ESP Guitars Australia
ESP Guitars Australia - Eclipse Horizon LTD Metal Specialists Melbourne
Angkor Music Melbourne stocks complete ESP and LTD guitar range at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018 with metal guitar expertise and professional setup service. ESP (Electric Sound Products) founded in Tokyo 1975 represents pinnacle of modern metal guitar design delivering uncompromising quality, innovative features, and tone defining contemporary heavy music from premium Japanese ESP Standard series to accessible LTD models. Complete ESP guitar series: Eclipse single-cutaway Les Paul-style with set-neck mahogany bodies maple tops and thick sustaining metal tone, Horizon modern double-cutaway with extreme upper fret access thin U-shaped necks and Floyd Rose or hardtail bridges for technical metal and shred, M-Series superstrat ergonomics balancing traditional rock and modern metal with versatile pickup configurations, Snapper and Viper aggressive pointed metal shapes with active or passive electronics, artist signature models featuring exact specifications from metal legends, ESP Original Series Japanese custom shop with hand-selected materials neck-through construction representing ultimate ESP craftsmanship. LTD by ESP professional quality at accessible prices: LTD 1000 series premium features including EMG or Seymour Duncan pickups Evertune bridges ebony fingerboards rivaling expensive guitars, LTD 400 series sweet spot of quality and affordability with ESP-designed pickups solid construction perfect for gigging musicians, LTD 10 series entry-level with genuine ESP design thin necks and metal aesthetics at beginner-friendly prices. Why choose ESP guitars: uncompromising metal focus designing specifically for heavy music with every specification reflecting metal guitar needs, ultra-thin fast neck profiles pioneering speed and comfort with smooth satin finish and jumbo frets removing barriers to technical playing, premium electronics including EMG active pickups Seymour Duncan passive humbuckers and Fishman Fluence delivering tight bass aggressive midrange and clarity under extreme gain, artist-driven innovation through collaboration with professional metal artists including James Hetfield Kirk Hammett and touring musicians ensuring real-world performance features. Why buy ESP from Angkor Music metal specialists: authorized ESP dealer providing full Australian warranty coverage on genuine instruments, complete range from LTD 10 through ESP Original Series in stock, metal guitar expertise from staff understanding high-gain tone and technical playing requirements, professional setup on every guitar including action optimization intonation precision and pickup height adjustment, expert Floyd Rose tremolo setup for models equipped with floating bridges ensuring perfect dive bombs and tuning stability, drop tuning setup expertise for extreme metal tunings drop C through drop A with proper string gauge installation and intonation, extended-range guitar stock including 7-string and 8-string ESP models for modern metal progressive and djent applications, on-site guitar tech with decades experience setting up ESP guitars for touring professionals, high-gain amplifier testing through Mesa Boogie Peavey EVH and Orange in showroom. ESP price ranges Australia: LTD 10 series $450 to $900 entry-level ESP quality perfect for beginners and budget-conscious metal players, LTD 400 to 1000 series $1000 to $3000 professional features at mid-range prices representing sweet spot for most buyers seeking gigging quality, ESP Standard and Original Series $2500 to $6000 plus Japanese-built masterpieces with neck-through construction for touring professionals and collectors. Location: 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm. Call (03) 8360 7799 for ESP and LTD availability or expert metal guitar consultation.
ESP represents the pinnacle of modern metal guitar design and craftsmanship. Founded in Tokyo in 1975, ESP (Electric Sound Products) evolved from custom shop boutique builder to global powerhouse creating instruments for the world's most demanding metal, rock, and hard rock artists. At Angkor Music Melbourne, we stock the complete ESP and LTD range with metal guitar expertise, professional setup service, and extended-range guitar specialists. Visit our Altona showroom at 4-6 Drake Boulevard or call (03) 8360 7799 to experience why ESP guitars deliver unmatched metal performance.
