ESP LTD MH-1000NT FM Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst
Description
ESP LTD MH-1000NT FM Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst
The MH-1000NT FM is built for gigging musicians and serious players who need a guitar that stays locked in night after night. Set-thru construction anchors a mahogany body with flamed maple top to deliver sustain, resonance, and visual punch on stage. The extra-thin U-contoured neck with 24 stainless steel frets cuts fatigue during long sets, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard with compound radius responds cleanly whether you're tracking single notes or bending through passages. This is a professional-grade instrument that handles everything from blues to metal without compromise.
Playability & Feel
The extra-thin U neck profile and 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius let you move between fast single-note runs and smooth bends without reaching for different tools. The 42mm molded nut sits wide enough for separation but narrow enough to stay comfortable during long sessions. Set-thru construction locks the neck solidly to the body, giving you unrestricted access to upper frets and the structural integrity and sustain that stage players depend on. Aggressive rhythm work and intricate lead passages feel equally at home in your hands.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—Alnico magnets in the neck, Ceramic in the bridge—punch through a live mix with articulate cleans and saturated distortion backed by genuine harmonic depth. Both pickups feature pull-tone functionality for Voice 2, letting you dial in tonal flexibility without hunting for a modifier. The active electronics layout (volume, tone with push/pull, 3-way switch) keeps control intuitive and responsive in real time.
Key Features
- Set-thru construction at 25.5" scale length
- Mahogany body with flamed maple top, translucent Charcoal Burst finish
- White binding on body, neck, and reversed headstock
- Three-piece maple neck with extra-thin U contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with offset block inlays
- 24 XJ stainless steel frets with 300-400mm compound radius
- 42mm molded nut width
- TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru body design
- LTD locking tuners with black hardware throughout
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Alnico neck, Ceramic bridge) with pull-tone Voice 2 on both pickups
- Active electronics with volume/tone push/pull and 3-way switch
- Strung with D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046) strings
The MH-1000NT FM combines premium construction, versatile pickup voicing, and meticulous hardware spec to deliver consistent performance across the studio, the road, and the rehearsal space—a guitar built to last through years of active playing.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD MH-1000NT FM is a professional-grade metal and hard-rock machine built on set-thru construction with an extra-thin U-contoured neck that makes upper-fret speed effortless and sustain rock-solid. Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers deliver articulate cleans and crushing distortion with genuine harmonic depth, while the flamed maple top and Macassar ebony fingerboard bring both visual impact and reliable playability night after night. Choose this for studio sessions, live gigs, and progressive work where neck access, tonal versatility, and road-ready hardware matter.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and fret access does this guitar offer?
The MH-1000NT FM features an extra-thin U-contoured neck with set-thru construction, a 42mm molded nut, and 24 stainless steel frets on a 300-400mm compound radius fingerboard. This design eliminates compromise between fast single-note work and smooth bending, with unrestricted access to the highest frets while maintaining structural integrity and sustain.
What pickup options and voicing flexibility does it have?
The guitar is equipped with dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—Alnico magnets in the neck position, Ceramic in the bridge—both with pull-tone functionality for Voice 2. Active electronics include volume, tone with push/pull, and a 3-way switch, giving comprehensive control over your sonic palette.
Is this guitar suitable for both studio and live performance?
Yes, the MH-1000NT FM is built as a modern workhorse for professional-grade performance across multiple genres including metal, hard rock, progressive, studio sessions, and live performance. The set-thru construction, locking TonePros TOM bridge, and LTD locking tuners ensure consistent performance in any environment.
What wood construction and finish does it feature?
The guitar has a mahogany body paired with a flamed maple top in translucent Charcoal Burst finish, white binding on the body and neck, and a three-piece maple neck with a Macassar ebony fingerboard featuring offset block inlays.
What scale length and hardware specifications are included?
The guitar features a 25.5-inch scale length, TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru body design, and LTD locking tuners with black hardware throughout. It ships strung with D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046) strings.
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