What does ESP CTM mean?

It’s an abbreviation for “custom.” But in ESP’s case it’s more of a notion that the model has custom appointments than that it was necessarily made in the Custom Shop.

Are ESP guitars worth it?

Yes, ESP guitars are indeed good. That’s because they’re assembled of high quality parts. A typical ESP guitar has a round, thin neck which makes it one of the most playable guitar brands.

How much does an ESP guitar cost?

Just a Barebones ESP Eclipse will set you back $1500ish in the USA new. Buy a EC-1000 or save a few more $$ and get a EC-400 and refinish it. You can go on the esp website and download a page for making a custom shop guitar. It’s about $6000.

Are ESP guitars good for beginners?

The ESP series is also a great entry to mid-level set of guitars that are very friendly for beginners. They offer a more metal sound, however, if you play them on clean, they give a mellow, soft, and beautiful tone. Such a combination makes it great for any kind of musical genre.

How much is a custom guitar?

All of the large guitar manufacturers are building a line of what they call “custom built guitars.” Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, Dean etc. They all are doing it. But, a custom built guitar may cost $2000 or much more where an assembly line guitar that is similar may only cost $800 or so.

Who uses ESP?

Popularity. ESP found fame by making and endorsing guitars for guitarists who went on to become leading exponents of thrash metal in the 1980s, along with other guitar manufacturers Jackson and Dean, with bands Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth.

What are the best ESP Guitars to buy?

The Eclipse is one of the world’s most beloved guitars. It takes the traditional single-cutaway body… With the ESP Original Series Horizon-II NT, you’ll have a guitar that’s designed for the very best. Built by hand in the ESP Custom Shop in Tokyo, every millimeter of this instrument is purpose-built for musicians who will…

Where are ESP Guitars made?

All ESP Original Series instruments are hand-crafted by the world-renowned expert luthiers at the ESP Custom Shop in Japan. The Eclipse is one of the world’s most beloved guitars. It takes the traditional single-cutaway body…

What is an ESP Original Series?

ESP ORIGINAL SERIES. As ESP’s highest-quality series of production guitars and basses, ESP Original Series offers a level of detail that borders on the obsessive, and is designed for serious musicians who accept zero compromise in the finest woods, components, and aesthetics.

What is the difference between the Eclipse and the Snapper?

The Eclipse is one of the world’s most beloved guitars. It takes the traditional single-cutaway body… The ESP Original Series Snapper is based on the guitars we created in the early days of ESP, when professional players wanted a traditional body style, but needed it souped up with the very finest in components and feel for…