ESP LTD Electric Guitars for Recording

For home-studio owners and producers, ESP LTD offers a practical way to get heavy, tight guitar tracks without a boutique budget. Humbucker-equipped designs tend to deliver focused low end and strong output, which gives amp sims and miked cabinets plenty to work with when layering rhythm parts in a dense mix.

Each series gives you a different tool for sessions. The EC suits thick, midrange-forward rhythm tones, while M, MH, Arrow and Phoenix models offer other feels and voicings for varied arrangements. Signature series from James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Stephen Carpenter, Gary Holt and Alexi Laiho appeal to those chasing a particular genre sound. Pricing spans about $399 to $2,299, so you can scale to your project.

Seven-string and baritone models are handy for low-tuned productions, and left-handed versions mean players can track comfortably. B-Stock deals stretch a budget toward interfaces, monitors and other studio essentials. Explore the range at Studio Gears.

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EC22 in stock · from $399

M12 in stock · from $399

B Series Bass11 in stock · from $549

James Hetfield9 in stock · from $1,279

Kirk Hammett9 in stock · from $527

MH8 in stock · from $599

SN8 in stock · from $1,399

Alexi Laiho7 in stock · from $799

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ESP LTD Electric Guitars - frequently asked questions

Are ESP LTD guitars a good choice for rock and metal?

Yes. ESP LTD is best known for hard-hitting, high-performance guitars built for rock and metal, with sleek necks and both active and passive humbucker options. Body styles like the EC, M, MH, Arrow and Phoenix, plus Black Metal models, give you plenty of ways to match your playing style.

Which ESP LTD series and signature models are available?

The range is organized by body style and artist series. Core families include the LTD EC, M, MH, Arrow and Phoenix. Signature lines include James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Alexi Laiho, Gary Holt, Alex Skolnick, Rob Caggiano and Ben Burnley, so there is something for fans of each artist.

Do ESP LTD guitars come in left-handed, seven-string or B-Stock versions?

Yes to all three. The range includes left-handed models, seven-string and baritone options such as the M-207B DX, and B-Stock units, which are open-box, discounted and fully covered. Prices span from affordable entry-level 200-series guitars to premium builds, so beginners and gigging players are both covered.

ESP LTD Electric Guitars in stock now at Studio Gears

As of October 28, 2026, Studio Gears has 155 ESP LTD Electric Guitars in stock and ready to ship, priced from $399 to $2,299 - including 14 B-Stock (open-box, full inspection) units from $599. Every order ships free within the US, no sales tax collected on orders shipped outside California, and 30-day returns.

See 40 of the 155 in stock with prices (B-Stock first)

ESP LTD MH-350FR Guitar In Dark Brown Sunburst B-Stock - B-Stock - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD EC-1000 VB Vintage Black Guitar B-Stock 0019 - B-Stock - $879.20 - in stock
ESP LTD H-1001FR Guitar Black Natural Burst B-Stock 0625 - B-Stock - $919.20 - in stock
ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone Guitar Black Satin B-Stock - B-Stock - $959.20 - in stock
ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune Guitar Dark Brown Sunburst B-Stock 0466 - B-Stock - $1,039.20 - in stock
ESP LTD EC-1000 CANDY APPLE RED SATIN Guitar B-Stock - B-Stock - $1,119.20 - in stock
ESP LTD RS-1000 PEARL WHITE guitar in Pearl White B-Stock - B-Stock - $1,119.20 - in stock
ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammet Guitar Purple Sparkle B-Stock 3239 - B-Stock - $1,199.20 - in stock
ESP LTD JM-II Josh Middleton Guitar Black Shadow Burst B-Stock 0356 - B-Stock - $1,279.20 - in stock
ESP LTD Iron Cross Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes B-Stock 2725 - B-Stock - $1,279.20 - in stock
ESP LTD GH-600 Gary Holt Guitar Black B-Stock 0513 - B-Stock - $1,359 - in stock
ESP LTD BB-600B Ben Burnley Baritone Guitar B-Stock 2632 - B-Stock - $1,439.20 - in stock
ESP LTD ALEXI LAIHO ARROWHEAD 20TH ANNIV guitar B-Stock 0281 - B-Stock - $1,519.20 - in stock
ESP LTD SC-607B Stephen Carpenter Deftones Guitar Magenta Metallic B-Stock 1390 - B-Stock - $1,519.20 - in stock
ESP LTD EC-200DX Electric Guitar Blue Burst - New - $399 - in stock
ESP LTD M-200DX Electric Guitar Blue Burst - New - $399 - in stock
ESP LTD M-200DX Electric Guitar Purple Burst - New - $399 - in stock
ESP LTD EC-200DX Electric Guitar in Charcoal Burst - New - $399 - in stock
ESP LTD Phoenix-200DX Electric Guitar in Black Burst - New - $499 - in stock
ESP LTD Phoenix-200DX Electric Guitar in Red Burst - New - $499 - in stock
ESP LTD KH-202 Electric Guitar in Black Open Box - New - $527 - in stock
ESP LTD B-204DX Bass in Black Burst - New - $549 - in stock
ESP LTD B-204DX Bass in Red Burst - New - $549 - in stock
ESP LTD Phoenix-204DX Electric Guitar in Black Burst - New - $549 - in stock
ESP LTD Phoenix-204DX Electric Guitar in Red Burst - New - $549 - in stock
ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX Electric Guitar in Black Burst - New - $549 - in stock
ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX Electric Guitar in Red Burst - New - $549 - in stock
ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar in Black - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD KH-202 Electric Guitar in Black - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD VIPER-256 Olympic White Electric Guitar - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD VOLSUNG-200 Black Satin Guitar - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD B-205DX Bass in Black Burst - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD B-205DX Bass in Red Burst - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD Phoenix-201 Electric Guitar in Black - New - $599 - in stock
ESP LTD MH-200 Electric Guitar in Black - New - $649 - in stock
ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar in Silver Sunburst - New - $649 - in stock
ESP LTD TL-6 Electric Guitar in Black - New - $669 - in stock
ESP LTD TL-6N Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Natural - New - $669 - in stock
ESP LTD TL-6 LH Steel String Acoustic Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Black Finish - New - $669 - in stock

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