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NAMM 2024: “A masterpiece in high-performance guitar for the modern era”: ESP modernizes its 1000 range guitars with EverTune and Fishman Fluence pickups
From seven-string baritones to Vs and its off-set SG-styled Viper, the features help its 1000 range appeal to the modern player
NAMM 2024: “For players seeking the most hardcore performances imaginable”: ESP takes LP Junior-style guitars in a heavier direction with new LTD Eclipse range, featuring exclusive Seymour Duncan pickups
The new single-humbucker, flat-top lineup boasts mahogany bodies, three-piece necks and one surprisingly versatile humbucker
Best electric guitars under $2,000 2025: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players
Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Teles to seven-strings
ESP officially welcomes Slipknot's Mick Thomson to its artist roster – and confirms a new ESP/LTD signature model is on the way
Former Jackson player Thomson – who is also rumored to have joined Fishman – is currently spec'ing up some custom models, which will precede a highly anticipated signature guitar
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett debut new ESP and Gibson guitars at first show of M72 world tour
Papa Het has a fresh Vulture, while Hammett’s uber-rare ’59 Les Paul got its first-ever runout for the set’s surprise opener
Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter is now playing Kiesel guitars – but will continue endorsing ESP at the same time
The Deftones guitarist’s new model lineup begs the question: are dual-brand endorsement deals the future for signature artists?
NAMM 2023: From camo to Candy Apple Red, ESP’s latest LTD Deluxe guitars offer a winning combo of fancy finishes, Floyd Roses and Fluence humbuckers
The LTD Deluxes attempt the high-end at the mid-price, complete with branded components, matching headstocks and neck-thru-body builds
NAMM 2023: ESP meets fan demand with James Hetfield Olympic White Vulture and debuts 12 LTD signature guitars, including Gary Holt’s “very pointy” GH-SV
Bill Kelliher, Stephen Carpenter, Nergal, Lars Frederiksen and Javier Reyes all have at least one new guitar on the way from the LTD stable
NAMM 2023: ESP lifts the curtain on 12 updated and all-new models in extensive E-II drop
Two Arrows, four Eclipses, a quartet of M Series models, and lone Viper and SN six-strings make up the 2023 lineup, which introduces striking new looks, hardware appointments and pickup options across the board