Why Choose ESP Guitars - Metal Excellence Since 1975
ESP's dedication to metal guitar design creates instruments optimized specifically for heavy music rather than compromising across diverse styles. This focused approach delivers features metal players actually need based on real touring requirements and artist collaboration. Understanding why ESP dominates modern metal helps players appreciate the design philosophy behind every model.
Uncompromising Metal Focus
ESP designs guitars specifically for metal, hard rock, and heavy music. Every specification from neck profiles to pickup selection reflects metal guitar requirements. Thin fast necks enable technical playing and speed, high-output pickups deliver crushing tone under extreme gain, quality hardware handles aggressive playing and heavy string gauges, construction prioritizes sustain and resonance for metal applications.
Ultra-Thin Fast Necks
ESP pioneered ultra-thin neck profiles enabling lightning-fast playing with minimal hand fatigue. The thin U-shaped carve requires less hand travel for complex fretting, smooth satin finish eliminates friction allowing rapid position changes, jumbo frets facilitate easy bending and vibrato. Technical players, shredders, and speed metal guitarists consistently praise ESP necks as fastest and most comfortable available.
Premium Metal Electronics
ESP equips guitars with professional-grade electronics optimized for high-gain applications. EMG active pickups deliver tight bass response, aggressive midrange cutting through mixes, minimal noise even under extreme gain. Seymour Duncan passive options provide dynamic range and organic tone variation. Fishman Fluence combines active clarity with passive feel. Quality electronics ensure studio and stage performance from day one.
Artist-Driven Innovation
ESP collaborates directly with professional metal artists developing features based on real touring needs. James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (Metallica) work extensively with ESP refining specifications. This artist input ensures ESP guitars address actual professional requirements from road-tested reliability to specific tonal characteristics. When metal legends trust ESP exclusively, it validates professional credibility.
ESP Guitar Series - Complete Range
ESP's diverse guitar series covers every metal application from classic single-cutaway designs to extreme technical machines. Our metal guitar specialists provide expert guidance matching guitars to your specific playing style, musical genre, and aesthetic preferences.
Eclipse Series - Les Paul Excellence
The Eclipse series delivers classic single-cutaway design with modern metal features. Set-neck construction provides sustain and warmth, mahogany bodies with maple tops create thick resonant tone, dual-humbucker configurations deliver crushing metal sound. Available from LTD EC-256 entry models ($800-1000) through ESP Standard Eclipse Japanese craftsmanship ($3000-6000).
Best for: Players wanting traditional Les Paul aesthetics with ESP quality and metal features, classic metal and hard rock guitarists, musicians appreciating set-neck warmth with modern playability, versatile players covering rock through heavy metal.
Horizon Series - Modern Metal Machine
Horizon series guitars feature sleek double-cutaway bodies with extreme upper fret access designed for technical metal and lead playing. Ultra-thin necks enable lightning-fast playing, jumbo frets facilitate bending, aggressive pickup configurations deliver modern metal tone. Floyd Rose tremolo or hardtail bridge options available (our Floyd Rose setup expertise ensures perfect performance).
Best for: Technical metal guitarists, shredders and speed metal players, progressive metal, death metal and extreme styles, any player prioritizing fast neck and extended fret access.
M-Series - Superstrat Versatility
M-Series guitars combine classic superstrat ergonomics with ESP quality. Offset double-cutaway bodies provide balanced feel, fast neck profiles support technical playing, versatile pickup configurations cover diverse tonal ground. HH, HSS, or HSH configurations available with active and passive options.
Best for: Versatile metal players, musicians covering multiple genres, players wanting ESP quality without extreme specialization, guitarists needing balanced metal capability with rock versatility.
Artist Signature Models
ESP's artist signature lineup includes models from metal legends featuring exact specifications developed through collaboration. Notable signatures: James Hetfield Snakebyte and Iron Cross, Kirk Hammett various models, George Lynch Kamikaze, Alexi Laiho signatures, Jeff Hanneman models.
Best for: Players wanting exact specifications used by favorite artists, musicians influenced by specific metal guitarists, collectors appreciating signature authenticity, anyone seeking proven professional features.
