ESP LTD HEX-200 Nergal Signature Electric Guitar – Black | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The ESP LTD HEX-200 is Behemoth founder and frontman Nergal's signature guitar — a visually razor-sharp flying V with massive wings and a specification built to deliver the Polish act's hallmark blackened death metal sound with the tonal versatility that over 30 years of creative growth demands. Serial number IM25100474, weighing just 6.74 lbs. in a satin black finish — this is a remarkably light V-shaped instrument that wears exceptionally well through long, physically demanding sets. A mahogany body, 3-piece maple neck in a Thin U profile, rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets, ESP LH-301 humbuckers with push-pull coil-split, TonePros locking Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-through construction, and LTD tuners throughout — the HEX-200 looks as righteous as it sounds.
Product Overview
The HEX-200's distinctive V-shaped body — massive, sharply angled wings extending from a central body core — is simultaneously the guitar's most striking visual feature and one of its most practical ergonomic advantages. Unlike many flying V designs where upper-register access is compromised by the body's geometry, the HEX's sculpted, meticulously shaped bolt-on heel keeps every one of the 24 extra-jumbo frets fully accessible without the obstruction that can limit playing freedom on less carefully designed V guitars. The large wing mass also contributes meaningfully to the guitar's resonance and sustain character — more body mass means more acoustic coupling between the instrument's components, and the mahogany construction channels that mass into the warm, harmonically rich tonal foundation that blackened death metal's demanding low-register riffing requires.
Mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard — each tonewood in the HEX-200's construction is selected for a specific contribution to the overall sonic character. Mahogany provides robust, harmonically rich mids with organic sustain and natural warmth that anchors the guitar's tonal foundation. The 3-piece maple neck adds brightness, fantastic note separation, and tight low-end definition that balances the mahogany body's tonal weight — keeping the HEX-200's output clear and articulate even under extreme gain and heavily saturated distortion settings where some mahogany-body guitars can lose definition. The 3-piece construction itself adds two further benefits: greater dimensional stability through the cross-grain orientation of multiple pieces, and a more complex harmonic makeup from the interaction of the wood pieces. Rosewood on the fingerboard contributes sustain, clear articulation, and tonal body — the warm, slightly dark character that complements mahogany's midrange emphasis naturally.
The ESP LH-301 humbuckers are developed in-house by ESP specifically for this signature application — voiced to deliver the searing, high-output humbucker tones needed for Nergal's technical, aggressive playing style in both Behemoth's studio and live contexts. The push-pull coil-split on the volume knob adds genuine tonal versatility — pulling the volume knob splits the pickups from full humbucking mode into single-coil territory, where the tone cleans up and articulates differently for passages where a smoother, more defined single-coil character suits the musical moment. The TonePros locking Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-through construction locks down for maximum resonance transfer and intonation stability while routing strings through the body for enhanced sustain — the string-through construction's longer string break angle after the saddles contributing to the sustain and resonance character of the completed instrument.
Ideal For
- Behemoth fans and blackened death metal players who want Nergal's signature guitar with the tonal and playability specification that defines his sound
- V-guitar enthusiasts who want a satin black flying V with genuinely practical upper-register access and a remarkably light 6.74 lbs. playing weight
- Technical and aggressive players who need the LH-301's high-output humbucker performance with push-pull coil-split versatility from a single volume control
- Metal guitarists who want the TonePros locking TOM's sustain and intonation stability with string-through construction in a distinctive signature instrument
- Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for a visually commanding, professionally specified Nergal signature guitar at the LTD series' accessible price point
Key Features
Nergal Signature V Design — Satin Black, 6.74 lbs.
The HEX body's massive wings and razor-sharp V profile create one of the most visually striking guitars in the LTD lineup — satin black finish with a meticulously shaped heel that keeps all 24 frets accessible, at a remarkably light 6.74 lbs.
Mahogany Body with 3-Piece Maple Neck
Mahogany's harmonically rich mids and organic sustain anchor the tonal foundation, balanced by the 3-piece maple neck's brightness, note separation, and tight lows — and the 3-piece construction adds dimensional stability and harmonic complexity.
ESP LH-301 Humbuckers with Push-Pull Coil-Split
ESP in-house LH-301N and LH-301B humbuckers deliver searing high-output performance, with push-pull coil-split on the volume knob for smooth single-coil tones — Nergal's versatile voicing in a simple, intuitive control layout.
24 Extra-Jumbo Frets — Thin U Profile, 13.7" Radius
24 extra-jumbo frets at 13.7" radius in a Thin U profile — a precision platform for technical, fast playing across the full 25.5" scale length with the comfortable profile that blends speed and endurance.
TonePros Locking TOM with String-Through Construction
TonePros locking bridge for maximum resonance transfer and intonation stability, with string-through body construction for enhanced sustain — premium hardware specification at the LTD series price point.
Rosewood Fingerboard
Sustaining, articulate, and full-bodied — rosewood's warm, slightly dark tonal character complements the mahogany body and maple neck combination with clarity and heft throughout the playing range.
What's Included
- ESP LTD HEX-200 Nergal Signature Electric Guitar (Black)
- Free standard shipping
Note: Case and gig bag sold separately.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HEX-200 |
| Serial Number | IM25100474 |
| Manufacturer Part # | LHEX200BLKS |
| Artist | Nergal (Behemoth) |
| Weight | 6.74 lbs. |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Handedness | Right-Handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | Hex (Flying V) |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Satin |
| Color | Black |
| Neck Material | 3-Piece Maple |
| Neck Shape | Thin U |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-On |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 13.7" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Dots |
| Number of Frets | 24, Extra Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.653" |
| Nut Material | Molded Plastic |
| Neck Pickup | ESP LH-301N Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | ESP LH-301B Humbucker |
| Controls | 1× Volume (Push/Pull Coil-Split) |
| Switching | 3-Way Toggle |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking Tune-o-Matic (String-Through) |
| Tuners | LTD |
| Strings | D'Addario, .010–.046 |
| Case | Sold Separately |
Get Your Hands on This Nergal Signature Guitar Today
The ESP LTD HEX-200 Nergal Signature Electric Guitar in Black is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to feel the Thin U neck and hear the LH-301 coil-split in person, or reach out online to arrange your purchase — Nergal's signature V, satin black, 6.74 lbs., ready to riff.