Are ESP 7 string guitars any good?

Yes! ESP 7 string guitars are well-made, reliable and extremely playable. This makes them a great choice for the gigging and recording guitarist.

Where are ESP 7 String guitars made?

ESP 7 String guitars are made in Japan, with LTD models mainly being made in Indonesia, Korea or Vietnam.

Who plays an ESP 7 String guitar?

Stephen Carpenter from Deftones, Brian Head Welch from Korn and Alex Wade from Whitechapel are some of the many guitarists who play ESP 7 String guitars.

Do ESP 7 string guitars have a longer scale length than 6 string equivalents?

ESP tend to use 25'5" scale lengths for their 7 string guitars. This is a very normal measurement for both 6 and 7 string guitars but it is worth noting that guitars such as the Eclipse models, which normally have a 24.75" scale length, have a 25.5" scale when made as 7 string instruments.

What is the difference between an ESP 7 string model and an LTD 7 string model?

The main difference is country of manufacture. ESP guitars are made in Japan whereas LTD models are made in Indonesia and Korea. There is more to it than just that, though. ESP guitars have a higher level of workmanship and the hardware used is often of a higher quality.