November '09
Artist Spotlight: Richard Z
of Rammstein
September '09
Interview: Shaun Glass and Dirge Within
Artist Spotlight: Doc Coyle
of God Forbid
August '09
Artist Spotlight: Will Adler (Lamb of God)
July '09
Artist Spotlight: Page Hamilton of Helmet
Winner's Circle: Mayem Sweepstakes
AVAILABLE FALL 2009: The new James Hetfield Truckster... now in black!
ESP and Spinefarm Records bring you Children of Bodom Fall 2009 North American Tour
Download Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 Go for free and enter for a chance to win an LTD KH-602
Coming Soon: ESP Artist Podcasts
June '09
Hot New Models Coming This Fall!
Winner's Circle: "No Fear" Music Tour Sweepstakes
Get Rockin Now with an LTD Guitar or Bass Pack!
April '09
ESP Congratulates Metallica for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
ESP Artists Top Guitar World Reader's Poll!
New ESPs at 2009 Musikmesse Show!
March '09
Will Adler Appearance at Sam Ash Hollywood
ESP Gets in the Game with Guitar Hero: Metallica
February '09
Artist Interview: Ted Aguilar of Death Angel
ESP mourns the loss of Metal Mulisha rider Jeremy Lusk
January '09
ESP Announces New Models for 2009
New Kirk Hammett & James Hetfield Signature Series
ESP's Signature Series Gets 18 New Models at NAMM 2009
Artist Spotlight: Fred LeClercq of DragonForce
20 Years With ESP: Page Hamilton
ESP Artists Receive Grammy Nominations
ESP Artists Featured in Upcoming Comic Series
ESP on MySpace: Are you our friend?
For many years, youʼve had to anxiously await the start of the NAMM Show to get the news on the latest additions to the ESP and LTD line. But this year, weʼre letting the cat out of the bag early! Before you read more, get yourself a napkin or something to mop up the drool. Ready? Here we go...
New Signature Series Models
Four new models have been introduced for Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom. Using a similar body design to his earlier models with new finishes and feature enhancements, the ESP ALEXI-Blacky, ESP ALEXI-Scythe, LTD ALEXI-600-Blacky, and LTD ALEXI-600-Scythe will be available soon at ESP dealers and international distributors.
ESPʼs long-standing relationship with George Lynch is represented in this yearʼs new offerings with the LTD GL-200MT. Based on Lynchʼs famous ESP M-1 Tiger, the GL-200MT offers an affordable alternative for players who want to get into one of Lynchʼs most iconic guitars.
ESP and LTDʼs Will Adler (Lamb of God) signature models have been spruced up with a new black camouflage finish. The ESP Will Adler, LTD WA-600, and LTD WA-200 are now offered in the sleek new look.
Gus G of Firewind was worked with ESP to offer major enhancements to his signature models. The ESP GUS G. NT and LTD GUS-600NT now have a neck-thru-body design, and a Tonepros bridge/tailpiece.
Two well-known players have made the move to V-shaped guitars with their signature models. Wayne Static of Static-X helped design the LTD STATIC-600V, which adopts a similar black-nickel diamond-plate surface as his previous model. Similarly, Dan Jacobs of Atreyu has taken the blood-spattered motif of his former model and turned it into the V-shaped LTD DJ-600V.
Finally, Page Hamilton of Helmet celebrates his 20th year as an ESP player with the introduction of the ESP Page Hamilton MG and the LTD PH-600MG. These guitars are based on Hamiltonʼs go-to guitar that heʼs used on many projects over the past two decades, and is designed to replicate all the wear and tear on the original custom model. Immediately identifiable with its hot magenta finish, the guitar also features Pageʼs custom components including a Dimarzio Air Zone pickup.
While weʼre talking about the Signature Series, one side note: while weʼre giving you info on a bunch of new models, you may have to wait for NAMM for a couple of other big announcements in this regard. Hey, we never said weʼd tell you everything, did we? Stay tuned.
New LTD Deluxe, Graphic and Standard Series
Letʼs start off with something many of you have been requesting for a long time: the LTD EC-1000FR! Thatʼs right: the famous EC model now is available with a Floyd Rose. Itʼs an awesome-looking guitar with a see-thru black flamed maple top, and will be great for anyone that wants a Floyd tremolo in a comfortable 24.75” single cutaway body style.
Our new Graphic Series models are pretty amazing as well. Designed by renowned artist Mister Sam, the three new limited edition “Clockwork Zombie” models (LTD EC-CZ, LTD EX-CZ, and LTD VIPER-CZ) use a sinister combination of skeletal parts and mechanized components for a vicious look. Artist Chris Compston, who has designed many of the great-looking ESP customs youʼve seen over the years, has given us the new anime-styled LTD EX-Outlaw and LTD EX-Avatar, also limited edition guitars that are as cool for collectors as they are for serious players. Rounding out the new graphics series models is the LTD Screaming Skull (based on a popular custom model) and the LTD Viper-MM (designed with extreme motorsports team Metal Mulisha).
The LTD Standard Series takes a step up in 2009 with the new “401” models. Replacing the current “400” models, the new models have subtle yet significant improvements in features, cosmetics, tonewoods, and available finishes. The new models include the LTD AX-401FM, LTD EC-401VF, LTD EC-401, LTD EC-401FM, LTD EX-401, LTD EX-401DX, LTD F-401FM, LTD FX-401SM, LTD H-401FM, LTD M-401 ,LTD MH-401QM, LTD MH-401QMNT, LTD MHB-401, LTD PB-401, LTD V-401, LTD V-401DX, LTD VB-401, LTD VIPER-401, and LTD VIPER-401FM. Similarly, the 7-string LTD VIPER-417 and 8-string LTD FM-418 have received improvements over their predecessors.
LTD Basses
Much like the guitars, LTDʼs bass line has been revamped with slight changes in colors, inlays, and more. The LTD AX-414, LTD B-414SM, LTD B-415SM, LTD B 416SM, LTD EC-414, LTD F-414FM, LTD F-415FM, LTD SURVEYOR-414, LTD SURVEYOR-415, and LTD VIPER-414 will all soon be available at authorized ESP/LTD dealers.
Happy New Year!
From all of us at ESP to all of you, hereʼs to a great 2009. Weʼre excited to be able to bring you a continually improving group of guitars and basses that cover every style of musician for every genre of music. As always, the first place to find out news on the ESP line is right here at espguitars.com!
