ESP and LTD unveil a total of 20 new signature models for 2012. Fourteen electric guitars, one acoustic-electric and five electric basses are coming our way.
ESP and LTD tribe of signature artists has grown dramatically for 2012, as there are 20 new signature models. 14 artists have received new guitars and basses for this year`s edition of ESP and LTD catalogs. Many of the models feature variants with both ESP and LTD logos. Kirk Hammett, Jeff Hanneman, Richard Z Kruspe, Michael Wilton are just some of the biggest names on this list. With other signature artists these guys form what is probably the strongest signature artist lineup found under one brand.
ESP KH-DC and LTD KH-DC are brand new, Eclipse-based double cutaway signature models in Kirk Hammett line. Both models feature mahogany bodies with flamed maple caps in see-thru black cherry color. These guitars feature tune-o-matic bridges with stoptail bars. EMG81/60 is the pickup combo on these babies. Set necks, rosewood fingerboards with 22 frets and golden hardware wrap the specs for these models. For more info check ESP KH-DC and LTD KH-DC detail pages on our site or on ESP and LTD official web pages.
LTD KH-25 is a model with which ESP and Kirk celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kirk`s loyalty to ESP guitars. This one is a model with bolted maple neck on a double cutaway alder body. Active ESP pickups are there instead of EMGs and the Floyd Rose bridge is from the special series. Rosewood fingerboard has 24 extra jumbo frets with skull and bones inlays. There is also a custom graphic on top with "Caution Hot" inscription. For more info check KH-25 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
ESP Jeff Hanneman EC and LTD JH-600EC are new models for Slayer`s legendary guitarist, and are his first single cutaway signatures. Alder bodies are paired with maple necks via the neck-through joints. The main difference between these two models comes in electronics department. ESP variant has EMG SPC control knob, while the LTD has only master volume and master tone. 24 frets on ebony fingerboards, black hardware and Kahler tremolo bridges are common for both models. For more info check Jeff Hanneman EC and JH-600EC detail pages on our site or on ESP and LTD official web pages.
LTD Slayer 2012 is dedicated to Slayer`s milestone album South Of Heaven from 1988. With album cover-inspired artwork on the top of the alder body, this axe brings the hell`s fury right to the player`s fingers. Maple neck is bolted and equipped with 24 fret ebony fingerboard. EMG provides the pickup combo with 81 in the bridge and 85 in the neck position. For more info check Slayer 2012 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
ESP Rob Caggiano and LTD RC-600 are Horizon series-based pair of signature models for Anthrax guitarist. Both models come in see-thru purple finish on carved ash bodies. DiMarzio passive pickups and tune-o-matic bridges are common options for both variants. Maple necks have extra thin U contours and bolt-on joints. For more info check Rob Caggiano and RC-600 detail pages on our site or on ESP and LTD official web pages.
Frank Bello is the second Anthax member with new signature models from ESP and LTD for this year. These Precision-reminiscent basses feature alder bodies and maple necks with EMG active pickups. These four-stringers also feature ebony fingerboards with 21 extra jumbo frets each. Satin black color is the only one on both variants. ESP model features Gotoh hardware, while the LTD version has combined ESP and Gotoh hardware. For more info check Frank Bello and FB-4 detail pages on our site or on ESP and LTD official web pages.
