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August 04, 2021 21:37

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Lamb of God guitarist and ESP Signature artist Will Adler came to us awhile back with a set of personalization options for his next ESP USA Eclipse. In this video, you'll not only get to see Will's reaction during his first...

Will Deely (Beartooth): "Devastation" Playthrough

July 30, 2021 22:48

Check out ESP artist Will Deely of Columbus, OH-based metal band Beartooth on this guitar playthrough of their song "Devastation", a track off their 2021 album Below. Will is playing an ESP E-II EX NT, part of our "New for...

Tommi Koivula: "Something Wicked This Way Comes" (cover)

July 30, 2021 15:16

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ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Here's something you might not know: of all the major guitar manufacturers, ESP offers a wider range of readily-available left-handed models than just about anyone. A good example is...

LTD Deluxe SN-1 HT Demo by C.A. House Music

July 29, 2021 07:37

We just stumbled across this excellent demo by Johnny from ESP dealer C.A. House Music in Ohio of the LTD Deluxe SN-1 HT, a guitar from our "New for 2021" collection. This guitar is a single-pickup, hardtail version of the SN...

George Lynch: "Death By a Thousand Licks"

July 27, 2021 18:35

If you haven't heard the news yet, on August 20, 2021, the legendary master of shred guitar George Lynch is going to be releasing a solo album called Seamless. "Death By a Thousand Licks" is the first track we've heard, and...

Stephen Carpenter: "You've Seen the Butcher" playthrough

July 26, 2021 16:08

We're loving this series of playthrough videos by iconic ESP player Stephen Carpenter of Deftones. Here he is doing "You've Seen the Butcher" from their outstanding 2010 album Diamond Eyes. As usual, Stef is playing one of...

Alan Wallace (Eminence): "The Vanishing" Playthrough on the E-II Horizon FR-7

July 23, 2021 23:35

ESP artist Alan Wallace of respected veteran Brazilian metal band Eminence does a playthrough of the song "The Vanishing" off the band's 2021 album Dark Echoes. Alan is playing his ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 in Black Turquoise...

Roxy: "good 4 u" (playthrough cover)

July 23, 2021 14:57

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Let's talk about pop music for a moment. Ask nine out of ten musicians in any genre from metal to classical to jazz, and they'll all claim to hate pop. Why? Well, it's because it...

Nick Ruffilo (Bad Omens): "Never Know" Playthrough with the LTD GB-4

July 21, 2021 21:34

ESP artist Nick Ruffilo, bass player for Richmond, VA-based metalcore band Bad Omens, does a playthrough of their song "Never Know" using an LTD GB-4 bass in Vintage White finish. The GB-4 is completely unique among the LTD...

Daniel Kesler: LTD Arrow-NT Arctic Metal Jam

July 16, 2021 14:47

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Community member Daniel Kesler is part of the extended ESP family, working as a product specialist for European ESP distributor Sound Service. We're always glad when he cranks out a...

Signature Series Spotlight: Tom Araya (Slayer)

July 09, 2021 22:04

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As the imposing bassist, songwriter, and vocalist of thrash metal legends Slayer, Tom Araya commands the entire stage. His signature basses are characterized by a sleek body shape and colossal tone, and embody Slayer’s...

Florian Soum: Testing the E-II M-II NT

July 09, 2021 14:21

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! French musician and guitar teacher Florian Soum has a bunch of our guitars, and his collection includes an ESP M-I, an LTD Deluxe EC-1000 EverTune, and several ESP E-II models like...

Armored Saint: "Lone Wolf"

July 06, 2021 19:04

It's a complete ESP extravaganza in the latest video from iconic veteran LA-based metal band Armored Saint! Featuring Phil Sandoval on his LTD Deluxe Arrow-1000 Candy Apple Red Satin, Joey Vera on his LTD Surveyor '87 Pearl...

Signature Series Spotlight: Lars Frederiksen (Rancid)

July 02, 2021 21:41

Musician and songwriter Lars Frederiksen is a certified punk rock guitar hero. A key member of Bay Area punk legends Rancid, Lars has been heavily involved in the underground music scene since the mid '80s.His LTD signature...

