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Best Quilted Maple Top ESP LTD Electric Guitars in 2023

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

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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 MH-1000

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ESP LTD MH-1000

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Playability 83

Sound 81

Build quality 78

Value for money 81

Overall Score 81

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Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (12 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (9 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 MH series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilted 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 Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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ESP LTD MH-1000

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

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2. ESP LTD JR-608

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ESP LTD JR-608

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Playability 82

Sound 80

Build quality 77

Value for money 70

Overall Score 80

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Neck profile shape: D (17 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (25 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2020 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
8 strings
27"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Swamp Ash body
5Pc Walnut/Maple/Padauk neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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ESP LTD JR-608

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

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3. ESP LTD JM-II

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ESP LTD JM-II

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Playability 82

Sound 78

Build quality 73

Value for money 73

Overall Score 78

Player Feedback

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: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (12 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (9 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Alder body
3Pc Roasted 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
Recessed Gotoh TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Extra Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD JM-II

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 Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. ESP LTD BUZ-7

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ESP LTD BUZ-7

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 70

Value for money 72

Overall Score 77

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From ESP LTD's 2013 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Alder body
5pc Maple/Walnut neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin Flat Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD BUZ-7

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
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 Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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5. ESP LTD JR-7

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ESP LTD JR-7

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 73

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

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Neck profile shape: D (17 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (25 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
27"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Swamp Ash body
5Pc Walnut / Maple / Padauk neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD JR-7

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
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

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6. ESP LTD M-1007

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ESP LTD M-1007

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 68

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (12 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (9 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Alder 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
Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD M-1007

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
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 Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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7. ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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Playability 80

Sound 82

Build quality 68

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (17 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (25 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From ESP LTD's 2019 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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

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8. ESP LTD H-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD H-1000 Evertune

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 68

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (17 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (25 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (12 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (9 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 H series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany / 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
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD H-1000 Evertune

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

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9. ESP LTD M-1001NT

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ESP LTD M-1001NT

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Playability 82

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 M series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81TW (Humbucker/Active)
Bridge pickup: EMG 81TW (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Extra Thin U Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD M-1001NT

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

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10. ESP LTD Viper-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD Viper-1000 Evertune

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 68

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (17 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (25 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (6 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2020 Viper series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted 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)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Viper-1000 Evertune

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

All Prices