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December 7, 2009 - Monday 
People, people, people. Let me tell you that as friends of ESP, we appreciate every single one of you. That having been said, I'm going to once again throw down some advice on why I have to delete about half of the comments we get here on the ESP MySpace page.

1. We're not a place to advertise your band, your products, or your services. No one wants to read a giant page full of spam, right?

2. There's an easy way to make sure your comments stay on the page... talk about ESP! We don't like it when someone is copy/pasting the same post to 100 different pages. Where's the fun in that?

3. Honestly, if I see one more of those "Do You Like Me?" widgets, I'm going to start responding that by nature of having placed the question on the ESP MySpace page, if there was ever a chance of my liking you, it's LONG gone now.

4. Want to tell us to "have a good weekend"? No problem. Want to thank us for adding you? Sure, cool. Want to put up a giant graphic of your band playing a skanky club in Ratfart, South Dakota? BAD IDEA. Especially when the pic shows you playing a guitar or bass other than ESP, LTD, or Xtone.

5. Here's the big one: NEVER, ever post your music here, especially with an auto-start setting. I will have to unfortunately give you the kiss of death, or perhaps just ban your music-spamming self, from the page, if I come here and your music starts playing at me. So don't do that.

Anyway, it would seem all this is just common sense, you rock and roll madmen and women. Don't make your comment an advertisement. Don't post your music here. Make it something about ESP. And then we're alllll good.

Rock on!
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November 17, 2009 - Tuesday 
YOU'VE ONLY GOT THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 to enter to win the "Rock Like Silenoz" sweepstakes. The prize? None other than the exact rig of Dimmu Borgir's Silenoz.

One lucky person will be chosen to get Silenoz's exact rig, with the ESP LTD Okkultist guitar and a Blackstar Series One 200W head and a 4x12 Blackstar cabinet. Will it be you? Read the rules and regulations at the ESP site, then fill in the entry form, and best of luck!

*No purchase necessary. Offer open to US residents only. See complete rules and regulations for all information.

1:14 AM 
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October 20, 2009 - Tuesday 
Yeah, we probably should have done it a long time ago. But better late than never is what our grandma used to say when we'd stumble into the house three hours after she served dinner (and before beating us mercilessly with a rolling pin).

Anyway, we do now have an official ESP Twitter page. Want to follow us? It's simple. Just go here...


Why would you want to follow ESP on Twitter? Pretty simple: because you can. You'll get the absolute fastest updates on ESP guitars, basses, artist news, contests and more. You'll be able to get your ESP news onthe run, with tweets you can pick up on your mobile devices. Plus, we very well may have some super-secret special contests for our Twitter followers only. I'd say that's good enough reason right there.

We have more cool stuff coming soon, but for the time being, get over to ESP's Twitter page and start following. Our tweets are full of rock!
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October 5, 2009 - Monday 
ESP Guitars has teamed with web sites Metalinjection.tv and MetalSucks.net to bring you the “Impersonate Alexi Laiho” video contest. As the name implies, to enter the contest, you must create a short video of yourself impersonating Children of Bodom guitarist Alexi Laiho. The videos will be judged on originality, authenticity, humor, or overall impressiveness. The entry videos must be uploaded at Metalinjection.tv before 11/1/09. The grand prize for the contest is an ESP LTD AL-600-Scythe Alexi Laiho Signature Series guitar.

ESP’s director of marketing and artist relations Allen Steelgrave says, “This is a great opportunity for someone to get creative and have fun. The winning video might not have the best production values, but it might be the one we laugh the hardest at. Plus, it’s something everyone with a video cam and some creativity can do.”

Laiho, who won Guitar World Magazine’s 2008 Reader’s Poll as “Best Metal Guitarist”, appears in a short introductory video for the contest. Entrants can get more information as well as links to the contest entry at http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/10/01/impersonate-children-of-bodoms-alexi-laiho-win-an-esp-guitar/ . Complete rules and regulations are available at espguitars.com.
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July 9, 2009 - Thursday 
Hey ESP brothers and sisters,

My message for the day is pretty simple: when you make a comment on the ESP MySpace page, make it about ESP! You may not be aware of it, but our massive team of MySpace maintenance people (okay, it's just me, but still) goes through the comments every day to pull down all the spam, take out all the stupid "Do You Like Me" notices, and so on.

Why? Because we don't want the page looking like a giant slice of spam! We want it to look cool, and be about ESP... duh. Unless you're an ESP endorsee (or at least an ESP user with a pic of your guitar or bass in your promo), chances are we don't want to have you post your gigs here. Come on... there are like a million places online to post your shows.