Darren Stroud: "The Star-Spangled Banner"

July 02, 2021 14:36

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! The USA is heading into a holiday weekend for Independence Day, so what better choice for our weekly All Access Spotlight than to show member Darren Stroud and his LTD Gary Holt...

Helloween: "Skyfall"

June 29, 2021 00:32

Released on June 18, 2021, the self-titled sixteenth studio album by iconic German power metal legends Helloween features the return of founder (and veteran ESP player) Kai Hansen along with multiple members of the band's...

LTD Deluxe Xtone PS-1000 Demo by Gav King

June 28, 2021 20:40

ESP player Gav King (Fields of Nephilim) does a demo of the LTD Deluxe Xtone PS-1000 Vintage Black. The PS-1000 takes the Xtone Series up to a whole new level, offering a high-performance solution in a semi-hollow bodied...

Signature Series Spotlight: Reba Meyers (Code Orange)

June 28, 2021 09:20

Reba Meyers is the guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of American hardcore band Code Orange. Since their inception in 2008, the band has fearlessly mixed elements of punk, metal, and industrial to achieve a unique sound...

Andres Castro: "Holy Diver" solo cover

June 25, 2021 14:44

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! July 10, 1942 marked the birth of one of the greatest singing voices that ever existed, or possibly ever will exist. It was a voice that helped define hard rock and metal as we know...

Signature Series Spotlight: Jeff Hanneman (Slayer)

June 18, 2021 22:04

As the main songwriter, lyricist, and guitarist in thrash metal legends Slayer, Jeff Hanneman helped define heavy music. Famous for his aggressive playing, off-the-wall solos and deep lyrics, Jeff has influenced generations...

InVase: "Wendigo" Bass Playthrough

June 18, 2021 14:48

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! We love getting bass videos from members of the ESP All Access community. ESP basses are the not-so-secret weapon of thousands of players in genres that range from rock and metal to...

Jan Fernandes on the E-II M-II 7 NT

June 11, 2021 14:23

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! One thing we've seen many, many times over the years: if someone wants to demo a piece of audio gear the right way, from amps to plug-ins to pedals, they use their ESP. Today's All...

Christian Bernadac: "Illumine"

June 08, 2021 20:44

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Classically-trained ESP player Christian Bernadac uses his immense shredding skills in his new solo single "Illumine". Christian is playing the LTD BUZ-7, a seven-string, neck-thru-body Signature Series model from Buz McGrath...

Brian Mojica: "The Oath" (Playthrough)

June 07, 2021 20:47

Here's ESP bass player Brian Mojica of California-based blackened hardcore band Wolf King doing a playthrough of "The Oath", a song of their 2021 album release The Path of Wrath. Brian is playing the LTD AP-4 Black Metal, a...

Iivo Kaipainen: "Where The Ocean Greets The Sky" ( Solo Playthrough)

June 02, 2021 18:06

ESP player Iivo Kaipainen of Finnish power metal band Arion does this outstanding playthrough of the solo section from their song "Where The Ocean Greets The Sky" using his ESP Custom Shop guitar. Known worldwide for the...

Marcin G: "Blood to Bleed" (Cover)

May 28, 2021 15:55

ESP ALL ACCESS COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! This week, the All Access spotlight shines on community member Marcin G., using his LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Duncan Vintage Black to do a playthrough cover of "Blood to Bleed" by Rise...

Bobby Keller: "Perpetual Dreams"

May 25, 2021 16:35

ESP player Bobby Keller has an incredible collection of guitars from the ESP Custom Shop, but in the video for his third solo single "Perpetual Dreams", he's keeping things lean and mean with this great-looking matte black...

LTD Deluxe H-1008 Baritone EverTune Demo by Petr Oplatka

May 24, 2021 17:14

ESP artist Petr Oplatka, frontman of metal band Illucinus, does a playthrough of his song "Nebulous Delusions Pt. II" using the LTD Deluxe H-1008 Baritone EverTune, one of our "New for 2021" guitar models. This instrument is...

Francesca Mazzucchetti: Anything for You (playthrough)

May 21, 2021 14:44