ESP LTD M-50 Electric Guitar

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A low-priced classic, this guitar features 2 humbucker pickups, a reverse headstock, a fast-action Maple neck, and 22 frets on a Rosewood fingerboard.

For years ESP has been researching better methods of guitar building to bring the finest quality, low-priced guitar on the market. They have succeeded and the result is the M-50. The M-50 offers 2 humbucking pickups, Poplar body, tremolo bridge, a reversed headstock and an incredibly fast Maple neck with a Rosewood fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets. All at a price that everyone can enjoy.

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Phone: 800-423-8388

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (127 ratings)
Submitted July 8, 2003 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Awesome guitar for an extremely awesome price!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I would only replace this guitar with another LTD or ESP model axe that had a reverse headstock, with a double-locking tremolo, because we all know that we want to take our notes higher than what the fretboard allows! ;) Definatly will stick to the ESP/LTD name brand!

Sound
This guitar has the sound that I was looking for, primarily based on Metallica and other metal bands. The only problem I have experienced is that the sound has a little bit of a higher-pitched twang, mostly when palm-muting. That is the only reason why it is not at a 10.

Features
The main problem that I found with this guitar is that the whammy bar will only allow you to dive-bomb (slam it down), and not get the pitch screaming up high. This is probably one of the main reasons why it isn't a $250 guitar.Everything else works great. The pickups are really nice as well.

Quality
I would, without a doubt, play this guitar at any show because I know that nothing is going to go wrong with this guitar. I have had it for about 3 months now and it is still in the same quality as when I had recieved it! The finish it good looking, althought it will show very easily andy pick scratches, sweat marks, or fingerprints, due to the satin finish, just a little more than any other black guitar I have played.

Value
This is the best guitar that I have played at this price, even compared to some other guitars read more that cost more!

Manufacturer Support
I wouldn't know, I have had no problems with the item.....yet.....So I was nice and gave it a 10.

The Wow Factor
The reason why I looked at this guitar is because of the look, then the value! As far as the sex appeal of this bad boy here, I absolutely love the look. The only thing that (in my opinion) beats this look, would either be the LTD F-200 and other guitars with that style, but for the most part, I love the looks of this axe!

Musical Style:
EVERYTHING - specialize in rock.
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