ESP M-201 Baritone HT BK
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ESP
M-201 Baritone HT BK
Product Info
Article Number:
608796
Brand:
ESP
Model:
M-201 Baritone HT BK
Category:
Baritone Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ESP M-201 Baritone HT BK is a seriously cool instrument for players wanting that extended range and beefy low-end. The mahogany body and bolt-on neck create a solid foundation for everything from stoner rock to modern metal. This is an ideal choice for bassists wanting to explore guitar or guitarists looking for a massive, unique tone without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- ESP M-201 Baritone HT BK
- Baritone Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 686 (27")
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 24 XJ frets
- Pickup: 1 ESP LH-150B Humbucker (bridgeSteg)
- Volume control with push/pull function for coil split
- LTD Fixed bridge with string guide through the body
- LD machine heads
- Black hardware
- Tuning: B/E/A/D/F#/B
- Strings: DAddario XL158 (.013
- .017
- .026W
- .036
- .046
- .062)
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful low-end response.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability for various hand sizes.
- • Coil-splitting pickup versatility expands tonal options beyond heavy rhythm tones.
- • Fixed bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain, a boon for baritone applications.
CONS
- • Limited pickup options restrict sonic flexibility for diverse genres.
- • Mahogany body can make the guitar feel a little weighty for extended playing.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
ESP LH-150B Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
686 mm (27 in)
Frets
24 XJ
Bridge
LTD Fixed Bridge with String Guide Through Body
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coil-split provides a brighter, more Strat-like single-coil tone, allowing for cleaner rhythm playing and adding versatility, though it won't have the complexity of dedicated single-coil pickups.
The thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43 mm nut width might feel a bit tighter than some prefer; it’s best suited for players with average to smaller hands.
A fixed bridge provides superior tuning stability, crucial for the lower tunings inherent in baritone guitars, as tremolo systems can introduce tuning issues with extended scale lengths.