Rammstein`s lead guitarist Richard Z Kruspe is receiving RZK-II Burnt, a new signature model for 2012, and it is a single cutaway model with burnt color scheme. Floyd Rose bridge, EMG81 pickup in both the bridge and neck positions and 24 extra jumbo frets on rosewood fingerboard guarantee for one of the heaviest tones in metal music. These features are backed up with alder body and mahogany neck with neck-through construction. For more info check RZK-II detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
ESP MW-DC1E is the first signature acoustic-electric guitar from ESP. It is made for Michael Wilton of Queensryche. DC1E kicks off with spalted maple body and mahogany neck. They are joined via the set-in joint. The electronics consist of B-band electret film transducer pickup and T-55 preamp with 4-band equalizer and on-board tuner. The rosewood fingerboard contains 21 extra jumbo frets with diamond inlays. For more info check DC1E detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
LTD AW-7 is the first of four signature models for the Tennessee based deathcore giants, Whitechapel. This model is made for Alex Wade and it brings us Soloist shape with mahogany body and flamed maple top. The neck is made of maple and features a thin U contour. DiMarzio D-Activator pickups are featured in both the neck and bridge positions on this guitar. ESP hardware, 24 extra jumbo frets and simole controls layout make this one of the most playable seven stringer out there. For more info check AW-7 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
Ben Savage has also got a LTD signature model this year, it is BS-7. This down-tuned axe comes with alder body and maple neck with neck-through-body joint. Flamed maple cap sits on top of the alder base and features see-thru black finish. DiMarzio humbuckers are combined with Floyd Rose 1000 series bridge and 24 fret maple fingerboard. ESP hardware, thin U neck contour and 1.89" wide locking nut complete the specs. For more info check BS-7 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
Zach Householder completes the guitar section of Whitechapel and is also one of the newcomers to ESP signature family in 2012. His model is called ZH-7 and it features active EMG pickups with tune-o-matic bridge and string-through construction. The body is made of mahogany in combination with thin, U-contoured maple neck. Quilted maple top is carved and finished in see-thru black satin color. ebony fingerboard is equipped with 24 extra jumbo frets and block inlays. ESP hardware is plated in black to match the overall theme of the guitar. For more info check ZH-7 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
LTG GC-4 is the signature bass made for Gabe Crisp, Whitechapel`s bassist. This Viper bass is very reminiscent of legendary SG basses with it`s narrow and thin neck and devil`s horns cutaways. The body is made of mahogany and paired with maple neck via the neck-through design. EMG pickups are featured in both the bridge and middle positions. The bridge pickup can be split with a mini switch, or played in full humbucker mode. The ebony fingerboard is equipped with 21 extra jumbo frets and flag inlays. For more info check GC-4 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
As of 2012, Suicide Silence has two of it`s members in ESP signature family. The first one is Mark Heylmun, the band`s guitarist. His model is LTD MKH-7, an EC based single cutaway model with 7 strings. Carved mahogany body is paired with maple neck with neck-through construction and finished in black satin color. Ebony fingerboard features 25 extra jumbo frets with a set of custom position inlays. EMG 81 is in the bridge and 707 occupies the neck position. For more info check MKH-7 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
Dan Kenny, also of Suicide Silence has become a member of ESP signature tribe with his stunning LTD DK-5 bass. This instruments looks like from out of this world with it`s elaborately carved body in dark see-through green sunburst. The body is made o f mahogany with a flamed maple top. The neck is made of five pieces of maple and walnut with extra thin U contour and neck-through construction. EMG pickups, 24 extra jumbo frets on rosewood fingerboards and Grover tuners give adventurous bassist one hell of an option. For more info check DK-5 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
Unearth`s Buz McGrath comes with a brand new 2012 model, LTD BUZ-7. This soloist shaped guitar is made of alder body with maple neck. Maple is also used for a 24 fret fingerboard with no inlays. EMG 707 active humbuckers breathe life into this monster. Floyd rose bridge, Grover tuners and 1.89" wide locking nut complete the specs list for this model. For more info check BUZ-7 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
Pancho Tomaselli is also joining ESP legion of signature artists with his LTD PT-4 bass. This Jazz Bass-reminiscent bass comes with a flat top swamp ash body and maple neck. There are no pickguards or bindings available for this model, and black satin is the only color option. Gotoh bridge, EMG JX pickups and ESP tuners comprise the hardware section. The maple fingerboard features 21 extra jumbo frets with black block inlays. For more info check PT-4 detail page on our site or on ESP official web page.
