Playthrough: Obscura signature ESP guitar demo!

They maybe expensive but when an artist gets the opportunity to do a signature model with a manufacturer, it’s a career milestone. Here’s a video of Obscura guitarist and vocalist Steffen Kummerer demoing his new ESP Custom Guitar. For those not in the know, Kummerer saw a mass exodus of members a the end of the “Diluvium” tour cycle; Christian Münzner, Jeroen Paul Thesseling and David Diepold have been recruited to fill the vacancies and they are working on a new album together.

Steffen Kummerer comments: “After three years in the making, ESP Guitars released an astonishing instrument which perfectly suits my needs on stage and in the studio. Working on this project with excellent people in Germany, the United States and Japan over such a long period turned into a unique guitar featuring the finest Japanese craftsmanship. Makoto Suzuki and his team of ESP Japan delivered an excellent, perfect built guitar – top-notch of quality combined with breathtaking design. The choice of adding scalloped frets, a tailor-made cutaway and customized solutions for every need enhanced the playing experience. I am looking forward to recording OBSCURA’s new album soon and start rehearsing for all upcoming tours and festivals. With Christian Münzner, Jeroen Paul Thesseling and David Diepold a new chapter of the band begun and we are excited to release new music through our new partner NUCLEAR BLAST.”