Guitarists hunting for a metal-ready entryway into the world of ESP will find it in the supercharged sonics and sleek playability of the ESP LTD M-200DX. A carved and contoured double-cut poplar body starts the M-200DX off with a classic ESP edge, topped with a poplar burl veneer that beams with complex arrangements of captivating figuring. The bolt-on neck grants both stability and speed thanks to its robust roasted maple construction and shred-friendly Thin “U” profile. At the same time, a 350mm-radius rosewood fingerboard unlocks effortless bends and a high-performance feel across all 24 XJ frets. And while ESP and LTD instruments are most often found in the hands of metal-focused guitarists, the ESP LTD M-200DX’s LH-150 humbuckers cover everything from drop-tuned dirt-drenched riffage to classic rock crunch to smooth, smoky blues licks. You also get a top-tier hardware configuration comprising a TOM-style bridge and lock-tight LTD tuning machines. Versatile, comfortable, and eye-catching, the ESP LTD M-200DX is a killer axe that can take on any 6-string task you can throw at it.
Attention-grabbing burl poplar top
The ESP LTD M-200DX comes dressed to impress, boasting a striking burl poplar veneer that simply demands the attention of any audience. Coated in a sleek gloss finish, this guitar’s top beams sport pockets of complex grain arrangements. Beneath the veneer lies a lightweight poplar body shaped into ESP LTD’s double-cut M platform for enhanced upper-fret access. Finish it all off with a sleek set of contours and carves around the cutaway and bolt-on neck joint, and the ESP LTD M-200DX hits the mark on both artful aesthetics and high-performance playing comfort.
Robust and rigid roasted maple neck
Roasted to ensure the utmost stability, the ESP LTD M-200DX’s roasted maple neck shredders and technique-heavy players for its slim, fast, and comfortable feel in your hands. Topside, you get a 350mm-radius rosewood fingerboard coupled with 24 XJ frets, supplying a formidable foundation for extreme upper-register bends and lightning-fast licks. comes carved into a Thin “U” shape. It’s a perennial favorite profile among.
ESP-designed LH-150 pickups deliver humbucking and single-coil tone
ESP gave the LTD M-200DX a wide range of tone by loading it up with a set of ESP-designed LH-150 pickups. These well-rounded humbuckers can be used for anything from straight-up rock to smooth blues and molten-hot metal. Pull up on the LTD M-200DX 's tone switch, and you instantly go from humbucker to single-coil mode, opening up a whole new range of sounds.
Features
- Lightweight poplar body topped with a stunning burl poplar veneer
- Contours and carves around the body’s cutaway and neck joint improve upper-fret access and playing comfort
- Fast-playing roasted maple neck offers superb stability
- Slim, speedy Thin “U” profile is sure to please shredders and technique-heavy guitarists
- 350mm-radius rosewood fingerboard allows for massive multi-step bends and provides a smooth and consistent feel across all 24 XJ frets
- Dual ESP-designed LH-150 humbuckers cover everything from dirt-laden metal riffage to smooth blues without breaking a sweat
- Toggle switch unlocks versatile single-coil-style tones
- Sustain-enhancing TOM-style bridge and stable LTD tuning machines
Specifications
GENERAL
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
BODY
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Shape: LTD M-200DX Doublecut
- Body Material: Poplar
- Top Material: Poplar Burl
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Color: Purple Burst
NECK
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Shape: Thin U
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Radius: 13.77"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.692"
- Nut Material: Molded
HARDWARE
- Bridge/Tailpiece: TOM w/ String-thru
- Tuners: LTD
ELECTRONICS
- Neck Pickup: LTD LH-150N Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: LTD LH-150N Humbucker
- Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone (push/pull coil-split)
- Switching: 3-way blade pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS
- Strings: D'Addario XL110, .010-.046
- Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately