The ESP Guitar Company

My first playable (non-yard-sale-turd) guitar. Metal from day 1......

Early version with the straight maple RG7621 neck...

Dan Smith Era, with washburn 2001 wonderbar bridge...

Pretty sure the Dean was manufactured in ESP factory japan. From my understanding all Dean japan guitars from 1986-1989 were made in ESP factory. If someone can help me clarify or has any information to share on these late...

Project, waiting for a floyd to complete...

Low serial and my first ESP..i've never looked back!...

Could be an '87 (Sinclair trem is earlier version with string-lock screws adjustable by flathead screwdriver as apposed to allen-wrench adjustable, which I believe were on later versions)...

Still trying to narrow down year..i'm pretty sure headstock serial dates 2002-2003 and neckplate serial dates 2001-2002. I emailed ESP and will update description promptly with their response....

My pawn shop special, I was told this guitar was originally owned by Kirk Hammett and traded for motorcycle work in the 90's (I'm awaiting an email response from ESP to see if they can help me verify/clarify the story and...

(L2R): 90's ESP M-II, 90's ESP Custom, 1988 Dean Custom...

Top (L2R): 1985 Kramer USA Baretta (D series) with Warmouth neck, 2012 Schecter Damien Elite-8, 1983 Fender USA Strat, 2000 Ibanez RG7421, 1989 Kramer USA Stagemaster Deluxe II, 1986 Kramer USA Baretta (E series), 1988 Dean...

1984 M1, 1988 M1 Custom, 2002 KH2 bolt-on, 1991 Custom Order MM-290, 2011 Horizon FR7 ...