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ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade vs ESP MH-400 Snow White

ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade
Electric$1,399
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
ESP MH-400 Snow White
Electric$899
No ratings yet
79Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade comes out ahead overall — 82 to 79 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
  • Better build (93 vs 87)
ESP MH-400 Snow White wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricM-1000HT Black Natural FadeMH-400 Snow White
Overall8279
Build9387
Playability8181
Sound7168
Value7976

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecM-1000HT Black Natural FadeMH-400 Snow White
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc 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 ThruFloyd Rose Special
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-ThruSet-Thru
ControlsActiveVolume/Tone/3-way Switch
FinishBlack Natural FadeSnow White
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
NutMoldedLocking
Nut width43mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodBurled Poplar—
TunersLTD LockingGrover

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