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NAMM 2023: ESP launches long-awaited Kirk Hammett LTD KH-V signature models
By Matt Owen published
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

Architects’ Josh Middleton has just designed a radical new ESP body shape – and it’s the most metal guitar we’ve seen for quite some time
By Matt Owen published
A BC Rich Stealth, EVH Star, Jackson Warrior hybrid? Whatever it is, it’s got our attention – and there's another one on the way

Kirk Hammett debuts new custom Fender, Gibson and ESP guitars at Metallica’s Helping Hands Concert
By Michael Astley-Brown published
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
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 LTD Deluxe SN-1000HT Fire Blast review
By Paul Riario last updated
Who needs a Floyd Rose when you have a turbo-charged S-style with no limits like this?

Hear the ferocious tones of ESP’s smartly spec’d LTD Deluxe SN-1000HT Fire Blast guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
The gnarly creation boasts a sandblasted swamp ash body and a pair of Fishman humbuckers, and “defies any limitations in speed and sound” a guitar might face

NAMM 2022: ESP bolsters its LTD bass lineup with 16 new Deluxe and Signature models
By Matt Owen published
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 unveils some of the most eye-catching guitar designs of the show so far with its new Exhibition Limited lineup
By Sam Roche published
The 18 Japanese-built, one-of-a-kind instruments sport coveted wood stocks, special wood processing, experimental painting techniques and more
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