The Story Behind Esp Guitars
Electric Sound Products, known as ESP, began in Tokyo Japan in 1975 as a corporation that supplied custom substitute parts for electric guitars. Nonetheless, the first ESP guitar wasn’t constructed until 1976. ESP Guitars and replacement components continued to be sold solely in Japan for nearly 10 years prior to moving into the U.S. marketplace. In 1983 their replacement accessories ended up being made obtainable in the U.S.. At last, in 1984 their electric guitars made their American arrival.
In 1984 – 1985 ESP Guitars were attracting some attention from remarkable musicians including Bruce Kulick (Kiss), Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones) and Vernon Reid (Living Colour).
The next important name to encounter ESP Guitars was George Lynch of Dokken, whilst shopping for guitar components as he was on tour in Japan. When George discovered that ESP made custom electric guitars, the prototype “Kamikaze” was crafted for him. The Kamikaze was the original signature model to be made.