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ESP Presents 2022 - Phase 1

ESP Presents 2022 - Phase 1

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ESP Presents 2022 - Phase 1, the first of several streaming video-based events we'll be hosting in the upcoming year! Get specs and details on phase 1 of the entire "New for 2022" collection here. • A complete gallery...
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    ESP Flashback Interview: Jeff Hanneman (Slayer)

    ESP Flashback Interview: Jeff Hanneman (Slayer)

    Jeff K.Jeff K.
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    In 2009, we were right in the middle of an interview at ESP headquarters with iconic ESP Signature Artist Jeff Hanneman of Slayer when he decided he wanted to do something a little different. We switched gears on the spot,...
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      LTD Alexi Hexed & Alexi Ripped Demos by Samy Elbanna (Lost Society)

      LTD Alexi Hexed & Alexi Ripped Demos by Samy Elbanna (Lost Society)

      Jeff K.Jeff K.
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      Extraordinary guitarist Samy Elbanna, frontman of Finnish metal band Lost Society, does the first complete demos of the new LTD Alexi Hexed and LTD Alexi Ripped guitars from our Alexi Laiho Signature Series. These are among...
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        LTD Sammy Duet Signature Series SD-2

        LTD Sammy Duet Signature Series SD-2

        Jeff K.Jeff K.
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        Introducing the LTD Sammy Duet Signature Series SD-2! Get all the detailed info and specs here....
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          ESP Guitars Announces New Camo Finish for James Hetfield (Metallica) Signature Series Snakebyte

          ESP Guitars Announces New Camo Finish for James Hetfield (Metallica) Signature Series Snakebyte

          Jeff K.Jeff K.
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          NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA (JANUARY 14, 2022) – As part of their massive “New for 2022 - Phase 1” product rollout for the new year, ESP Guitars has announced a new finish available for the James Hetfield ESP and LTD Signature Series...
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            In Memoriam: Paul Wrath of Cerberus (1994-2022)

            In Memoriam: Paul Wrath of Cerberus (1994-2022)

            Jeff K.Jeff K.
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            ESP is very sad to hear about the passing of ESP artist and our friend, Paul Wrath, the frontman and lead guitarist of Mexico City-based metal band Cerberus. Paul was one of the key people in waving the ESP flag throughout...
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              Coming January 14: ESP Presents 2022 Phase 1

              Coming January 14: ESP Presents 2022 Phase 1

              Jeff K.Jeff K.
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              With the start of a new year approaching, we're getting excited about showing you the first batch of "New for 2022" guitars. To do so, we're bringing the party to your house (or maybe just your phone) with ESP Presents 2022...
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                ENGL Amp Spotlight: Marty Friedman "Inferno" E766

                ENGL Amp Spotlight: Marty Friedman "Inferno" E766

                Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                When you think of the words "guitar virtuoso", a few musicians' names probably come to mind immediately, and if you're into metal, then one of those names is probably Marty Friedman. During his tenure as a member of Cacophany...
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                  Aleksi T.: "Where Dead Angels Lie" (cover)

                  Aleksi T.: "Where Dead Angels Lie" (cover)

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                  ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! It's a fresh new year, and we're ready to continue helping to showcase the talents of members of the ESP All Access community. Let's kick off 2022 with this cool cover of...
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                      LTD SNAKEBYTE CAMO

                      LTD SNAKEBYTE CAMO

                      KUIU CAMO SATIN
                      $1,899.00
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                      The James Hetfield LTD Signature Series Snakebyte features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale with a mahogany body, a thin U-shaped three-piece mahogany neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, 22 extra-jumbo frets, a TonePros...
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                        EC-1000T CTM

                        EC-1000T CTM

                        VINTAGE GOLD SATIN
                        $1,299.00
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                        Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. With the EC-1000T/CTM Vintage Gold Satin, you get the overall vibe of...
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                          ESP SNAKEBYTE CAMO

                          ESP SNAKEBYTE CAMO

                          KUIU CAMO SATIN
                          $7,299.00
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                          Handcrafted one by one at the ESP Custom Shop in Japan, the James Hetfield ESP Signature Series Snakebyte features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale with a mahogany body, a thin U-shaped single-piece mahogany neck, ebony...
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                            PHOENIX-1000

                            PHOENIX-1000

                            SEE THRU BLACK SUNBURST
                            $1,199.00
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                            Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. The Phoenix-1000 will grab everyone’s attention via the smooth, flowing curves...
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                              EC-1000 BARITONE

