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ESP

Japan, est. 1970s · 266 products across 1 categories

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About ESP

ESP, originally Electric Sound Products, emerged from the vibrant Japanese music scene of the 1970s, initially as a distributor for foreign brands. Recognizing a demand for high-quality, customizable instruments, ESP transitioned to manufacturing their own guitars and basses, quickly establishing a reputation for aggressive aesthetics, rock-solid construction, and a commitment to catering to the metal and hard rock communities. Today, ESP is a globally recognized brand synonymous with powerful performance and distinctive design.

Founded
1970s
Country
Japan
Segment
Premium
Target
ESP primarily caters to serious guitarists and bassists seeking high-performance
Known For
Explorer-style guitars The Eclipse series’ sleek design Collaboration with influential metal guitarists High-performance locking tremolo systems Custom shop level craftsmanship
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and hardware
  • • Aggressive aesthetics appeal to rock/metal players
  • • Wide range of models for diverse playing styles
  • • Excellent sustain and powerful tone
  • • Customization options offer unique personalization
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some players
  • • Aesthetic can be polarizing, not universally appealing
  • • Can be heavy, impacting long playing sessions
  • • Factory finishes may require professional polishing
  • • Limited acoustic guitar offerings compared to competitors

ESP Products

ESP LTD BB-200B QM STBLKSB Satin - Baritone Guitars

ESP LTD BB-200B QM STBLKSB Satin

Baritone Guitars

$929
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Baritone Electric Guitar, Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin) signature model, Body:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD M-207B DX STBLK Satin - 7 String Guitars

ESP LTD M-207B DX STBLK Satin

7 String Guitars

$743
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 7-string
7-String Baritone Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Flamed maple, Bolt-on neck:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD M-207B DX Crimson Satin - 7 String Guitars

ESP LTD M-207B DX Crimson Satin

7 String Guitars

$743
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 7-string
7-String Baritone Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Flamed maple, Bolt-on neck:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD M-6B ET Black Metal II - Baritone Guitars

ESP LTD M-6B ET Black Metal II

Baritone Guitars

$2,149
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 762 mm (30") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Baritone Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany with maple top, 3-piece bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Phoenix 7B Black Metal II - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD Phoenix 7B Black Metal II

Heavy Guitars

$1,975
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 7-string
7-String Baritone Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, 3-Piece...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD EXL Black Metal II - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD EXL Black Metal II

Heavy Guitars

$1,858
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 629 mm (24.76") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece set neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Macassar ebony, Neck...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD EXL-7B Black Metal II - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD EXL-7B Black Metal II

Heavy Guitars

$1,975
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece set neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Macassar ebony,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD M-7B HT Black Metal II - Baritone Guitars

ESP LTD M-7B HT Black Metal II

Baritone Guitars

$1,975
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 7-string
7-String Baritone Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, 3-piece through-neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal II - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal II

Heavy Guitars

$1,975
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece through-neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Macassar...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 STBC - Alternative Design Guitars

ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 STBC

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,800
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Mahogany, Neck-thru-body: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 Evertune SSBS - Alternative Design Guitars

ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 Evertune SSBS

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,916
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Body Mahogany body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, 3-piece neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD F-1004 - 4-String Heavy Basses

ESP LTD F-1004

4-String Heavy Basses

$1,916
Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 889 mm (35") Body Ebony body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Bass, Body: Ebony, Top: flamed maple, 5-Piece neck-through-body neck: Maple / Purpleheart,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Viper-1000ET Charcoal Met - Double Cut Guitars

ESP LTD Viper-1000ET Charcoal Met

Double Cut Guitars

$1,626
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 629 mm (24.76") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Neck: 3-piece, mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD M-1001NT QM Charc. Burst - ST Style Guitars

ESP LTD M-1001NT QM Charc. Burst

ST Style Guitars

$1,510
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Alder body
M Electric Guitar, M series, Body: Alder, Top: Quilted maple, Neck: 3-Piece maple,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Mirage Deluxe ´87 MG - ST Style Guitars

ESP LTD Mirage Deluxe ´87 MG

ST Style Guitars

$1,626
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Alder body, Bolt-on maple neck, Makassar ebony fretboard, Neck profile:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Viper-201B Baritone Black - Baritone Guitars

ESP LTD Viper-201B Baritone Black

Baritone Guitars

$580
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Neck profile U-shape neck Body Mahogany body
ESP Viper-201B Baritone Black, Baritone Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Set-in neck: Maple, Fretboard: Roasted jatoba,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD H3-1000FR Metallic Silver - ST Style Guitars

ESP LTD H3-1000FR Metallic Silver

ST Style Guitars

$1,975
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Deluxe Series, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece neck-through-body: Maple,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD EC-01 FT Black - Single Cut Guitars

ESP LTD EC-01 FT Black

Single Cut Guitars

$1,452
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 629 mm (24.76") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-Piece neck-thru-body: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Macassar ebony,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD EC-201 FT ST Black Cherry - Single Cut Guitars

ESP LTD EC-201 FT ST Black Cherry

Single Cut Guitars

$638
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Three-piece, set-in neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD H3-1000 QM STBC - ST Style Guitars

ESP LTD H3-1000 QM STBC

ST Style Guitars

$1,858
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Body Mahogany body
Electric guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Quilted maple, Glued-in neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD TL-7 Black - Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

