Best Quilted Maple Top ESP LTD Electric Guitars in 2026

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.

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 MH-1000

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Playability 85
Sound 88
Build quality 86
Value for money 91
Overall Score 87

What our users think

  • 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 (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (29 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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  • 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
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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ESP LTD MH-1000 Specifications
ESP LTD MH-1000
General
Brand: ESP LTD
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: MH
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Grover
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
Neck Material: 3pc Maple
Decoration: Offset Blocks
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Extra Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD MH-1000
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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    ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune
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    Playability 90
    Sound 90
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 86
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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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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    • 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
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune Specifications
    ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: EC
    Colors: Black, Dark Brown Sunburst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Quilted Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany w/ Maple Cap
    Bridge: Evertune (F model)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
    Decoration: Flag
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Plastic
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    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 Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      3. ESP LTD JR-608

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      Playability 81
      Sound 85
      Build quality 83
      Value for money 72
      Overall Score 83

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 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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      • 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 Specifications
      ESP LTD JR-608
      General
      Brand: ESP LTD
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 8
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Signature
      Colors: Faded Blue Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Quilted Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Swamp Ash
      Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: LTD Locking
      Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
      Neck Material: 5Pc Walnut/Maple/Padauk
      Decoration: Offset Blocks
      Scale Size: 27"
      Shape: Thin U
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
      Nut: Black Tusq XL
      Nut Width: 54mm (2.126'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      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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        4. ESP LTD Viper-1000 Evertune

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        Playability 90
        Sound 88
        Build quality 72
        Value for money 86
        Overall Score 83

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
        • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 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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        • 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
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
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        ESP LTD Viper-1000 Evertune Specifications
        ESP LTD Viper-1000 Evertune
        General
        Brand: ESP LTD
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Viper
        Colors: Red
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Top: Quilted Maple
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany w/ Maple Cap
        Bridge: Evertune (F model)
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover
        Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
        Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
        Decoration: Flags
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Thin U
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
        Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
        Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
        Nut: Plastic
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Pickup Mods: Coil Split
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        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 Luminescent Inlay
        • No Tremolo
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          5. ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo

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          ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo
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          Playability 92
          Sound 82
          Build quality 72
          Value for money 84
          Overall Score 82

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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          • 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
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
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          • 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
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
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          ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo Specifications
          ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo
          General
          Brand: ESP LTD
          Year: 2017
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: EC
          Colors: Black, Blue
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Top: Quilted Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Fishman Powerbridge TOM & Tailpiece
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: LTD Locking
          Fretboard: Pau Ferro
          Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
          Decoration: Flag
          Scale Size: 24.75"
          Shape: Thin U
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
          Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
          Nut: Plastic
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 2
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          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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            6. ESP LTD M-1007 Baritone

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            ESP LTD M-1007 Baritone
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            Playability 71
            Sound 88
            Build quality 84
            Value for money 78
            Overall Score 81

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
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            • From ESP LTD's 2024 M series
            • Made in South Korea
            • 7 strings
            • 27"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Quilted Maple top
            • Alder body
            • 3pc Maple neck
            • Macassar Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) Direct-Mount (Humbucker/Active)
            • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) Direct-Mount (Humbucker/Active)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
            • Extra Thin U Set neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Grover tuners
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            • From ESP LTD's 2024 M series
            • Made in South Korea
            • 7 strings
            • 27"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Quilted Maple top
            • Alder body
            • 3pc Maple neck
            • Macassar Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) Direct-Mount (Humbucker/Active)
            • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) Direct-Mount (Humbucker/Active)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
            • Extra Thin U Set neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Grover tuners
            • Side-By-Side Comparison
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            ESP LTD M-1007 Baritone Specifications
            ESP LTD M-1007 Baritone
            General
            Brand: ESP LTD
            Year: 2024
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 7
            Made in: South Korea
            Series: M
            Colors: Black
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: Quilted Maple
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Alder
            Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Set
            Tuners: Grover
            Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
            Neck Material: 3pc Maple
            Decoration: Offset Dots
            Scale Size: 27"
            Shape: Extra Thin U
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
            Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
            Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
            Nut: Locking
            Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) Direct-Mount (Humbucker / Active)
            Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) Direct-Mount (Humbucker / Active)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Dome
            Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
            Volume Controls: 1
            Tone Controls: 1
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Black
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            ESP LTD M-1007 Baritone
            • Stainless Steel Frets
            • Expensive Wood
            • Locking Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Multi-Voicing Pickups
            • Tremolo
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Retainer Bar
            • No Locking Tuners
            • Made in South Korea
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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              7. ESP LTD BUZ-7

