What skill level is this guitar designed for?

The Arrow-400 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The extra-thin U-profile neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets reward speed and precision, making it well-suited for players with solid technique who play metal, hard rock, modern rock, and progressive styles.

How does the neck shape affect playability?

The extra-thin U contour combined with a 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfort in the upper frets with stable barre chords in lower positions. The 25.5" scale and 24 extra-jumbo frets enable fast, fluid playing across the entire neck without feeling cramped during extended sessions.

What pickups come with this guitar and what tones do they deliver?

The Arrow-400 pairs an EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck). The 81 delivers tight, articulate high-end response ideal for aggressive riffing, while the 85 provides warm, full-bodied lows—a combination favored for modern rock and metal applications.

Is the Floyd Rose bridge reliable for touring and studio work?

Yes. The Floyd Rose Special bridge with locking system ensures stable intonation and expressive tremolo control, while the set-thru construction and 42mm locking nut work together to maximize sustain and tuning stability under demanding live and studio conditions.

What genres is this guitar best suited for?

The Arrow-400 excels in metal, hard rock, modern rock, and progressive styles. Its aggressive character, high-output pickups, and tight articulation are not ideally suited for jazz, blues, or folk applications.

ESP LTD Arrow-400 Charcoal Metallic

The Arrow-400 delivers a distinctly comfortable playing experience thanks to its extra-thin U neck contour and set-thru construction, which promotes excellent sustain and resonance for recorded takes. This is a workhorse instrument engineered for sessions demanding both aggressive tonal character and reliable performance without compromise. The charcoal metallic finish with black binding presents a professional, understated appearance that records cleanly under a range of lighting conditions in the studio.

Playability & Tracking

The 25.5" scale and 24 extra-jumbo frets enable precise, fluid playing across the entire neck, while the 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfort in the upper positions with stable barre chords lower down. The 42mm locking nut and extra-thin U contour create a responsive feel that rewards accuracy during overdubs and extended tracking sessions without fatigue.

Tone & Electronics

The pairing of EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) pickups delivers tight, articulate high-end response and warm, full-bodied lows respectively—a combination engineered for modern rock and metal recording applications. The Floyd Rose Special bridge ensures stable intonation and expressive tremolo control for layered arrangements, while the mahogany body and 3-piece maple neck provide the foundational tonal character that sits decisively in dense mixes.

Key Features

Set-thru construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
Mahogany body with charcoal metallic finish and black binding
3-piece maple neck with extra-thin U contour
Rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and 350mm radius
25.5" scale length
Floyd Rose Special bridge with locking system
EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) pickups
42mm locking nut
Grover tuners with black hardware throughout
Master volume and toggle switch electronics layout
Strung with D'Addario XL120 (.009–.042)

This Arrow-400 represents solid engineering and component selection in a platform built to withstand both studio sessions and touring demands.

Condition	New
Dexterity	Right handed
Country of Manufacture	South Korea