ESP LTD MT-I Electric Guitar in Black Satin
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- Brand new in original box
- Full ESP LTD manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- LMTIBLKS
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body with white ash top, 3-piece maple neck and Macassar ebony board push a focused midrange with tight low end and clear top-end snap, while the set-thru joint and string-through Hipshot bridge keep notes sustaining and well defined under heavy gain. The Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson bridge pickup gives four selectable voices plus a bass boost shift, spanning articulate cleans, cutting rhythm crunch and thick, saturated lead tones. With a 25.5" scale, compound radius and 24 stainless frets, it suits modern and progressive metal, riff-driven rhythm work and technical lead playing.
ESP LTD MT-I Black Satin Guitar
The ESP LTD MT-I is built for gigging musicians who need speed, sustain, and tonal range without excess weight. Set-through construction and a thin U-profile neck create a responsive platform that stays in tune under stage lights and handles both clean articulation and aggressive drive. The black satin finish resists fingerprints and maintains a professional appearance through soundchecks and multiple sets.
Playability & Feel
The thin U neck contour paired with a 42mm TUSQ XL nut and 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius sits comfortably in your hand and rewards speed without sacrificing control. 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets survive road wear and maintain accurate intonation gig after gig. The 25.5" scale keeps string tension and spacing familiar to players moving between instruments on a touring rig.
Tone & Electronics
The Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson bridge pickup gives you four distinct voices—three switchable via toggle, plus a fourth unlocked by the push-pull volume control—along with onboard bass boost for sculpting tone from tight, defined rhythm tracks to sustained lead passages. Set-through construction with mahogany body, white ash top, and 3-piece maple neck produces focused midrange presence and controlled sustain that cuts in a mix and translates across venues.
Key Features
- Set-Thru construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
- Mahogany body with white ash top
- 3-piece maple neck with thin U contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard
- 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets
- 25.5" scale length
- 42mm Graph Tech TUSQ XL black nut
- 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius
- Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson bridge pickup with 4-voice selection (3-way toggle + push-pull volume)
- Hipshot Grip-Lock open tuners and Hipshot Ibby HM bridge with string-through body design
- Black hardware throughout with Gotoh locking strap button
The MT-I combines road-tested hardware, versatile electronics, and solid construction for musicians who play multiple times a week and expect their instrument to perform reliably under any condition.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the MT-I designed for?
The MT-I is built for advanced and professional players. Its thin U-profile neck, 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets, and demanding pickup electronics are optimized for players with established technique who need consistent performance and refined control.
What genres and tuning styles is this guitar best suited for?
The MT-I excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and drop-tuning applications. Its focused midrange, articulate cleans, and aggressive drive voices are engineered around these styles; it is not optimized for jazz, folk, or country playing.
How many pickup voices does the Fishman Fluence system offer?
The Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson bridge pickup offers four distinct voices accessed via a 3-way toggle switch plus an additional voice unlocked through the push-pull volume control, delivering range from clean articulation to saturated aggression.
What neck profile and fingerboard radius does it have?
The MT-I features a thin U-profile neck with a 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius that accommodates both open chords and aggressive lead bends without dead spots. The 25.5-inch scale length maintains familiar string tension and note spacing.
How does set-through construction benefit playability and tone?
Set-through construction, combined with the mahogany body and white ash top, produces focused midrange presence and controlled sustain ideal for rhythm definition and lead articulation, while enhancing overall resonance and note clarity.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $112 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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