Here's another thing: we're totally cool with a little "Thanks for the add" comment. But then, when you stack four widgets and three videos on your post, it seems a little more self-serving than a simple "thank you", right?

If you REALLY want to be in our comments area, tell us about your ESP, or your LTD, or your Xtone. If you don't have one, tell us which one you want. In any case, a photo with one of our guitars is practically a free pass to our comments area. Photos of naked people with our guitars will not be permitted, but will be added to our private collection.

Anyway, just a thought for the moment from your giant team of ESP MySpace people. xD

Rock on!
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June 27, 2009 - Saturday 
You only have four days from today to enter the two huge sweepstakes contests that ESP is wrapping up at the end of June.

1. ESP/Metal Mulisha Sweepstakes
Enter the ESP/Metal Mulisha Sweepstakes for a chance to win a custom motorcycle, a limited edition ESP/LTD guitar, a trip to the Summer X-Games and more!


2. ESP and Live Nation present the "Ultimate Mayhem with Slayer Sweepstakes"
Not only will we fly you out for the first date on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Southern California, where you'll get VIP treatment and meet the guys from Slayer, but there's much more. Prize package includes roundtrip air for winner and guest, 2 nights hotel, 2 tickets and VIP access to the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival on July 12, $500 cash for ground transportation, Meet and Greet with members of Slayer, and... your choice of either the ESP LTD TA-600 bass OR the ESP LTD JH-600 guitar!

Enter for your chance to win the Mayhem prize now!
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June 1, 2009 - Monday 
You ask, we listen. You’ve been asking us for new ESP models. Well, ESP fans, today is your day. Get out your pens and paper, because it’s time to make your wish list.
The Total Eclipse
We’ve added a couple of new Eclipses to the ESP line. First, check out the Eclipse-II Vibrato. This is an instant classic. It’s everything you want in a classic rock guitar. The vintage black finish, the Bigsby B7 vibrato, Seymour Duncan JB and 59 pickups, Gotoh tuners and bridge, all gold hardware, and awesome body/headstock binding give this guitar the look and feel of a collector’s model from the day you take it home.
Need a little more modern Eclipse? Jump into the new Eclipse-II FR! Yes, FR stands for Floyd Rose. This is your classic single cutaway guitar with a black finish, black nickel hardware, EMG pickups and, of course, loaded with a Floyd Rose locking trem.

Seven, Seven
ESP has also expanded our seven string line with two sweet new guitars. The Horizon NT-7 and Viper-7 are both great additions for ESP. The new Horizon NT-7 features an alder body, maple neck thru body design, ebony fretboard, 24 XJ frets and EMG 707 active pickups. The Viper-7 offers a time honored design in a seven string format and features a mahogany body, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, EMG pickups and a beautiful black satin finish.

Rising From the Ashes
Here’s something you don’t get everyday: a new ESP shape. Introducing the Phoenix-II, which is available in both bass and guitar forms. This instrument screams coolness, and is available in two finishes for both the guitar and the bass. You can get the Phoenix-II guitar in black w/white pickguard or white with black pickguard. Despite its classic styling, this is a high performance ESP, with a neck-through-body design, maple neck with ebony fingerboard, 22 XJ frets and Seymour Duncan JB and 59 pickups.
The Phoenix-II bass has a very cool vibe and also uses a neck thru design. EMG active pickups complete this sweet bass, which comes in a black or two tone sunburst finish.

EXcellent
The ESP EX/EXP models have been the source of some great music in the past. Down through its development, this model has been the favorite of many great players including James Hetfield of Metallica. Well it’s time to bring the EX back into the ESP family! The new ESP EX comes in the classic 24.75” scale and features a mahogany body, maple neck and rosewood fretboard and EMG 81 and 60 pickups. Black nickel Gotoh tuners and bridge look sweet on the black finish.
Now, take that same guitar, beef it up with an anodized aluminum diamondplate body shield and you have the EX Diamond Plate! This guitar is so metal, it’s actually made from metal…at least the top, anyway.
If you’re into the EX shape and a natural finish, check out the ESP FX. It’s a natural mahogany-finished guitar in the EX body style, with the headstock shape from our F series. It features Sperzel locking tuners, a Gotoh bridge, and those amazing EMG 81/60 active pickups.

