ESP LTD M-7HT Baritone Black Metal 7-String Guitar in Black Red Burst
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Description
Sound & Tone
The 27" baritone scale and seven-string layout keep low tunings tight and defined, while the alder body, neck-thru maple construction and Macassar ebony fingerboard push the voice toward clarity, attack and sustain rather than looseness. The direct-mounted Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter is a high-output passive humbucker built for focused, aggressive rhythm work, with the push-pull coil-split offering a thinner, cleaner voice when the full bridge tone is too dense. It sits squarely in modern and extended-range metal territory — percussive riffing, low-register chugging and lead lines up past the 24th fret.
ESP LTD M-7HT Baritone Black Metal 7-String Guitar in Black Red Burst Satin
The M-7HT captures the aggressive, articulate response essential for tracking modern metal in extended-range territory. Its neck-thru construction and extra-thin U-shaped maple neck enable precise intonation across all seven strings, while the baritone tuning and 27" scale anchor heavy riffs with natural clarity and definition—critical for maintaining separation and punch in dense mixes.
Construction & Session Performance
Neck-thru-body design with alder body and three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck ensures tuning stability and seamless fretboard navigation during takes and overdubs. The 27" scale and 48mm nut width accommodate lower tunings and wider string spacing, delivering consistent harmonic control throughout recording sessions, while the 400mm fingerboard radius and 24 XJ frets support both clean rhythm tracking and aggressive lead layers.
Tone & Recording Electronics
A single direct-mounted Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter passive pickup delivers the focused, high-output aggression essential to modern metal production. The push-pull Master Volume control enables instant coil-split access for tonal flexibility during sessions without sacrificing workflow simplicity, while LTD Locking tuners and a Hipshot String Thru bridge ensure tuning stability and optimal resonance capture across takes.
Key Features
- Neck-thru-body construction with alder body
- Three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck
- 27" baritone scale length
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 400mm radius
- 24 XJ frets with glow-in-the-dark side markers
- 48mm nut width
- Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter direct-mounted pickup
- Master Volume with push-pull coil-split control
- Hipshot String Thru bridge
- LTD Locking tuners
- Black hardware throughout
- Black Satin finish; Made in Indonesia
This baritone seven-string combines neck-thru rigidity and fretboard access with focused, aggressive electronics designed for production-ready extended-range metal recording.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 27" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 400mm |
| Nut Width | 48mm |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Profile | Extra Thin U |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | H |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 7 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and string gauges work best with this baritone seven-string?
The 27" baritone scale and 48mm nut width are designed for lower tunings typical of seven-string extended-range metal work. Standard baritone tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and lower drop tunings are the intended range; work with heavier string gauges (.062–.046 or larger) to maintain tension and clarity in the lower register.
How does the neck-thru construction affect playability and durability?
Neck-thru design provides superior structural rigidity and seamless fretboard access all the way to the 24th fret, critical for percussive, aggressive playing styles. The three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck resists neck dive and stays stable under heavy string tension and extended-range demands.
What's the tone character of the Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickup?
It delivers focused, high-output aggression with a tight low end and articulate midrange—exactly what modern metal requires. The master volume with push-pull coil-split control lets you dial in tonal variation from full humbucking aggression to more articulate single-coil character without needing a second guitar.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or other non-metal styles?
No. The M-7HT is engineered for metal, djent, and drop-tuning applications. Its pickup, electronics, and baritone scale are optimized for that sound signature and are not a good fit for jazz, country, or folk playing.
What hardware and finishing details should I expect?
The guitar features a Hipshot String Thru bridge for optimal vibration transfer, LTD Locking tuners for stability, black hardware throughout, and a Black Satin finish. It is made in Indonesia and designed for road and studio reliability.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $91 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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