ESP LTD MSV-1 Mike Schleibaum Guitar Black

ESP LTD MSV-1 Mike Schleibaum Guitar – Black Gloss

The MSV-1 is engineered for tracking aggressive metal and high-gain material with the stability and sustain that modern production demands. Neck-through-body construction locks the neck and body into a single solid unit, translating every pick attack into sustained, focused tone across the fretboard—a critical asset when layering riffs, doubling parts, or capturing takes that sit cohesively in the mix. The 24.75" scale provides balanced string tension that keeps complex riffs controlled and rapid position shifts feeling natural under your hands, making punch-in sessions and multi-track recording work efficient and repeatable.

Construction & Tonal Character

Mahogany body with maple cap produces warm, articulate tone with crisp attack—the kind of response that cuts through a dense mix without sounding thin or getting lost in the low end. The three-piece mahogany neck is built to resist temperature and humidity shifts that can occur in varying studio and location environments, ensuring consistent playability across recording sessions. The Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays provides a fast, responsive playing surface with visual documentation clarity, paired with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and a 13.78" radius that handles both rhythmic chording and fluid lead work without compromise, supporting extended takes and varied technique demands.

Electronics & Hardware for Studio Performance

A single EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker pickup with brushed gold cover delivers the high-output aggression needed for thick, articulate tones in high-gain tracking sessions, controlled by a single master volume knob for intuitive operation and quick adjustments between takes. The gold Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo maintains pitch stability through dive-bomb effects and extended whammy bar work without requiring constant re-tuning between overdubs, while Grover tuners keep the guitar locked in tune across full session blocks, even during aggressive playing or serious whammy bar experimentation.

Key Features

• Neck-through-body construction for maximum sustain and stability
• 24.75" scale length with balanced string tension
• Mahogany body with maple cap
• Three-piece mahogany neck
• Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays
• 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, 13.78" radius
• EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker pickup with brushed gold cover
• Gold Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo
• Grover tuners
• Black Gloss finish with gold hardware
• 42mm nut width with thin U contour neck profile
• Weight: 6.6 pounds

The MSV-1 combines battle-tested metal hardware and high-output electronics in a purpose-built package that delivers professional-grade tracking performance and session stability.