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NAMM 2008: ESP reveal new Carpenter and Sambora signature models
Bon Jovi and Deftones axemen get new guitars for the new year
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 8 Jan 2008, 10:48 am UTC
ESP has posted images of new instruments set for launch at NAMM 2008 on its MySpace page.
Several of the new guitars are artist signature models, including the Richie Sambora LTD SA-2, which features an original body outline, twin humbuckers and a Floyd Rose vibrato.
Easily the most exciting of the new ESP guitars for us is the bowel-disturbing eight-string Stephen Carpenter signature model.
The Deftones guitarist has again opted for a pair of EMGs and an understated, sleek design in contrast to the aural carnage of which the instrument is undoubtedly capable.
Check out the 'New For 2008' photograph album on ESP's official MySpace page for more new models.
User comments (5)
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I never knew that Richie Sambora used ESP's? I prefered his Kramer Jersey Star, now that is one cool axe!
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Richie Sambora has so many signatures because he's such a great guitar player!
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I can't help feeling that guitar makers are adding more strings as a publicity boost rather than improving their 6 string guitars!
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Oh look, Sambora the freebie whore gets yet another endorsement deal!
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Deftones! The first CD I ever bought in back in 1995/6...
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