
Marshall model numbers look like years.The guide below will help you quickly and clearly date Marshall amps and cabinets, without us waxing poetic about their influence.

We recently wrote an article detailing that rich history (which you can read here), but for those simply looking to figure out how old their Marshall amp is, we offer this shortcut. Marshall amps had such precedent-setting wattage and tone that their history can hardly be separated from the history of rock itself. While Fender and Vox amps have their place in moving electrified guitar forward, the creations of Jim Marshall fostered an entirely new sound and allowed guitarists to fill stadiums with it.

We think that there is an ESP to suit almost every metal player out there.Marshall amplifiers made hard rock possible. A wide variety of colours are available, including more unusual choices such as purple. Whether it is an ESP, E-II or ESP LTD, the same body shapes are available such as the Horizon, the Viper and the Eclipse. Specifications are tailored more to the harder rock/metal player with high output pickups and many models featuring locking tremolos. The LTD line even features signature models from James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Stephen Carpenter. LTD is the most affordable and often-seen range of guitars which offer excellent value for money. E-II is a newer range of Japanese instruments that bridges the gap between LTD and ESP. ESP guitars are their highest quality production instruments made in Japan. There are several ranges in the ESP family. This is backed up by a famously high level of quality, sound and playability. With several high profile performers choosing to play ESP, their visibility as a brand is very strong. ESP was founded in Tokyo, Japan and many models are still made there.

ESP guitars have been one of the top choices for hard rock and metal electric guitars for decades now.
