ESP LTD MT-130 Red
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LTD MT-130 Red
Product Info
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This MT-130 is a solid, affordable option for players looking for a classic ST-style guitar. It's surprisingly versatile, handling rock, blues, and even some lighter metal surprisingly well. A great starter guitar or a reliable backup for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- ESP LTD MT-130 Red
- 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 Single Coil ( middle) and 1 ESP LH-100B Humbucker (bridge)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Tremolo
- LTD machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Red
PROS
- • Basswood body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • LH-100 pickups provide a decent, versatile range from clean to crunchy.
- • Tremolo system allows for expressive vibrato effects, a key ST-style feature.
CONS
- • Engineered hardwood fingerboard lacks the warmth and feel of rosewood or ebony.
- • Basswood body can be prone to feedback at higher gain levels.
- • LTD machine heads are functional, but not the most premium option available.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Engineered Hardwood
Pickups
ESP LH-100N Humbucker, ESP Designed LS-100M Single Coil, ESP LH-100B Humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 XJ
Bridge
Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for a ST-style guitar with tremolo
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Frequently Asked Questions
The fretwork is generally acceptable for the price point, but some minor leveling or polishing might be beneficial for optimal playability.
The tremolo is functional, but it’s a budget-friendly unit, so tuning stability will require careful setup and potentially an upgrade to better quality springs.
Basswood delivers a balanced tone with good sustain, but it lacks the aggressive bite of mahogany, so it's best suited for genres that don’t require extreme high-gain distortion.
