ESP LTD M-Black Metal Black Satin

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ESP LTD M-Black Metal Black Satin

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LTD M-Black Metal Black Satin

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 432355
Brand: ESP
Model: LTD M-Black Metal Black Satin
Category: Heavy Guitars
Price: $1,318.90

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This M-Black Metal is a seriously focused machine built for metalheads. The neck-through design and Duncan Blackened Winter pickup deliver a ferocious, modern tone, and the Floyd Rose tremolo allows for some serious dive bombs. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and components justify the cost for players seeking a no-compromise metal guitar.

Product Description

  • ESP LTD M-Black Metal Black Satin
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • 3-Piece neck-through-body: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
  • Neck profile: Extra Thin U
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 24 XJ stainless steel frets
  • Pickups: 1 Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter humbucker (bridge)
  • 1 Volume control
  • Grover machine heads
  • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo
  • Black hardware
  • Original strings: D'Addario EXL120 .009 - .042
  • Colour: Matte Black
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a tight, focused low-end and clear highs.
  • • Seymour Duncan Blackened Winter pickup provides searing high-gain output.
  • • Thin 'Extra Thin U' neck profile promotes fast, effortless playing.
  • • Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, refined feel and excellent note definition.
CONS
  • • The Floyd Rose tremolo requires a learning curve to master tuning stability.
  • • The matte black finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints easily.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; primarily geared towards aggressive metal styles.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Macassar ebony
Pickups Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter (bridge)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 24 XJ stainless steel
Bridge Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Extra Thin U' is noticeably thinner than many LTD necks, closer to a modern profile, making it ideal for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a faster feel.
It's a capable tremolo, but the 1000 series requires a bit more knowledge and specialized tools for proper setup and tuning stability compared to simpler systems.
Given the high output of the Blackened Winter, a high-gain amplifier with good dynamic response is essential to tame the signal and retain clarity - think Mesa/Boogie, EVH, or similar.

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