ESP LTD TH-400 Charcoal Metallic

ESP LTD TH-400 - classic lines with modern metal-ready features!

The ESP LTD TH-400 interprets a traditional guitar shape with the distinctly more modern direction found in many instruments from the LTD range. Rather than adhering exclusively to historical influences, this model combines a mahogany body with a bolt-on neck, active EMG humbuckers and a fixed string-thru-body bridge. The result is a straightforward electric guitar designed for modern rock and metal, while retaining a familiar basic shape.

Roasted maple and 24 extra-jumbo frets

The bolt-on neck is made from three pieces of roasted maple and features LTD's slim Thin U profile. The rosewood fingerboard has offset dot inlays and a flat, modern 350 mm radius. Combined with 24 extra-jumbo frets, it extends the playable range into the upper registers and underscores the instrument's contemporary design. With a 25.5" scale, the TH-400 also retains a well-established length that provides a familiar foundation for tight rhythm playing and lower tunings.

Active EMG 81 and EMG 85 HH pickup configuration

For its pickup configuration, LTD uses one of the best-known active humbucker combinations in rock and metal. An EMG 81 sits at the bridge, with an EMG 85 at the neck. Both pickups are selected via a 3-way switch and controlled by their own Volume and Tone knobs. The controls remain deliberately traditional, while the active electronics are geared toward powerful distorted tones, defined rhythm work and singing lead sounds. There are no additional coil-split or boost circuits—the design focuses on the two humbuckers and their respective roles.

Hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design

The TH-400 does away with a tremolo entirely and instead uses an LTD Fixed Bridge with string-thru-body stringing. The strings pass through the body and are then anchored at the fixed bridge. LTD Locking tuners complete the straightforward hardware setup. A black, single-ply binding adds a clean visual accent to the otherwise deliberately understated design.

The TH Series: a modern take on a classic

Within the LTD range, the TH-400 combines a familiar traditional silhouette with clearly modern features. Its mahogany body, three-piece roasted maple neck, 24 frets, active EMG pickups and fixed bridge shift the focus firmly toward contemporary performance. The TH-400 is therefore no mere retro guitar, but a modern LTD interpretation for players looking to combine classic proportions with features tailored to rock and metal.

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