LTD MH-250, trans black over quilted maple, made in India 2008. These LTD riff sticks are well made; it’s an easy guitar to get your deep dark heavy feelings out on. The slim neck, easy-access neck joint and jumbo frets make for quick and easy movement up and down the neck. There’s plenty of output on tap, so you can get all seven of your gain stages cooking just right. The quilt maple grain peeping through the black rewards a closer look; it’s a classy touch and adds a little intrigue to the aesthetic. This does what it does, but it does it well.

Model: ESP LTD MH-250
Made: Indonesia, 2008 (Serial IS0838738)
Finish: trans black over quilt maple
Body: agathis
Neck: 3-piece maple, maple board, slim U-shape, jumbo frets, 25.5” scale, 15” radius
Weight: 3.770kg
Mods: none
Pickups: ESP LH301 humbucker set
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has a very minor mark on the end. Neck is pretty clean, minor scuffs on the back only. The back has some widespread light scuffs and surface scratches, nothing major but a lot of minor marks. The sides have minor scuffs near the jack and in the elbow area. The front is pretty tidy, just some widespread light scuffs and surface scratches and play wear on the horns. Overall: good condition (7/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets are looking good, around 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 12-54 Moonshiners strings, tuned to drop C.