ESP LTD MH-17KIT BLK
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LTD MH-17KIT BLK
Product Info
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The MH-17KIT BLK is a fantastic entry point into 7-string playing. It's lightweight, comfortable, and the pickups surprisingly deliver a lot of punch for the price. Perfect for beginners or players on a budget who want to explore extended range without sacrificing playability.
Product Description
- ESP LTD MH-17KIT BLK
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Roasted jatoba
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Scale: 647.7 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- 24 XJ frets
- Pickups: ESP-designed LH-100N humbucker (neck) and ESP-designed LH-100B humbucker (bridge)
- Passive electronics
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
- Included gig bag
PROS
- • Roasted jatoba fretboard offers excellent stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • LH-100 pickups deliver a surprisingly powerful and versatile modern tone.
- • Basswood body provides a lightweight feel, crucial for extended playing sessions.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping options compared to active systems.
- • Basswood, while lightweight, lacks the sustain of mahogany or other denser woods.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
ESP-designed LH-100N (neck) & LH-100B (bridge) humbuckers
Scale Length
647.7 mm
Frets
24 XJ frets
Bridge
Fixed bridge, specific model unknown but typical LTD design
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted jatoba is more stable and resistant to humidity changes than ebony, offering a consistently smooth feel, though it lacks ebony's traditional darker aesthetic.
While they're not high-output pickups, they can handle modern metal and djent styles with a slightly higher gain setting, but may lack extreme clarity.
The thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly narrow; it's best to try before buying if possible.
