ESP LTD M400 HT Electric Guitar - Charcoal Metallic

ESP LTD M400 HT Electric Guitar - Charcoal Metallic

Built to deliver high-gain clarity, lightning-fast playability, and rock-ready reliability, this guitar is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or behind the amp at home. With no-nonsense hardware and pro-level components, the M-400 HT brings serious performance to metal, rock, and aggressive playing styles. 

Key Features & Highlights

Powerful Tonewoods & Construction

• Solid Mahogany Body — delivers a rich, full low end with punchy mids and warm resonance.
• Bolt-on 3-Piece Roasted Maple Neck with Extra Thin U Profile — smooth, fast playability with excellent stability and snap.

High-Output Electronics

• EMG 81 (Bridge) & EMG 85 (Neck) Active Humbuckers — iconic high-gain pickups offering tight attack, cutting clarity, and sustained leads. Perfect for metal, hard rock, and heavy riff work.
• Control Layout: Simple and intuitive Volume, Tone, and 3-way switch keeps dialing in tones fast and easy.

Player-Focused Hardware

• LTD Fixed Hardtail Bridge with String-Through-Body — direct feel, strong sustain, and rock-solid tuning stability.
• LTD Locking Tuners — secure tuning with quick string changes.
• Reversed Matching Headstock and Black Hardware — adds a modern, aggressive look to match the guitar’s sonic attitude.

Playability & Feel

• 25.5" Scale Length — balanced tension and clear articulation, great for down-tuned riffs and precise lead work.
• Rosewood Fingerboard with 24 Extra-Jumbo Frets — smooth bending and superb fretboard access across the neck.
• Single-Ply Black Binding — adds subtle visual definition without distraction.

Charcoal Metallic Finish

Wrapped in a sleek Charcoal Metallic finish with a matching headstock and black hardware, the M-400 HT projects a stealthy, professional aesthetic — perfect for players who want a guitar that looks as powerful as it sounds.

Recommended Products

• Maintain the heavy tension and aggressive attack required for high-gain riffs with D'Addario NYXL 10-52 Light Top Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings - NYXL1052
• Ensure your active EMG set stays at full power for every rehearsal and gig with a fresh Camelion 9V Battery
• Achieve the ultimate high-gain saturation and tight low-end that pairs perfectly with active pickups using the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone Effects Pedal