ESP’s 87’ series models get a facelift with the electrifying Rainbow Crackle finish. The Eclipse ’87, Eclipse ’87 NT, M-1 Custom ‘87, Mirage Deluxe ‘87, and Surveyor ’87 bass have all been finished with this era-correct shred-tastic paint job. ESP has never held back when it comes to standing out from the crowd, and this new addition of finishes to the 87’ series range is no exception. Celebrating ESP’s rich history and contribution to metal and rock players all around the world the rainbow crackle finish is recreated from ESP’s 1987 catalogue and boy does it capture the essence of…
Author: Ben Ehmke
Labels can often be detrimental to a genre of music, and they sure have been unkind to one of Metals most commercially successful offshoots; Nu Metal. Are they warranted, not always! However daft Nu Metal appears on the surface, underneath the questionable fashion choices and controversy there lies some of the most creative and unique guitar parts of any of Metals’ expansive sub-genres. You see, besides Nu Metal being produced by some of the most creative and quirky guitarists of the time, bands such as Korn and Slipknot were ripping out guitar sounds challenging the scope of their instruments. The…
