Affordable Super-Strat Shredder
The ESP LTD M-200 is an entry-level Super-Strat electric guitar from ESP’s M Series, designed for players ready to shred with high-quality features at a budget price. Ideal for rock, metal, and progressive enthusiasts across Australia, it features a mahogany body, maple neck, and ESP Designed LH-150 pickups for punchy, versatile tones. Available in Black finish, it’s praised for its playability, stability, and value, making it a great starter or backup guitar.
High-Quality Performance
The M-200 delivers aggressive, reliable tones:
- Body: Mahogany for warm resonance and balanced mids, with a contoured double-cutaway for comfort and easy upper-fret access.
- Pickups: ESP Designed LH-150N (neck) and LH-150B (bridge) humbuckers with pull-tone coil-split for high-output power and single-coil clarity. The 3-way toggle switch offers neck, bridge, or both for versatile rhythm and lead sounds.
- Neck: Bolt-on maple with graphite reinforcement for stability, a roasted jatoba fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets, and a 350mm radius for smooth bends and fast solos.
- Bridge: LTD by Floyd Rose tremolo for expressive vibrato and tuning stability.
- Controls: Volume and tone knobs with 3-way switch for intuitive tone shaping.
Users appreciate its quality for the price, with a Long & McQuade review stating, “The M-200 is a shredder’s dream under $600—great tone and playability.” Some note the Floyd Rose requires setup for optimal performance.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finishes: Black gloss with black chrome hardware for a sleek, aggressive look.
- Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, ensuring comfort for extended sessions.
- Hardware: Black chrome, with locking nut for tuning stability.
- Build Quality: Bolt-on maple neck, roasted jatoba fingerboard with offset dot inlays, and solid mahogany body for reliable stage use.
Backed by a 5-year warranty, it’s built to last. Prices range from $400–$500 USD (AUD 600–750), available at Audio Shop Australia and other retailers.
Key Performance Features
- Body: Mahogany, contoured double-cutaway
- Neck: Bolt-on maple, graphite reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Roasted jatoba, 350mm radius, 24 extra-jumbo frets
- Pickups: ESP LH-150N (neck), LH-150B (bridge) humbuckers with coil-split
- Bridge: LTD by Floyd Rose tremolo
- Tuners: Sealed die-cast
- Controls: Volume, tone, 3-way switch
- Warranty: 5 years
Notes
- Setup Tip: Adjust Floyd Rose for stability; professional setup recommended for beginners. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 10–46) for balanced tension. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
- Care Instructions: Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) to protect the gloss finish; clean with a soft cloth.
- Compatibility: Works with standard amps; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleans or Mesa/Boogie for high-gain. Test non-ESP pickups for matching.
- Warranty: Register at esp-guitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers.
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