ESP LTD MT-130 BLK
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LTD MT-130 BLK
Product Info
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This MT-130 is a seriously solid option for players wanting a classic ST-style feel and powerful pickups without the premium price tag. The thin neck and surprisingly punchy pickups make it a great platform for rock, metal, and even some heavier genres. It's a fantastic starter guitar or a reliable backup for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- ESP LTD MT-130 BLK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 24 XJ frets
- Pickups: 1 ESP LH-100N humbucker (neck)
- 1 ESP Designed LS-100M humbucker (middle) and 1 ESP LH-100B humbucker (bridge)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Tremolo
- Chrome hardware
- LTD machine heads
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Basswood body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of players.
- • LH-100 pickups deliver a surprisingly thick and articulate high-gain response.
- • LTD machine heads provide reliable tuning stability, exceeding expectations for this price point.
CONS
- • Engineered hardwood fingerboard lacks the feel and aging characteristics of rosewood.
- • Basswood body, while resonant, can be prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Tremolo system is functional but feels a bit budget-oriented, limited fine adjustments.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Engineered Hardwood
Pickups
ESP LH-100N, LS-100M, LH-100B humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 XJ frets
Bridge
Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The fretwork is generally decent for the price point, but some players might find it needs a slight leveling or polishing for optimal playability.
It’s functional, but don’t expect extreme dive bombs; the springs are a bit soft and the overall build isn’t designed for heavy tremolo use. It’s more for subtle vibrato.
The LH-100 pickups offer a surprisingly aggressive tone, punching above their weight class; it’s more versatile than many budget-friendly alternatives with single-coil configurations.
