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NAMM 2011: The ESP stand in pictures

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By Stuart Williams published 22 January 2011

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LTD Slayer 2011 Reign In Blood guitar

LTD Slayer 2011 Reign In Blood guitar

Go on, try not to hum the riff from Raining Blood. While you're at it, check out the bad-ass paint job featuring the album artwork from Reign In Blood. There's also a Slayer logo inlaid on the fretboard.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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Slayer Logo inlay

Slayer Logo inlay

A close-up of the Slayer fretboard inlay.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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ESP/LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte

ESP/LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte

James Hetfield's new Snakebyte model is a new take on his trusty EX-shaped axe. It's already causing a stir among Metallica fans, and you'll be able to see the first review in TG shortly.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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ESP Kirk Hammett KH-2 SE

ESP Kirk Hammett KH-2 SE

Not to be out done by his bandmate, Mr Hammett has also released a new production guitar, complete with scalloped fretboard for the ESP version.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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ESP Kirk Hammett KH-2 SE scalloped fretboard

ESP Kirk Hammett KH-2 SE scalloped fretboard

Kirk's scalloped fretboard close up.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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LTD TE-202

LTD TE-202

Three colour 'burst, neck humbucker and a whole lot of wear. We can't wait to get our hands on the new LTD TE-202.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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ESP George Lynch Headhunter

ESP George Lynch Headhunter

George Lynch carried out all of the amazing carving on this guitar by hand. He'll do the same for you too if you ask (and pay) him nicely.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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LTD XTone electro acoustics

LTD XTone electro acoustics

Yep, you read that right. LTD has added a range of electro-acoustics to its X-Tone range. There are four different series and they should be shipping shortly.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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LTD Michael Paget MP200

LTD Michael Paget MP200

LTD unveiled a new 200 series signature model from Bullet For My Valentine's Michael Paget. The new V-shaped model features EMG pickups, and the same graphic as Padge's ESP guitar.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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LTD George Lynch GL200K

LTD George Lynch GL200K

When it comes to graphic guitars, George Lynch knows what he's doing. LTD has now brought George's ace Kamikaze artwork to its affordable 200 series.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-208

LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-208

Deftones fans can now get low on a budget, thanks to the new Stephen Carpenter SC-208 8-string. Features include a 25.5 inch scale length, and ESP branded 8-string pickups.

Keep checking the TG site for more NAMM guitar news, and for more details of ESP/LTD products head to the ESP website.

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Stuart has been working for guitar publications since 2008, beginning his career as Reviews Editor for Total Guitar before becoming Editor for six years. During this time, he and the team brought the magazine into the modern age with digital editions, a Youtube channel and the Apple chart-bothering Total Guitar Podcast. Stuart has also served as a freelance writer for Guitar World, Guitarist and MusicRadar reviewing hundreds of products spanning everything from acoustic guitars to valve amps, modelers and plugins. When not spouting his opinions on the best new gear, Stuart has been reminded on many occasions that the 'never meet your heroes' rule is entirely wrong, clocking-up interviews with the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Green Day and many, many more.

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