ESP LTD MH-203 QM STB
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
ESP
LTD MH-203 QM STB
Product Info
Article Number:
547480
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD MH-203 QM STB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MH-203 QM STB is a fantastic option for players wanting a Strat-style guitar with a serious upgrade in tone and feel. The mahogany body gives it a richer, warmer voice than a typical Strat, while the Floyd Rose bridge opens up a world of expressive possibilities. It's a great value for the quality and a solid choice for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles.
Product Description
- ESP LTD MH-203 QM STB
- Electric Guitar
- Mahogany body
- Quilted maple top
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Maple fingerboard
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.653")
- Locking nut
- 24 XJ frets
- Pickups: ESP Designed LS-120N (neck)
- ESP Designed LS-120M (middle) single coils and ESP Designed LH-150B humbucker (bridge)
- Passive electronics
- Volume control
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 5-Way switch
- LTD bridge by Floyd Rose
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addarío XL120 .009 - .042
- Colour: See Thru Blue
PROS
- • Mahogany/Quilted Maple combo delivers a warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • Locking nut and Floyd Rose-style bridge allow for effortless tremolo use and tuning stability.
- • ESP Designed pickups offer a surprisingly versatile range of classic and modern tones.
CONS
- • The heavier body (typical of mahogany) might be fatiguing for some players over extended periods.
- • Passive electronics limit advanced tonal shaping compared to active systems.
- • The 'push/pull' tone control can feel a little cheap and less intuitive than dedicated knobs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
ESP Designed LS-120N (neck), LS-120M (middle), LH-150B (bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 XJ
Bridge
LTD Bridge by Floyd Rose
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Similar Products
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s warmer and fuller, with more sustain due to the mahogany. The pickups have a slightly more aggressive edge, leaning towards a classic rock vibe.
It's a simplified version of a Floyd Rose, but still requires a little practice to set up and tune after using the tremolo. Watch a few tutorials – it's manageable.
The bridge humbucker delivers plenty of output for those genres, though it's not a high-gain monster. It’s more suited to classic rock and modern rock tones.
