E-II FRX demo with Monte Pittman

E-II FRX demo with Monte Pittman

ESP's E-II Series are guitars and basses that are made in our Japan factory, and represent what was formerly known as the "ESP Standard" series. Here, respected touring/studio guitarist and songwriter Monte Pittman (Madonna,...
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What are the benefits of CBD — and is it safe to use?

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A prescription cannabidiol (CBD) oil is considered an effective anti-seizure medication. However, further research is needed to determine CBD's other benefits and safety. CBD is a chemical found in marijuana. CBD doesn't...
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Stef's ESP Customs: The Bishop

Stef's ESP Customs: The Bishop

For more than 20 years, Stephen Carpenter of Deftones has been having the ESP Custom Shop build him the guitars of his dreams. In this video series, Stef explains the thoughts behind the design of many of his all-time...
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Brendan Breakdown: LTD Deluxe Viper-1000 in Drop B

Brendan Breakdown: LTD Deluxe Viper-1000 in Drop B

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! We've showcased the playing of Pennsylvania-based rocker Brendan Breakdown (aka Brendan Hagey) many times for our weekly spotlights. Why? Um... because his tone kicks ass and his...
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neck thru vs set thru neck

neck thru vs set thru neck

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whats the difference between these two neck specifications?...
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Sacred Reich: "Awakening"

Sacred Reich: "Awakening"

One of the most longterm and loyal members of the ESP artist family, Wiley Arnett of the hugely influential Phoenix, AZ-based thrash metal band Sacred Reich started playing ESP in 1987 and has never looked back. "Awakenings"...
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Metallica signatures for sale

Metallica signatures for sale

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Hello all -    I have a few Metallica signatures I’m thinking about selling.. I’m working on leaning my collection since I will be down sizing in space. Putting them on here first to see if there is any...
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HELP!!!!  Please help me figure out what kind of LTD EC1000 Deluxe I have...  LTD logo is child like...

HELP!!!! Please help me figure out what kind of LTD EC1000 Deluxe I have... LTD logo is child like...

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I have an LTD EC 1000 Deluxe with a child like logo and it looks like it's from 2002...  but If I read correctly...  the EC 1000 Deluxe didn't come out untill 2003... serial # W0216689 made in Korea......
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Raff Sangiorgio: "Rock Session"

Raff Sangiorgio: "Rock Session"

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! There are a few ESP players out there whom we think of as our "Italian Stallions". These guys seem to share the qualities of having unbelievable speed, impeccable timing, and all...
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MasterOfPuppies

Combo Amp for Metallica tone- which one?

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hi i need an advice to chose another amp in order to use its distortion and throw away multieffect units...then using single pedal boxes for effects. actually i use a marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 tube amp and to play...
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LTD Xtone PS-1000 (Violet Shadow) Demo by Matt Spatola

LTD Xtone PS-1000 (Violet Shadow) Demo by Matt Spatola

Pro guitarist Matt Spatola (Jessie J , Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign) needs a guitar that is versatile enough to handle any music style from rock to hip-hop to pop to jazz and beyond. That's what makes the LTD Xtone PS-1000...
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How long does shipping usually take?

How long does shipping usually take?

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Hey, not sure if this is the right topic for this question and not sure if it has been asked before. Lot of threads but didn’t see any previous posts. This is my first time ordering straight from the company and not a dealer...
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Clay O.

Experiences with Indonesian EC-1000s?

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Question is in the title. What have your experiences been? Are they on par with their Korean counterparts?...
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Stephen Carpenter on the LTD SC-20

Stephen Carpenter on the LTD SC-20

It was 20 years ago, in 1998, that Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter got his first Signature Series guitar from us. Since then, thousands of guitarists have been influenced by Stef's texture-based sonic experiments and...
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E-II Horizon Demo by Cameron Stucky

E-II Horizon Demo by Cameron Stucky

The ESP E-II Series are guitars and basses we produce in our Japan-based factory, and represent a more affordable way to experience the quality of ESP along with all the build quality and high-end components you expect for...
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Takeoffyouhoser80

M Audio Mobile Pre

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Anyone have this? I'm getting one soon and was wondering what some of your personal recording experiences were with this device. Thanks!...
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Instruments

Instruments

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So what instruments do you guys have?...
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Parts?

Parts?

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Looking to build a single pickup, reverse headstock EX body style. Does anyone know if bodies/necks are available for purchase through LTD?...
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Geraldo F.

Nut replacemento for EC-256

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Hi guys, This is probably a no-brainer, but I just can't find straight forward information on what is the graphtec nut replacement for the EC-256. On Stewmac's site I could only find slotted and unslotted nuts "for Fender"...
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Brandon P.

LTD Nut Materials...?

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Does anyone know what the nut's are made of on LTD EC-1000's (early/mid 2000's model)?...
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The something neat you bought (that doesn't deserve it's own thread) thread.

The something neat you bought (that doesn't deserve it's own thread) thread.

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Here post whatever cool and neat things you've purchased recently!

Only two rules: It cannot be NGDs or NADs.  Use your own intuition as to what qualifies, but please make new threads for your new guitar gear! You...
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2020 NAMM Show: LTD Basses Spotlight

2020 NAMM Show: LTD Basses Spotlight

Live at the 2020 NAMM Show, a product spotlight on the LTD F-1004 and LTD D-6 basses. More info on all "New for 2020" models here....
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Chuck J: ESP Horizon II Shred

Chuck J: ESP Horizon II Shred

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! We love seeing new names of All Access members who upload videos to our community, and we love it even more when they can shred like Chuck J! He's using his 2002 ESP Horizon-II from...
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Does the hight of the mounting rings matter?

Does the hight of the mounting rings matter?

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And why are they somtimes slanted?...
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Radek Horbik: "Blackwater Park" (Cover)

Radek Horbik: "Blackwater Park" (Cover)

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! How long should a song be? In the pop world, a song is thought of as long if it hits the three-minute mark, but in the world of prog rock and progressive metal, songs that go on for...
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