Ltd M-400 HT Charcoal Metallic

Essential Information About the LTD M-400 HT Charcoal Metallic Guitar

• Super-Strat Look and "Charcoal Metallic" finish: a silhouette designed for modern playing.


• High level of precision thanks to the Extra thin U neck and 24 Extra Jumbo frets.


• Powerful immediate sound with the pair of active pickups EMG 81 (bridge) + EMG 85 (neck).


• Stability and sustain: fixed through-body bridge + locking tuners.

An M-400 HT Designed for Performance in the LTD Range

Within the ESP LTD universe, the M series embodies the "superstrat" spirit focused on speed, precision, and efficiency in playing situations. This M-400 HT (Hardtail) relies on a direct approach: fixed hardware, active electronics, and craftsmanship designed for quick response with a modern playing comfort. The result: an instrument aimed at reliability and consistency, both in rehearsals and concerts.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The LTD M-400 HT is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a six-string electric guitar that is lively and comfortable with current techniques: tight alternate picking, palm muting, fast riffs, precise solos, and high-fretboard runs. Its Super-Strat format and long scale length make it an excellent partner for standard and dropped tunings, in styles such as metal, hard rock, modern rock, and any genre requiring a sharp attack and well-defined sound.

Sound: The Attack of EMGs, the Density of Mahogany, the Sustain of the Hardtail

The mahogany body provides a dense and warm sonic foundation, with present mids and a solid base, ideal for thick distortion. The active EMG pickups then deliver an immediately recognizable character: the EMG 81 at the bridge offers a sharp attack, tight lows, and excellent clarity in high gain, perfect for tight rhythms and harmonics. The EMG 85 at the neck complements with a rounder, singing tone, appreciated for fluid leads and thick layers in saturated sound.

Regarding feel and note sustain, the choice of a fixed through-body bridge promotes stable sustain and consistent response, while simplifying string changes and tuning. Finally, the 2 volume + 1 tone control configuration and the 3-position selector allow quick switching from incisive rhythm tones to thicker, more expressive sounds without getting lost in complex settings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the original spirit and specifications, you can opt for a set of 10-46 electric strings (factory gauge). For daily comfort, a standard strap, plectrums suited to your attack, and a guitar stand are simple and reliable choices.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Original Strings	10-46
Format	Super-Strat	Body	Mahogany
Nbr of strings	6	Types of frets	Extra Jumbo
Neck	Screwed Roasted Maple	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed and through-body tailpiece
Neck format	Extra thin U	Nbre of pickups	2
Radius	350 mm	Neck Pickup	EMG 85
Nut Width	43 mm	Bridge pickup	EMG 81
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Electronics	Active
Nbrs of frets	24	Selector	3-position
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Settings	2 x volume and 1 x tone
Tuning pegs	Lockings

Neck shape	Extra thin U	Bridge/tailpiece	Fixed through-body
Number of frets	24	Tuners	Locking
Fret type	Extra Jumbo	Number of pickups	2
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	2 x Volume and 1 x Tone
Hardware	Black	Number of strings	6