ESP LTD SN-1 HT Baritone Electric Guitar in Black
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ESP LTD SN-1 Baritone Electric Guitar in Black
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- SKU
- LSN1BHTBLK
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The 27" baritone scale in B standard gives this LTD a thick, tight low end, with the swamp ash body and 5-piece roasted maple/purple heart neck adding firm fundamentals and clarity that keeps low riffs from turning muddy. The Fishman Modern Ceramic bridge pickup and active electronics push high, authoritative output for palm-muted chugs and saturated leads, while the pull-activated Voice 2 setting opens up a warmer, woodier clean voice. With a string-thru Hipshot bridge, ebony board and scalloped upper frets, it's aimed at metal, hardcore and progressive players who need articulate low tunings and expressive lead work.
ESP LTD SN-1B Baritone Electric Guitar in Black
The SN-1B captures thick, aggressive tones with extended low-end clarity across a 27" baritone scale, tuned B/E/A/D/F#/B. The thin U-neck contour and compact body design enable comfortable recording sessions and layering work, whether tracking palm-muted riffing or exploring the higher registers. This baritone merges specialized tuning with session versatility—from bone-crushing distortion to warm, woody cleans—making it equally effective in metal, hardcore, and progressive productions.
Playability & Build
The bolt-on construction pairs a 5-piece roasted maple and purple heart neck with a swamp ash body, delivering resonant fundamentals and stable tuning across multiple takes. A thin U contour, 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius, and 42mm nut width create a fast, ergonomic platform; the 24 scalloped XJ stainless steel frets (scalloped from fret 17–24) enhance both precision and tonal articulation across the extended scale.
Tone & Electronics
The Fishman Modern Ceramic Brushed Stainless bridge pickup, paired with active electronics and a pull-to-activate Voice 2 volume control, delivers articulate, controlled output with sonic flexibility for tracking and layering. A Hipshot string-thru bridge and locking tuners ensure rock-solid intonation and sustain across sessions, while the black bone nut anchors harmonic definition essential for articulate baritone clarity in the mix.
Key Features
- 27" baritone scale, tuned B/E/A/D/F#/B
- Bolt-on construction with swamp ash body
- 5-piece roasted maple and purple heart neck
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 XJ stainless steel frets (scalloped 17–24)
- Thin U neck contour
- 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius
- 42mm nut width with black bone nut
- Fishman Modern Ceramic Brushed Stainless bridge pickup
- Active electronics with pull-activate Voice 2 volume control
- Hipshot string-thru bridge
- LTD locking tuners with chrome hardware
- D'Addario XL158 strings included
The ESP LTD SN-1B combines professional-grade electronics, premium tonewoods, and baritone-focused hardware into an instrument that commands serious low-end presence in the mix without compromising playability or tonal character.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Stratocaster |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 27" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Traditional Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tuning is this guitar set up for?
The SN-1B is tuned B/E/A/D/F#/B across its 27" baritone scale, giving you extended low-end range ideal for metal and djent. D'Addario XL158 strings are included.
Is the neck comfortable for long playing sessions?
Yes. The thin U contour, 300–400mm compound fingerboard radius, and 42mm nut width create a fast, ergonomic platform. Scalloped frets from fret 17–24 enhance both precision and tonal articulation without catching your fingers.
What pickup and electronics does it have?
A Fishman Modern Ceramic Brushed Stainless bridge pickup pairs with active electronics and a pull-activate Voice 2 volume control for authoritative output and sonic flexibility across distorted and clean tones.
How does it compare to the Schecter C-7 Hellraiser or Ibanez RGIX27FZM?
The SN-1B shares baritone-focused hardware and professional electronics with those models but emphasizes a thin, fast neck contour and compound radius fingerboard for higher-register speed, plus scalloped upper frets for articulate definition. Tone-wise, it balances aggressive lows with warm, woody cleans rather than pure darkness.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
Metal, djent, progressive, and hard rock are ideal. Its extended low-end clarity and articulate pickup excel in heavy, rhythmic contexts; traditional blues and jazz voicings are not the design focus.
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