We Are Sound Service!
We are Sound Service European Music Distribution – one of Europe's largest distributors of musical instruments.
We distribute high-quality musical instruments, sound systems and recording equipment from leading international manufacturers.
In addition to ESP, the brands we distribute in Europe include ZOOM, Nord, ENGL, Eventide, Tech21 and DiMarzio, to name but a few.
We love guitars! And we work closely with almost all well-known specialist dealers in Europe who order ESP guitars from us for you.
Our company headquarters are located in the heart of Berlin. This means we are always close to the latest trends in our passion – music!
ESP und Sound Service
ESP and Sound Service have been working together for decades. We have been distributing ESP guitars since 1995. We started in Germany.
Over the years, more and more countries have been added to our distribution area, and today we are your exclusive partner for ESP, E-II and
Ltd. in almost all of Europe.
Thanks to our long and close collaboration, we can offer you the best possible service. Our product managers are constantly working to make all
models available to you in Europe, our support team can answer any questions you may have about ESP,
and our service technicians know every little screw on all current and discontinued instruments.
Modern Logistics
Excellent stocking for the whole of Europe. We know our brands and we know your customers. With state-of-the-art warehousing and logistics methods, we distribute your products to even the most remote corners of Europe - and at lightning speed.
In the heart of Europe
Based in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin, we take care of the musical needs of retailers throughout Europe. In doing so, we attach great importance to providing each retailer with 360° all-round support. We solve every problem!
Sales and Service Teams
When it comes to sound, we know what we are talking about. Our international staff is highly trained and receives regular training. We know how to build brands: Together and with passion.
The ESP Story
In 1983, ESP Guitars also offered the first accessories on the US market and shortly afterwards produced custom instruments for top artists from the New York area, such as Bruce Kulick (KISS), Carmine Rojas (David Bowie), Vernon Reid (Living Colour) and Page Hamilton (Helmet). During this time, Ron Wood from the Rolling Stones also developed a custom guitar with ESP, which later became his signature model.
In 1986, ESP introduced the first mass-produced models: the MI Standard, MI Custom, Horizon Custom and the Surveyor Bass. A year later, Kirk Hammett (Metallica) also discovered the exceptional quality of ESP guitars and created his first custom instrument with the Custom Shop in New York City, which later became known as the KH-2.
In 1990, ESP moved its US headquarters from New York to Los Angeles and opened an office on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. In 1993, the LTD brand was created to bring ESP's high quality standards to a more affordable line of production guitars. At the same time, the number of signature models was significantly increased, including models for James Hetfield (Metallica), Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), Jeff Hanneman (Slayer), Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne) and Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly).
In 2005, ESP introduced the RZK-I in Platinum Silver, the first signature guitar for Richard Z. Kruspe (Rammstein), later also available with a spectacular BURNT finish. While the ESP Signature line grew steadily, the LTD line expanded even more to appeal to musicians worldwide in all genres.
In 2008, ESP was recognised by Music Trades magazine as the fastest growing company in the industry. Today, ESP and LTD instruments are sold in over 60 countries and are popular with musicians around the world.
