ESP LTD MH-400 SNOW WHITE/EMG guitar
Description
ESP LTD MH-400 Snow White/EMG Electric Guitar
The MH-400 is a recording-ready workhorse built to capture aggressive, articulate tones in the studio. Its thin U-shaped neck profile and extra-jumbo frets support precise, fast tracking, while the arch-topped mahogany body with set-thru construction delivers excellent sustain and harmonic definition—critical for capturing punchy, well-defined lead lines and rhythm tracks in any mix. This instrument excels at translating high-gain work with clarity and tonal authority.
Playability & Construction
The three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck paired with a 350mm fingerboard radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets minimizes fatigue during long tracking sessions and ensures precision on fast passages. The set-thru body construction maximizes neck-to-body contact, enhancing sustain and harmonic transfer—essential for recording tones that sit firmly in a mix—while the arch-topped mahogany body contributes warmth and natural resonance that records with character and definition.
Tone & Electronics
Active EMG 81 bridge and EMG 85 neck pickups deliver aggressive, articulate tones with exceptional clarity and output, capturing detail across hard rock, metal, and modern high-gain productions. The Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo provides stable, dramatic pitch manipulation while maintaining tuning integrity across aggressive whammy use—ideal for studio overdubs that demand consistency and repeatable tracking performance.
Key Features
- Arch-topped mahogany body with set-thru neck construction
- Snow White finish with single-ply black binding and reversed matching-finish headstock
- Three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with 350mm radius
- 24 extra-jumbo frets
- 42mm locking nut width
- 25.5" scale length
- EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) active pickups
- Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo bridge
- Grover tuners with black hardware
- Volume/Tone/3-way Switch electronics
The MH-400 combines proven hardware, high-output electronics, and a responsive neck in a visually striking package that records and tracks with precision and tonal character.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
At a Glance
The MH-400 is a recording-ready instrument for producers and engineers tracking modern metal, prog, and hard-rock tones that demand clarity and punch. The active EMG electronics cut through dense mixes with articulate highs and controlled lows, the set-thru construction provides natural sustain and harmonic weight, and the 25.5-inch scale delivers the tight, aggressive character essential for high-gain production work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ High-gain playing
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The MH-400 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who are comfortable with fast lead work and high-gain playing styles. The thin U-shaped neck and extra-jumbo frets reward precision and speed, making it ideal for metal, djent, and progressive players.
What genres and styles is this guitar best suited for?
The MH-400 excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music where high output, articulate tone, and aggressive sustain are essential. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
What are the key tonal characteristics with the EMG pickups?
The active EMG 81 bridge and EMG 85 neck pickups deliver high-output, aggressive tones with exceptional clarity and a tight low end. This combination provides the articulate punch needed for modern high-gain rigs while maintaining definition even in dense, distorted contexts.
Does the Floyd Rose tremolo hold tuning during aggressive use?
Yes, the Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo with a 42mm locking nut maintains tuning integrity across dramatic pitch manipulation and aggressive whammy use, making it reliable for live performance and studio session work.
What makes the set-thru construction important?
Set-thru body construction maximizes neck-to-body contact, which enhances sustain and harmonic transfer—critical for the long, singing sustain required in metal and progressive playing. Combined with the arch-topped mahogany body, it adds warmth and natural resonance to the high-output EMG electronics.
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