ESP Original & Custom Guitars | Studio Gears

For tracking guitars, the instrument matters as much as the amp and the mic. ESP's Original Series and Custom Shop models are built in Japan with top-tier pickups and quality hardware, so they give you a strong, consistent source signal to record. Studio Gears carries them for producers and engineers who want a dependable tracking guitar.

Think about the role each model can play in a session. The Snapper CTM suits main rhythm and lead parts. The Horizon FR CTM, with its burled maple top and FR bridge, is built for expressive lead work and dive-bomb effects. The FRX Kiso Custom adds another option for your guitar room. The Snapper-7 gives you seven strings for low-tuned riffs and extended-range parts without changing instruments.

These are premium instruments, and the current range runs from about $4,600 to $8,750. Compare the live grid below to choose the guitar that will earn its place on your records.

ESP Snapper CTM Electric Guitar in Marine Blue

$6,149.00
ESP Horizon FR CTM Burled Maple Electric Guitar in See Thru Black Burst

$8,749.00
ESP Snapper CTM Electric Guitar in See Thru Black

$6,149.00
ESP SNAPPER-7 Brass Black Electric Guitar

$4,599.00
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ESP FRX Kiso Custom Guitar See Thru Black Sunburst

$5,499.00
ESP SNAPPER-7 Citron Green Electric Guitar

$4,599.00

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ESP Original Series & Custom Guitars - frequently asked questions

What makes ESP Original Series and Custom Shop guitars different from other ESP guitars?

They sit at the top of the ESP line. They are built in Japan and combine premium figured tops, hand-finished necks, top-tier pickups and high-grade hardware. Within the range, models differ mainly in body shape, top wood and finish, string count and bridge style.

Is there a seven-string option in the ESP Original Series?

Yes. The Snapper-7 extends the Snapper design to seven strings and is offered in colors such as Brass Black and Citron Green. Other models in the range, like the Snapper CTM, Horizon FR CTM and FRX Kiso Custom, are the alternatives if you prefer six strings.

Which finishes can I choose from in the ESP Original Series and Custom range?

Finishes include Marine Blue and See Thru Black on the Snapper CTM, and See Thru Black Burst with a burled maple top on the Horizon FR CTM. The FRX Kiso Custom comes in See Thru Black Sunburst. This is a premium tier, so pricing sits in a fairly narrow high-end band, and every instrument is set up and professionally packed with free US shipping.

ESP Original Series & Custom Guitars in stock now at Studio Gears

As of October 16, 2026, Studio Gears has 6 ESP Original Series & Custom Guitars in stock and ready to ship, priced from $4,599 to $8,749. Every order ships free within the US, no sales tax collected on orders shipped outside California, and 30-day returns.