ESP LTD GH SV-200 Gary Holt Electric Guitar in Black B-Stock
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- SKU
- LGHSV200BLK-B
- Color
- Black
Description
ESP LTD GH SV-200 Gary Holt Electric Guitar in Black
The ESP LTD GH SV-200 is built for the stage demands of thrash and metal—designed in collaboration with Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), this instrument delivers the snappy attack of bolt-on construction paired with the sustain of a mahogany body built to handle aggressive playing styles. The thin U-contour neck and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets make fast runs and wide intervals feel natural, whether you're working through a setlist or pushing the envelope in rehearsal. Live reliability and tonal clarity under distortion are engineered into every detail.
Playability & Hardware
The 350mm fingerboard radius sits comfortably under your hand for both chording and aggressive bending, while the 42mm nut width keeps strings stable through extreme whammy bar abuse. The Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo handles the pitch drops and vibrato effects metal demands without tuning slippage, backed up by LTD tuners that hold steady across a full set and multiple shows.
Tone & Electronics
Dual direct-mount ESP LH-301 high-output pickups with red covers cut through a packed mix with aggressive clarity—dialed in for heavy distortion but responsive enough to clean up when you roll back the volume. Individual volume controls for each pickup position, combined with the push/pull coil-split on the neck volume, give you real tonal flexibility from crushing riffs to bright, articulate lead tones without reaching for your pedalboard.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with bolt-on construction for snappy response and easy neck adjustments
- Three-piece mahogany neck for stability and tonal warmth
- Roasted jatoba fingerboard
- 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 24.75" scale length
- 350mm (13.78") fingerboard radius
- 42mm nut width with locking capability
- Thin U-shaped neck profile
- Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo
- Direct-mount ESP LH-301 high-output pickups with red covers
- LTD tuners for tuning stability
- Black hardware and black finish with red multi-binding
The GH SV-200 pairs proven construction with high-output pickups and a locked-in tremolo system to deliver the performance metal and thrash players expect—reliable on stage, capable across your entire set, and built to take a beating.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with open-box or display handling. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. The ESP LTD GH SV-200 is a premium instrument designed for serious players, and this B-Stock example delivers that same quality at a significant discount while maintaining full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD GH SV-200 is Gary Holt's signature thrash and metal machine—a bolt-on mahogany beast with a snappy attack, tight sustain, and aggressive clarity built for drop tunings and heavy riffing on stage. The thin U-contour neck, 22 extra-jumbo frets, and Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo make it responsive and road-ready for fast runs and expressive effects, while dual high-output pickups with coil-split unlock everything from thick crunch to single-coil snap. This B-Stock unit has minor cosmetic marks from display handling but plays and sounds identical to new, delivering professional-grade metal performance at a real discount.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Acoustic-oriented genres
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and will it affect playability or tone?
B-Stock indicates this guitar has minor cosmetic imperfections from open-box or display handling—superficial marks only. Playability, tone, and structural integrity are unaffected, and it maintains full manufacturer warranty coverage.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and thrash, and can it handle drop tunings?
Yes. The GH SV-200 is purpose-built for metal and thrash by Gary Holt, featuring a 24.75-inch scale, tight sustain, aggressive clarity, and the stability needed for extreme tunings and whammy bar effects via its Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo.
What neck profile and fret size does it have?
The guitar features a thin U-contour neck with 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and a 350mm (13.78-inch) fingerboard radius, designed for fast runs, wide intervals, and comfortable bending without fatigue.
How much tonal range do the pickups and controls offer?
The dual ESP LH-301 high-output pickups include individual volume controls for each position and a push/pull coil-split on the neck volume, giving you options from heavy distortion and thick crunch to single-coil brightness and clean tones.
What hardware does it include?
The guitar is equipped with a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo for pitch stability and expressive effects, LTD tuners for tuning consistency, and a 42mm locking nut width to keep strings secure during extreme whammy bar use.
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