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ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

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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...
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    Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) | Exclusive ESP Interview | LTD Signature Series Royal Shiva

    Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) | Exclusive ESP Interview | LTD Signature Series Royal Shiva

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    Mastodon guitarist and songwriter Bill Kelliher goes into detail explaining every aspect of his latest ESP/LTD Signature Series guitar, the Royal Shiva. “They actually asked me, okay, what kind of neck profile do you like?...
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      Max Cavalera's Favorite Riffs | Episode 10 | "Filth Upon Filth"

      Max Cavalera's Favorite Riffs | Episode 10 | "Filth Upon Filth"

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      Welcome to ESP's Max Monday, where the legendary Brazilian metal guitar king Max Cavalera shows off some of his most iconic riffs, and tells you the story behind each one. Episode 10: "Filth Upon Filth". Get more info and...
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        LTD Deluxe EC-1000 See Thru Purple Sunburst Demo by Luis Kalil

        LTD Deluxe EC-1000 See Thru Purple Sunburst Demo by Luis Kalil

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        Guitarist Luis Kalil of Red Devil Vortex does this outstanding live performance playthrough of the song "Freak Show" using the LTD Deluxe EC-1000 in See Thru Purple Sunburst. This guitar looks amazing with its quilted maple...
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          ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

          ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

          Jeff K.Jeff K.
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          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...
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            ESP Guitars Welcomes Mick Thomson (Slipknot) to Artist Roster

            ESP Guitars Welcomes Mick Thomson (Slipknot) to Artist Roster

            Jeff K.Jeff K.
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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...
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              ESP All Access Exclusive: 2024 New Guitar & Bass Preview

              ESP All Access Exclusive: 2024 New Guitar & Bass Preview

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              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...
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                What’s New with ESP for 2023?

                What’s New with ESP for 2023?

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                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...
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                  ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

                  ESP Guitars Commemorates Hisatake Shibuya (1937-2024)

                  Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                  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...
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                    Johan Söderberg (Amon Amarth) ESP Events in Colombia/Costa Rica

                    Johan Söderberg (Amon Amarth) ESP Events in Colombia/Costa Rica

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                    For ESP players in South and Central America, a special treat: guitarist and ESP artist Johan Söderberg will be appearing at two ESP dealers for an in-store meet and greet session. Johan is a longtime member of the ESP artist...
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                      Sep 24/25/26: Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) ESP Dealer Clinics

                      Sep 24/25/26: Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) ESP Dealer Clinics

                      Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                      Mark your calendars for next week, because ESP Signature artist Bill Kelliher of Mastodon may be coming to your town... assuming you live in Michigan or Indiana. Bill is doing three back-to-back guitar clinics at three fine...
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                        September 18 & 21: ESP Clinics with Alex Skolnick in Canada

                        September 18 & 21: ESP Clinics with Alex Skolnick in Canada

                        Jeff K.Jeff K.
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                        Hey Canadian ESP friends... mark your calendars, because the amazing Alex Skolnick (Testament) is heading north to rock you at a couple of upcoming ESP clinics. On Wednesday September 18, Alex will be appearing at Tom Lee...
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                          ENGL Amp Spotlight: Steve Morse Signature 20 E658

                          ENGL Amp Spotlight: Steve Morse Signature 20 E658

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                          Steve Morse, the legendary guitarist known for his work with bands like Deep Purple and the Dixie Dregs, has recently announced a new collaboration with ENGL Amps. The result of this partnership is a small signature head...
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                            ESP Welcomes Joe Duplantier (Gojira) to Artist Roster

                            ESP Welcomes Joe Duplantier (Gojira) to Artist Roster

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                            Over the past nearly 50 years since ESP opened our doors, we’ve been blessed with some of the world’s most respected and influential guitar and bass players who chose to be part of our artist endorsee roster. The latest...
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                              WInner's Circle: ESP/Morley Summer Sweepstakes

                              WInner's Circle: ESP/Morley Summer Sweepstakes

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                              Thousands and thousands of you entered for a chance to win a terrific prize in our latest ESP sweepstakes. In fact, that randomly-chosen winner had a choice to make of their own... along with the Cliff Burton Tribute Power...
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                                Hellfest 2024: The Stories and Pictures

                                Hellfest 2024: The Stories and Pictures

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                                Held from June 27-30 in Clisson, France, Hellfest 2024 just wrapped up, and ESP was once again the official guitar sponsor. It’s impossible to truly describe the massive size and level of intensity that Hellfest offers in...
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