"Joe Duplantier of Gojira reveals the way he gained access to ESP guitars in the past, asserting his faithfulness in relationships, and expressing his desire for a full set of Charvel instruments"
Joe Duplantier Switches to ESP Guitars for Historic Olympic Performance
Renowned metal musician Joe Duplantier, frontman of the critically acclaimed band Gojira, made a significant change in his musical equipment during last year's Olympic Games. Instead of his signature Charvel models, Duplantier opted for a custom ESP electric guitar for the historic concert.
Duplantier's decision to switch to ESP guitars appears to be more than just a one-time event. The French musician has been endorsed by ESP and has been collaborating with them, as confirmed by Tony Rauser, Head Of Artist Relations at ESP, last year.
Duplantier's custom ESP guitar, an LTD XJ-1, made quite an impression at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The all-chrome aesthetic, EverTune bridge, and DiMarzio Fortitude bridge humbucker set it apart from his usual Charvel Tele-style San Dimas models, which he has been wielding for over a decade.
The relationship between Duplantier and ESP seems to date back several years. It was Metallica's Kirk Hammett who personally introduced Duplantier to ESP, marking the beginning of this fruitful collaboration.
Duplantier's move to ESP guitars might also be influenced by his desire for a more noticeable presence on stage. As he continues to take on a more prominent role as a frontman, it seems that he is also exploring new horizons in his musical instruments.
In the coming weeks, a full interview with Joe Duplantier will be published on our website, providing further insights into his decision and his ongoing relationship with ESP. Stay tuned for more details about this exciting development in the world of metal music.
- Joe Duplantier, influenced by his desire for a more noticeable presence on stage and marking the beginning of a fruitful collaboration with ESP, has been wielding custom ESP electric guitars, such as the LTD XJ-1, for some time.
- In last year's Olympics, Duplantier, instead of his signature Charvel models, notably played an ESP custom electric guitar, which featured an all-chrome aesthetic, EverTune bridge, and DiMarzio Fortitude bridge humbucker, setting it apart from his usual Tele-style San Dimas models.
- Tony Rauser, Head Of Artist Relations at ESP, confirmed Duplantier's endorsement by the company last year, suggesting that this switch might be more than just a one-time event in the musician's career.
- The relationship between Duplantier and ESP appears to date back several years, with Metallica's Kirk Hammett playing a role in introducing Duplantier to ESP guitars, leading to Duplantier's significant change in musical equipment during his Olympic performance, contributing to the entertainment and music industries.