LTD by ESP - Professional Quality Accessible Prices
LTD guitars deliver ESP design philosophy and quality control at accessible prices. Built in ESP-owned Indonesian factories, LTD models maintain ESP standards while reducing costs through efficient manufacturing. Many touring professionals choose LTD guitars for reliability, tone, and exceptional value.
LTD 1000 Series - Premium Features ($2000-3500)
Premium appointments including EMG or Seymour Duncan pickups, Evertune bridges, ebony fingerboards, quality binding, stainless steel frets. These instruments rival guitars costing significantly more representing exceptional value for serious metal players.
LTD 400 Series - Best Value ($900-1900)
Sweet spot of quality and affordability. ESP-designed pickups, quality hardware, solid construction, thin fast necks. Perfect for gigging musicians, recording artists, advancing players. Most popular category for excellent quality-to-price ratio.
LTD 10 Series - Entry Level ($450-900)
Genuine ESP design and playability at entry-level prices. Thin fast necks, ESP-designed pickups, solid construction, authentic aesthetics. Perfect for metal-focused beginners, students, practice instruments.
Extended Range ESP Guitars - 7-String and 8-String
Modern Metal Extended Range Specialists
ESP offers finest extended-range instruments with proper scale lengths (26.5-28 inches), string tension, and features for modern metal, progressive, and djent. 7-string models extend to low B for drop A capability. 8-string models enable extreme tunings from standard F sharp through drop E. Our drop tuning expertise ensures extended-range guitars perform optimally with proper intonation and string gauge selection.
Why Buy ESP from Angkor Music Metal Specialists
Authorized ESP Dealer
Genuine ESP and LTD instruments with full Australian warranty coverage, authorized dealer status ensuring authentic guitars, access to complete range including limited editions, professional relationship with ESP providing product knowledge and support.
Metal Guitar Expertise
Staff understanding high-gain tone and metal specifications, active metal musicians providing real-world advice, knowledge of pickup selection for different metal subgenres, expertise matching ESP models to playing styles.
Professional Setup Service
On-site tech with decades experience, comprehensive setup including action optimization and intonation, Floyd Rose expertise, drop tuning specialists, string gauge consultation.
Extended Range Specialists
7-string and 8-string ESP guitars in stock, setup optimization for extended range, string gauge recommendations, multi-scale fanned fret expertise, extreme low tuning knowledge from drop A through drop E.
Complete Your ESP Metal Setup
Guitar Strings
D'Addario and Ernie Ball in gauges for standard and extreme drop tunings. Heavy gauges for 7-string and 8-string maintaining proper tension.
Hardshell Cases
Protection for Eclipse, Horizon, and M-Series body shapes. Essential protection during transport.
High-Gain Amplifiers
Mesa Boogie, Peavey, EVH, Orange designed for metal. Test ESP through proper high-gain amplification in showroom.
Metal Effects
Precision noise gates, boost pedals, delays for metal tone sculpting. Essential effects controlling high-gain feedback.
Pickup Upgrades
EMG or Seymour Duncan replacements. Our tech installs and optimizes pickup height for your gain requirements.
Maintenance
Fretboard conditioner, string cleaners, polish maintaining ESP performance through aggressive playing.
Frequently Asked Questions - ESP Guitars
What is the difference between ESP and LTD guitars?
ESP represents premium Japanese-built line with neck-through construction and custom shop quality. LTD guitars are built in ESP-owned Indonesian factories to ESP specifications at accessible prices. Both maintain ESP design and quality control with differences in manufacturing location and construction methods. LTD offers exceptional value while ESP Standard delivers ultimate quality. Visit 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona to compare or call (03) 8360 7799 for expert consultation.
What is the best ESP guitar for metal?
