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James Hetfield ESP/LTD Snakebyte
"First up is the James Hetfield Snakebyte, available in Black and Snow White. Built around a brand new set-neck body design, it's perhaps the most attention grabbing guitar of the new batch, featuring an EMG 81 and EMG 60 pickup at the bridge and neck respectively, Sperzel locking tuners, a TonePros locking bridge and perloid snake inlays on the fingerboard. There will also be a more affordable LTD version produced."
ESP KH2-SE and LTD KH-SE
The brand has also announced a new, extremely limited, run of Kirk Hammett Signature Series guitars in Metallic Greenburst – the ESP KH-2 SE and LTD KH-SE. The ESP model is limited to a run of 100 guitars and will feature a Floyd Rose bridge, Gotoh tuners, EMG 81 and EMG 60 pickups (like the Snakebyte), a partially scalloped fretboard and green perloid skull inlays. The LTD version will be limited to a 300-strong run and features a Floyd Rose Special bridge, as well as ESP tuners and pickups.
LTD Slayer-2011 'Reign in blood' Anniversary guitar
Finally, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slayer's seminal album 'Reign In Blood', ESP has also unveiled the LTD Slayer-2011. Another limited run (this time just 250 will be made), the anniversary model features pentagram inlays, custom artwork, a TOM bridge, an alder body and EMG 81 and EMG 85 pickups.
LTD MS-1 & LTD JK-1
Mike Speitzer and Jeff Kendrick of DevilDriver have been long-time ESP players, and we’re proud to offer the new LTD MS-1 (Spreitzer) and LTD JK-1 (Kendrick) models in 2011. The MS-1 is a asymmetrical V-shaped guitar in a maroon sunburst finish. It offers neck-thru-body construction with a mahogany body and neck (ebony fingerboard), and features EMG 81 active pickups. The JK-1 is based on our EC shape, and comes in a dark see-thru blue finish. It also has neck-thru construction, with a mahogany body (flamed maple top), maple neck, and ebony fingerboard, and also has two EMG 81’s to rock your world. Both guitars have a DevilDriver logo inlay at the 12th fret.
ESP Max Cavalera EX & LTD Max-200
Another guy who’s been playing ESPs for a long time, Max Cavalera (Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy) has new signature models. The ESP Max Cavalera EX looks great in its urban camo finish, and has all the features Max specified for his latest ESP axe (mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, Gotoh tuners, Schaller straplocks, and Seymour Duncan Distortion pickups). We’ve also released the LTD Max-200, the most affordable Max Cavalera model to date. It’s available in snow white and gives a lot of bang for the buck!
LTD GL-200K, LTD SC-208 & LTD MP-200
Continuing our goal of providing excellent guitars for everyone, LTD has also introduced more 200-Series models that are affordable for any musician on a budget. George Lynch, who’s been playing ESPs longer than 99% of people ever heard of ESP, has a new Signature Series model, the LTD GL-200K (with a graphic finish based on his well-known ESP Kamikaze model). For those of you who want to venture into the zone of 8-strings, the LTD SC-208 is a new standard-scale 8-string model from Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter. There’s also a new 200-Series version of Michael Paget’s (Bullet for My Valentine) v-shaped model, the LTD MP-200.
LTD Deluxe EC-1000T/CTM, LTD H-1007 & LTD H-1007FR
We feel some of the newest LTD Deluxe and Standard models are among the best we’ve ever made. Let’s see if you agree.
The LTD Deluxe EC-1000T/CTM has that custom look that you’ve probably cherished. It’s a classic single-cutaway mahogany guitar with a traditional body shape, and is available in two finishes: Snow White and Black, with binding on the top and back of the body. Also, after many requests you’ve sent, we’re happy to offer two new H-Series models, the LTD H-1007 and LTD H-1007FR. Both guitars are 7-string versions of our outstanding H-Series guitars, with the H-1007FR also including a Floyd Rose bridge.
LTD TE-202
If you want a more traditional shape in a high-performance LTD guitar, try out the LTD TE-202. It draws from designs including ESP’s Ron Wood Signature model, and is available in two pre-distressed finishes: Three Tone Burst with a rosewood fingerboard, and Black with a maple fingerboard. Also new are the LTD EX-401FM (See-Thru Black) and LTD V-401FM (See-Thru Black and See-Thru Black Cherry).
Additionally, a number of current LTD models have also been updated with new finishes. Check with your local ESP/LTD dealer to see what’s new!
