ESP Guitars

George Lynch has become a regular attraction of the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim.  George has been endorsing musical products most of his celebrated musical career and as a result is asked to appear in a booth, sign autographs and provide demos of his gear.  George is a well-known hard rock guitarist who has performed and recorded with such bands as Lynch Mob, Dokken and Souls of We.  His musical products have included work with ESP Guitars and Seymour Duncan among others.

Marco Mendoza is a seasoned American bassist renowned for his dynamic performances and versatility across multiple genres, including hard rock, heavy metal, jazz fusion, and Latin grooves. Born on May 3, 1963, in San Diego, California, he spent his formative years in Tijuana, Mexico, where he began playing guitar before switching to bass. Throughout his illustrious career, Marco has collaborated with iconic artists such as Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and The Dead Daisies. In 2025, he joined the Satch Vai Band alongside guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, further cem

Rocco Prestia grew up in Northern California where he began playing guitar as a teenager before joining the group Tower of Power just after the famous band was formed. It was during these early days when Rocco switched from guitar to bass, which provided a special groove as he mastered what many called the “fingerstyle funk” technique. Over his long career Rocco played the Fender Precision Bass and was an endorsee for Conklin and ESP Guitars which he signed with during the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim.

Ed Seelig opened a small guitar shop when he was a teenager, having already made connections within the concert circuit selling used gear to traveling musicians.  The store, Silver Strings Music and Repair in St. Louis, Missouri opened in the early 1970s.  He organized one of the very first vintage guitar shows in 1973 and witnessed firsthand the growth of the vintage guitar market.  Along the way Ed has made lifelong friends with musicians and industry leaders alike, including Joe Walsh and Seymour Duncan.

Hisatake Shibuya took great pride in developing music education opportunities for students wishing to bring music into their lives. By forming music schools in Japan and later opening the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, Hisatake-san has created a model for extended musical education programs. The schools are funded largely by his ESP Guitar Company, which was formed in 1975, and provides instruments and gear around the world.