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ESPLTD MH-400HT Electric Guitar - See-Thru Black Sunburst

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ESP LTD MH-400HT Electric Guitar - See-Thru Black Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Built around an extra-thin U neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets, the MH-400HT QM gives fast position changes and clear access to the upper register. Its active EMG pairing puts an 81 at the bridge for tight, articulate high-gain parts, while the 85 at the neck brings a fuller response to lead work. Set-thru construction, a 25.5-inch scale, and the fixed string-through-body bridge create a focused, performance-led hardtail setup.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • High-gain rehearsals where tight bridge-pickup attack and stable fixed-bridge tuning matter most.
  • Lead parts that use the upper frets, wide bends, rapid runs, and vibrato.
  • Studio rhythm tracking and stage sets that call for distinct bridge and neck pickup voices.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players seeking a guitar configured with a tremolo bridge rather than a fixed hardtail.

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 MH-400HT Electric Guitar - See-Thru Black Sunburst construction detail

Detail 01

Set-thru neck construction

The neck extends deeper into the body and creates a smoother transition into the highest frets.

Detail 02

EMG 81 bridge and EMG 85 neck pickups

The bridge position emphasizes tight attack and articulation; the neck position is voiced with a warmer, fuller response.

Detail 03

25.5-inch scale length

Maintains string tension for precise intonation and down-tuned playing.

Detail 04

LTD locking tuners

They make string changes quicker and are intended to support tuning reliability.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01It has a fixed string-through-body bridge, not a tremolo system.
  2. 02The guitar is right handed and has six strings.
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Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Which pickups are fitted to the MH-400HT QM?

It uses an active EMG 81 humbucker at the bridge and an active EMG 85 humbucker at the neck.

02How many frets does it have?

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

03What neck profile does it use?

It has a three-piece maple neck with an extra-thin U profile.

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
Extra-thin U
Number of Frets
24
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
25.5
Neck Shape
Extra-thin U
12 detailsBody & build
Bridge Type
LTD fixed bridge with string-through-body
Color
Burst or Fade
Neck Construction
Set-thru
Body Material
Mahogany
Top Material
Quilted maple
Body Finish
Black
Hardware Finish
Black
Neck Wood
3-piece maple
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Color Finish
Sunburst
Tuning Machines
LTD locking
Body Construction
Set-thru
5 detailsOther
Configuration
HH
Model Number
LTD MH-400HT QM
Product Type
Electric guitar
Series
MH Series
Headstock
Reverse matching finish

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