"If you're expecting ESP Guitars..."

"If you're expecting ESP Guitars..."

There's a certain new album by a certain band who wants you to know that ESP is not on it... and we're really very cool with that.

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ESP Remembers Lloyd Schwartz

ESP Remembers Lloyd Schwartz

Farewell to an old friend and former part of the ESP team.

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Congrats to Christopher Scafero, LTD KH-602 Sweeps Winner!

Congrats to Christopher Scafero, LTD KH-602 Sweeps Winner!

Thousands entered; one was chosen. More killer opportunities to win coming soon!

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Congrats Daniel Boutwell, ESP USA Sweepstakes Winner!

Congrats Daniel Boutwell, ESP USA Sweepstakes Winner!

Check out the ESP USA guitar we'll be building for him!

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ESP Japan Releases "Sonic the Hedgehog" Anniversary Guitars

ESP Japan Releases "Sonic the Hedgehog" Anniversary Guitars

Will this limited-edition ESP be the ultimate weapon to finally defeat Doctor Eggman?

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Coming Soon: ESP Lockdown Rockdown

Coming Soon: ESP Lockdown Rockdown

Are you ready to throw down your best solo and perhaps become the king of lockdown mountain? Here's a preview of what we've got coming for you next!

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Spotlight: A Look at ESP's Acclaimed J-Rock Artists

Spotlight: A Look at ESP's Acclaimed J-Rock Artists

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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Our September Points Winner Gets His Prize

Our September Points Winner Gets His Prize

Is it really worth it to be a positive contributing member to the ESP community? Ask Joseph Olea of the Philippines, who just got his LTD EC-401 for being our top Member Point earner in September. 

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Congrats to our "Play Mr. Scary" Contest Winners

Congrats to our "Play Mr. Scary" Contest Winners

Takeyo Kimura was selected by George Lynch as the winner of this fun and cool contest. Learn more, and see who took the runner-up spots!

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Will Adler Plays "Kerosene" on his ESP USA Eclipse

Will Adler Plays "Kerosene" on his ESP USA Eclipse

The riff king of Lamb of God uses his new favorite guitar on a Burn the Priest cover of a Big Black song.

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Moving Responsibly Into the Future with Sustainable Materials

Moving Responsibly Into the Future with Sustainable Materials

ESP's official statement on the use of new sustainable materials and compliance with CITES regulations. We care about the planet, and we hope you do too.

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Blackcraft Clothing Contest

Blackcraft Clothing Contest

Here's a cool opportunity to win a unique LTD guitar from Blackcraft!

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What Is a Piezo Pickup?

What Is a Piezo Pickup?

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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ESP Winner's Circle: Slayer Sweepstakes

ESP Winner's Circle: Slayer Sweepstakes

We flew our contest winners Michael and Patrick O'Keeffe from Kerry, Ireland to Phoenix, Arizona to check out the Slayer/Exodus/Suicidal Tendencies show... and to to have a sneak peek at Gary Holt's upcoming LTD signature series guitar. Now you can see it too!

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Reverb Interviews Kirk Hammett & George Lynch on ESP's Origins

Reverb Interviews Kirk Hammett & George Lynch on ESP's Origins

An excellent story of how ESP, and two of our most influential artists, got together.

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Extended Range Sweeps Winner: Joe Chavez

Extended Range Sweeps Winner: Joe Chavez

This ESP fan from Illinois had his choice of three awesome 7-string baritone guitars. Find out which one he picked!

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Coming February 26: ENGL Amps Presents 2021

Coming February 26: ENGL Amps Presents 2021

Get ready for an ass-kicking video event on the world's best amps!

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ESP Guitars Donates $30,000 to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund

ESP Guitars Donates $30,000 to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund

ESP steps up to help the industry who has supported us for the past 45 years!

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Kirk Hammett solos on new Exodus single

Kirk Hammett solos on new Exodus single

Kirk rejoins his Exodus bandmates 30 years later for a headbanging thrashfest. Listen now!

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ESP at NAMM 2015

ESP at NAMM 2015

Not everyone can go to the NAMM Show next week (January 22-25, 2015), but for those who are, ESP is planning our biggest show ever for our 40th anniversary celebrations. Even if you're not attending the show, read more to see what's happening upstairs at booth 213D!

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Melissa Evila: "Drumception"

Melissa Evila: "Drumception"

A beautiful lady who rocks hard takes her ESP E-II Horizon to the beach.

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Doug Aldrich Joins the ESP Artist Family

Doug Aldrich Joins the ESP Artist Family

The Dead Daisies guitar slinger is rocking his ESP Ron Wood.

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An Amazing NAMM Show... Thanks to You

An Amazing NAMM Show... Thanks to You

A brief note to thank everyone who made NAMM completely awesome in 2016.

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LTD Deluxe EC-1000: #1 on zZounds "All-Star" List

LTD Deluxe EC-1000: #1 on zZounds "All-Star" List

We're #1! We're #1!

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NAMM 2015: ESP's Best Show Ever

NAMM 2015: ESP's Best Show Ever

Since 2015 is ESP's 40th anniversary, we made sure that this year's NAMM Show was one to remember. See who was there, what we did, and much more.

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Ready to Help You: Your ESP Dealer

Ready to Help You: Your ESP Dealer

While most of the world seems closed down, many ESP dealers have ways of getting you your next guitar or bass.

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Metallica Rocks ESP and LTD on Howard Stern

Metallica Rocks ESP and LTD on Howard Stern

Check out this outstanding live version of "Wherever I May Roam" and more!

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Artist Spotlight: Nergal (Behemoth)

Artist Spotlight: Nergal (Behemoth)

"I need to count on my weapons, and these weapons are the best. In a metaphorical way, it’s a lethal weapon and ESPs are like Kalashnikov!"

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Metallica Provides Signed LTD "Master of Puppets" Guitar for Charity Auction

Metallica Provides Signed LTD "Master of Puppets" Guitar for Charity Auction

Check out this one-of-a-kind guitar and put in your bid today for a great cause!

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Congrats to Kevin Walker, Winner of our Return of Rock Sweepstakes!

Congrats to Kevin Walker, Winner of our Return of Rock Sweepstakes!

All of us at ESP are sending our hearty congratulations to Kevin Walker of Nevada. He and his guest are the winners of our "Return of Rock" Flyaway Sweepstakes, and their prize is pretty amazing. They'll be flying to...
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