Best Pau Ferro Fretboard ESP LTD Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Pau Ferro fretboard ESP LTD electric guitars. It's a beautiful wood used mainly for fretboards. It has a high density and looks very similar to Rosewood with its straight grains and dark brown color. According to Fender, it has a warm tone with a fast attack.

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 MK-600

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ESP LTD MK-600

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 70

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

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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From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,899 >
From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD MK-600

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

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2. ESP LTD AS-1FR

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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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3. ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo

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ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo

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

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3 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany 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 Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Fishman Powerbridge TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany 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 Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Fishman Powerbridge 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-1000 Piezo

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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4. ESP LTD TED-600T

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ESP LTD TED-600T

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Playability 87

Sound 73

Build quality 62

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $1,299 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,299 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD TED-600T

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. ESP LTD KH Demonology

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ESP LTD KH Demonology

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 65

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

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: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,699 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,699 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD KH Demonology

Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. ESP LTD KH-602

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ESP LTD KH-602

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 64

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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6 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From ESP LTD's 2018 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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6 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From ESP LTD's 2018 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD KH-602

Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. ESP LTD AS-1

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ESP LTD AS-1

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Playability 77

Sound 77

Build quality 68

Value for money 69

Overall Score 74

What our users think

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

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5 Prices - New from $899 >
From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany 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
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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5 Prices - New from $899 >
From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany 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
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD AS-1

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

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8. ESP LTD KH-WZ

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ESP LTD KH-WZ

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Playability 77

Sound 80

Build quality 62

Value for money 68

Overall Score 73

What our users think

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

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5 Prices - New from $1,582.60 >
From ESP LTD's 2014 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,582.60 >
From ESP LTD's 2014 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD KH-WZ

Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. ESP LTD M-400

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ESP LTD M-400

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Playability 73

Sound 79

Build quality 62

Value for money 76

Overall Score 71

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $999 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 M series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
Extra Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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4 Prices - New from $999 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 M series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
Extra Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD M-400

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

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10. ESP LTD EC-401

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ESP LTD EC-401

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Playability 83

Sound 72

Build quality 57

Value for money 76

Overall Score 71

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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7 Prices - New from $899 >
From ESP LTD's 2012 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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7 Prices - New from $899 >
From ESP LTD's 2012 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-401

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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