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ESP LTD MH-350FR Guitar In Dark Brown Sunburst B-Stock vs ESP LTD TL-12/BLK guitar
The MH-350FR is a neck-through electric built for high-energy stage work with aggressive pickups and Floyd Rose bridge, while the TL-12 is a 12-string acoustic-electric designed for warm, resonant studio and home recording use. Choose the MH-350FR if you play metal and hard rock live; choose the TL-12 if you want lush harmonic texture for folk, indie, and acoustic settings.
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ESP LTD MH-350FR Guitar In Dark Brown Sunburst B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD MH-350FR Guitar In Dark Brown Sunburst B-Stock | ESP LTD TL-12/BLK guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $719.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD MH | LTD TL |
| Body | — | Auditorium |
| Body Type | Solid | Hollow |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 11 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | Under Saddle |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Fixed |
| Year | 2013 | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose ESP LTD MH-350FR Guitar In Dark Brown Sunburst B-Stock
- ✓ Neck-through construction maximizes sustain for aggressive lead work
- ✓ EMG 81/85 pickups deliver high-output, articulate tones ideal for modern metal
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special bridge handles extreme whammy and dive bomb abuse reliably
- ✓ Thin-U neck keeps hand fatigue low during marathon gigs
Why choose ESP LTD TL-12/BLK guitar
- ✓ 12-string configuration produces lush, rich harmonic density without compromise
- ✓ Set-neck mahogany with spruce top yields warm, resonant acoustic tone
- ✓ Fishman SONICORE pickup and active TL-3 preamp enable clear amplified performance with minimal feedback
- ✓ Roasted Jatoba fingerboard and Graphtech hardware ensure tonal consistency across all 12 strings
Frequently asked questions
Can I play both metal and folk on either guitar?
Not practically. The MH-350FR's high-output active pickups and Floyd Rose are engineered specifically for distorted, high-energy playing; it will sound out of place in folk contexts. The TL-12's 12-string acoustic character and warm pickups are fundamentally designed for fingerstyle, strumming, and open-tuning work, not power chords or drop-tuning metal.
Which is better for gigging musicians?
The MH-350FR is purpose-built for the stage: its neck-through body, hardware tuning stability, and responsive controls suit long sets under hot lights. The TL-12 excels in studio, home, and intimate acoustic contexts where its 12-string resonance and feedback-free amplification shine, not in loud, demanding live venues.
What's the practical difference in scale length and fret count?
Both use 25-inch or similar scales for comfortable hand positioning with the Thin-U neck. The MH-350FR offers 24 XJ frets for extended range on a solidbody; the TL-12 has 22 jumbo frets optimized for expressive bending and chord work across 12 strings, which is the standard for acoustic 12-strings.
How do the pickup systems compare?
The MH-350FR uses EMG 81/85 active humbuckers prized for aggressive, articulate high-output tones in rock and metal. The TL-12 uses a Fishman SONICORE with active TL-3 preamp and onboard tuner, voiced for warm, clear amplified acoustic tone with minimal feedback—entirely different voice and purpose.