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ESP LTD MH-400 Electric Guitar in Snow White vs ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
The MH-400 is a high-gain electric guitar for metal and hard rock lead work, while the Surveyor '87 is a left-handed precision bass for funk and jazz session playing. These are completely different instruments serving different roles in an ensemble.
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ESP LTD MH-400 Electric Guitar in Snow White
ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD MH-400 Electric Guitar in Snow White | ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $999.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD MH | — |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 34" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 4 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD MH-400 Electric Guitar in Snow White
- ✓ Set-thru neck construction maximizes sustain and harmonic clarity for aggressive styles
- ✓ Active EMG pickups deliver high-output, articulate tones ideal for metal and hard rock
- ✓ Extra-thin U-shaped neck with 24 extra-jumbo frets enables fast, precise lead work
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special tremolo provides stable pitch manipulation for whammy techniques
Why choose ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
- ✓ Authentic vintage Seymour Duncan P and Jazz pickups capture classic bass character
- ✓ Left-handed configuration serves players typically underserved in the market
- ✓ Bolt-on construction with alder body and maple neck ensures stable tuning
- ✓ Macassar ebony fingerboard with 400mm radius accommodates both smooth and articulate playing
Frequently asked questions
Are these guitars suitable for the same genres?
No. The MH-400 is designed for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music. The Surveyor '87 is a bass guitar best suited for funk and jazz. They serve completely different roles in a band.
What pickup types do each instrument use?
The MH-400 features active EMG 81 and 85 pickups optimized for high-gain clarity. The Surveyor '87 uses passive Seymour Duncan Vintage P and Jazz pickups designed for warm, articulate vintage bass tones.
Which has better sustain?
The MH-400's set-thru neck construction maximizes sustain for lead work and harmonic clarity. The Surveyor '87's bolt-on construction with a Gotoh bridge provides reliable sustain appropriate for bass playing, but the guitar's set-thru design is engineered specifically for extended note sustain.
Are these left-handed or right-handed?
The MH-400 specifications do not specify a left-handed configuration, indicating it is right-handed. The Surveyor '87 is explicitly a left-handed model.