ESP Guitars: The Making of Shinobi

Every so often, the master luthiers of the ESP Custom Shop in Tokyo, Japan create an instrument that showcases the very best of their rare artistic talents. For 2016, they've made Shinobi, the sword-wielding ninja warrior that's come to life in the form of a finely-crafted musical instrument. Enjoy this video that shows the many steps in designing and building this one-of-a-kind guitar. More info on the ESP Custom Shop: www.espguitars....

[@Stubz_Perez]

When you gotta play a show at 9 but slice an emperor's throat at 8

[@Ogscottyp]

sweet.

[@Deatheater900]

Silvano G. Perez $100,000? 😒

[@xamir1113x]

Greatest luthiers in the world right here

[@seanantley1965]

Agree!!!

[@TevaFourrier]

first I didn't really understand the sword but when I saw why , I was like "OKAY THAT'S FUCKING SICK" ! Nice work guys !

[@Skrkro]

I came multiple times throughout this video

[@flannelcommander]

Skrʞro Your boyfriend must be one happy guy

[@189harvesterofsorrow]

I love everything about this guitar except for the bolt-on neck.

[@Jakeman90210]

whats with the 7 string pickup?

[@IntoxicatingGas]

+Gherkin Flout Tubanomeister Gives the guitar a distinct sound by having the strings in between each of the poles instead of directly over them, sort of like what some bass pick ups do!

[@Jakeman90210]

interesting, I've noticed them doing that before on other models like this, maybe I should give it a try.

[@IntoxicatingGas]

The 7 string pick up can also give it a bit more bass response, given the lower end poll piece and it being wound to support the heavier string. I'd recommend it- but only on a body you don't care about or one that you make on your own!

[@bobbyberetta4206]

Balance of Tone

[@7REDDRACO7]

the particular pickup has wider pole tops and the strings are exactly between them so instead of vibrating outside the pole center the inverse is had, the strings vibrate toward the poles the more they vibrate.

[@daczarnian]

Where can I find the soundtrack for this lil' vid? That riffage is tasty.

[@wallyordona159]

Fu..ing beautiful piece!❤️👏🏼🤘🏼

[@jhonathantierry5805]

Eu sempre venho aqui sonhar um pouco kkkkk

[@jhonathantierry5805]

Mais uma vez estou aqui ❤❤❤

[@nelpastel6927]

Well, if you ever wondered how does a 14 years old otaku's guitar would look like...

[@Anthares87]

who is the owner of this crazy guitar???

[@frankvanrijn964]

Highly impractical to play, but I absolutely love it! Astonishing piece of craftsmanship!!!

[@frankvanrijn964]

Well... it's a one of piece, with hours and hours of craftsmanship put into it... If you figure a factory built ESP costs 5000 USD, than what would this go for? ;) And any guitar collector with shiploads of money could buy this and hang it on display... heck if I had that much money I would!

[@wipe0utpuls3]

I read somewhere that one of these went for 80,000 USD

[@wipe0utpuls3]

Johnny Mickem as I said...'I read somewhere....'

[@solipsist_guitars]

Some Custom guitars with simple design can be around 3000-4000$

[@xSilencex_]

ESP para mi son los Mejores! La mia es LTD pero bastante feliz igual al ser de cierta misma referencia con las ESP.

[@jesvs666.]

Do we really need 2 kidneys to live?

[@hollow3122]

Lol

[@djsubliminalreeve]

wow i think i'm gonna buy an esp for my next guitar because your luthiers are fucking amazing

[@XMetalChefX]

When will they release an LTD model? :-P

[@Guitarist._.2004]

Goddamn.. it even comes with a fucking sword😂🤘

[@seeteasea5497]

That Katana handle looked shit hot until all the little skulls fucked it right up! Guitar looks sick though

[@omursaraslan6316]

awesome craftsmanship, hideous guitar.

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

How the fuck is that hideous? That is awesome!

[@omursaraslan6316]

+WaRLoKWYATT it's just... ugly

[@jayrodm643]

Yeah, they overdid it my opinion

[@omursaraslan6316]

+Jarryd Mahabir exactly, if only they kept it as simple as it was on the drawing with less details and less coloring...

[@Thejgomez]

+Ömür Sarıaslan was going to use the same words. The talent and hours have no comparison in the guitar music biz, no other company in the world can level this craftsmanship. As for design, well I think is just the way to move the bar up even for themselves, challenging their own skills, unfortunately the results is too much yet amazing though. On the other hand this is art not a real instrument even if plays for real, specially assuming the price of something like that.

[@jasons7222]

What the fuck have you brought upon this cursed and how do I get one

[@broderp]

Lots of skill and talent, but unfortunately its pointless.

[@jimclark7917]

Probably cost more than my Corvette

[@ShamrockbandHK]

a 7 string pickup on a 6 string gutiar?? weird

[@wesleyzimmerman94]

It puts the strings in between the pole pieces which gives it a different sound. There's also more more low end in 7 string pickups

[@slipnot5910]

This is an amazing guitar

[@LeeGee]

Real craftsmen.

