ESP USA Eclipse