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Watch Stephanie Bradley shred on the “completely mind-blowing” ESP LTD EC-1000 Gold Andromeda guitar

By Richard Bienstock

New mid-priced model boasts Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, stainless steel frets and a stunning light-reflective finish

The guitar Kirk Hammett used in Metallica's One music video hits the auction block

By Sam Roche

Bidding for the ESP 400 Series S-Type currently stands at $26,000

The life and times of Alexi Laiho, the Wildchild who revolutionized demonic shred

By Jeff Kitts

Guitar World pays tribute to the Children of Bodom guitarist who changed the face of metal in the 1990s and 2000s

ESP unveils its lavishly appointed Exhibition Limited Custom Shop collection for 2021

By Sam Roche

The range comprises 38 one-of-a-kind electric guitars and basses made by master luthiers at ESP's Custom Shop in Japan

ESP 30th Anniversary Kirk Hammett KH-3 Spider

ESP officially announces Kirk Hammett's new 30th Anniversary Signature KH-3 Spider

By Sam Roche

ESP's latest creation is based on The Ripper's famous KH-3, which he played heavily during Metallica's Black Album tour

ESP unveils mouth-watering USA Eclipse FR Jawbreaker

By Sam Roche

The mouth-watering new electric guitar comes with the company's 2021 Phase 3 drop

ESP heralds the return of Kirk Hammett's KH-3 Spider Eclipse with star-studded video streaming events

By Sam Roche

In the wake of NAMM 2021's cancelation, the guitar giant will put on its own virtual show

ESP launches a slew of new LTD Deluxe models for 2021

By Sam Roche

The guitar giant's phase two drop brings three new EC Series guitars, an Evertune-equipped eight-string and updated TE model

ESP partners with Josh Middleton for the LTD Signature Series JM-II

By Sam Roche

Fishman Fluence pickups and a recessed bridge are among the highlights of the Architects/Sylosis man's new signature model

ESP unleashes a blizzard of new LTD models with the Arctic Metal Series

By Sam Roche

The guitar giant flips the color scheme of its popular single-pickup Black Metal Series

ESP teams up with fine artist Dino Muradian for jaw-dropping hand-burned Pyrograph Series

By Sam Roche

With just 10 of each available, these high-end electrics are highly limited, with stunning artwork and a host of luxury appointments

The best electric guitars under $2,000: top spec guitars for intermediate and pro players

The best electric guitars under $2,000: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players

By Guitar World Staff, Chris Corfield

Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings

Stephen Carpenter with nine-string guitar

Stephen Carpenter debuts ESP 9-string in video for new Deftones single Ohms

By Michael Astley-Brown

Stef also gives a shoutout to Sarah Longfield for a neat tone hack

ESP LTD Mirage Deluxe '87 electric guitar

ESP goes back to its roots with the launch of the LTD ’87 Series 2020

By Sponsored

Sponsored New range recreates the guitars that introduced ESP to the world

LOVEBITES: "It’s easier to develop lead guitar techniques if you have a good sense of rhythm"

By Amit Sharma

Guitarists Midori and Miyako talk saving heavy metal with their expansive new album, Electric Pentagram

Code Orange's Reba Meyers: “I love evil sounds people wouldn’t necessarily know are played on guitar”

By Amit Sharma

One of modern metal's most distinctive players on her self-taught style, the influence of hip-hop and music theory, and her studio gear

Watch Stephanie Bradley put the ESP LTD EC-1000T through its paces

By Jackson Maxwell

Featuring a chambered body and Seymour Duncan pickups, this guitar can produce just about any sound you'd ever find yourself looking for

Is Gary Holt’s medieval woodcut ESP the most satanic guitar ever?

By Richard Bienstock

Collaboration with Hutchinson Guitar Concepts features a Baphomet, 666 inlay and a “levitating cat”

NAMM 2020: ESP unveils new LTD '87 Series plus more updates to Signature and Deluxe Series

By Jonathan Horsley

The Japanese company marks 45 years in business by going back to the future, revisiting classic designs and going all-in with a massive 2020 lineup

Review: ESP's LTD Arrow-1000 is one of the most enticing V-style models on the market

By Chris Gill

The looks, sound and playability of this model are ideal for the hardest styles of metal and rock