ESP
Japan, est. 1970s · 266 products across 1 categories
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.
- • 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
- • 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 SCT607 Baritone Black
Signature Guitars
ESP LTD MH-1000ET CARS
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD Jeff Hanneman JH-600CTM BK
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD James Hetfield Vulture OW
Heavy Guitars
ESP E-II Viper See Thru BK Cherry
Double Cut Guitars
ESP E-II RZK-II Fluence
Single Cut Guitars
ESP E-II RZK-I Fluence
ST Style Guitars
ESP E-II M-II HT Mercury Blue Bst
ST Style Guitars
ESP E-II Eclipse See Thru BKCSB
Single Cut Guitars
ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickn ET BK
Single Cut Guitars
ESP E-II Eclipse FR Charcoal Burst
Single Cut Guitars
ESP E-II Arrow Nebula Black Burst
Heavy Guitars
ESP LTD Orion 4 Signature BL
4-String Heavy Basses
ESP LTD SN-1007 Bar HT BK Bl LH
Lefthanded Guitars
ESP Snakebyte Camo
Heavy Guitars
ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Sawtooth
Heavy Guitars
ESP LTD KH-202 BLK Kirk Ham Bundle
ST Style Guitars
ESP E-II Eclipse FT FM SD VHB
Single Cut Guitars
ESP E-II Eclipse QM RDB
Single Cut Guitars
ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune BB BLKS
Single Cut Guitars
ESP E-II Eclipse DB GRANSP
Single Cut Guitars
ESP LTD JM-II Josh Middleton BSB
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD EC 1000 TFM HBS F LH
Lefthanded Guitars
ESP LTD Vulture BLKS
Heavy Guitars
ESP LTD TA-604 FRX BLKS
Signature Basses
ESP LTD Snakebyte LH BKLS
Lefthanded Guitars
ESP LTD Snakebyte SW
Heavy Guitars
ESP LTD Snakebyte BKLS
Heavy Guitars
ESP LTD Iron Cross LH SW
Lefthanded Guitars
ESP LTD Iron Cross SW
Single Cut Guitars
ESP LTD KH WZ
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD KH 602 PSP
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD KH 602 BLK
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD GH 600 BLK
Single Cut Guitars
ESP LTD AS 1FRFM BLKAQSB
Single Cut Guitars
ESP E-II Eclipse FM BLK NAT B
Single Cut Guitars
ESP LTD MH-10 Black
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD Arrow-200 Black
Heavy Guitars
ESP Vulture BKS Hetfield
Heavy Guitars
ESP Snakebyte BLKS James Hetfield
Signature Guitars
ESP LTD TA-204 FRX
Signature Basses
ESP E-II FRX FM RDB
Heavy Guitars
ESP LTD KH-202 BLK Kirk Hammett
ST Style Guitars
ESP LTD GH-200 BLK Gary Holt
Single Cut Guitars
ESP Iron Cross SW
Single Cut Guitars
ESP LTD B204SM FL Natural Satin
Fretless Basses
ESP LTD EC-256 BLK
Single Cut Guitars
ESP LTD B205SM Natural Satin
Miscellaneous 5-String Basses
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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