Best Flame Maple Top ESP LTD Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Flame Maple top ESP LTD electric guitars. This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale

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ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale

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Playability 82

Sound 80

Build quality 77

Value for money 80

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,149.07 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
26.5" to 25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,149.07 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
26.5" to 25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. ESP LTD H3-1000FR

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 73

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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7 Prices - New from $1,043.58 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 H3 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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7 Prices - New from $1,043.58 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 H3 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD H3-1000FR

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. ESP LTD EC-1000T

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Playability 83

Sound 77

Build quality 70

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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7 Prices - New from $930.99 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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7 Prices - New from $930.99 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-1000T

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Weight Relief
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. ESP LTD BW-1 Evertune

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ESP LTD BW-1 Evertune

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 68

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $1,545.43 >
From ESP LTD's 2014 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,545.43 >
From ESP LTD's 2014 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD BW-1 Evertune

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. ESP LTD AS-1FR

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Playability 75

Sound 82

Build quality 70

Value for money 71

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,599 >
From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,599 >
From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD AS-1FR

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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6. ESP LTD M-1007 Multi-Scale

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Playability 78

Sound 80

Build quality 70

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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1 Prices - New from $1,599 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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1 Prices - New from $1,599 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD M-1007 Multi-Scale

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. ESP LTD M-1008 Multi-Scale

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Playability 78

Sound 80

Build quality 70

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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1 Prices - Used from $950 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $950 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD M-1008 Multi-Scale

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. ESP LTD EC-1001

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Playability 83

Sound 77

Build quality 68

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,026.33 >
From ESP LTD's 2021 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,026.33 >
From ESP LTD's 2021 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-1001

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM

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Playability 80

Sound 77

Build quality 70

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,007.99 >
From ESP LTD's 2021 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness + Chambered Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,007.99 >
From ESP LTD's 2021 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness + Chambered Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. ESP LTD SH-7 Evertune

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 68

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $1,999 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Basswood w/ Maple Cap body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,999 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Basswood w/ Maple Cap body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD SH-7 Evertune

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Luminescent Inlay
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

All Prices