Eclipse and Horizon series excel for modern metal. For death metal, consider active EMG pickups delivering tight bass and minimal noise. Thrash metal players prefer M-Series versatility. Progressive metal benefits from Horizon extended fret access. LTD 400 and 1000 series deliver professional tone at accessible prices. Visit our showroom testing models through Mesa Boogie, Peavey, EVH, Orange amplification finding your perfect ESP.
Are LTD guitars good quality?
Yes, LTD guitars deliver excellent quality. Built in ESP-owned factories with ESP quality control, LTD maintains design specifications and playability. Many touring professionals choose LTD as primary instruments. The LTD 400 and 1000 series offer features (EMG pickups, Evertune bridges, ebony fingerboards) typically found on guitars costing significantly more. LTD proves professional metal guitars do not require premium pricing.
What makes ESP necks so fast?
ESP necks feature ultra-thin U-shaped profiles requiring less hand travel, smooth satin finish eliminating friction, jumbo frets facilitating bending, precise fretwork ensuring no dead spots. Combined with quality wood selection, these elements create necks renowned among technical players and shredders. Our guitar tech ensures every ESP neck plays optimally through proper setup.
Do you stock ESP 7-string and 8-string guitars?
Yes, we stock extended-range ESP guitars including 7-string and 8-string models from LTD and ESP Standard. These suit modern metal, progressive, djent requiring extended low-end. ESP offers finest extended-range instruments with proper scale lengths (26.5-28 inches), multi-scale options, and metal-focused electronics. Our expertise includes setup optimization and string gauge consultation. Call (03) 8360 7799 for extended-range inventory.
Can I try ESP guitars before purchasing?
Absolutely. Our Altona showroom stocks multiple ESP and LTD models. Test Eclipse, Horizon, M-Series through high-gain amplifiers experiencing metal tone firsthand. Compare neck profiles, body styles, Floyd Rose versus hardtail, active EMG versus passive Seymour Duncan. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Call (03) 8360 7799 for specific model availability.
What artists play ESP guitars?
ESP's artist roster includes metal legends. James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (Metallica) exclusively play ESP with multiple signatures. Other notable artists: Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Jeff Hanneman (Slayer), George Lynch, Gary Holt, Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), Max Cavalera. This legacy spans thrash, death, black, progressive metal proving ESP's versatility within metal focus. When metal's finest choose ESP exclusively, it validates professional credibility.
Should I choose active or passive pickups on my ESP?
Active EMG pickups deliver tight bass, high output, minimal noise perfect for extreme metal. Passive Seymour Duncan offer dynamic range and organic tone for diverse styles. Fishman Fluence combines active clarity with passive feel offering multiple voicings. Modern death metal players prefer active EMG (81/85 combinations). Versatile players often choose passive or Fluence. Try both types in our showroom determining which suits your playing and tonal preferences.
Does Angkor Music offer warranty on ESP guitars?
Yes, all ESP and LTD guitars include full Australian warranty coverage. As authorized ESP dealer, we provide warranty support and facilitate repairs. ESP stands behind instruments with comprehensive protection covering manufacturing defects. Our authorized status ensures genuine ESP products with proper warranty backing. Visit 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799 for warranty details.
Are ESP Eclipse guitars worth the investment over LTD EC models?
ESP Eclipse guitars feature Japanese craftsmanship with neck-through construction, hand-selected materials, custom shop fretwork justifying higher prices ($3000-5000) for professionals and collectors. LTD EC models deliver excellent tone at accessible prices ($800-2000) suitable for most players. LTD EC-1000 offers exceptional value with professional features while ESP Eclipse provides ultimate quality. Test both in our showroom comparing construction and tone. Our staff provides honest guidance matching guitars to your needs and budget.