                              EC-1000 BARITONE

                              CHARCOAL METALLIC SATIN
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                              Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. The EC-1000 Baritone is the extended range guitar you’ve always wanted,...
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                                ARROW-1000

                                ARROW-1000

                                CHARCOAL BURST SATIN
                                $1,399.00
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                                Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. The Arrow-1000FR is a special member of the Arrow family, with its quilted...
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                                  PHOENIX-1000 EVERTUNE

                                  PHOENIX-1000 EVERTUNE

                                  SILVER SUNBURST SATIN
                                  $1,399.00
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                                  Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. The Phoenix-1000 EverTune marks the first time we’ve paired the smooth,...
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                                    EC-201

                                    EC-201

                                    BLACK SATIN
                                    $549.00
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                                    The LTD EC-201 offers a great way to get into the coolest aspects of the LTD EC Series at a price range you can really afford. A classic shape that's excellent for all musical styles and genres, the EC-201 looks amazing with...
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                                      EC-1000T

                                      EC-1000T

                                      CHARCOAL BURST
                                      $1,299.00
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                                      Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. The EC-1000T combines a traditional full-thickness mahogany body (no waist...
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                                        MH-1000

                                        MH-1000

                                        BLACK OCEAN
                                        $1,399.00
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                                        Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. For a truly spectacular example of the MH shape, the MH-1000 delivers it with...
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                                          ESP Guitars Announces New Camo Finish for James Hetfield (Metallica) Signature Series Snakebyte

                                          ESP Guitars Announces New Camo Finish for James Hetfield (Metallica) Signature Series Snakebyte

                                          Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                                          NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA (JANUARY 14, 2022) – As part of their massive “New for 2022 - Phase 1” product rollout for the new year, ESP Guitars has announced a new finish available for the James Hetfield ESP and LTD Signature Series...
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                                            In Memoriam: Paul Wrath of Cerberus (1994-2022)

                                            In Memoriam: Paul Wrath of Cerberus (1994-2022)

                                            Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                                            ESP is very sad to hear about the passing of ESP artist and our friend, Paul Wrath, the frontman and lead guitarist of Mexico City-based metal band Cerberus. Paul was one of the key people in waving the ESP flag throughout...
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                                              ENGL Amp Spotlight: Marty Friedman "Inferno" E766

                                              ENGL Amp Spotlight: Marty Friedman "Inferno" E766

                                              Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                                              When you think of the words "guitar virtuoso", a few musicians' names probably come to mind immediately, and if you're into metal, then one of those names is probably Marty Friedman. During his tenure as a member of Cacophany...
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                                                Coming January 14: ESP Presents 2022 Phase 1

                                                Coming January 14: ESP Presents 2022 Phase 1

                                                Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                                                With the start of a new year approaching, we're getting excited about showing you the first batch of "New for 2022" guitars. To do so, we're bringing the party to your house (or maybe just your phone) with ESP Presents 2022...
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                                                  ESP Guitars’ Signature Series Grows with New LTD Additions for Sammy Duet (Goatwhore), Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men), Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders)

                                                  ESP Guitars’ Signature Series Grows with New LTD Additions for Sammy Duet (Goatwhore), Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men), Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders)

                                                  Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                                                  ESP Guitars has announced the addition of a new signature artist, as well as two updated models to their well-known Signature Series guitars. The company is debuting the first LTD signature model for veteran ESP player Sammy...
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                                                    ESP Artists Rock 2022 Grammy Nominations

                                                    ESP Artists Rock 2022 Grammy Nominations

                                                    Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                                                    The nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards were announced today, and ESP sends our congratulations out to our artists who got the honors. ESP Signature artist Stephen Carpenter and his band Deftones have been nominated in...
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                                                      ESP at Welcome to Rockville: The Photos

                                                      ESP at Welcome to Rockville: The Photos

                                                      Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                                                      Between Thursday November 11 and Sunday November 14, ESP headed across the USA to Daytona Bech, FL, where smack dab in the middle of the famous Daytona International Speedway, the Welcome to Rockville festival was in full...
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                                                        Congrats to our DWP Festivals On-Site Winners!

                                                        Congrats to our DWP Festivals On-Site Winners!

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                                                        Last weekend, ESP wrapped up the third and final metal festival event of the season, and all of them -- Louder Than Life (September 23-26, Louisville, KY), Aftershock (October 7-10, Sacramento, CA), and Welcome to Rockville...
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