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ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst vs ESP TH-400 Charcoal Metallic

ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
Electric$649
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82Overall / 100
ESP TH-400 Charcoal Metallic
Electric$899
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst and ESP TH-400 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 MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (85 vs 78)
  • Lower price ($649 vs $899)
ESP TH-400 Charcoal Metallic wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 87)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown SunburstTH-400 Charcoal Metallic
Overall8281
Build8793
Playability8181
Sound7468
Value8578

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown SunburstTH-400 Charcoal Metallic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)EMG 85 Black / EMG 81 Black
Rating——
Price$649$899
BridgeLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String ThruLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)EMG 81 Black
CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASEST-1 FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way SwitchVolume/Tone/3-way Switch
FinishDark Brown SunburstCharcoal Metallic
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split)EMG 85 Black
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodQuilted Maple—
TunersLTDLTD Locking

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