ESP LTD George Lynch GL-200MT Yellow Tiger Electric Guitar
Description
ESP LTD George Lynch GL-200MT Yellow Tiger Electric Guitar
The GL-200MT delivers a responsive bolt-on neck that glides under your fingers with fast, effortless playability—ideal for shredding metal riffs and articulate lead work alike. This George Lynch signature model combines professional playability with a striking yellow tiger stripe finish, making it a working player's guitar suited to touring musicians and dedicated shredders. The basswood body paired with passive electronics and a dedicated volume control keeps the focus on pure tonal character and speed-oriented technique.
Playability & Feel
The thin U-contoured maple neck with a 350mm fingerboard radius and 22 XJ frets ensures smooth, fast transitions across the fretboard. A 43mm locking nut maintains tuning stability during aggressive playing, while the 25.5" scale balances comfort with the string tension needed for expressive bending and sustain.
Tone & Electronics
The ESP Designed LH-150B humbucker in the bridge position delivers articulate, focused tone with excellent definition and punch—characteristic of signature instruments designed for hard rock and metal. Passive electronics with a single volume control keep the signal path simple and direct, letting the pickup's natural character shine through without coloration.
Key Features
- Body: Basswood with bolt-on construction
- Yellow finish with tiger stripe graphic
- Neck: Maple with thin U contour
- Fingerboard: Maple, 350mm radius
- 22 XJ frets
- 43mm locking nut
- Scale: 25.5"
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Special
- LTD tuning machines with black hardware
- ESP Designed LH-150B humbucker (bridge)
- Passive electronics with volume control
- D'Addario EXL120 strings (.009–.042)
This GL-200MT combines proven playability, tonal clarity, and visual presence in a signature instrument that rewards both speed-oriented technique and soulful expression.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD George Lynch GL-200MT is a professional-grade signature metal machine with a thin, fast maple neck and articulate bridge humbucker that cuts through live mixes with punchy, focused tone. Built for touring musicians and dedicated shredders, its bolt-on construction, 43mm locking nut, and Floyd Rose Special bridge deliver rock-solid tuning stability and expressive bending during aggressive playing. The striking yellow tiger finish and stripped-down passive electronics make it a reliable workhorse for hard rock and metal stages.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Lead shredding
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Clean ambient textures
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The GL-200MT is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its fast, thin maple neck and 25.5" scale reward technique-focused playing and are best suited to musicians comfortable with higher string tension and aggressive lead work.
What genres and playing styles does it excel at?
This guitar is built for hard rock, metal, and lead shredding. It is not well-suited to jazz, folk, or clean ambient textures—the focused bridge humbucker and passive electronics are optimized for articulate, punchy tones in driven and high-gain contexts.
What hardware and features ensure tuning stability during touring?
The 43mm locking nut, Floyd Rose Special bridge, and LTD tuning machines with black hardware work together to maintain tuning stability during aggressive playing and frequent string bending. The bolt-on neck construction adds durability for road use.
What pickup is in the bridge position?
The ESP Designed LH-150B humbucker delivers articulate, focused tone with excellent definition and punch, characteristic of George Lynch's signature sound and optimized for hard rock and metal lead work.
Does this guitar have tone controls?
The GL-200MT features passive electronics with a single volume control. This stripped-down signal path keeps the pickup's natural character transparent and direct, with no tone coloration.
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