For the first time since 2020, the year is kicking off with a NAMM Show making its return to its former January time frame, and ESP is able to launch 2024 with a killer batch of new guitars and basses. We hope you enjoy this...

Do you find yourself wondering about ESP Original Series, ESP USA, ESP E-II, LTD, and our other brands? Wonder no more!

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Click on the preview images below to see each page in high-resolution. For about 35 years, we’ve had the privilege at ESP to work with one of the most influential and beloved guitarists in the world of heavy...

ESP Guitars is mourning the passing of the company’s esteemed founder and owner, Japanese businessman Hisatake Shibuya. After a long and extraordinarily successful life, Mr. Shibuya died in late September 2024. He was 87...

Being unveiled at Summer NAMM, only 300 of the limited-edition LTD "Ride the Lightning" guitars are being made for the world to commemorate Metallica's iconic second album.

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What's the deal with the pickup that helps an electric guitar to sound more acoustic? And how do you say that word, anyway?

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA (MAY 16, 2023) – ESP Guitars has announced that acclaimed guitarist Mick Thomson of iconic American metal band Slipknot has joined the ESP artist roster. The company also confirmed that a new ESP/LTD...

The new limited-edition LTD JH Tribute 2014 Urban Camo helps pay tribute to one of metal's most influential guitarists, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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You asked for it... you got it! Stainless steel frets are now standard on all LTD Deluxe "1000 Series" instruments!

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ESP president and CEO Matt Masciandaro chatted with Metallica guitarist and longtime ESP player Kirk Hammett. Kirk had recently taken delivery of three ESP V-II guitars that were built to his specification by the ESP USA...

Thousands and thousands of you entered for a chance to win their choice of one of the ten new LTD 400 Series guitars... but there could only be one randomly-selected winner, and the lucky guitarist who nabbed this fantastic...

This iconic world-renowned guitarist has been busier than ever before, and we spoke to him to find out why.

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ESP is now producing our own line of killer graphic cases!

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Learn more about the design of Ben's new LTD Signature Series BB-600B, a baritone with two pickup types, two outputs, and more.

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They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and that was the case five years ago in January 2021 when — with the world in the grip of a pandemic and the NAMM Show having been canceled, like most in-person events of...

SEE THE "NEW FOR 2026" COLLECTION NOW ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 210D) has added 14 new guitar models to their popular LTD Deluxe “1000 Series”, instruments for professional players who require the versatile tones, smooth...

Usually when we get to January of a new year, members of the ESP community and guitar fans around the world have already been tipped off on our plans for new ESP, E-II, and LTD guitars and basses. However, the world has gone...

Recognizing their outstanding contributions to the company, ESP Guitars has promoted four veteran staff members to new roles. Miguel Soto has been named Executive Vice President; Mike Brinker is now the company’s Director of...

Rest in peace, our wonderful friend.

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Lefties, we've got you covered.

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Three days of ESP intensity to kick off the new year. Here we come!

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Representing just a handful of ESP's large and variety-filled Japanese artist roster, these J-Rock artists deserve to be stars known as well around the world as they are at home.

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SEE THE "NEW FOR 2026" COLLECTION NOW ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 210D) debuted nine new models to their acclaimed Signature Series. These guitars are based on the ESP Custom instruments created in conjunction with some of the...

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 25, 2024) – ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) announced that its entire Japan factory-built ESP E-II Series of guitars and basses will now feature stainless steel frets. ESP had already made the switch to...

It wasn't that long ago that if you wanted to hear about the coolest new gear, you'd have to wait until late January for the NAMM Show, and then wait even longer for your favorite magazines to come out with their annual "New...

Longtime CEO/President Matt Masciandaro Retires; VP Todd Binder Named President LOS ANGELES, CA (APRIL 2, 2026) – ESP Guitars, one of the world’s most respected guitar and bass manufacturers, has announced that Matt...

SEE THE "NEW FOR 2026" COLLECTION NOW ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 210D) have added six new guitars to its acclaimed ESP E-II Series. Formerly known as “ESP Standard Series,” ESP E-II instruments are built at the ESP factory in...

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 25, 2024) – ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) debuted a new addition to their popular LTD ’87 Series at the 2024 NAMM Show. The LTD Horizon Custom ’87 is being offered in three finishes: Black, Candy Apple...

We go deep with Korn's enigmatic guitarist, talking about his LTD Signature Series SH-7 EverTune and much, much more.

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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...