ESP LTD MH-1000QM BLKOC Black Ocean / MH1000 Deluxe Series / Made In Korea / EMG X Upgraded / MH-1000 QM / W24060910

Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier workshop, this guitar is a 2024 pre-owned instrument in near-mint condition.

• Overall condition: 9.5/10
• Frets: 10/10
• Truss rod: OK
• Electronics: OK
• Original pickups upgraded to EMG X pickups
  

ESP LTD MH-1000 QM BLKOC Quilted Maple Black Ocean

• Deluxe Series
• MIK – Made in Korea
• Serial: W24060910
• Weight: 3.860 kg
• Solid Body Electric Guitar – MH Shape
• Construction: Set-Thru (Deep Set Neck)
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Quilted Maple
• Neck: 3-piece Maple
• Neck Profile: Extra Thin U
• Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5")
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Compound Radius: 300–400 mm (11.8"–15.75")
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Nut: Floyd Rose Locking Nut
• Frets: 24 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Inlays: Offset Pearl Blocks
• Neck Pickup: EMG 60X (Active)
• Bridge Pickup: EMG 81X (Active)
• Electronics: Active
• Controls: Individual Volume for Each Pickup, Push/Pull Coil Split, 3-Way Selector Switch
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE with Stainless Steel Screws
• Tuners: Grover
• Hardware: Chrome
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Factory Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009–.042)

For many years, LTD has established itself as one of the leading brands for demanding rock and metal guitarists. The Deluxe 1000 Series, built in Korea, perfectly reflects that reputation by delivering instruments whose build quality easily rivals many Japanese-made ESP models. Flawless craftsmanship, carefully selected tonewoods, premium hardware, and meticulous attention to detail make this range an outstanding choice for players looking for the ESP experience without stepping into the price bracket of the Japanese models. The MH-1000QM is a superb example, combining elegant looks, exceptional comfort, and professional-level performance.

This version immediately catches the eye with its stunning Black Ocean finish, beautifully highlighting the figured quilted maple top. The deep blue and black shades enhance the natural figuring of the wood, giving the guitar a look that is simultaneously modern, refined, and aggressive. Combined with the chrome hardware, offset pearl block inlays, and the sleek MH body shape, the instrument exudes quality from every angle.

Its Set-Thru construction, a hallmark of LTD's premium models, delivers outstanding sustain while providing effortless access to all 24 frets. The mahogany body produces a warm, rich tonal foundation, while the three-piece maple neck offers excellent long-term stability. The Extra Thin U profile is fast and incredibly comfortable, allowing demanding technical passages to flow effortlessly without sacrificing playability. The Macassar ebony fingerboard provides a crisp attack and a luxurious playing feel, while the stainless steel Extra Jumbo frets offer exceptional durability, silky bends, and flawless playability.

This guitar has also received a particularly worthwhile upgrade: the original Fishman Fluence Modern pickups have been replaced with a set of EMG 81X in the bridge position and EMG 60X in the neck. While the Fishman Fluence pickups are renowned for their versatility and multiple selectable voicings, the EMG X set is aimed at players who prefer a more immediate and unmistakable character. They retain the legendary power, precision, and silent operation that have made EMG active pickups famous, while delivering greater dynamic range, increased headroom, and a more natural response than traditional EMGs. Compared with the Fishman Fluence, the EMG X pickups offer a more direct, punchier voice with slightly less compression, making the guitar feel exceptionally responsive to picking dynamics.

Rhythm tones hit harder with razor-sharp attack, while lead playing benefits from superb sustain and outstanding note definition, even under extreme amounts of gain. Whether delivering crushing metal riffs or soaring solos, the EMG X set offers remarkable clarity and consistency.

The Floyd Rose 1000SE tremolo system perfectly complements the instrument, providing outstanding tuning stability even during aggressive tremolo use. Paired with the Grover tuners, it ensures dependable tuning reliability whether you're recording in the studio or performing live.

In the end, the LTD MH-1000QM Black Ocean is a guitar that inspires confidence from the moment you pick it up. Its superb Korean craftsmanship, exceptional comfort, striking appearance, and upgraded EMG X electronics make it a formidable instrument for hard rock, modern metal, progressive metal, and shred alike. Powerful, precise, and incredibly enjoyable to play, it once again demonstrates why the Korean-built Deluxe Series has earned such an outstanding reputation, delivering performance that easily competes with instruments costing considerably more.