ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
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- SKU
- LMH1000BBLKS-B
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The 27" baritone scale and heavy .013–.062 string set keep low tunings tight and defined, while the mahogany body with maple cap and neck-thru construction add sustain and a firm midrange foundation. The active EMG 81 at the bridge brings a compressed, high-output attack suited to fast palm-muted rhythms and cutting leads, and the EMG 60TW-R neck pickup offers a clearer voice that thins into a more single-coil-like texture when the push/pull tone is engaged. Paired with the Macassar ebony fingerboard and stainless steel frets, it leans toward modern metal, djent-adjacent riffing, and progressive playing where note separation under heavy gain matters.
ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
The MH-1000B is engineered for studio and live tracking in extended tunings, leveraging a 27" baritone scale to capture tight, articulate low-end without flabbiness. Neck-thru construction provides the sustain stability and resonant coupling that translates cleanly to mic'd amps and direct recording chains, while the extra-thin U-contoured neck ensures fast tracking sessions and precise intonation across dense chord voicings. This B-Stock unit is fully functional with only minor cosmetic imperfections—a genuine opportunity to own a professional-grade ESP LTD at a reduced price.
Playability & Construction for Recording Sessions
The 3-piece maple neck with extra-thin U contour and Macassar ebony fingerboard minimize finger noise and dead zones during overdubs, while 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets maintain intonation accuracy across extended ranges. A 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius accommodates both fingerstyle passages and aggressive picking techniques within a single session, while neck-thru body construction maximizes note definition and sustain—critical for layering and punch-through in dense mixes.
Tone & Active Electronics
EMG 81 bridge pickup and EMG 60TW-R neck pickup with coil splitting deliver studio-ready articulation across rhythm and lead duties, with active circuitry ensuring consistent output levels across take-to-take recording. The push/pull tone control splits the neck pickup on demand, enabling rapid texture changes mid-session—heavy, compressed rhythms to cutting, defined leads—without switching instruments or requiring post-recording manipulation.
Key Features
- 27" baritone scale optimized for lower tunings with enhanced string tension
- Neck-thru body construction with mahogany body and maple cap
- 3-piece maple neck with extra-thin U contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 300-400mm compound radius
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- EMG 81 bridge pickup and EMG 60TW-R neck pickup with coil splitting
- Active electronics with volume, tone (push/pull), and 3-way switch
- LTD locking tuners and TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru-body
- 42mm nut width
- Black satin finish with white binding on body, neck, and headstock
- Black hardware throughout
- D'Addario XL158 strings (.013/.017/.026W/.036/.046/.062) installed
The MH-1000B excels as a workhorse baritone for studio production, offering extended scale tracking capability, studio-grade active pickup consistency, and hardware stability that handles the demands of multi-take sessions and precision recording in modern heavy genres.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with B-Stock inventory. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. You'll receive a premium ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone at a significant discount while maintaining complete peace of mind with the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 27" Baritone Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means this guitar is fully functional and plays identically to new, but carries minor cosmetic imperfections. It is a genuine opportunity to own a professional-grade ESP LTD at a reduced price.
What tunings and genres is this baritone built for?
The 27-inch baritone scale is optimized for drop tunings and extended-range playing in metal, djent, and progressive music. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or country styles.
How does the neck-thru construction and compound radius fingerboard affect playability?
Neck-thru construction anchors maximum sustain and resonance across every note, while the 300-400mm compound radius accommodates both flat lead lines and aggressive chording without dead spots. The extra-thin U contour and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets reward speed and precision on the fretboard.
What do the EMG pickups and coil splitting do?
The EMG 81 bridge and EMG 60TW-R neck pickups with active circuitry deliver articulate aggression and low-end authority in a tight, punchy package. The push/pull tone control splits the neck pickup on demand, expanding tonal range from crushing rhythm to articulate lead textures without sacrificing baritone low-end authority.
What strings come installed and what is the nut width?
D'Addario XL158 strings (.013/.017/.026W/.036/.046/.062) are installed, and the 42mm nut width accommodates the extended scale and tuning demands of baritone playing.
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