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ESP Guitars releases statement following Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda's recent comments

[Photo Credit: ESP Guitars website/James Minchin] ESP Guitars has responded to Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda's remarks concerning the guitar brand and the band's upcoming album, One More Light. Read More: Linkin Park premiere new song featuring rappers Pusha T and Stormzy It all started when Shinoda spoke to All Things Loud about the sound […]

Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher releases signature guitars, joins ESP artist roster

Bill Kelliher, guitarist of the acclaimed metal band Mastodon, has joined ESP Guitars' artist roster. To celebrate, ESP released two Signature Series models for Kelliher: the ESP Bill Kelliher and LTD BK-600EC. Later this month, visitors to this summer's NAMM showcase who visit ESP's booth will get a peek of the BK-600 model on display […]

5 things we can't wait for at NAMM this year

The world's largest trade-only music convention, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) will be making its return to Anaheim, California's Convention Center starting today. This year's convention will feature premiere artist performances, signings, interviews and showcases on new product lines and gear from some of your favorite bands and brands. Alternative Press will be there […]

ESP Guitars, Takamine Guitars announce U.S. partnership

ESP Guitars and Takamine Guitars have announced a partnership in which Takamine instruments will be available exclusively through ESP and selected dealers in the United States. This new distribution partnership will officially launch in March. Read more: Details announced for 2015 Hit Like A Girl drumming competition “This is a momentous leap forward for both ESP and Takamine,” […]