[@duncanyoung9770]

Lol, why the FUCK are they using a 7 string pickup on a six string guitar?!?!?!?!??!??!?!? Or am I missing something...

[@colejustesen]

Amazing! ESP has some amazing wood working luthiers!

[@jjohnson9009]

A basic custom shop ESP usually runs around $5000 and I mean basic. What on earth did this thing cost $20,000, $22,500, $25,000?!? More? Does anyone know?

[@Salomon_G]

Holy shit

[@dr_satan_]

7 string HUMBUCKER on a 6 string guitar ?????????? interesting....

[@AadityaRoy]

Only ESP

[@Erneman]

Holy mother of bob, That's what I call art, not this lame ass bullshoot of geometrical nonsense hangin' around in Louvre etc.

[@scottkempinski5655]

WOW! I love seeing how these masterpieces take shape. Cool riffage for background music, as well.

[@zeroman614]

Everything in Japan seems awesomley ridiculous.

[@MrOptimus4]

There is no doubt that is an amazing instrument but I really wouldn't use something like that in stage

[@igordutkowski9499]

Does anyone here know How much would It be to order a custom shop Esp???

[@TiagoFlorentino10]

Que legal! Bem interessante! Gostei do belo acabamento, e das variações, que pode ter apartir dessa idéia! ! Tiago do Brasil!

[@망고랑곰총각]

어그로 머신..

[@MrUltracoin]

Best custom shop in the world! Nobody does it like this.

[@秉李]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joedell71]

The Kusari Fundo hanging off of the ends of the V is a really cool touch

[@AKLowEnd]

Kill switch or mute button next to input jack on the back???

[@bob733333]

666 is dorky af.

[@shadyburnike264]

I would love to have that encased in glass on my wall

[@thebeardedalchemist]

what's the Song in the Background

[@Maddronn]

How much does something like this even cost xD

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

Daaaamn! It's aight. lol

[@squap5916]

Wow god damn dude ,it's amazing guitar

[@b00___]

is this a guitar build or a samurai sword build?

[@pawewronowski4222]

imagine some weebs playing this lol

[@sunnyalas6044]

Holy smokes....! That is sick..

[@seanantley1965]

I absolutely LOVE it!!!

[@guitargamez7930]

How much to buy this guitar?

[@guinn2415]

Wow , give this guy a medal

[@lucas.mesquita63]

Essa guitarra deve pesar pra caramba!

[@jorge67891]

Use ESP neck reinforment ?

[@madslashers2002]

ESP has a two year backlog on custom orders at the moment and won’t accept new custom orders (according to sweetwater) I hope it’s not because they are busy making crap like this, especially when all I want is a few small deviations from what they offer on their configurator.

[@espguitarsusa]

It's because a lot of people want custom guitars, and we have very high standards and it takes time to create each one by hand with a limited number of qualified master luthiers. Thanks for your patience!

[@madslashers2002]

@@espguitarsusa yeah, I know, I hear what you’re saying. But I’d like to fork over money today and get an order going. 😢

[@bmentlow]

Theez dudez are nuttz!! lol..

[@ssammucheetar]

アァァァ、中ニ病のギターか。。。ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ

[@ПавелКоломыткин]

True stuff for real ninja!)

[@RevisedTV]

totes worth w.e price they put on it

[@thierrytitus5980]

MERVEILLEUSE GUITARE TRAVAIL EXTRAORDINAIRE

[@Guitarist._.2004]

What this song called

[@levilextv]

Made for a kami band member ? :D

[@jayrodm643]

Was the sword even necessary?

[@InVacuo]

+Jarryd Mahabir Dude, the whole guitar isn't necessary! It's just an exercise in skill demonstration (Well kind of...) :)

[@jayrodm643]

+Fritters87 cool

[@damiansilvey709]

Yes, yes it is

[@damiansilvey709]

Yes, yes it is

[@destrue]

Jarryd Mahabir man, un these ocations you have to go alllll the way!

[@jeanlemarchais]

wahou !!! what a great guitar !!

[@nuggetstew4380]

I hope Shinobi is 18+

[@samforshee2390]

Damn predictive text

[@benjaminsilva6447]

Matt Heafy Like this

[@k4s4a3]

ダサくて高いさすがESP

[@Markcello]

Horrible!

[@GrMfull]

OMG, that work !!!

[@samforshee2390]

Bad ads sound track

[@akiyamamio1586]

I want this guitar

[@wormfost5578]

Dude!! WTF!! 💥🤯💥

[@andrewfedish374]

Oh jeez I want

[@CRISSFRESNO]

*BRUTAL !!*

[@muhammadghazali1707]

DO MORE!!!!

[@Chinamon]

Awsome

[@berzzerker43lol5]

¿¿WTF??

[@groovecrusader2715]

Edgy

[@ПетрБражник]

🤘🤘🤘🙌

[@ESPLRG]

Amazing luthiers, geeky designers with a little too much say unfortunately. The classic less is more right here

[@assasinpro12]

a custom job like this must cost more than a car

[@MrBiggysmalls87]

Poop