Check out the first 15 models that the company is rolling out for 2020.
North Hollywood, CA (November 20, 2019) -- ESP Guitars has just debuted the first 15 guitar models for their āNew for 2020ā collection. Details on this āPhase Iā 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 ESPās 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 āNew for 2020ā 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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The Sunset is a fully analog, zero latency bass amplifier simulator. It features a ¼ā input, XLR and ¼ā outputs, gain and volume controls and extensive equalization. Itās intended to replace your bass amp both live and in the studio.
If you need a full sounding amp simulator with a lot of EQ, the Sunset is for you. It features a five band equalizer with Treble, Bass, Parametric Midrange (with frequency and level controls), Resonance (for ultra lows), and Presence (for ultra highs). All are carefully tuned for bass guitar. But donāt let that hold you back if youāre a keyboard player. Pianos and synthesizers sound great with the Sunset!
The Sunset includes Gain and master Volume controls which allow you to add compression and classic tube amp growl. It has both ¼ā phone and balanced XLR outputs - which lets you use it as a high quality active direct box. Finally, the Sunset features zero latency all analog circuitry ā important for the instrument most responsible for the bandās groove.
Introducing the Sunset Bass Amp Simulator
- Zero Latency bass amp simulator.
- Go direct into the PA or DAW.
- Five Band EQ:
- Treble and Bass controls.
- Parametric midrange with level and frequency controls.
- Presence control for extreme highs.
- Resonance control for extreme lows.
- Gain control to add compression and harmonics.
- Master Volume.
- XLR and 1/4" outputs.
- Full bypass.
- 9VDC, 200mA.
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MAP price: $210 USD ($299 CAD).
PRS Guitars celebrates 40 years with the limited edition McCarty SC56. Featuring vintage-inspired design and modern innovations, this single-cutaway guitar pays tribute to Ted McCarty and his impact on the industry. With only 400 pieces available, this instrument is a must-have for collectors and performers alike.
PRS Guitars today announced the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition. With a classic PRS single-cutaway body shape and carefully chosen specifications, the McCarty SC56 is both a tribute to tradition and a reliable tool for the modern performer. Only 400 pieces will be made.
āThe SC56, signifying Singlecut and 1956, model is our most recent tribute to my late mentor Ted McCarty and his impact on the guitar industry. We started with our take on a classic late ā50s singlecut body. 1956 marks the year that Ted first had guitars made with his newly coined 'humbucker' pickups. It also happens to be the year I was born. Bringing vintage design into the modern era, we loaded this model with our McCarty III pickups, meticulously designed to deliver warm, clear, vintage tone with exceptional note separation and dynamics,ā said PRS Guitars Founder & Managing General Partner, Paul Reed Smith.
Anchored by a maple top and mahogany back, the 24.594ā scale length and 22-fret Pattern Vintage neck work with Phase III non-locking tuners and PRS two-piece bridge to promote its musical sustain. The PRS McCarty III pickups are controlled by a simple layout ā two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle on the upper bout.
Single-cutaway guitars are known to be heavier than their double-cutaway counterparts. The McCarty SC56 Limited Edition design incorporates weight-relief, decreasing the weight of the guitar by about 2/3 of a pound, while maintaining several points of attachment between the guitar top and back to eliminate the āhollowā sound of the cavities and promote tone transfer.
With appointments like binding on the fretboard, classic bird inlays, and a vintage-inspired nitrocellulose finish, the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition blends heritage and innovation into a timeless instrument.
PRS Guitars continues its schedule of launching new products each month in 2025.
For more information, please visit prsguitars.com.
40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition | Demo | PRS Guitars - YouTube
His credits include Miles Davisā Jack Johnson and Herbie Mannānext to whom he performed in Questloveās 2021 documentary, Summer of Soulāand his tunes have been covered by Santana and the Messthetics. But itās as a bandleader and collaborator where Sharrock cut his wildest recordings. As groundbreaking as Sharrockās music could be, his distorted tone and melodic tunes helped bring rock listeners into the jazz tent. Our callers let us know how much Sharrock meant to them and why heās one of the ātop guys of all time.ā
Designed for players who demand flexibility without sacrificing tone, the Aquanaut fuses the rich warmth of classic analog delay with the extended range and clarity of modern digital designs. Featuring up to 600 milliseconds of delay time, the Aquanaut easily covers everything from tight slapback echoes to lush, ambient textures and rhythmic soundscapes ā all with a simple, intuitive control layout.
Unlike many digital delays that can sound sterile and detached, the Aquanaut retains an organic, analog-inspired voice. Repeats are smooth and musical, gently fading into the mix to create depth and dimension without overwhelming your dry signal. Whether youāre chasing vintage tape echo, adding subtle space to your solos, or building massive atmospheric layers, the Aquanaut keeps your tone clear, present, and inspiring.
Berserker Electronics Aquanaut Delay/Echo
Key features include:
- Up to 600ms of delay time for expanded creative possibilities
- Analog-voiced digital architecture for warm, natural-sounding repeats
- Ambient-style echo that enhances, not distracts from, your core tone
- Simple, intuitive controls for delay time, feedback, and blend
The Aquanaut is available direct at www.berserkerpedals.com and Reverb at a $149 street price.