All user reviews for the LTD MH-400

The MH400 is part of the MH series of LTD models that ESP makes. The 400ish series is an upgraded version of the 50 series, but the 400 is still priced at the budget model market. The guitar features a mahogany body with a quilted maple top (I think it's a veneer, but I'm not entirely sure), set maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, 24 extra jumbo frets, two EMG humbuckers, a licensed floyd rose bridge, small upper block inlays with a big inlay on the 12th fret, binding, one volume, one tone and a three way switch.

UTILIZATION

LTD did a pretty good job with this, considering the price. The fret ends aren't totally finished, and the frets aren't quite as level as the regular series, or even the 1000 series can be. However, it's still a very well put together guitar. The set neck also eliminates the tolerance issue that some of the lower end bolt-ons suffer from. I like that they're not using basswood like the 50 series, too. That's a big plus, especially since mahogany with a maple neck is one of my favorite combinations of wood. Binding isn't bad, but it seems somewhat cheap. However, it's to be expected on this kind of guitar.

SOUNDS

The sound is actually really good considering that these come with real EMGs. That's a huge plus, in my opinion. There were a few I played that sounded dull no matter what, but most sounded pretty good for the most part. The 81 in the bridge has an awesome bite, and works great for heavy metal. The 85 gives that super fat and powerful lead sound in the neck, so you can do some sick legato runs with ease. It's a bit "stuck" in the heavy metal realm, in my opinion. However, it's not an issue if you're playing a heavier style. I doubt most people who are going to be playing blues or country would look at this guitar to begin with.

OVERALL OPINION

Given the price and features of this guitar, it's actually pretty surprising. The fretwork isn't up to the Standards, but that's to be expected on a budget model. The EMGs, mahogany body, binding and whatnot all work to help make this guitar a really good buy for someone who wants a solid guitar without spending a ton of coin. The main thing I'd do would be to give it a nice fret level and replace the licensed floyd with an OFR.

My guitar is made in Korea. It has a floyd rose and a set neck. 24 frets, a knob volume, a knob and a tone selector switch number 3 position.
The pickups are EMG 81 (B) / 85 (N) Assets.

UTILIZATION

The neck is quite pleasant, really the tops in the treble. Already a vacuum, so the guitar sounds good on a good amp that is happiness. After the emg 81/85 pickups we like it or not. To my taste they are a bit too cold, but their accuracy and Polivalente offsets (do not hesitate to play on the volume knob).

SOUNDS

This guitar is mainly for metal cut for solos and sharp cutting. It should be quite to my style of music (metal megadeth style ...). By eliminating the treble and decreasing the volume level knobs can also find a sound suitable for jazz. Blues .... heuu .... the must go elsewhere ...

I use the distortion of my Valvestate bichorus. This guitar has a potato for both large as rhythmic solos. Of palm mute crazy ... In his clear is not a Start but it's nice anyway because it does not sizzle at all, the sound is very clean (but not crystalline).

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 3 years. I have a jackson warrior pro, and a Charvel guitar that ranges from a low of aldi!

I tried a 15 groins guitars. The feature I like is the set neck is super comfortable, I also love the finish on top and that is the beauty of the maple top ... The point I like least is the floyd which is accurate but not as an ESP at 3000 euros I think. I also preferred an EMG 89 instead of 85 + for versatility.

With the experience I would do without hesitation that choice, I have not hesitated the first time. It's a great and very nice guitar.