ESP LTD TL-7 Black

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$929
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 635 mm (25") Frets 22 frets Strings 7-string
7-String acoustic guitar with pickup, Construction: Thinline with cutaway, Body, back and sides:...
4.3 AudioFu Score
ESP HORIZON II FM Dark Lime Burst - Premium Guitars

ESP HORIZON II FM Dark Lime Burst

Premium Guitars

$8,134
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Flamed maple, Set neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP Snapper CTM Poplar Burl NBB - Premium Guitars

ESP Snapper CTM Poplar Burl NBB

Premium Guitars

$5,229
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Ash body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Swamp ash, Top: Poplar burl, Fingerboard: Maple, Bolt-on neck:...
4.3 AudioFu Score
ESP M-II NTB NT SC GH Adamantium - Premium Guitars

ESP M-II NTB NT SC GH Adamantium

Premium Guitars

$6,159
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck-through-body: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP M-III FR QM FSH BH Tiger Eye - Premium Guitars

ESP M-III FR QM FSH BH Tiger Eye

Premium Guitars

$6,159
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
ESP Horizon NT CTM ST Red Burst - ST Style Guitars

ESP Horizon NT CTM ST Red Burst

ST Style Guitars

$9,064
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop model, Body: Mahogany, Set neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium - Heavy Guitars

ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium

Heavy Guitars

$6,507
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece through-neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Neck...
4.3 AudioFu Score
ESP Horizon FR CTM BM Reptile Red - Premium Guitars

ESP Horizon FR CTM BM Reptile Red

Premium Guitars

$9,296
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop model, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Neck-through-body:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium Sat - Heavy Guitars

ESP V-II NTB TOM BH Adamantium Sat

Heavy Guitars

$6,507
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece through-neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
ESP Eclipse CTM FM BKCH - Single Cut Guitars

ESP Eclipse CTM FM BKCH

Single Cut Guitars

$6,972
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 628 mm (24.72") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Flamed maple, Set neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD TH-400 CM - T Style Guitars

ESP LTD TH-400 CM

T Style Guitars

$1,041
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Viper-1001 ET CHMS - Double Cut Guitars

ESP LTD Viper-1001 ET CHMS

Double Cut Guitars

$2,091
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 629 mm (24.76") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, 3-Piece neck-thru-body: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD XJ-2HT SWD - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD XJ-2HT SWD

Heavy Guitars

$2,323
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Ash body
Electric Guitar, Body: Swamp ash, Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Macassar ebony,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD B-204DX BB - 4-String Heavy Basses

ESP LTD B-204DX BB

4-String Heavy Basses

$619
Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Body Poplar body
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck profile: Thin...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD B-205DX BB - 5-String Heavy Basses

ESP LTD B-205DX BB

5-String Heavy Basses

$617
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 5-string
ESP B-205DX BB, 5-String Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck profile:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD PHX-204DX BB - 4-String Heavy Basses

ESP LTD PHX-204DX BB

4-String Heavy Basses

$696
Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Body Poplar body
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck profile:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD PHX-204DX RB - 4-String Heavy Basses

ESP LTD PHX-204DX RB

4-String Heavy Basses

$661
Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Body Poplar body
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck profile:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX BB - 4-String P-Basses

ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX BB

4-String P-Basses

$661
Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Body Poplar body
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.3 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX RB - 4-String P-Basses

ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX RB

4-String P-Basses

$673
Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Body Poplar body
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Arrowhead - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Arrowhead

Heavy Guitars

$2,672
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) signature model, Body: Alder, 3-piece...
4.6 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth

Heavy Guitars

$2,550
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) signature model, Body: Alder, 3-piece...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD GL-200K Black - ST Style Guitars

ESP LTD GL-200K Black

ST Style Guitars

$905
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Basswood body
Electric Guitar, George Lynch (Dokken) Signature model, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD Jack Simmons JS-7 Baritone - 7 String Guitars

ESP LTD Jack Simmons JS-7 Baritone

7 String Guitars

$2,498
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 7-string
7-String Baritone Electric Guitar, Jack Simmons (Slaughter to Prevail) signature...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD MT-I Mick Thomson Sig. - ST Style Guitars

ESP LTD MT-I Mick Thomson Sig.

ST Style Guitars

$2,128
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 300 mm (11.81") Body Mahogany body
ESP MT-I Mick Thomson Sig., Electric Guitar, Mick Thomson signature model, Body: Mahogany, Top: Ash, 3-piece set neck:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD PHX-200DX RB - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD PHX-200DX RB

Heavy Guitars

$580
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Poplar body
ESP PHX-200DX RB, Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Flamed maple, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD PHX-200DX BB - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD PHX-200DX BB

Heavy Guitars

$580
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Poplar body
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Flamed maple, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD NV-1000 Black - Heavy Guitars

ESP LTD NV-1000 Black

Heavy Guitars

$1,975
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece neck-through-body: Maple, Fingerboard: Macassar ebony,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
ESP LTD MH-400 SW EMG - ST Style Guitars

ESP LTD MH-400 SW EMG

ST Style Guitars

$1,045
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Glued-in 3-piece neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.4 AudioFu Score
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Frequently Asked Questions About ESP

While ESP headquarters remain in Japan, many instruments are manufactured in both Japan and China, with Japanese-made models typically commanding a higher price point and considered to be of superior quality.

ESP guitars, particularly those with Floyd Rose tremolo systems, often require more precise setup and adjustments than simpler designs, but are generally stable once properly configured.

Yes, ESP offers a selection of their guitars and basses in left-handed versions, although availability may vary depending on the specific model.

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