ESP LTD MH-17 Gloss Black 7 Strings Electric Guitar with Gig Bag

ESP LTD MH-17 Gloss Black Electric Guitar with Gig Bag

The Perfect 7-String Starter Guitar – Aggressive Style, Modern Tone, and Incredible Value

The ESP LTD MH-17 is the ideal entry point into the world of extended-range guitars. Designed for beginners and players on a tight budget who still demand a solid, reliable instrument, the MH-17 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 two ESP Designed humbucking pickups, this 7-string guitar is ready for modern metal, progressive rock, and any genre that demands a lower, heavier sound. A gig bag is included, making it easy to take your MH-17 to lessons, jams at friends' houses, or wherever you want to rock.

Why Choose the ESP LTD MH-17?

Seven-String Power and Range: The MH-17 is a 7-string guitar that extends your range lower than a standard 6-string, making it perfect for modern music styles like metal and progressive rock where you want to go lower than the standard range of pitches. Whether you're chugging on the low B or exploring extended chord voicings, this guitar opens up a world of sonic possibilities.

Aggressive M-Series Design with Contoured Body: The LTD MH-17 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-17'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. The flat 350mm radius fingerboard provides a silky playing feel.

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

• Body: Basswood – lightweight and resonant

• Neck: Maple, Bolt-On – stable and comfortable

• Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood – smooth playability

• Neck Contour: Thin U – fast, easy access to all 24 extra-jumbo frets

• Pickups: ESP Designed LH-100N (Neck), ESP Designed LH-100B (Bridge) – versatile HH configuration

• Controls: Volume / Tone / 3-Way Toggle Switch – simple and intuitive

• Bridge: TOM with String-Through-Body – enhanced resonance and sustain

• Hardware: Chrome – classic looks and durability

• Tuners: LTD – smooth and accurate

• Finish: Gloss Black – sleek and stage-ready

• Case: Gig Bag Included

Specifications

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Scale: 25.5"

• Body: Basswood

• Neck: Maple

• Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood

• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm

• Finish: Black (Gloss)

• Nut Width: 48mm

• Nut Type: Molded

• Neck Contour: Thin U

• Frets/Type: 24 XJ

• Hardware Color: Chrome

• Strap Button: Standard

• Tuners: LTD

• Bridge: TOM w/ String Thru

• Neck PU: ESP Designed LH-100N

• Bridge PU: ESP Designed LH-100B

• Electronics: Passive

• Electronics Layout: Volume / Tone / 3-Way Switch

• Strings: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059

• Case: Gig Bag Included

What Players Are Saying

The ESP LTD MH-17 has earned a strong reputation among beginners and experienced players alike. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 36 customer ratings at Thomann, many players praise its value and playability. One reviewer shared, "This is a solid instrument for its money. Surely pickups are quite mediocre in their sounding, but guitar itself made quite well for the instrument of such price range". Another noted, "An excellent instrument from a huge brand, the sound is amazing and it's very fun to play, excellent finishes and a very aggressive design!". A third player emphasized, "Definitely worth its money... I could advise this LTD for those who's tight on a budget or just starting to make his or her first steps in the guitar world".

Ideal For

• Beginners: A solid, easy-to-play 7-string guitar that encourages progress and exploration.

• Metal and Progressive Rock Players: The extended range and powerful humbucker tone are perfect for modern high-gain styles.

• Students: Perfect for lessons, practice, and jamming with friends.

• Budget-Conscious Musicians: Exceptional value without compromising on quality or tone.

• Players Who Want to Explore 7-String: The MH-17 is an affordable entry point into extended-range playing.

Why Choose the ESP LTD MH-17 Gloss Black?

For musicians who want an affordable, great-sounding 7-string electric guitar with aggressive styling and versatile tone, the ESP LTD MH-17 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-17 delivers reliable performance and great tone at an affordable price.

Start your 7-string journey today with the ESP LTD MH-17 Electric Guitar in Gloss Black.