ESP LTD
Since 1996, the ESP LTD Series has supplied rock-ready, metal-approved electric guitars and basses to beginning players and working musicians everywhere. ESP LTD guitars boast premium tonewoods, great-sounding pickups, and rock-solid hardware. Despite their real-world price tags, ESP LTD bass guitars and solidbody electric guitars are built with an exacting eye to detail, and include a stable of signature models by such artists as Bill Kelliher (Mastodon), Brian “Head” Welch (Korn), Buz McGrath (Unearth), Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus), George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob), Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest), James Hetfield (Metallica), Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders), Jeff Hanneman (Slayer), Jeff Ling (Parkway Drive), Ken Susi (Unearth), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), Luke Kilpatrick (Parkway Drive), Max Cavalera (Sepultura), Mille Petroza (Kreator), Neil Westfall (A Day to Remember), Nergal (Behemoth), Reba Meyers (Code Orange), Richard Z. Kruspe (Rammstein), Ron Wood (The Rolling Stones), Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), Ted Aguilar (Death Angel), Will Adler (Lamb of God), Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men), Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnik Trio), Alex Wade (Whitechapel), Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin), and Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan).
ESP LTD Guitars
There are a bevy of styles of ESP LTD guitars to choose from. The ’87 Series takes you back to the company’s roots. The Arrow Series boasts an offset V shape that’s tailor-made for sonic aggression, while the Black Metal Series is a cache of blacked-out, fire-breathing monsters. The EC Series, EX Series, Phoenix Series, and Viper Series explore new sonic frontiers with classic, tried-and-true body shapes. The F Series features aggressive angles and a made-for-metal tone. The H Series, H3 Series, M Series, and MH Series are double-cut solidbody electric guitars that are primed for hard rock and heavy metal, while the SN Series turbocharges the classic S-style, bolt-on design with fast-playing necks and high-output pickups. Think ESP LTD guitars are only made for metal? The TE Series proves otherwise, with classic T-style bodies and a wide range of pickup options suited for country, blues, and rock (but there’s plenty for metal guitarists to appreciate as well). ESP LTD guitars also include the Xtone Series, a sweet-sounding collection of semi-hollowbody electric guitars, and the Traveler Series, which is built for — you guessed it — traveling. And the ESP LTD Thinline Series is designed to give guitarists the sonic response of an acoustic guitar with the fast feel of an electric.
A wide range of rock-solid ESP LTD bass and ESP LTD 5-string bass guitars are also available. The ’87 Series takes you back to the company’s original 1980s-era designs. The Stream Series sports a cool retro shape, plus a modern feel and sound. The AP Series starts with a traditionally styled body and classic bolt-on design, but hypercharges it with enhanced performance. The B Series and D Series are aimed at modern bassists, with gorgeous tonewoods and premium components. Like its solidbody electric guitar counterpart, the Black Metal Series of ESP LTD basses are chock-full of blacked-out, fire-breathing beasts, while the F Series features razor-sharp angles and uber-aggressive tone. The GB Series offers top-level performance with a cool, retro-future design. The RB Series was built in cooperation with bass legend Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power), and includes stunning tonewoods, top-shelf Seymour Duncan pickups, and premium hardware. Want the sound of an acoustic bass with the feel of an electric? Then grab the TL Series of ESP LTD basses — you’ll never put it down.
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If you’re looking for the perfect rock or metal instrument, check out ESP LTD guitars and ESP LTD basses. Have questions? Explore Sweetwater’s Electric Guitar Buying Guide, then browse our massive inventory of ESP electric guitars. Still not sure what you’re looking for? Give your Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700. They’re brimming with expert advice and will be happy to point you in the right direction.