M BLACK METAL

BLACK SATIN

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Guitars, LTD Guitars, M Series Guitars, Black Metal Series
    M BLACK METAL
    $1,049.00
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    The LTD Black Metal Series are guitars that are comparable in build quality to our LTD Deluxe “1000 Series” instruments, but with a dark and menacing design theme of all-black finish, components, and hardware, a single premium-quality pickup, Macassar ebony fingerboards with no inlays and glow-in-the-dark side markers, and even a newly-designed black metal LTD logo on the headstock. The M-Black Metal is based on the design off the ESP M-I FR. It’s a neck-thru-body design at 25.5” scale, and includes a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge. The M Black Metal also makes use of the direct-mount Seymour Duncan “Blackened” Black Winter pickup, controlled by a single volume knob.

    Construction Neck-Thru
    Scale 25.5"
    Body Alder
    Neck 3Pc Maple
    Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
    Fingerboard Radius 350mm
    Finish BLACK SATIN
    Nut Width 43mm
    Nut Type Locking
    Neck Contour Extra Thin U
    Frets/Type 24 XJ Stainless Steel
    Hardware Color Black
    Strap Button Standard
    Tuners Grover
    Bridge Floyd Rose 1000
    Bridge PU Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter
    Electronics Passive
    Electronics Layout Volume
    Strings D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
    Case MH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
    Case Included N
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    LTD Black Metal Series

    LTD Black Metal Series

    Jeff K.Jeff K.
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    Introduced in 2018, the LTD Black Metal Series are comparable in build quality to our LTD Deluxe “1000 Series” instruments, but with a dark and menacing design theme of all-black finish, components, and hardware, a single...
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      LTD Black Metal Series Demo by Cameron Stucky

      LTD Black Metal Series Demo by Cameron Stucky

      Jeff K.Jeff K.
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      LTD's new Black Metal Series are guitars that are comparable in build quality to our LTD Deluxe “1000 Series” instruments, but with a dark and menacing design theme of all-black finish, components, and hardware, a single...
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        LTD Black Metal Series Demo by Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt

        LTD Black Metal Series Demo by Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt

        Jeff K.Jeff K.
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        Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt, two outstanding guitarists who are part of the ESP family in the UK, created this excellent demo of the new LTD Viper-7-Black Metal and LTD M-Black Metal. The video includes a thorough walkthrough of...
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          Damien Azrael
          Damien Azrael wrote

          So the M Black Metal is my first ESP/LTD. I’ve always wanted an ESP/LTD and I’m happy I finally got one. This guitar is perfect for what I’m into playing now. I plugged this guitar directly into my Marshall DSL 100 (and older JCM 2000) and I can safely say I was so impressed with what I heard I won’t be playing anything else. In fact I’ll be getting more ESP/LTD’s 

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            HoosierDaddy T.
            HoosierDaddy T. wrote

            Hi.  Can someone tell me how do the 1000 series floyd Rose's compare to the original? 

            Great looking guitars. Very cool..

            Please tell whoever is in charge of the decision making yo please be the first company to go all stainless frets as much as economically feasible.  Great that you're doing so with many of your LTD line.  Great Job ESP. 

             

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              Todd B. ESP
              Todd B. ESP wrote

              Hi, thanks for your comments. FR1000 series bridges are very solid. They are built to the same specifications as the FR Original. The only and main difference is that they are currently manufactured in Korea as opposed to the Original which is manufactured in Germany.

              If you have any questions not answered on our product page, please contact ESP Customer Service at customerservice@espguitars.com

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                Eric B.
                Eric B. wrote

                I just bought a brand new black metal m with the floyd rose. Wow! This thing has such a big sound and great tone. It is on the heavy side, but that is not a surprise because of the quality of the wood. The neck feels great and is easy to play. To my surprise, it does have a push pull for the coil tap. I only thought it was on the ht version. But I would definitely recommend this guitar if you love metal.

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                  FrankBMetal
                  FrankBMetal wrote

                  Todd, possible for stainless steel frets in 2021 or 2022?

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                    Todd B. ESP
                    Todd B. ESP wrote

                    Hi, Please check back later this year as we usually release information for next year model releases at that time.

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                      Ivan A.
                      Ivan A. wrote

                      Will these get updated with stainless steel frets this 2021?

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                        Todd B. ESP
                        Todd B. ESP wrote

                        It's quite possible we will offer more models with stainless steel frets next year, please stay tuned for any updates and new releases.

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