ESP LTD MH-1000NT Deluxe Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst

ESP LTD MH-1000NT Electric Guitar – Charcoal Burst | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The ESP LTD MH-1000NT is a premium hybrid guitar that combines the archtop body aesthetic of ESP's H/Horizon series with the inline headstock and Extra Thin U neck of the M/Mirage platform — the result being a guitar that genuinely serves every style of music without compromise. Serial number W25020217, weighing 7.14 lbs., finished in a translucent Charcoal Burst over a flamed maple top with white body, neck, and reversed headstock binding throughout. Set-through construction at 25.5" scale, 3-piece maple neck in an Extra Thin U profile, Macassar ebony fingerboard with offset block inlays and compound 300-400mm radius, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-through body, LTD locking tuners, and direct-mount Fishman Fluence Modern active humbuckers — ceramic in the bridge, alnico in the neck, each with two selectable voices in matching black nickel covers. Four distinct tonal voices, one exceptional guitar.

Product Overview

The Charcoal Burst finish over the flamed maple top is a sophisticated and visually striking choice — a translucent dark burst that allows the flame figure to read clearly through the color while deepening toward a near-black charcoal at the edges, the flame's three-dimensional rippling character creating visual depth and movement that solid finishes simply cannot achieve. The white binding on the body, neck, and reversed headstock provides a crisp, high-contrast perimeter that frames the burst and gives the MH-1000NT a formal, upscale visual structure — the reversed headstock adding a distinctive visual personality that immediately sets this guitar apart from conventional double-cutaway designs. At 7.14 lbs., the MH-1000NT is a notably comfortable playing weight for a guitar with this level of specification.

The MH-1000NT's hybrid design philosophy is what makes it genuinely versatile in a way that pure H-style or M-style guitars aren't. The archtop body contour of the Horizon series provides ergonomic comfort and tonal character that flat-top M-style bodies don't produce, while the inline headstock and Extra Thin U neck profile of the Mirage series provides the maximum playing speed and neck feel that demanding technical players require. The set-through construction at 25.5" scale gives the MH-1000NT access to a longer scale length's tighter string tension and extended high-register note definition while maintaining the joint-free sustain and resonance transfer that set-through construction produces — smooth, fast access to the highest frets without any heel obstruction.

The 3-piece maple neck in an Extra Thin U profile is the fastest-feeling neck in ESP's profile lineup — thinner than even the standard Thin U, producing a neck that almost disappears under the fretting hand for maximum speed and effortless technical playing. The compound 300-400mm radius Macassar ebony fingerboard is the complementary playing surface specification — a compound radius that is rounder at the nut end for comfortable chord playing and progressively flatter toward the upper register for fret-out-free bending at the highest frets. Combined with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, the MH-1000NT's playing surface is optimized for every technique from open chord work through the most demanding upper-register shred.

The Fishman Fluence Modern active humbucker system delivers four genuinely distinct tonal voices from two direct-mount pickups. The ceramic bridge pickup's Voice 1 produces the ultimate high-output ceramic humbucker bridge tone — crisp, searing crunch, tight bass with no mud, and a growl that cuts through any mix. Voice 2 shifts to modern passive attack performance with organic distortion characteristics and outstanding dynamics. The alnico neck pickup's Voice 1 delivers Fishman's modern active high-output alnico character — full, round, boosted, with unprecedented articulation. Voice 2 provides the crisp, clean, fluid neck humbucker tone that active pickup systems have historically struggled to produce. The TonePros locking TOM with string-through body routing and LTD locking tuners complete a hardware package that prioritizes tuning stability, sustain, and intonation accuracy throughout.

Ideal For

• Players who want the MH series' unique hybrid of Horizon archtop body comfort and Mirage Extra Thin U neck speed in a single premium guitar
• Guitarists who want four distinct Fishman Fluence Modern voices — ceramic bridge and alnico neck, each with two selectable characters — covering the full range from searing high-output active to organic passive-style response
• Tone enthusiasts who want compound radius Macassar ebony fingerboard, stainless steel XJ frets, TonePros locking TOM with string-through, and set-through maple neck as factory specification
• Technical and shred players who want the Extra Thin U profile's maximum playing speed at 25.5" scale with the compound radius's fret-out-free upper register bending
• Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for one of the most comprehensively specified and visually striking guitars in the current ESP LTD lineup

Key Features

Flamed Maple Top — Charcoal Burst with White Binding
Translucent Charcoal Burst over a flamed maple top with white body, neck, and reversed headstock binding — a sophisticated, visually striking presentation that showcases the flame figure's three-dimensional depth through the dark burst.

MH Hybrid Design — Horizon Archtop Body, Mirage Extra Thin U Neck
The MH-1000NT combines the ergonomic archtop body of ESP's Horizon series with the inline headstock and Extra Thin U neck of the Mirage platform — a genuinely versatile hybrid that serves every playing style without compromise.

Fishman Fluence Modern Active Humbuckers — 2 Voices Each, Black Nickel
Direct-mount ceramic bridge and alnico neck Fishman Fluence Modern pickups with push-pull voice selection — four distinct tonal voices from searing ceramic crunch through organic passive-style dynamics to full alnico warmth and crisp clean neck tones. All noise-free.

Set-Through 3-Piece Maple Neck — Extra Thin U, 25.5" Scale
Joint-free set-through construction at 25.5" scale with a 3-piece maple Extra Thin U neck — maximum resonance transfer, smooth upper-register access, and the fastest-feeling neck profile in ESP's lineup.

Compound Radius Macassar Ebony Fingerboard with Offset Block Inlays
300-400mm compound radius Macassar ebony — rounder at the nut for comfortable chording, progressively flatter toward the upper register for fret-out-free bending — with ESP's distinctive offset block inlays.

24 XJ Stainless Steel Frets
Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets maintain crown height and smooth playing feel through years of demanding use — factory-installed premium fret specification.

TonePros Locking TOM with String-Through Body
Locking bridge studs for maximum resonance transfer and intonation stability, with string-through body routing for enhanced sustain — premium hardware factory-installed.

What's Included

• ESP LTD MH-1000NT Electric Guitar (Charcoal Burst)
• Free standard shipping

Note: Case not included.

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This ESP LTD MH-1000NT Today

The ESP LTD MH-1000NT in Charcoal Burst is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to feel the Extra Thin U compound radius neck and explore all four Fishman Fluence voices in person, or reach out online to arrange your purchase — hybrid design, premium specification, and four active voices in a 7.14 lb. package.