ESP LTD MH-400 Electric Guitar in Snow White
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- Brand new in original box
- Full ESP LTD manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- LMH400SW
- Color
- White
. Description
Sound & Tone
The active EMG 81 in the bridge delivers tight, high-output attack with sharp note definition under heavy gain, while the EMG 85 in the neck fills out lead lines with a thicker, rounder voice. The arch-topped mahogany body and set-thru neck joint add warmth and long sustain beneath that clarity, and the 25.5" scale keeps low tunings and fast riffing well defined. With 24 extra-jumbo frets, a flat 350mm radius, and a Floyd Rose Special, it sits naturally in hard rock, metal, and modern shred styles that call for fast lead work and dive-bomb vibrato.
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 |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does the MH-400 have?
The MH-400 features a three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck with a 350mm fingerboard radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets, designed for fast, precise playing across the fretboard. The set-thru construction anchors the neck deeply into the body, maximizing sustain and harmonic transfer.
Which pickup configuration is included?
The MH-400 comes with active EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) pickups, delivering aggressive, articulate output with exceptional clarity—optimized for high-gain metal and hard rock playing.
How does the tremolo system work, and will it stay in tune?
The Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo provides stable pitch manipulation while the 42mm locking nut at the headstock anchors the system, allowing you to use aggressive whammy effects without tuning drift. This design maintains tuning integrity through heavy performance demands.
What styles and genres is the MH-400 best suited for?
The MH-400 excels in metal, hard rock, djent, progressive, and lead-focused playing. Its high-output pickups, fast neck, and aggressive construction are not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk contexts.
What is the body wood and finish?
The MH-400 features an arch-topped mahogany body finished in Snow White with single-ply black binding and a reversed matching-finish headstock. The mahogany contributes natural warmth and resonance while the arch-top enhances sustain.
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