What skill level is this guitar designed for?

The Arrow-400 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The extra-thin U-profile neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets reward speed and precision, making it well-suited for players with solid technique who play metal, hard rock, modern rock, and progressive styles.

How does the neck shape affect playability?

The extra-thin U contour combined with a 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfort in the upper frets with stable barre chords in lower positions. The 25.5" scale and 24 extra-jumbo frets enable fast, fluid playing across the entire neck without feeling cramped during extended sessions.

What pickups come with this guitar and what tones do they deliver?

The Arrow-400 pairs an EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck). The 81 delivers tight, articulate high-end response ideal for aggressive riffing, while the 85 provides warm, full-bodied lows—a combination favored for modern rock and metal applications.

Is the Floyd Rose bridge reliable for touring and studio work?

Yes. The Floyd Rose Special bridge with locking system ensures stable intonation and expressive tremolo control, while the set-thru construction and 42mm locking nut work together to maximize sustain and tuning stability under demanding live and studio conditions.

What genres is this guitar best suited for?

The Arrow-400 excels in metal, hard rock, modern rock, and progressive styles. Its aggressive character, high-output pickups, and tight articulation are not ideally suited for jazz, blues, or folk applications.

ESP LTD Arrow-400 Charcoal Metallic

The Arrow-400 is a stage-ready instrument built on set-thru construction and an extra-thin U neck contour that lock in excellent sustain and resonance for live performance. This is a workhorse guitar engineered for players who demand aggressive aesthetics paired with rock-solid reliability on the road. The charcoal metallic finish with black binding cuts through stage lighting and presents a professional appearance that translates across any venue.

Playability & Feel

The 25.5" scale and 24 extra-jumbo frets keep your hands moving fast across the neck, while the 350mm fingerboard radius balances upper-register comfort with stable, locked-in barre chords in the lower positions. The 42mm locking nut and extra-thin U contour sit securely in your hands and reward tight technique without causing fatigue during long sets.

Tone & Electronics

The EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) pairing captures tight, defined high-end attack and warm, full lows—a proven combination for modern rock and metal rigs. The Floyd Rose Special bridge holds intonation rock-solid under tremolo abuse, while the mahogany body and 3-piece maple neck deliver the tonal foundation that keeps this guitar in countless touring rigs.

Key Features

Set-thru construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
Mahogany body with charcoal metallic finish and black binding
3-piece maple neck with extra-thin U contour
Rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and 350mm radius
25.5" scale length
Floyd Rose Special bridge with locking system
EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) pickups
42mm locking nut
Grover tuners with black hardware throughout
Master volume and toggle switch electronics layout
Strung with D'Addario XL120 (.009–.042)

This Arrow-400 combines proven components and solid engineering in a platform built to survive both studio sessions and full touring schedules.

Condition	New
Dexterity	Right handed
Neck Construction	Neck-Thru-Body
Country of Manufacture	South Korea

Scale Length	25.5" Scale
Frets	24 Frets
Fretboard	Rosewood
Neck Wood	Maple
Neck Construction	Neck-Thru-Body
Pickups	Active HH
Bridge	Floyd Rose Licensed
Strings	6
Orientation	Right handed
Made In	South Korea

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