ESP LTD MH-1000NT BB BLK
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LTD MH-1000NT BB BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
608655
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD MH-1000NT BB BLK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,934.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MH-1000NT is a seriously well-built instrument. The combination of mahogany and maple gives it a great balance of warmth and clarity, and those Fishman pickups are surprisingly versatile – you can get everything from bluesy crunch to searing high-gain tones. It's perfect for players who want a premium feel and performance without the high-end price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD MH-1000NT BB BLK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Set-in three-piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Extra Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 300 - 400 mm compound
- Scale: 648 mm
- Frets: 24 XJ stainless steel
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Moulded nut
- Pickup: Fishman Alnico Modern Hum 3-Voice Brushed Stainless (neck) and Fishman Ceramic Modern Hum 3-Voice Brushed Stainless (bridge) Humbucker
- Volume control with push/pull function for Voice 3
- Tone control with push/pull function for voice 2
- 3-Way switch
- Tailpiece/bridge: TonePros Locking TOM with strings guide through body
- Hardware: Chrome
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Strings: D'Addario XL120
- Colour: Black Satin
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant sustain and a pleasing tonal foundation.
- • Extra-thin 'U' neck profile promotes effortless playability and fast shredding.
- • Fishman Modern humbuckers deliver articulate cleans and high-gain aggression.
- • TonePros locking TOM bridge enhances tuning stability and provides reliable vibrato.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a little weighty for extended playing sessions.
- • Ebony fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
- • While versatile, it leans towards rock/metal; cleaner tones might feel slightly sterile.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony, 300-400mm Compound Radius
Pickups
Fishman Alnico Modern (Neck) & Fishman Ceramic Modern (Bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length
648mm (25.5 inches)
Frets
24 XJ Stainless Steel
Bridge
TonePros Locking TOM with String-Through Body
Weight
4.2kg (9.3 lbs) approximately
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fishman Moderns offer a more articulate and modern tone, with a wider dynamic range and slightly more clarity than traditional Gibson pickups – expect a less 'muddy' sound.
Yes, the push-pull pots unlock distinct voicings for each pickup, adding a noticeable tonal shift and expanding the guitar’s versatility beyond the basic three-way switch.
Ebony is naturally drier than rosewood, so regular applications of fretboard oil are recommended to prevent cracking and maintain optimal playability – about once a month is a good starting point.