Visit Angkor Music Melbourne - ESP Metal Specialists
Experience ESP Guitars with Metal Specialists
Authorized ESP Dealer • Complete LTD and ESP Range • Metal Guitar Expertise
Professional Setup • Floyd Rose Setup • Drop Tuning Expertise • Extended Range Stock
Angkor Music Melbourne | 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Saturday 10am-5pm | Sunday 11am-4pm
ESP Guitars Australia - Eclipse Horizon LTD Metal Specialists Melbourne
Angkor Music Melbourne stocks complete ESP and LTD guitar range at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018 with metal guitar expertise and professional setup service. ESP (Electric Sound Products) founded in Tokyo 1975 represents pinnacle of modern metal guitar design delivering uncompromising quality, innovative features, and tone defining contemporary heavy music from premium Japanese ESP Standard series to accessible LTD models. Complete ESP guitar series: Eclipse single-cutaway Les Paul-style with set-neck mahogany bodies maple tops and thick sustaining metal tone, Horizon modern double-cutaway with extreme upper fret access thin U-shaped necks and Floyd Rose or hardtail bridges for technical metal and shred, M-Series superstrat ergonomics balancing traditional rock and modern metal with versatile pickup configurations, Snapper and Viper aggressive pointed metal shapes with active or passive electronics, artist signature models featuring exact specifications from metal legends, ESP Original Series Japanese custom shop with hand-selected materials neck-through construction representing ultimate ESP craftsmanship. LTD by ESP professional quality at accessible prices: LTD 1000 series premium features including EMG or Seymour Duncan pickups Evertune bridges ebony fingerboards rivaling expensive guitars, LTD 400 series sweet spot of quality and affordability with ESP-designed pickups solid construction perfect for gigging musicians, LTD 10 series entry-level with genuine ESP design thin necks and metal aesthetics at beginner-friendly prices. Why choose ESP guitars: uncompromising metal focus designing specifically for heavy music with every specification reflecting metal guitar needs, ultra-thin fast neck profiles pioneering speed and comfort with smooth satin finish and jumbo frets removing barriers to technical playing, premium electronics including EMG active pickups Seymour Duncan passive humbuckers and Fishman Fluence delivering tight bass aggressive midrange and clarity under extreme gain, artist-driven innovation through collaboration with professional metal artists including James Hetfield Kirk Hammett and touring musicians ensuring real-world performance features. Why buy ESP from Angkor Music metal specialists: authorized ESP dealer providing full Australian warranty coverage on genuine instruments, complete range from LTD 10 through ESP Original Series in stock, metal guitar expertise from staff understanding high-gain tone and technical playing requirements, professional setup on every guitar including action optimization intonation precision and pickup height adjustment, expert Floyd Rose tremolo setup for models equipped with floating bridges ensuring perfect dive bombs and tuning stability, drop tuning setup expertise for extreme metal tunings drop C through drop A with proper string gauge installation and intonation, extended-range guitar stock including 7-string and 8-string ESP models for modern metal progressive and djent applications, on-site guitar tech with decades experience setting up ESP guitars for touring professionals, high-gain amplifier testing through Mesa Boogie Peavey EVH and Orange in showroom. ESP price ranges Australia: LTD 10 series $450 to $900 entry-level ESP quality perfect for beginners and budget-conscious metal players, LTD 400 to 1000 series $1000 to $3000 professional features at mid-range prices representing sweet spot for most buyers seeking gigging quality, ESP Standard and Original Series $2500 to $6000 plus Japanese-built masterpieces with neck-through construction for touring professionals and collectors. Location: 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm. Call (03) 8360 7799 for ESP and LTD availability or expert metal guitar consultation.
ESP represents the pinnacle of modern metal guitar design and craftsmanship. Founded in Tokyo in 1975, ESP (Electric Sound Products) evolved from custom shop boutique builder to global powerhouse creating instruments for the world's most demanding metal, rock, and hard rock artists. At Angkor Music Melbourne, we stock the complete ESP and LTD range with metal guitar expertise, professional setup service, and extended-range guitar specialists. Visit our Altona showroom at 4-6 Drake Boulevard or call (03) 8360 7799 to experience why ESP guitars deliver unmatched metal performance.
