ESP LTD TH-400 Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic

Retailing in the region of £899.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from ESP, the ESP LTD TH-400 Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

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Description

If you are looking for New Guitars from ESP, the ESP LTD TH-400 Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The ESP LTD TH-400 is a sleek, no-nonsense metal machine built for players who want crushing tone, rock-solid tuning stability and fast, effortless playability. With a mahogany body, roasted maple neck, EMG 81/85 active pickups and a string-through hardtail bridge, it is purpose-built for tight rhythm work, searing leads and modern high-gain sounds, all wrapped up in a stealthy Charcoal Metallic finish with matching headstock.

From the Thin U neck profile and extra-jumbo frets to the locking tuners and fixed bridge, every detail of the TH-400 is designed to keep you playing harder for longer with minimal fuss. Plug it into a high-gain amp and the EMGs deliver razor-sharp articulation and massive sustain, while the comfortable 25.5 inch scale and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard give you all the range you need for technical riffing and solos.

High-Output Active EMG Pickups

The classic EMG 81 bridge and EMG 85 neck combination provides tight, aggressive rhythm tones and singing lead sounds with exceptional clarity. Their active design keeps noise to a minimum, even under extreme gain, so your chugs stay tight and your harmonics leap out of the mix.

Fast Thin U Neck and 24 XJ Frets

A 3-piece roasted maple neck with Thin U profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets on a rosewood fingerboard gives you a fast, modern playing surface that is ideal for shredding, big bends and complex chords. The 350 mm radius keeps things comfortable for both low action riffing and fluid lead work.

Stable Hardtail Bridge with String Through Body

The LTD fixed bridge with string-through body construction maximises sustain and tuning stability. Combined with LTD locking tuners and a moulded nut, you get a solid, reliable platform that stays in tune through aggressive picking and heavy riffing.

Stealthy Charcoal Metallic Aesthetic

The Charcoal Metallic finish with matching headstock and silver block inlays gives the TH-400 a modern, stage-ready look. Black hardware completes the stealthy aesthetic, making this guitar as visually striking as it is powerful sounding.

Key Features

  • EMG 81/85 Active Pickups – The EMG 81 in the bridge and EMG 85 in the neck deliver high-output, tight and articulate tones that excel with high-gain amps. Expect razor-sharp palm mutes, clear complex chords and smooth, sustaining leads with minimal noise.
  • Thin U Neck with 24 Extra-Jumbo Frets – The slim Thin U profile and 24 XJ frets make fast runs, wide vibrato and intricate techniques feel natural and effortless. The 25.5 inch scale length keeps the low strings tight and responsive, perfect for modern metal riffing.
  • LTD Fixed Bridge with String Through Body – A solid hardtail bridge and string-through design enhance sustain and resonance while simplifying maintenance. Paired with LTD locking tuners, it offers excellent tuning stability for aggressive playing styles.
  • Mahogany Body with Charcoal Metallic Finish – The mahogany body provides a thick, punchy tonal foundation with strong mids that cut through a mix. The Charcoal Metallic finish and matching headstock give the guitar a sleek, contemporary look that stands out on stage.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: Mahogany
  • Finish: Charcoal Metallic
  • Body Type: Solidbody

Neck

  • Construction: Bolt-On
  • Neck Wood: 3-piece Roasted Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
  • Neck Profile: Thin U
  • Frets: 24 Extra-Jumbo
  • Nut Width: 42 mm
  • Nut: Moulded
  • Inlays: Silver Block (no shadow)
  • Scale Length: 25.5 inch
  • Headstock: Matching Charcoal Metallic

Hardware

  • Bridge: LTD Fixed Bridge with String Thru
  • Tuners: LTD Locking
  • Hardware Colour: Black

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Black)
  • Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Black)
  • Pickup Type: Active Humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-way Switch

Miscellaneous

  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Configuration: 6 String
  • Strings: D’Addario XL110 (.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046)

Additional information

Weight 22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

ESP

ESP is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer founded in 1975, originally known as Electric Sound Products. The company is highly respected for its precision craftsmanship and powerful designs that appeal especially to rock and metal players. ESP offers a wide range of instruments, from its high-end Custom Shop models made in Japan and the USA to the more affordable LTD series aimed at everyday musicians. Known for their sleek looks, fast necks, and aggressive tone, ESP guitars are a popular choice for both professional performers and aspiring players across the UK.

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