ESP LTD MSV-1 Mike Schleibaum Guitar Black
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- SKU
- LMSV1BLK
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body with maple cap gives a warm, thick low end with crisp attack, while neck-through construction and the 24.75" scale add long sustain and a slightly relaxed string tension that keeps fast riffing controlled. The single EMG JH humbucker is a high-output active voice built for saturated gain, producing tight, focused rhythm tones and clear, cutting leads with no pickup switching to think about — just a master volume. With a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, 24 extra-jumbo stainless frets and an ebony board, it's aimed squarely at metal and hard rock players who want palm-muted precision, sustained lead lines and dive-bomb work that stays in tune.
ESP LTD MSV-1 Mike Schleibaum Guitar – Black Gloss
The MSV-1 is built for gigging metal players who demand rock-solid stability and sustain through hours of aggressive riffing. Neck-through-body construction locks the neck and body into a single solid unit, translating every pick attack into sustained, focused tone across the fretboard. The 24.75" scale provides balanced string tension that keeps complex riffs controlled and rapid position shifts feeling natural under your hands.
Construction & Feel
Mahogany body with maple cap produces warm, articulate tone with crisp attack—the kind of response that cuts through a live mix without sounding thin. The three-piece mahogany neck is built to resist warping during touring, standing up to temperature swings and heavy play sessions. The Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays provides a fast, responsive playing surface with visual punch, paired with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and a 13.78" radius that handles both rhythmic chording and fluid lead work without compromise.
Electronics & Hardware
A single EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker pickup with brushed gold cover delivers the high-output aggression needed for high-gain work in the studio and on stage, controlled by a single master volume knob for intuitive operation. The gold Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo maintains pitch stability under heavy use and extended dive-bomb sessions, while Grover tuners keep the guitar locked in tune night after night, even during aggressive playing or serious whammy bar work.
Key Features
- Neck-through-body construction for maximum sustain and stability
- 24.75" scale length with balanced string tension
- Mahogany body with maple cap
- Three-piece mahogany neck
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, 13.78" radius
- EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker pickup with brushed gold cover
- Gold Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo
- Grover tuners
- Black Gloss finish with gold hardware
- 42mm nut width with thin U contour neck profile
The MSV-1 combines battle-tested metal hardware and high-output electronics in a purpose-built package that delivers professional-grade performance and reliability on demanding stages.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 350mm |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Profile | Thin U |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Pickup Models | EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Gold (bridge) |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ High-Gain Studio Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup is in this guitar, and can I swap it?
The MSV-1 features a single EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker with brushed gold cover, designed for high-output aggression in high-gain work. The description covers the stock pickup configuration; modification options are not detailed here.
Is the 24.75-inch scale and thin U-contour neck comfortable for fast lead work?
Yes—the 24.75-inch scale provides balanced string tension for complex riff control and rapid position shifts, while the thin U-contour profile and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets (13.78-inch radius) handle both rhythmic chording and fluid lead work without compromise.
How stable is the Floyd Rose tremolo for dive-bombs and extended whammy-bar use?
The gold Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo maintains pitch stability under heavy use and extended dive-bomb sessions, paired with Grover tuners that keep the guitar locked in tune even during aggressive playing or serious whammy bar work.
Will this neck warp if I tour with it or play in different climates?
The three-piece mahogany neck is built specifically to resist warping during touring, standing up to temperature swings and heavy play sessions, while the neck-through-body construction locks the neck and body into a single solid unit for maximum stability.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The MSV-1 is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, thrash metal, and high-gain studio work; it is not optimized for jazz, folk, or country styles.
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