Why Choose ESP Guitars - Metal Excellence Since 1975
ESP's dedication to metal guitar design creates instruments optimized specifically for heavy music rather than compromising across diverse styles. This focused approach delivers features metal players actually need based on real touring requirements and artist collaboration. Understanding why ESP dominates modern metal helps players appreciate the design philosophy behind every model.
Uncompromising Metal Focus
ESP designs guitars specifically for metal, hard rock, and heavy music. Every specification from neck profiles to pickup selection reflects metal guitar requirements. Thin fast necks enable technical playing and speed, high-output pickups deliver crushing tone under extreme gain, quality hardware handles aggressive playing and heavy string gauges, construction prioritizes sustain and resonance for metal applications.
Ultra-Thin Fast Necks
ESP pioneered ultra-thin neck profiles enabling lightning-fast playing with minimal hand fatigue. The thin U-shaped carve requires less hand travel for complex fretting, smooth satin finish eliminates friction allowing rapid position changes, jumbo frets facilitate easy bending and vibrato. Technical players, shredders, and speed metal guitarists consistently praise ESP necks as fastest and most comfortable available.
Premium Metal Electronics
ESP equips guitars with professional-grade electronics optimized for high-gain applications. EMG active pickups deliver tight bass response, aggressive midrange cutting through mixes, minimal noise even under extreme gain. Seymour Duncan passive options provide dynamic range and organic tone variation. Fishman Fluence combines active clarity with passive feel. Quality electronics ensure studio and stage performance from day one.
Artist-Driven Innovation
ESP collaborates directly with professional metal artists developing features based on real touring needs. James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (Metallica) work extensively with ESP refining specifications. This artist input ensures ESP guitars address actual professional requirements from road-tested reliability to specific tonal characteristics. When metal legends trust ESP exclusively, it validates professional credibility.
ESP Guitar Series - Complete Range
ESP's diverse guitar series covers every metal application from classic single-cutaway designs to extreme technical machines. Our metal guitar specialists provide expert guidance matching guitars to your specific playing style, musical genre, and aesthetic preferences.
Eclipse Series - Les Paul Excellence
The Eclipse series delivers classic single-cutaway design with modern metal features. Set-neck construction provides sustain and warmth, mahogany bodies with maple tops create thick resonant tone, dual-humbucker configurations deliver crushing metal sound. Available from LTD EC-256 entry models ($800-1000) through ESP Standard Eclipse Japanese craftsmanship ($3000-6000).
Best for: Players wanting traditional Les Paul aesthetics with ESP quality and metal features, classic metal and hard rock guitarists, musicians appreciating set-neck warmth with modern playability, versatile players covering rock through heavy metal.
Horizon Series - Modern Metal Machine
Horizon series guitars feature sleek double-cutaway bodies with extreme upper fret access designed for technical metal and lead playing. Ultra-thin necks enable lightning-fast playing, jumbo frets facilitate bending, aggressive pickup configurations deliver modern metal tone. Floyd Rose tremolo or hardtail bridge options available (our Floyd Rose setup expertise ensures perfect performance).
Best for: Technical metal guitarists, shredders and speed metal players, progressive metal, death metal and extreme styles, any player prioritizing fast neck and extended fret access.
M-Series - Superstrat Versatility
M-Series guitars combine classic superstrat ergonomics with ESP quality. Offset double-cutaway bodies provide balanced feel, fast neck profiles support technical playing, versatile pickup configurations cover diverse tonal ground. HH, HSS, or HSH configurations available with active and passive options.
Best for: Versatile metal players, musicians covering multiple genres, players wanting ESP quality without extreme specialization, guitarists needing balanced metal capability with rock versatility.
Artist Signature Models
ESP's artist signature lineup includes models from metal legends featuring exact specifications developed through collaboration. Notable signatures: James Hetfield Snakebyte and Iron Cross, Kirk Hammett various models, George Lynch Kamikaze, Alexi Laiho signatures, Jeff Hanneman models.
Best for: Players wanting exact specifications used by favorite artists, musicians influenced by specific metal guitarists, collectors appreciating signature authenticity, anyone seeking proven professional features.
