ESP LTD MH-10 Gloss Black Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
The Perfect Start to Your Electric Guitar Journey – Aggressive Style, Versatile Tone, and Incredible Value
The ESP LTD MH-10 is an excellent entry point into the world of electric guitar. Designed for beginners and players on a tight budget who still demand a solid, reliable instrument, the MH-10 delivers the tone, playability, and craftsmanship that ESP is famous for—at an incredibly affordable price. With its sleek Gloss Black finish, aggressive double-cutaway body, and versatile ESP Designed pickups, this guitar is ready to rock from your first lesson to your first gig. A gig bag is included, making it easy to take your MH-10 to lessons, jams at friends' houses, or wherever you want to play.
Why Choose the ESP LTD MH-10?
Aggressive M-Series Design with Contoured Body: The LTD MH-10 features the hard-edge appearance of the ESP M-Series, with an angular double-cutaway basswood body that's perfect for rock and metal. The well-balanced and contoured body is comfortable for playing while seated or standing, allowing you to practice for hours without fatigue.
Powerful ESP Designed LH-100 Humbucking Pickups: Equipped with two ESP Designed LH-100 humbucking pickups—an LH-100N in the neck and an LH-100B in the bridge—this guitar delivers a wide range of tones, from thick, powerful distortion to clear, articulate cleans. When you're ready to rock, the MH-10's ESP Designed pickups are great for any genre of music you like to play.
Fast, Comfortable Thin U Neck: The smooth maple neck with a Thin U contour makes it easy to build up your abilities, whether you're learning your first chords or tackling fast riffs. The 24 extra-jumbo frets make it easier to get around to chords and scales all over the fingerboard.
String-Through-Body Design for Enhanced Sustain: The strings attach through the back of the body and are intonated with a Tune-O-Matic style bridge, promoting extra resonance and sustain. LTD tuners keep you locked in tune.
Gig Bag Included: The included gig bag makes it easy to transport your guitar to lessons, practices, or jams with friends. You're ready to hit the ground running from day one.
Key Features
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Body: Basswood – lightweight and resonant
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Neck: Maple, Bolt-On – stable and comfortable
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Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood – smooth playability
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Neck Contour: Thin U – fast, easy access to all 24 extra-jumbo frets
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Pickups: ESP Designed LH-100N (Neck), ESP Designed LH-100B (Bridge) – versatile HH configuration
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Controls: Volume / Tone / 3-Way Toggle Switch – simple and intuitive
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Bridge: TOM with String-Through-Body – enhanced resonance and sustain
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Hardware: Chrome – classic looks and durability
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Tuners: LTD – smooth and accurate
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Finish: Gloss Black – sleek and stage-ready
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Case: Gig Bag Included
Specifications
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Construction: Bolt-On
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Scale: 25.5"
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Body: Basswood
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Neck: Maple
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Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood
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Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
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Finish: Black (Gloss)
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Nut Width: 42mm
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Nut Type: Molded
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Neck Contour: Thin U
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Frets/Type: 24 XJ
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Hardware Color: Chrome
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Strap Button: Standard
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Tuners: LTD
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Bridge: TOM w/ String Thru
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Neck PU: ESP Designed LH-100N
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Bridge PU: ESP Designed LH-100B
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Electronics: Passive
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Electronics Layout: Volume / Tone / 3-Way Switch
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Strings: .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046
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Case: Gig Bag Included
What Players Are Saying
The ESP LTD MH-10 has earned a strong reputation among beginners and experienced players alike. With an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 based on 40 reviews at Guitar Center, 80% of respondents would recommend it to a friend. One Thomann reviewer shared, "This guitar has quite a lot 'bang for your buck'; Build quality is really good for the price range, and the same goes for the sound". Another player noted, "It might be ESP LTD cheapest model, but this guitar definitely packs a punch. Good sustain, especially through some metal pedals, easy to play neck, high gain pickups, and all these for under $300". A third reviewer emphasized, "The neck sits very well in the hand, which makes playing particularly comfortable, especially during longer sessions".
Ideal For
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Beginners: A solid, easy-to-play guitar that encourages progress and exploration.
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Rock and Metal Players: The aggressive M-Series design and powerful humbucker tone are perfect for high-gain styles.
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Students: Perfect for lessons, practice, and jamming with friends.
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Budget-Conscious Musicians: Exceptional value without compromising on quality or tone.
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Players Who Want Versatility: The HH pickup configuration covers everything from clean tones to heavy distortion.
Why Choose the ESP LTD MH-10 Gloss Black?
For musicians who want an affordable, great-sounding electric guitar with aggressive styling and versatile tone, the ESP LTD MH-10 is an outstanding choice. Its basswood body, comfortable Thin U maple neck, and versatile ESP Designed pickups make it easy to play and fun to learn on. The string-through-body design promotes extra resonance and sustain, while the Gloss Black finish gives it a sleek, stage-ready look. With a gig bag included, you're ready to hit the ground running. Whether you're taking your first lesson, practicing in your room, or jamming with friends, the MH-10 delivers reliable performance and great tone at an affordable price.
Start your rock journey today with the ESP LTD MH-10 Electric Guitar in Gloss Black.