Attack of the Killer V’s
Saving the best for last? We hope you’ve been paying attention so far, because here’s some big news. Let’s start out with the ESP SV-II. This guitar has acquired legendary status over the years, and it’s now available in the USA. The SV-II has a lightweight alder body, a maple neck with ebony finger board, Gotoh tuners and an original Floyd Rose bridge. Powered by EMG 81 (bridge and neck) pickups and with a killer urban camo finish, this is a guitar for serious rock.
Next up is the NV. A straight cut symmetrical V, the NV looks great in both Snow White and Black Satin finishes, along with its iron cross-shaped fretboard inlays. This guitar also features a USA Kahler 2315 trem, a smooth maple neck-thru-body design, ebony fretboard, Gotoh tuners, 24 XJ frets and EMG 81 pickups.
Finally, rounding out hot new releases, we are happy to announce the release of the V-II. Available in black, the V-II gives a menacing feel with its neck-thru design. The mahogany body along with the maple neck and ebony fingerboard, gives you the perfect combination of lows and mids with just enough highs to cut through the mix. The Gotoh TOM bridge and Magnum Lock tuners work well with the string-thru-body setup and the EMG 81 pickups to make this the hardtail V you have always wanted.
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April 13, 2009 - Monday 
Here'’s an exclusive deal for you ESP fans, brought to you by Amazon, ESP Guitars, and Spinefarm Records. We got together with Children of Bodom to bring you a great piece of music at a one-time amazing price. On Monday April 13 2009 ONLY, you can get the entire Blooddrunk album for just $1.99. Yep... the entire album. You normally pay that much just to get a couple songs downloaded, but for this one awesome day in April, you get the entire nine-song album.

Do we have to remind you about what a completely great album Blooddrunk is? It'’s Alexi, Roope, Janne, Henkka, and Jaska, bringing you the best in melodic metal. Check it out... Hellhounds on My Trail, Blooddrunk, Lobodomy, One Day You Will Cry, Smile Pretty for the Devil, Tie My Rope, Done with Everything, Die for Nothing, Banned from Heaven, Roadkill Morning... all downloaded in high quality straight to your computer for only $1.99. But don'’t delay, because this deal goes away at the stroke of midnight!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY OF "BLOODDRUNK" FOR $1.99. Offer ends at midnight on 4/13/09!



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April 1, 2009 - Wednesday 
SILENOZ AND GALDER
Taking the darkness of black metal to profound new depths, the guitarists of Dimmu
Borgir join the legendary ranks of ESP artists with their new ESP Signature Series
models: Silenozʼs Okkultist and Galderʼs Shadow. These guitars scream with metal
attitude, equally good at shining in the spotlight or dwelling in the deepest of shadows.




NERGAL
If you like your blackened death metal extra dark, thereʼs no better place to turn than
Behemoth. Their founder and frontman Nergal has designed his ESP Signature Series
LTD Hex-7 to be about as extreme as a guitar can be.


FREDERIC LECLERCQ
As the thunder that holds down the bottom end of DragonForce, Fred LeClerq is a force
to be reckoned with on his own. His innovative bass playing spans the realm from ultra
smooth to chainsaw harsh, and his new ESP Signature Series LTD FL-600 bass allows
him to combine melody, power, and speed into an unmistakable sound.


CLOCKWORK ZOMBIE II
Renowned UK-based artist Mister Sam has once again created the ultimate hybrid of
man and machine with his custom artwork on the new limited edition Clockwork Zombie
Graphic Series guitars for LTD. The EC-CZII, EX-CZII, and Viper-CZII combine skeletal
remains with metal cogs, flywheels, and gears on these sinister and unique instruments.
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March 31, 2009 - Tuesday 
Hey ESP Fans!

Got a bunch of news to drop on you, so let's clear a bunch of stuff off the news backlog.

ESP Guitars Musikmesse 2009 Signing Schedule
If you're lucky enough to be in Frankfurt, Germany this coming Saturday, cruise over to the Musikmesse show (the world's biggest music products show, by the way) and go on in... it's open to the public. Then walk over to the ESP stand and get your signing on! Here's the schedule... all on Saturday 4 April:

11:30
Leaves Eyes (Entire Band)

13:15
Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir)
Galder (Dimmu Borgir)
Gus G (Firewind)
Dave Pybus (Cradle of Filth)

15:15
Nergal (Behemoth)
Orion (Behemoth)
Seth (Behemoth)

Part 2 of the Exclusive ESP Guitars Tom Araya (Slayer) Interview... Watch It Now!
Yeah, that's right. In this episode, Tom takes us on a journey back to his humble beginnings as a young bass player. Listen to him describe exactly how he started out as a musician!

ESP & Guitar Hero:Metallica
If you haven't seen Guitar Hero:Metallica yet, you're going to be VERY happy to know that James Hetfield's and Kirk Hammett's most well-known ESP models are very prominently featured in the game, as they should be! The game is beyond awesome... definitely the best Guitar Hero version yet. Of course, we expected no less from Metallica... duh.

That's all the news for the moment. We'll be announcing our new models for Musikmesse on Wednesday April 1, right here on MySpace and at espguitars.com!
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