LTD by ESP - Professional Quality Accessible Prices
LTD guitars deliver ESP design philosophy and quality control at accessible prices. Built in ESP-owned Indonesian factories, LTD models maintain ESP standards while reducing costs through efficient manufacturing. Many touring professionals choose LTD guitars for reliability, tone, and exceptional value.
LTD 1000 Series - Premium Features ($2000-3500)
Premium appointments including EMG or Seymour Duncan pickups, Evertune bridges, ebony fingerboards, quality binding, stainless steel frets. These instruments rival guitars costing significantly more representing exceptional value for serious metal players.
LTD 400 Series - Best Value ($900-1900)
Sweet spot of quality and affordability. ESP-designed pickups, quality hardware, solid construction, thin fast necks. Perfect for gigging musicians, recording artists, advancing players. Most popular category for excellent quality-to-price ratio.
LTD 10 Series - Entry Level ($450-900)
Genuine ESP design and playability at entry-level prices. Thin fast necks, ESP-designed pickups, solid construction, authentic aesthetics. Perfect for metal-focused beginners, students, practice instruments.
Extended Range ESP Guitars - 7-String and 8-String
Modern Metal Extended Range Specialists
ESP offers finest extended-range instruments with proper scale lengths (26.5-28 inches), string tension, and features for modern metal, progressive, and djent. 7-string models extend to low B for drop A capability. 8-string models enable extreme tunings from standard F sharp through drop E. Our drop tuning expertise ensures extended-range guitars perform optimally with proper intonation and string gauge selection.
Why Buy ESP from Angkor Music Metal Specialists
Authorized ESP Dealer
Genuine ESP and LTD instruments with full Australian warranty coverage, authorized dealer status ensuring authentic guitars, access to complete range including limited editions, professional relationship with ESP providing product knowledge and support.
Metal Guitar Expertise
Staff understanding high-gain tone and metal specifications, active metal musicians providing real-world advice, knowledge of pickup selection for different metal subgenres, expertise matching ESP models to playing styles.
Professional Setup Service
On-site tech with decades experience, comprehensive setup including action optimization and intonation, Floyd Rose expertise, drop tuning specialists, string gauge consultation.
Extended Range Specialists
7-string and 8-string ESP guitars in stock, setup optimization for extended range, string gauge recommendations, multi-scale fanned fret expertise, extreme low tuning knowledge from drop A through drop E.
Complete Your ESP Metal Setup
Guitar Strings
D'Addario and Ernie Ball in gauges for standard and extreme drop tunings. Heavy gauges for 7-string and 8-string maintaining proper tension.
Hardshell Cases
Protection for Eclipse, Horizon, and M-Series body shapes. Essential protection during transport.
High-Gain Amplifiers
Mesa Boogie, Peavey, EVH, Orange designed for metal. Test ESP through proper high-gain amplification in showroom.
Metal Effects
Precision noise gates, boost pedals, delays for metal tone sculpting. Essential effects controlling high-gain feedback.
Pickup Upgrades
EMG or Seymour Duncan replacements. Our tech installs and optimizes pickup height for your gain requirements.
Maintenance
Fretboard conditioner, string cleaners, polish maintaining ESP performance through aggressive playing.
Frequently Asked Questions - ESP Guitars
What is the difference between ESP and LTD guitars?
ESP represents premium Japanese-built line with neck-through construction and custom shop quality. LTD guitars are built in ESP-owned Indonesian factories to ESP specifications at accessible prices. Both maintain ESP design and quality control with differences in manufacturing location and construction methods. LTD offers exceptional value while ESP Standard delivers ultimate quality. Visit 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona to compare or call (03) 8360 7799 for expert consultation.
What is the best ESP guitar for metal?
