ESP LTD MH-1001NT STBLK
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LTD MH-1001NT STBLK
Product Info
Article Number:
362464
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD MH-1001NT STBLK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,417.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This LTD MH-1001NT is a serious instrument for players wanting a ST-style guitar with a modern edge. The combination of mahogany, maple, and those EMG pickups delivers a powerful, articulate sound that's fantastic for rock, metal, and progressive genres. It's a premium-priced option that really delivers on quality and performance.
Product Description
- ESP LTD MH-1001NT STBLK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple
- Set-thru maple neck
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- 24 XJ Frets
- Pickups: 2 x Active EMG 85BBC (neck) / 81BBC (bridge) humbuckers
- 3-Way toggle switch
- 1 Volume knob and 1 tone knob
- Bridge: TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Black nickel hardware
- Colour: See-Thru Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and excellent low-end response.
- • Quilted maple top adds striking visual appeal and a touch of brightness.
- • EMG 81/85 BBC pickups provide aggressive, high-output modern tones.
- • TonePros locking bridge enhances tuning stability and provides excellent sustain.
CONS
- • The mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavier feel compared to lighter guitars.
- • The active pickups' aggressive nature may limit versatility for cleaner, vintage tones.
- • Macassar ebony fretboard can be a polarizing choice due to its dark appearance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
EMG 85BBC (Neck) / EMG 81BBC (Bridge) Active Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 XJ Medium Frets
Bridge
TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The XJ profile is generally thinner and flatter than a classic Fender ST neck, offering a faster feel for many players.
Active EMGs are generally reliable, but repairs can be complex and often more cost-effective to replace, though replacement is straightforward.
Yes, darker finishes like see-thru black tend to show fingerprints and smudges more readily, requiring more frequent cleaning.
