ESP LTD GH-200EC/BLK Guitar B-Stock

ESP LTD GH-200EC/BLK Guitar B-Stock

The GH-200EC/BLK is a high-gain tracking machine engineered for studio recording and aggressive session work. The thin U-shaped maple neck and roasted jatoba fingerboard with extra-jumbo frets deliver comfortable access across all registers, while the lightweight basswood body and Floyd Rose Special bridge maintain tuning stability and clarity during layered overdubs and extended takes. Black finish with red binding projects a distinctly professional presence in any recording environment.

Recording Playability & Articulation

The thin U-shaped maple neck pairs with a roasted jatoba fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets to enable quick lateral movement and crystal-clear note articulation—essential for capturing tight riffs and lead lines without hand noise or fret buzz on close-mic'd tracks. A 628 mm scale length and 42 mm nut width establish comfortable string spacing for precise picking control, while the 350 mm fingerboard radius offers a flat playing surface suited to both lead and rhythm work. The Floyd Rose Special bridge enables precise tuning stability across multi-hour sessions and wide dive/pull effects ideal for experimental overdubs and extended performances without dropping tuning between takes.

Tone & Mix Integration

The ESP LH-301 pickup set with red covers delivers the high-output character needed for heavy distortion contexts, handling aggressive picking dynamics with clarity and definition that translates accurately to recording chain and DAW. Routed through a bolt-on basswood body, the electronics produce a bright, articulate midrange and tight low-end response that sits cleanly in a dense mix, providing fast riffing and note separation that remains punchy and defined alongside drums, bass, and other instruments in the session.

Key Features

• Body: Basswood with bolt-on construction
• Neck: Thin U-shaped maple
• Fingerboard: Roasted jatoba with split rectangle inlay design
• 22 extra-jumbo frets
• Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
• Scale length: 628 mm (24.75")
• Nut width: 42 mm
• Pickups: ESP LH-301 pickup set with red covers
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Special
• Red binding on body and headstock
• Black finish

This guitar combines high-output electronics, fast fret access, and reliable hardware into a straightforward, studio-ready platform built to handle extended recording sessions and multi-take production workflows. This B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with warehouse handling and display—purely superficial marks with zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity—making it an excellent value while maintaining full manufacturer warranty coverage.