ESP has come a long way since it was founded in the back of a small shop in Tokyo in 1975. Originally specializing in high-end replacement and upgrade parts, the company's work got so popular that guitarists and bassists started clamoring for ESP to build complete instruments. Well, ESP listened, and the result was an impeccable line of instruments for guitarists and bassists alike. Four decades later, ESP is still going strong and showing no signs of slowing down.
Musicians of all styles have come to swear by ESP, but they're especially sought-after for metal and rock. Just look at artists such as Kirk Hammet and James Hetfield of Metallica, Stephen Carpenter of the Deftones, Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones, Frank Bello of Anthrax, Tom Araya of Slayer, Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom, George Lynch, Will Adler of Lamb of God, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.
Models such as the EC-1000, Arrow, M-HT, Phoenix, M-1000, Iron Cross and Snakebyte have become synonymous with Heavy Metal and Rock. For all of you bassists out there, ESP didn't forget about you and released some of the most versatile bassists to ever rumble the world! Whether you're looking for the modern AP-4, AP-204, Phoenix-1004, M-4, or get back to the classics such as the Surveyor 87, or the F-205, ESP covers all of your needs.
Whatever it is that you're looking for in a guitar or bass, ESP has the right instrument to deliver it. So don't hesitate to jump right in and start browsing what they have to offer: you'll be glad that you did. When you take your new ESP instrument out of the box for the first time, it's sure to be the start of a great musical relationship.