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ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade vs ESP M-400HT Charcoal Metallic

ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade
Electric$1,399
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
ESP M-400HT Charcoal Metallic
Electric$899
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade and ESP M-400HT Charcoal Metallic are closely matched overall — 82 to 81 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP M-400HT Charcoal Metallic wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricM-1000HT Black Natural FadeM-400HT Charcoal Metallic
Overall8281
Build9393
Playability8181
Sound7168
Value7978

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecM-1000HT Black Natural FadeM-400HT Charcoal Metallic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)EMG 85 Black / EMG 81 Black
Rating——
Price$1,399$899
BridgeHipshot Fixed w/ String ThruLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)EMG 81 Black
CaseMH Guitar Form Fit CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActiveVolume/Tone/3-way Switch
FinishBlack Natural FadeCharcoal Metallic
Fretboard radius300-400mm Compound350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)EMG 85 Black
Neck profileExtra Thin UExtra Thin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width43mm43mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodBurled Poplar—
TunersLTD LockingLTD Locking

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