LTD Xtone AC-5E, AC-10E, AC-20E & AC-30E
Yes, you read it correctly. After years and years of our customers asking us to take the high-performance look and feel of our electric models and make equally cool acoustics, we’ve delivered in droves. The LTD Xtone AC-5E, AC-10E, AC-20E, and AC-30E will soon be available at ESP dealers.
All of the new LTD Xtone Series acoustic-electric models are designed with a highly-playable cutaway mini-jumbo shape. The AC-5E offers a spruce top with mahogany back and side materials, and offers a built-in ESP preamp with EQ and tuner. Finishes for the AC-5E include See-Thru Black Sunburst, See-Thru Blue Sunburst, and See-Thru Red Sunburst. The AC-10E adds accoutrements such as block pearloid/abalone inlays, abalone purfling, abalone rosette, and white binding on the body, neck, and headstock, and is available in Black, Pearl White, and Tobacco Sunburst finishes.
The AC-20E and AC-30E both take another step up by implementing a B-Band Transducer pickup and onboard preamp. The AC-20E is equipped with a T-35 preamp w/EQ and tuner. This guitar features an attractive flamed maple body top, along with sapelle back and sides. Available finishes for the AC-20E include See-Thru Blue, See-Thru Magenta, and See-Thru Green. The AC-30E is highlighted by a beautiful quilted maple top, back and sides. It includes a B-Band T-55 preamp w/EQ and tuner, and is being offered with three finishes: Honey Natural, Dark Brown Sunburst, and See-Thru Red.
LTD Surveyor-4 & LTD Surveyor-5
Our highly-respected LTD SURVEYOR line has significantly improved with the introduction of the new SURVEYOR-4 and SURVEYOR-5. These basses (4- and 5-string, respectively) offer a classic design with bolt-on construction at 34” scale, and an ash body with maple neck. The new models add white binding on the fingerboard and pearloid block inlays. The basses are available in three finishes: Black and Three Tone Burst (with rosewood fingerboards) and Snow White (with maple fingerboard).
Not too much interesting for me there tbh, Might pick up the MP-200 Just because I want a finished neck symmetrical V but that's all really lol
Yep, you got it!
James Hetfield ESP/LTD Snakebyte
"First up is the James Hetfield Snakebyte, available in Black and Snow White. Built around a brand new set-neck body design, it's perhaps the most attention grabbing guitar of the new batch, featuring an EMG 81 and EMG 60 pickup at the bridge and neck respectively, Sperzel locking tuners, a TonePros locking bridge and perloid snake inlays on the fingerboard. There will also be a more affordable LTD version produced."
ESP KH2-SE and LTD KH-SE
The brand has also announced a new, extremely limited, run of Kirk Hammett Signature Series guitars in Metallic Greenburst – the ESP KH-2 SE and LTD KH-SE. The ESP model is limited to a run of 100 guitars and will feature a Floyd Rose bridge, Gotoh tuners, EMG 81 and EMG 60 pickups (like the Snakebyte), a partially scalloped fretboard and green perloid skull inlays. The LTD version will be limited to a 300-strong run and features a Floyd Rose Special bridge, as well as ESP tuners and pickups.
LTD Slayer-2011 'Reign in blood' Anniversary guitar
Finally, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slayer's seminal album 'Reign In Blood', ESP has also unveiled the LTD Slayer-2011. Another limited run (this time just 250 will be made), the anniversary model features pentagram inlays, custom artwork, a TOM bridge, an alder body and EMG 81 and EMG 85 pickups.
LTD MS-1 & LTD JK-1
Mike Speitzer and Jeff Kendrick of DevilDriver have been long-time ESP players, and we’re proud to offer the new LTD MS-1 (Spreitzer) and LTD JK-1 (Kendrick) models in 2011. The MS-1 is a asymmetrical V-shaped guitar in a maroon sunburst finish. It offers neck-thru-body construction with a mahogany body and neck (ebony fingerboard), and features EMG 81 active pickups. The JK-1 is based on our EC shape, and comes in a dark see-thru blue finish. It also has neck-thru construction, with a mahogany body (flamed maple top), maple neck, and ebony fingerboard, and also has two EMG 81’s to rock your world. Both guitars have a DevilDriver logo inlay at the 12th fret.
