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ESPLTD M-400HT Electric Guitar - Charcoal Metallic

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ESP LTD M-400HT Electric Guitar - Charcoal Metallic
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The Korena take

The charcoal-metallic M-400HT is a bolt-on, 25.5-inch-scale M/Mirage built around a thin U roasted-maple neck and a fixed hardtail bridge. Its EMG 81 bridge humbucker is voiced for tight lows and fast attack in heavy rhythm work; the EMG 85 neck pickup supplies a warmer, fuller lead response. With 24 extra-jumbo frets, string-through-body construction, and locking tuners, it suits players who want a direct, controlled high-gain guitar without tremolo hardware.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Palm-muted heavy rhythm parts needing tight lows, fast attack, and precise articulation.
  • Lead passages that move quickly across all 24 extra-jumbo frets.
  • High-gain stage or studio work using separate focused bridge and fuller neck pickup voices.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who want tremolo hardware instead of a fixed hardtail bridge.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

ESP LTD M-400HT Electric Guitar - Charcoal Metallic construction detail

Detail 01

Three-piece roasted maple neck

The neck is described as adding structural strength, with roasting intended to reduce susceptibility to environmental changes.

Detail 02

Bolt-on construction

It is paired with the mahogany body for a quick, articulate response.

Detail 03

EMG 81/85 active humbucker set

The 81 serves the bridge position for heavy rhythm work, while the 85 is fitted at the neck for smoother leads.

Detail 04

LTD fixed hardtail string-through-body bridge

It provides the direct picking-hand feel and consistent string tension described for the model.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The M-400HT is a right-handed, six-string instrument.
  2. 02Its bridge is fixed hardtail hardware rather than a tremolo system.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What is the scale length?

The M-400HT has a 25.5-inch scale length.

02Which pickups does it use?

It has an active EMG 81 bridge humbucker and an active EMG 85 neck humbucker.

03What fretboard and fret count does it have?

It has a rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsPickups & controls
Neck Pickup
EMG 85 active humbucker
Bridge Pickup
EMG 81 active humbucker
Pickup Configuration
Active
7 detailsPlayability
Frets
Extra-jumbo
Orientation
Right handed
Neck Profile
Thin U
Number of Frets
24
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
25.5
Neck Shape
Thin U
14 detailsBody & build
Bridge Type
LTD fixed hardtail bridge with string-through-body
Color
Black
Neck Construction
Bolt-on
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Finish
Black
Hardware Finish
Black
Neck Wood
3-piece roasted maple
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Body Binding
Single-ply black
Body Style
M/Mirage
Color Finish
Gray
Body Shape
M/Mirage
Tuning Machines
LTD locking
Body Construction
Bolt-on
5 detailsOther
Configuration
HH
Model Number
LTD M-400HT
Product Type
Electric guitar
Series
M Series
Headstock
Reverse matching finish

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