ESP 2016 Models released

[Carcaridon]

They kinda do now but with the cockstock

It's nice, but way not a fan of the headstock. And I still can't get on board with the E-II line.

 

[DeathCubeK]

I could get on board with ESP and Jackson guitars if they didn't have the volume knob so close to the bridge pickup. My hand always hits off it.

 

[theicon2125]

I'm so happy that this exists. I was just thinking to myself how awesome a 7 string Snapper would be and bam they sneak it into the Japanese line. If this came to the US market and came in that awesome blue quilt or a candy red quilt I'd have a hard time keeping my money in my wallet.

 

[Spicypickles]

I really dig this year's ESP line up.
I would have liked to see more maple fretboards but it's ok.
Oh...come and kill me, I like the Hetfield sig.

And the Ken Susi is the dopeness.

Just realized this. Has a VERY distinct RZK vibe going on.

 

[101]

Bring back the FR-27 in a few finishes

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Just realized this. Has a VERY distinct RZK vibe going on.

Thats why I want one. I'm the hugest RZK fanboy here.

 

[feraledge]

Bring back the FR-27 in a few finishes

Almost too hot.

 

[Spicypickles]

Thats why I want one. I'm the hugest RZK fanboy here.

I dunno dude......

 

[Zado]

 

[Edika]

Bring back the FR-27 in a few finishes

I think this is the shiniest fret board I've ever seen!

 

[jonajon91]

I'm surprised that ESP of all companies are actually winning NAMM this year.

 

[Spicypickles]

While I'm not surprised at ESP coming out with awesome ...., I AM surprised at how much everyone else dropped the ball.


Not even just on the ERG/DJENT/SSO front, just all around. Lots of meh.

 

[feraledge]

Worth noting that the price drop in the Original Series is probably indicative of price drops in the Custom Shop. From my experience the correlation on pricing is very comparable. Will see.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I find it funny how Glenn's switch to ESP was so sudden they didn't even have a shot of him holding the guitar.

 

[Zado]

I'm surprised that ESP of all companies are actually winning NAMM this year.

It's all about personal preferences, to me ESP was a big let down this year for example, liked their 2015 NAMM much more

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Off-topic, but Akira Takasaki has some signature pickups coming out this year.

Hopefully this means a new Akira Takasaki ESP for the USA market eventually.

 

[bloc]

I find it funny how Glenn's switch to ESP was so sudden they didn't even have a shot of him holding the guitar.

A man's gotta eat!

 

[Nightside]

And just look at all the exhibition limited seven string MIIs with reversed head stocks, passives, fixed/tremmed, with and without pickguards. Assholes...

 

[Dan_Vacant]

On esp's website it says Glen Tipton's model has signature emg... I wonder if it's really just colored 81, and 85 or are they actually different.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Apparently his signature pickups have been in the works for a few years now. I guess he was looking for a signature guitar to put them into.

Still, he deserves these. He's been using EMGs for a long-ass time. Ever since the early '80s. MUCH longer than guys like James Hetfield, Zakk Wylde, or Kerry King.