ESP LTD GH-SV-200 BLK guitar
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ESP LTD GH SV-200 Gary Holt Electric Guitar in Black
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- SKU
- LGHSV200BLK
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
Mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck give this guitar a warm, sustaining core, while the bolt-on joint and 24.75" scale add snap and attack to palm-muted riffing. The direct-mount ESP LH-301 high-output pickups push tight, aggressive midrange under heavy distortion, and the push/pull coil-split on the neck volume thins things out to brighter, single-coil-style cleans. With a Floyd Rose 1000, extra-jumbo stainless frets and a flat 350mm radius, it's aimed squarely at thrash and modern metal players who lean on fast runs, wide bends and dive-bomb vibrato.
ESP LTD GH SV-200 Gary Holt Electric Guitar in Black
The ESP LTD GH SV-200 delivers the snappy response and clear attack characteristic of bolt-on neck construction, paired with the warm resonance of a mahogany body designed for sustained heavy riffing. Built in collaboration with Gary Holt of Exodus and Slayer, this instrument is engineered for aggressive playing styles and the precise tonal demands of thrash and metal. The thin U-contour neck and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets make fast runs and wide intervals accessible without sacrificing comfort.
Playability & Hardware
A 350mm fingerboard radius facilitates both comfortable chording and effortless string bending, while the 42mm nut width keeps strings locked in place during extreme whammy bar effects. The Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo provides the expressive vibrato and pitch stability metal players demand, supported by reliable LTD tuners for consistent tuning performance across sessions.
Tone & Electronics
Dual direct-mount ESP LH-301 high-output pickups with red covers deliver aggressive clarity suitable for everything from heavy distortion to clean tones. Individual volume controls for each pickup position, combined with the push/pull coil-split functionality on the neck volume, unlock a broad palette of tonal options from heavy crunch to single-coil brightness.
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 with pearloid split block inlays
- 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 24.75" scale length
- 350mm (13.78") fingerboard radius
- 42mm (1.65") nut width with locking capability
- 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
- Push/pull neck volume for coil-split functionality
The GH SV-200 combines proven construction methods with high-output electronics and expressive hardware to deliver the performance and tonal range required for modern metal and thrash guitar work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for drop tunings and extreme whammy bar techniques?
Yes. The 42mm locking nut width and Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo are engineered to maintain string tension through extreme pitch dives and whammy bar work, while the bolt-on mahogany neck construction allows for easy adjustment if needed. The 24.75 scale length and sturdy hardware support extended downtuning without loss of tension or tuning stability.
Can I get both heavy and clean tones from the pickups?
Absolutely. The dual ESP LH-301 high-output pickups deliver aggressive clarity across heavy distortion and also excel at articulate cleans. The push/pull coil-split on the neck volume lets you switch from thick dual-coil response to single-coil brightness without repositioning, and individual volume controls for each pickup position give you further tonal flexibility.
What is the neck profile, and how does it feel for fast playing?
The thin U-contour neck with a 350mm (13.78 inch) fingerboard radius is specifically designed for speed and wide intervals. The 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets enable rapid position shifts and wide bends with minimal fatigue, making it well-suited to thrash and technical lead work.
What materials and construction method does it use?
The GH-SV-200 features a mahogany body with bolt-on construction for snappy response and straightforward neck adjustments, paired with a three-piece mahogany neck for stability and tonal warmth. The fingerboard is roasted jatoba with pearloid split block inlays, and all hardware is black with red multi-binding accents.
Who designed this guitar, and what playing styles is it built for?
The GH-SV-200 was engineered in collaboration with Gary Holt of Exodus and Slayer and is purpose-built for metal, thrash metal, and hard rock. Its hardware, pickup output, and neck profile are optimized for aggressive playing styles, heavy distortion, drop tunings, and expressive vibrato techniques.
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