ESP Max Cavalera EX & LTD Max-200
Another guy who’s been playing ESPs for a long time, Max Cavalera (Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy) has new signature models. The ESP Max Cavalera EX looks great in its urban camo finish, and has all the features Max specified for his latest ESP axe (mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, Gotoh tuners, Schaller straplocks, and Seymour Duncan Distortion pickups). We’ve also released the LTD Max-200, the most affordable Max Cavalera model to date. It’s available in snow white and gives a lot of bang for the buck!
LTD GL-200K, LTD SC-208 & LTD MP-200
Continuing our goal of providing excellent guitars for everyone, LTD has also introduced more 200-Series models that are affordable for any musician on a budget. George Lynch, who’s been playing ESPs longer than 99% of people ever heard of ESP, has a new Signature Series model, the LTD GL-200K (with a graphic finish based on his well-known ESP Kamikaze model). For those of you who want to venture into the zone of 8-strings, the LTD SC-208 is a new standard-scale 8-string model from Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter. There’s also a new 200-Series version of Michael Paget’s (Bullet for My Valentine) v-shaped model, the LTD MP-200.
LTD Deluxe EC-1000T/CTM, LTD H-1007 & LTD H-1007FR
We feel some of the newest LTD Deluxe and Standard models are among the best we’ve ever made. Let’s see if you agree.
The LTD Deluxe EC-1000T/CTM has that custom look that you’ve probably cherished. It’s a classic single-cutaway mahogany guitar with a traditional body shape, and is available in two finishes: Snow White and Black, with binding on the top and back of the body. Also, after many requests you’ve sent, we’re happy to offer two new H-Series models, the LTD H-1007 and LTD H-1007FR. Both guitars are 7-string versions of our outstanding H-Series guitars, with the H-1007FR also including a Floyd Rose bridge.
LTD TE-202
If you want a more traditional shape in a high-performance LTD guitar, try out the LTD TE-202. It draws from designs including ESP’s Ron Wood Signature model, and is available in two pre-distressed finishes: Three Tone Burst with a rosewood fingerboard, and Black with a maple fingerboard. Also new are the LTD EX-401FM (See-Thru Black) and LTD V-401FM (See-Thru Black and See-Thru Black Cherry).
Additionally, a number of current LTD models have also been updated with new finishes. Check with your local ESP/LTD dealer to see what’s new!
LTD Xtone AC-5E, AC-10E, AC-20E & AC-30E
Yes, you read it correctly. After years and years of our customers asking us to take the high-performance look and feel of our electric models and make equally cool acoustics, we’ve delivered in droves. The LTD Xtone AC-5E, AC-10E, AC-20E, and AC-30E will soon be available at ESP dealers.
All of the new LTD Xtone Series acoustic-electric models are designed with a highly-playable cutaway mini-jumbo shape. The AC-5E offers a spruce top with mahogany back and side materials, and offers a built-in ESP preamp with EQ and tuner. Finishes for the AC-5E include See-Thru Black Sunburst, See-Thru Blue Sunburst, and See-Thru Red Sunburst. The AC-10E adds accoutrements such as block pearloid/abalone inlays, abalone purfling, abalone rosette, and white binding on the body, neck, and headstock, and is available in Black, Pearl White, and Tobacco Sunburst finishes.
The AC-20E and AC-30E both take another step up by implementing a B-Band Transducer pickup and onboard preamp. The AC-20E is equipped with a T-35 preamp w/EQ and tuner. This guitar features an attractive flamed maple body top, along with sapelle back and sides. Available finishes for the AC-20E include See-Thru Blue, See-Thru Magenta, and See-Thru Green. The AC-30E is highlighted by a beautiful quilted maple top, back and sides. It includes a B-Band T-55 preamp w/EQ and tuner, and is being offered with three finishes: Honey Natural, Dark Brown Sunburst, and See-Thru Red.
LTD Surveyor-4 & LTD Surveyor-5
Our highly-respected LTD SURVEYOR line has significantly improved with the introduction of the new SURVEYOR-4 and SURVEYOR-5. These basses (4- and 5-string, respectively) offer a classic design with bolt-on construction at 34” scale, and an ash body with maple neck. The new models add white binding on the fingerboard and pearloid block inlays. The basses are available in three finishes: Black and Three Tone Burst (with rosewood fingerboards) and Snow White (with maple fingerboard).
Not too much interesting for me there tbh, Might pick up the MP-200 Just because I want a finished neck symmetrical V but that's all really lol
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