ESP LTD EX Black Metal, made in Indonesia 2021, black on black on black. LTD stuff generally punches extremely hard for the dime, or even not for the dime, just as a blanket statement. This punches very hard. First up, it's well balanced in the hands. The neck is slim, straight, comfy and quick, with easy access all the way up, and the lightweight body is resonant and surprisingly ergonomically friendly. The EMG pickup delivers heaps of low end heft and aggressive mids, and while it's not the most jazztastic tone around, if you're playing heavy stuff it'll nail the brief. If the stain black paint wasn't enough, this got black hardware and an ebony board to boot, so it's now blacker than the blackest black times infinity.

Model: LTD EX Black Metal
Made: Indonesia, 2021 (serial IW21011796)
Finish: black, satin poly
Body: mahogany
Neck: maple, Macassar ebony board, slim U-shape, jumbo frets, 24.75" scale, 42mm nut
Weight: 3.130kg
Mods: none
Pickups: EMG81 active humbucker
Case: deluxe ESP hard case, excellent quality and condition

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor dimple on the end of the headstock. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has some minor scuffs in the middle of the body, no major marks. The sides have some very minor marks on both horns and near the jack. The front has a small scuff near the jack and a dimple behind the bridge and some minor play wear above and below the strings. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings and tuned to drop D.