ESP LTD MSV-1 Mike Schleibaum Guitar Black

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
• Weight: 6.6 pounds

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.