ESP
MSV-1 Black
ElectricExplorerJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$1,799
Mahogany body with maple cap and 3-piece mahogany neck, fitted with the EMG 'HET' signature pickup set designed with Metallica's James Hetfield for tight, aggressive metal tone.
Best for
MetalHard RockThrash Metal
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
84
Sound
60
Build
87
Value
74
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany w/ Maple Cap |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Gold |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000 |
| Bridge pickup | EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Gold |
| Case | V-Alexi Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y |
| Construction | Neck-Thru |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Black |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Locking |
| Nut width | 42mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | Grover |
| Street price | $1,799 |
