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NAMM 2015: ESP's monster guitar stand in pictures and video

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By Matt Parker ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 23 January 2015

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ESP Gus G Eclipse Black Satin

ESP Gus G Eclipse Black Satin

NAMM 2015: With the Winter NAMM show well under way, we stopped by the ESP stand to check out some of the firm's most awe-inspiring custom builds, latest signature models and drool-inducing finish options.

Browse the gallery (or watch the video below) to see some of the ESP builders' outlandish custom creations, including gold leaf, tiger eye maple and crushed shell finishes.

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ESP Gus G NT-III Black Satin

ESP Gus G NT-III Black Satin

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LTD GUS-200 EC Black Satin

LTD GUS-200 EC Black Satin

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LTD GUS-200 Black Satin

LTD GUS-200 Black Satin

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LTD KH-202 Black

LTD KH-202 Black

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LTD SC-208 Black

LTD SC-208 Black

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LTD SC-207 Black

LTD SC-207 Black

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LTD WA-200 Warbird Distressed

LTD WA-200 Warbird Distressed

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LTD WA-200 White Camo

LTD WA-200 White Camo

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ESP Gary Holt Eclipse FR Liquid Metal Lava

ESP Gary Holt Eclipse FR Liquid Metal Lava

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LTD GH-200 Black

LTD GH-200 Black

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LTD GH-200 Black

LTD GH-200 Black

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LTD GC-P4 Black

LTD GC-P4 Black

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LTD MH-1001 See Thru Black Metalworks

LTD MH-1001 See Thru Black Metalworks

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LTD EC-1001 FR See Thru Black Metalworks

LTD EC-1001 FR See Thru Black Metalworks

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LTD MH-1001 NT See Thru Black Metalworks

LTD MH-1001 NT See Thru Black Metalworks

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LTD MH-1001 See Thru Black Metalworks

LTD MH-1001 See Thru Black Metalworks

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LTD V-407 Baritone Black

LTD V-407 Baritone Black

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LTD EC-407 Baritone FM See Thru Black Sunburst

LTD EC-407 Baritone FM See Thru Black Sunburst

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LTD MH-417 Baritone FM See Thru Black Sunburst

LTD MH-417 Baritone FM See Thru Black Sunburst

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LTD MH-401 Baritone FM See Thru Black Sunburst

LTD MH-401 Baritone FM See Thru Black Sunburst

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ESP E-II ST-2 QM Rosewood Emerald Green

ESP E-II ST-2 QM Rosewood Emerald Green

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ESP E-II ST-2 QM Maple Tiger Eye

ESP E-II ST-2 QM Maple Tiger Eye

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ESP E-II ST-2 QM Maple Thru Black

ESP E-II ST-2 QM Maple Thru Black

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LTD Arrow-401 Black

LTD Arrow-401 Black

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LTD EC-401 VF Black DiMarzio

LTD EC-401 VF Black DiMarzio

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LTD FRX-401 Black

LTD FRX-401 Black

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LTD FRX-407 Black

LTD FRX-407 Black

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ESP Eclipse 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Sunburst

ESP Eclipse 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Sunburst

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LTD H-7 2015 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Satin

LTD H-7 2015 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Satin

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LTD EC-2015 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Satin

LTD EC-2015 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Satin

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LTD MH-2015 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Satin

LTD MH-2015 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Satin

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LTD H-1001 FR Snow White

LTD H-1001 FR Snow White

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LTD M-50 FR Black

LTD M-50 FR Black

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LTD M-200 Black Desert Camo

LTD M-200 Black Desert Camo

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LTD M-1000 Special Edition Vintage Natural Satin

LTD M-1000 Special Edition Vintage Natural Satin

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ESP Custom Shop #2 Rinne

ESP Custom Shop #2 Rinne

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ESP Custom Shop #4 Kizoku

ESP Custom Shop #4 Kizoku

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ESP Custom Shop #6 Snakey

ESP Custom Shop #6 Snakey

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ESP Custom Shop #7 Archangel

ESP Custom Shop #7 Archangel

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ESP Custom Shop #8 Metal Angel

ESP Custom Shop #8 Metal Angel

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ESP Custom Shop #9 Vampire Angel

ESP Custom Shop #9 Vampire Angel

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40th Anniversary Exhibition Limited 2015 models

40th Anniversary Exhibition Limited 2015 models

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ESP Eclipse 40th Anniversary Edition Tiger Eye (top)

ESP Eclipse 40th Anniversary Edition Tiger Eye (top)

ESP Eclipse 40th Anniversary Edition See Thru Black Sunburst (bottom)
MSRP $10,499

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ESP Exhibition Limited Arrow 7-string Corroded Iron

ESP Exhibition Limited Arrow 7-string Corroded Iron

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ESP Exhibition Limited Eclipse Custom 7-String Heel-less Sutra

ESP Exhibition Limited Eclipse Custom 7-String Heel-less Sutra

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ESP Exhibition Limited Eclipse Custom QM Gold Leaf

ESP Exhibition Limited Eclipse Custom QM Gold Leaf

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ESP Exhibition Limited Arrow Rusty Iron

ESP Exhibition Limited Arrow Rusty Iron

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ESP Exhibition Limited Eclipse Custom FM Heel-less Crushed Shell Top

ESP Exhibition Limited Eclipse Custom FM Heel-less Crushed Shell Top

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Matt Parker
Matt Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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