Head to head
ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade vs ESP MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst
The verdict
The ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade and ESP MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst 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 MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,399)
Scorecard
| Metric | M-1000HT Black Natural Fade | MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 81 |
| Build | 93 | 93 |
| Playability | 81 | 81 |
| Sound | 71 | 68 |
| Value | 79 | 78 |
Full specifications
| Spec | M-1000HT Black Natural Fade | MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Alder | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman 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 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | LTD Fixed Bridge w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | EMG 81 Black |
| Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case | MH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | N | N |
| Construction | Neck-Thru | Set-Thru |
| Controls | Active | Volume/Tone/3-way Switch |
| Finish | Black Natural Fade | See Thru Black Sunburst |
| Fretboard radius | 300-400mm Compound | 350mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | EMG 85 Black |
| Neck profile | Extra Thin U | Extra Thin U |
| Nut | Molded | Molded |
| Nut width | 43mm | 42mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Top wood | Burled Poplar | Quilted Maple |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | LTD Locking |