ESP Guitars Introduces 14 New Guitars at Winter NAMM 2005
PRESS RELEASE | January, 2005
Line Additions Include New Signature Models and
Anniversary Collection
ANAHEIM, CA (January 20, 2005) Â ESP Guitars is introducing 14 new guitar and bass models at the 2005 Winter NAMM Show, according to company president Matt Masciandaro. The new models range from new signature models from top artists to special models commemorating the companyÂs 30th anniversary.
"We're very proud of our new 2005 models," says Masciandaro. ÂThe last few years have seen record growth for ESP, along with our LTD and X-Tone brands. We feel our 2005 line represents our finest, most diverse collection of guitars and basses in ESPÂs history.Â
Five new Signature Series models top ESPÂs new offerings. The Truckster (SEE RELATED RELEASE) is the fifth signature model guitar from Metallica frontman James Hetfield. Available under both the ESP and LTD brands, the Truckster is a high-performance single-cutaway guitar that features a unique aged primer gray finish with custom distress patterns designed by Hetfield. The Axxion (pronounced ÂActionÂ) is one of two new ESP Signature Series models from Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine (SEE RELATED RELEASE). Designed for rock, the AxxionÂs menacing axe-like shape is accentuated with black hardware on its all-black finish. The Axxion will also be available as both an ESP and LTD model. Mustaine has also lent his name to another new guitar for LTD, the affordable DV-200. Based on the popular DV-8 model introduced last year, the DV-200 offers a similar V body style in a bolt-on maple neck and basswood body design.
ESPÂs 30th anniversary is being commemorated with four special models, only to be produced during the 2005 calendar year. The EC-2005, F-2005, and Viper-2005 guitars, and B-2005 bass, are all high-end representations of ESPÂs popular models that feature custom inlays and graphics derived from the companyÂs distinctive conjoined winged serpents 30th anniversary logo.
ESP is also premiering a new addition to their X-Tone Series semi-acoustic guitars. The PA-1 Thinline Acoustic Electric offers a mahogany body with maple top; a 3-piece mahogany neck; a rosewood fingerboard; pearl block inlays; a B-Band Transducer pickup system with active preamp controls; volume, treble & bass controls; chrome hardware; Grover tuners; a rosewood acoustic bridge; and triple layer creme binding on the body, neck and headstock.
Four more new LTD models are being premiered at NAMM. The AX Series has been expanded with three new guitars: the AX-400, AX-250 and AX-50. While each model offers the highly stylized AX body shape, the AX-400 and AX-250 also include a tribal fingerboard inlay pattern. The AX-400 also features a set-through neck construction and EMG 81 pickups. Finally, the Viper-407 takes the companyÂs hugely-popular double-cutaway model and makes it available in a 7-string version. The mahogany-bodied guitar offers an Earvana compensated nut as standard equipment, as well as white binding on the black satin neck and headstock.
Specific details on all new ESP, LTD and X-Tone models can be found here.
Other ESP Guitars Resources:
ESP Guitars on MegaGuitars.com
Line Additions Include New Signature Models and
Anniversary Collection
ANAHEIM, CA (January 20, 2005) Â ESP Guitars is introducing 14 new guitar and bass models at the 2005 Winter NAMM Show, according to company president Matt Masciandaro. The new models range from new signature models from top artists to special models commemorating the companyÂs 30th anniversary.
"We're very proud of our new 2005 models," says Masciandaro. ÂThe last few years have seen record growth for ESP, along with our LTD and X-Tone brands. We feel our 2005 line represents our finest, most diverse collection of guitars and basses in ESPÂs history.Â
Five new Signature Series models top ESPÂs new offerings. The Truckster (SEE RELATED RELEASE) is the fifth signature model guitar from Metallica frontman James Hetfield. Available under both the ESP and LTD brands, the Truckster is a high-performance single-cutaway guitar that features a unique aged primer gray finish with custom distress patterns designed by Hetfield. The Axxion (pronounced ÂActionÂ) is one of two new ESP Signature Series models from Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine (SEE RELATED RELEASE). Designed for rock, the AxxionÂs menacing axe-like shape is accentuated with black hardware on its all-black finish. The Axxion will also be available as both an ESP and LTD model. Mustaine has also lent his name to another new guitar for LTD, the affordable DV-200. Based on the popular DV-8 model introduced last year, the DV-200 offers a similar V body style in a bolt-on maple neck and basswood body design.
ESPÂs 30th anniversary is being commemorated with four special models, only to be produced during the 2005 calendar year. The EC-2005, F-2005, and Viper-2005 guitars, and B-2005 bass, are all high-end representations of ESPÂs popular models that feature custom inlays and graphics derived from the companyÂs distinctive conjoined winged serpents 30th anniversary logo.
ESP is also premiering a new addition to their X-Tone Series semi-acoustic guitars. The PA-1 Thinline Acoustic Electric offers a mahogany body with maple top; a 3-piece mahogany neck; a rosewood fingerboard; pearl block inlays; a B-Band Transducer pickup system with active preamp controls; volume, treble & bass controls; chrome hardware; Grover tuners; a rosewood acoustic bridge; and triple layer creme binding on the body, neck and headstock.
Four more new LTD models are being premiered at NAMM. The AX Series has been expanded with three new guitars: the AX-400, AX-250 and AX-50. While each model offers the highly stylized AX body shape, the AX-400 and AX-250 also include a tribal fingerboard inlay pattern. The AX-400 also features a set-through neck construction and EMG 81 pickups. Finally, the Viper-407 takes the companyÂs hugely-popular double-cutaway model and makes it available in a 7-string version. The mahogany-bodied guitar offers an Earvana compensated nut as standard equipment, as well as white binding on the black satin neck and headstock.
Specific details on all new ESP, LTD and X-Tone models can be found here.
Other ESP Guitars Resources:
ESP Guitars on MegaGuitars.com
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