North Hollywood, CA (November 20, 2019) -- ESP Guitars has just debuted the first 15 guitar models for their “New for 2020” collection. Details on this “Phase I” of the new model announcements can be seen at the ESP web site. The company also stated that several more phases of new model announcements will happen between now and the NAMM Show in January.
The new models announced include the return of the popular Phoenix shape in the new LTD Deluxe Phoenix-1000 See Thru Black Cherry, featuring a pair of Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker active pickups and the Phoenix-1000 Vintage White with a Seymour Duncan Phat Cat single-coil in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan Custom in the bridge.
The LTD Black Metal Series has expanded with the debut of the LTD M-HT Black Metal and the 7-string LTD M-7HT Baritone Black Metal. These are hardtail versions of the Black Metal M Series guitar. Both models are neck-thru-body designs that feature a Hipshot bridge with string-thru body setup for sustain and stability. They also feature the special single direct-mounted Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter passive pickup. Additionally, ESP has announced more M-shaped new models with the LTD Deluxe M-1000HT and the seven-string LTD Deluxe M-1007HT. Both of these new guitars are being offered with burled poplar tops finished in Black Natural Fade, and both offer neck-thru-body construction. Pickups on these new M Series models are direct-mounted Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers.
ESP also announced several new EC Series models with the LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Blue Natural Fade, which has a burled poplar top on a mahogany body. This guitar includes a set of Seymour Duncan Sentient (neck) and Pegasus (bridge) passive pickups. The new LTD Deluxe EC-1000T Black Natural Burst has a traditional full-thickness mahogany body, chambered for weight relief, with a flamed maple cap. The LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Violet Andromeda offers ESP’s iridescent Violet Andromeda finish, and features Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker active pickups. The new LTD Deluxe H-1001FR is now being made available with a burled poplar top in Black Natural Burst finish, and includes a Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge that features stainless steel screws. The LTD Deluxe H-1001 has a superb quilted maple top in See Thru Black finish. The LTD Deluxe H3-1000 is being offered with a flamed maple top in Black Turquoise Burst finish, and includes direct-mount Seymour Duncan Sentient (neck) and Pegasus (bridge) passive pickups. The LTD Deluxe H3-1000FR comes in See Thru Black Sunburst finish over a flamed maple top, and also includes a Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge that features stainless steel screws.
Two new LTD Deluxe Viper-1000 guitars have been announced. Both models offer a mahogany body with an exceptional quilted maple top, and are being made available in See Thru Purple Sunburst and Tiger Eye Sunburst finishes. They feature direct-mount Seymour Duncan Sentient (neck) and Pegasus (bridge) passive pickups.
ESP emphasizes that many more “New for 2020” models will be debuted in several phases between now and the start of NAMM, which is being held as usual in Anaheim, CA starting on January 16, 2020. Detailed specifications and more information on all new models will be available on the ESP web site at that time.
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Billy Gibbons is an undisputable guitar force whose feel, tone, and all-around vibe make him the highest level of hero. But that’s not to say he hasn’t made some odd choices in his career, like when ZZ Top re-recorded parts of their classic albums for CD release. And fans will argue which era of the band’s career is best. Some of us love drum machines and synths and others don’t, but we all love Billy.
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Originally released in the 1980s, the Victory has long been a cult favorite among guitarists for its distinctive double cutaway design and excellent upper-fret access. These new models feature flexible electronics, enhanced body contours, improved weight and balance, and an Explorer headstock shape.
A Cult Classic Made Modern
The new Victory features refined body contours, improved weight and balance, and an updated headstock shape based on the popular Gibson Explorer.
Effortless Playing
With a fast-playing SlimTaper neck profile and ebony fretboard with a compound radius, the Victory delivers low action without fret buzz everywhere on the fretboard.
Flexible Electronics
The two 80s Tribute humbucker pickups are wired to push/pull master volume and tone controls for coil splitting and inner/outer coil selection when the coils are split.
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Released in 1983, the Roland SDE-3000 rackmount delay was a staple for pro players of the era and remains revered for its rich analog/digital hybrid sound and distinctive modulation. BOSS reimagined this retro classic in 2023 with the acclaimed SDE-3000D and SDE-3000EVH, two wide-format pedals with stereo sound, advanced features, and expanded connectivity. The SDE-3 brings the authentic SDE-3000 vibe to a streamlined BOSS compact, enhanced with innovative creative tools for every musical style. The SDE-3 delivers evocative delay sounds that drip with warmth and musicality. The efficient panel provides the primary controls of its vintage benchmark—including delay time, feedback, and independent rate and depth knobs for the modulation—plus additional knobs for expanded sonic potential.
A wide range of tones are available, from basic mono delays and ’80s-style mod/delay combos to moody textures for ambient, chill, and lo-fi music. Along with reproducing the SDE-3000's original mono sound, the SDE-3 includes a powerful Offset knob to create interesting tones with two simultaneous delays. With one simple control, the user can instantly add a second delay to the primary delay. This provides a wealth of mono and stereo colors not available with other delay pedals, including unique doubled sounds and timed dual delays with tap tempo control. The versatile SDE-3 provides output configurations to suit any stage or studio scenario.
Two stereo modes include discrete left/right delays and a panning option for ultra-wide sounds that move across the stereo field. Dry and effect-only signals can be sent to two amps for wet/dry setups, and the direct sound can be muted for studio mixing and parallel effect rigs. The SDE-3 offers numerous control options to enhance live and studio performances. Tap tempo mode is available with a press and hold of the pedal switch, while the TRS MIDI input can be used to sync the delay time with clock signals from DAWs, pedals, and drum machines. Optional external footswitches provide on-demand access to tap tempo and a hold function for on-the-fly looping. Alternately, an expression pedal can be used to control the Level, Feedback, and Time knobs for delay mix adjustment, wild pitch effects, and dramatic self-oscillation.
The new BOSS SDE-3 Dual Delay Pedal will be available for purchase at authorized U.S. BOSS retailers in October for $219.99. To learn more, visit www.boss.info.