Eclipse and Horizon series excel for modern metal. For death metal, consider active EMG pickups delivering tight bass and minimal noise. Thrash metal players prefer M-Series versatility. Progressive metal benefits from Horizon extended fret access. LTD 400 and 1000 series deliver professional tone at accessible prices. Visit our showroom testing models through Mesa Boogie, Peavey, EVH, Orange amplification finding your perfect ESP.
Are LTD guitars good quality?
Yes, LTD guitars deliver excellent quality. Built in ESP-owned factories with ESP quality control, LTD maintains design specifications and playability. Many touring professionals choose LTD as primary instruments. The LTD 400 and 1000 series offer features (EMG pickups, Evertune bridges, ebony fingerboards) typically found on guitars costing significantly more. LTD proves professional metal guitars do not require premium pricing.
What makes ESP necks so fast?
ESP necks feature ultra-thin U-shaped profiles requiring less hand travel, smooth satin finish eliminating friction, jumbo frets facilitating bending, precise fretwork ensuring no dead spots. Combined with quality wood selection, these elements create necks renowned among technical players and shredders. Our guitar tech ensures every ESP neck plays optimally through proper setup.
Do you stock ESP 7-string and 8-string guitars?
Yes, we stock extended-range ESP guitars including 7-string and 8-string models from LTD and ESP Standard. These suit modern metal, progressive, djent requiring extended low-end. ESP offers finest extended-range instruments with proper scale lengths (26.5-28 inches), multi-scale options, and metal-focused electronics. Our expertise includes setup optimization and string gauge consultation. Call (03) 8360 7799 for extended-range inventory.
Can I try ESP guitars before purchasing?
Absolutely. Our Altona showroom stocks multiple ESP and LTD models. Test Eclipse, Horizon, M-Series through high-gain amplifiers experiencing metal tone firsthand. Compare neck profiles, body styles, Floyd Rose versus hardtail, active EMG versus passive Seymour Duncan. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Call (03) 8360 7799 for specific model availability.
What artists play ESP guitars?
ESP's artist roster includes metal legends. James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (Metallica) exclusively play ESP with multiple signatures. Other notable artists: Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Jeff Hanneman (Slayer), George Lynch, Gary Holt, Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), Max Cavalera. This legacy spans thrash, death, black, progressive metal proving ESP's versatility within metal focus. When metal's finest choose ESP exclusively, it validates professional credibility.
Should I choose active or passive pickups on my ESP?
Active EMG pickups deliver tight bass, high output, minimal noise perfect for extreme metal. Passive Seymour Duncan offer dynamic range and organic tone for diverse styles. Fishman Fluence combines active clarity with passive feel offering multiple voicings. Modern death metal players prefer active EMG (81/85 combinations). Versatile players often choose passive or Fluence. Try both types in our showroom determining which suits your playing and tonal preferences.
Does Angkor Music offer warranty on ESP guitars?
Yes, all ESP and LTD guitars include full Australian warranty coverage. As authorized ESP dealer, we provide warranty support and facilitate repairs. ESP stands behind instruments with comprehensive protection covering manufacturing defects. Our authorized status ensures genuine ESP products with proper warranty backing. Visit 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799 for warranty details.
Are ESP Eclipse guitars worth the investment over LTD EC models?
ESP Eclipse guitars feature Japanese craftsmanship with neck-through construction, hand-selected materials, custom shop fretwork justifying higher prices ($3000-5000) for professionals and collectors. LTD EC models deliver excellent tone at accessible prices ($800-2000) suitable for most players. LTD EC-1000 offers exceptional value with professional features while ESP Eclipse provides ultimate quality. Test both in our showroom comparing construction and tone. Our staff provides honest guidance matching guitars to your needs and budget.
Visit Angkor Music Melbourne - ESP Metal Specialists
Experience ESP Guitars with Metal Specialists
Authorized ESP Dealer • Complete LTD and ESP Range • Metal Guitar Expertise
Professional Setup • Floyd Rose Setup • Drop Tuning Expertise • Extended Range Stock
Angkor Music Melbourne | 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Saturday 10am-5pm | Sunday 11am-4pm