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              ESP LTD BUZ-7
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              Playability 79
              Sound 88
              Build quality 77
              Value for money 78
              Overall Score 81
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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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              • 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
              • Side-By-Side Comparison
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              ESP LTD BUZ-7 Specifications
              ESP LTD BUZ-7
              General
              Brand: ESP LTD
              Year: 2013
              Configuration: HH
              Strings: 7
              Made in: Indonesia
              Series: Signature
              Colors: Black
              Left-Handed Version: No
              Body
              Top: Quilted Maple
              Type: Solid Body
              Body Material: Alder
              Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Neck-Through
              Tuners: Grover
              Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
              Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Walnut
              Decoration: Offset Dots
              Scale Size: 25.5"
              Shape: Extra Thin Flat
              Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.724'' (18.4mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
              Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
              Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
              Nut: Locking
              Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
              Electronics
              Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker / Active)
              Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker / Active)
              Switch: 3
              Knobs: Dome
              Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
              Volume Controls: 1
              Tone Controls: 0
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: No
              Hardware Color: Black
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              ESP LTD BUZ-7
              • 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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                8. ESP LTD Viper-1000

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                ESP LTD Viper-1000
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                Playability 92
                Sound 80
                Build quality 72
                Value for money 84
                Overall Score 81

                What our users think

                • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
                • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 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 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
                • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
                • Thin U Set neck
                • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
                • LTD Locking tuners
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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 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
                • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
                • Thin U Set neck
                • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
                • LTD Locking tuners
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                ESP LTD Viper-1000 Specifications
                ESP LTD Viper-1000
                General
                Brand: ESP LTD
                Year: 2020
                Configuration: HH
                Strings: 6
                Made in: Indonesia
                Series: Viper
                Colors: See Thru Purple Sunburst, Tiger Eye Sunburst
                Left-Handed Version: Yes
                Body
                Top: Quilted Maple
                Type: Solid Body
                Body Material: Mahogany
                Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
                Neck
                Neck Joint: Set
                Tuners: LTD Locking
                Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
                Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
                Decoration: Flags
                Scale Size: 24.75"
                Shape: Thin U
                Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
                Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
                Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
                Nut: Plastic
                Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
                Electronics
                Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker / Passive)
                Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
                Switch: 3
                Knobs: Dome
                Pickup Mods: Coil Split
                Volume Controls: 1
                Tone Controls: 1
                Hardware
                Strap Lock: No
                Hardware Color: Black
                Strengths & Weaknesses
                ESP LTD Viper-1000
                • Stainless Steel Frets
                • Locking Tuners
                • Expensive Wood
                • Top Brand Pickups
                • Coil Split 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 M-1007

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                  ESP LTD M-1007
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                  Playability 79
                  Sound 88
                  Build quality 74
                  Value for money 84
                  Overall Score 81

                  What our users think

                  • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
                  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
                  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
                  • Pickups power: Hot (29 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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                  • 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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                  ESP LTD M-1007 Specifications
                  ESP LTD M-1007
                  General
                  Brand: ESP LTD
                  Year: 2020
                  Configuration: HH
                  Strings: 7
                  Made in: Indonesia
                  Series: M
                  Colors: See Thru Black Sunburst Satin
                  Left-Handed Version: No
                  Body
                  Top: Quilted Maple
                  Type: Solid Body
                  Body Material: Alder
                  Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
                  Neck
                  Neck Joint: Neck-Through
                  Tuners: Grover
                  Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
                  Neck Material: 3pc Maple
                  Decoration: Dots
                  Scale Size: 25.5"
                  Shape: Extra Thin U
                  Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
                  Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
                  Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
                  Nut: Locking
                  Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
                  Electronics
                  Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
                  Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
                  Switch: 3
                  Knobs: Dome
                  Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
                  Volume Controls: 1
                  Tone Controls: 1
                  Hardware
                  Strap Lock: No
                  Hardware Color: Black
                  Strengths & Weaknesses
                  ESP LTD M-1007
                  • 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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                    10. ESP LTD JR-7

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                    ESP LTD JR-7
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                    Playability 81
                    Sound 82
                    Build quality 77
                    Value for money 77
                    Overall Score 80

                    What our users think

                    • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
                    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 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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                    • 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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                    ESP LTD JR-7 Specifications
                    ESP LTD JR-7
                    General
                    Brand: ESP LTD
                    Year: 2022
                    Configuration: HH
                    Strings: 7
                    Made in: Indonesia
                    Series: Signature
                    Colors: Gray Burst
                    Left-Handed Version: No
                    Body
                    Top: Quilted Maple
                    Type: Solid Body
                    Body Material: Swamp Ash
                    Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
                    Neck
                    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
                    Tuners: LTD Locking
                    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
                    Neck Material: 5Pc Walnut / Maple / Padauk
                    Decoration: Custom white pearloid
                    Scale Size: 27"
                    Shape: Thin U
                    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
                    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
                    Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
                    Nut: Plastic
                    Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
                    Electronics
                    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker / Active)
                    Neck Pickup: Fishman Javier Reyes Open Core Humbucker (Humbucker / Active)
                    Switch: 5
                    Knobs: Bell
                    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
                    Volume Controls: 1
                    Tone Controls: 1
                    Hardware
                    Strap Lock: No
                    Hardware Color: Gold
                    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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