NAMM 2023: ESP launches long-awaited Kirk Hammett LTD KH-V signature models By Matt Owen published 3 March 23 Available in a trio of eye-catching colorways, the Metallica maestro's newest signatures are so striking they gave him goosebumps the first time he saw them
Best 7-string guitars: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal By Jonathan Horsley last updated 8 February 23 Thicken up your low end with the very best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, PRS and more
Ease the strain on your back with these five lightweight alternatives to the Gibson Les Paul By Daryl Robertson published 25 January 23 We’ve hand-selected a quintet of rock machines that will bring the power of the LP while being a little easier on your back
Kirk Hammett debuts new custom Fender, Gibson and ESP guitars at Metallica’s Helping Hands Concert By Michael Astley-Brown published 19 December 22 The serial signature artist wheeled out some dazzling custom axes during the band’s recent charity show, including a personalized Acoustasonic Jazzmaster, 12-string Ouija Eclipse acoustic and a red sparkle Flying V
NAMM 2020: ESP unveils new LTD '87 Series plus more updates to Signature and Deluxe Series By Jonathan Horsley last updated 28 October 22 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
ESP School of Metal Guitar: how to play guitar like Slipknot By Guitar World published 23 September 22 Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt show you the playing secrets of some of the finest players in metal
NAMM 2022 news: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 June 22 Everything we know so far from the world’s biggest guitar gear show
NAMM 2022: ESP bolsters its LTD bass lineup with 16 new Deluxe and Signature models By Matt Owen published 4 June 22 Two new signatures for Lamb of God's John Campbell and Behemoth's Tomasz “Orion” Wróblewski headline the drop, which introduces a wealth of alluring new looks
NAMM 2022: ESP officially confirms Kirk Hammett signature V-style model, the LTD KH-V By Matt Owen published 4 June 22 The offset V will be available in three finishes – Black Sparkle, Red Sparkle and Metallic Gold – and is set to arrive in 2023
NAMM 2022: ESP unveils some of the most eye-catching guitar designs of the show so far with its new Exhibition Limited lineup By Sam Roche published 3 June 22 The 18 Japanese-built, one-of-a-kind instruments sport coveted wood stocks, special wood processing, experimental painting techniques and more
Nergal: “I use a Peavey 6505+ because for touring you need a Kalashnikov... and Peavey are the Kalashnikov of amps” By Amit Sharma published 12 April 22 The Behemoth frontman walks through the gear behind the necro tones on the Polish extremists' latest face-ripper, In Absentia Dei
ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness review By Stuart Williams published 3 March 22 The Eclipse takes a turn for the traditional with a thick-sliced body, Fishman Fluence Classics and, gulp, a sunburst finish. Is the single-cut brat reaching for its pipe and slippers?
ESP LTD EX Black Metal review By Simon Arblaster published 24 January 22 A solid high-gain monster with none of the frills but all of the thrills
ESP unveils 43 new LTD and LTD Deluxe models in mammoth drop By Matt Owen published 14 January 22 A smorgasbord of new instruments has been introduced to the TE, SN, EC, EX, H, M, Phoenix and Viper ranges
Reverb reveals the best-selling electric guitars of 2021 By Matt Owen published 18 November 21 Fender dominates sales stats, claiming 13 of the 20 available spots, topping the list with the Player Telecaster and Player Stratocaster
ESP pays tribute to the late Alexi Laiho with two new signature models By Jackson Maxwell published 3 September 21 The Hexed guitar will be available in Custom Shop and LTD versions, while the Ripped guitar will be available in Custom Shop, LTD and E-II versions
ESP adds electrifying Rainbow Crackle finish to its shred-ready LTD '87 Series models By Jackson Maxwell published 4 August 21 The Eclipse ’87, Eclipse ’87 NT, Mirage Deluxe ‘87, M-1 Custom ‘87 and Surveyor ’87 bass have all been graced with the head-turning paint job
ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000T CTM review By Chris Gill published 19 July 21 This classy modern update on the classic solidbody singlecut welcomes multi-voice Fishman humbuckers to the party
ESP kits out its entire LTD Deluxe 1000 Series with stainless steel frets By Matt Owen published 3 June 21 Upgraded fret material will be offered as a standard factory-fitted fixture on over 100 LTD guitars and basses