ESP LTD TE-401 Electric Guitar in Black Satin B-Stock
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- SKU
- LTE401BLKS-B
- Color
- Black
. Description
ESP LTD TE-401 Electric Guitar in Black Satin B-Stock
The TE-401 is built for gigging musicians who need reliable, punchy tone night after night. Its set-thru construction and thin U-contoured neck sit comfortably during long sets without hand fatigue. The mahogany body paired with active EMG pickups cuts through a live mix with tight, responsive character across rock, metal, and high-gain styles. At 25.5" scale with a rosewood fingerboard, it plays familiar and feels solid onstage. This B-stock unit offers full specification parity with new stock at a reduced price point.
Playability & Construction
The set-thru neck joint locks the strings' vibration directly into the body for maximum sustain and presence in a live setting. A 3-piece maple neck with thin U contour keeps the guitar stable and comfortable through entire gigs, while 24 XJ frets on a 350mm radius rosewood fingerboard make bending and chord work smooth across the full range—no dead spots to work around.
Tone & Electronics
The EMG 81 bridge pickup and EMG-60 neck pickup active electronics deliver high-output, low-noise response that cuts in a mix and handles heavy distortion without muddiness. The LTD fixed bridge with string-thru body design keeps tuning rock-solid through a full set by anchoring strings directly through the mahogany body, eliminating tuning drift onstage.
Key Features
- Set-Thru Construction for enhanced sustain
- 25.5" Scale Length
- Mahogany Body
- 3-Piece Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard with 350mm Radius
- 24 XJ Frets
- Thin U Neck Contour
- 42mm Molded Nut
- Black Satin Finish with Black Hardware
- Grover Tuners
- LTD Fixed Bridge with String-Thru Body Design
- Active EMG 81 (Bridge) and EMG-60 (Neck) Pickups
This B-stock TE-401 combines aggressive pickup electronics with a traditionally voiced mahogany platform, delivering consistent stage-ready performance and dependable hardware at a value-conscious price.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with light handling marks on the body and headstock. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. The ESP LTD TE-401 delivers premium build quality and performance at a significant B-Stock discount while backed by full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Telecaster |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ High-Gain Applications
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-stock mean?
B-stock means this guitar is fully functional with the same specs and full manufacturer warranty as new, but carries minor cosmetic imperfections from light handling—such as small marks on the body or headstock. These cosmetic marks have zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity.
Is this guitar suitable for genres other than metal and hard rock?
The TE-401 excels in rock, metal, and high-gain applications. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or worship styles, where its aggressive pickup output and tonal character are less suited to the genre.
What makes the neck comfortable for long playing sessions?
The thin U-contoured neck design reduces fatigue during extended play, while the 3-piece maple construction provides stability. The 25.5" scale and 350mm radius rosewood fingerboard support smooth bending and chord work across the full range.
How do the EMG pickups perform in high-gain settings?
The active EMG 81 bridge and EMG-60 neck pickups deliver high-output, low-noise response ideal for heavy tones and distortion. The set-thru construction maximizes sustain, and the string-thru fixed bridge anchors tone for clarity and tuning stability.
What hardware and tuning stability does this model offer?
The guitar features an LTD fixed bridge with string-thru body design, Grover tuners, and black hardware. The set-thru neck joint ensures maximum vibration transfer, and strings anchor directly through the mahogany body for enhanced sustain and tonal clarity.
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