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Posted by: TuckerG Mar 19 2012, 09:38 AM
I just got an LTD MH-50NT red, and it has ESP pick ups! 
The guy that sold it to me got me all worked up about it, so I bout it because I am weak like that... Is this a good guitar? Or is the dude that sold it to me going to get salesman of the month? lol! Anyone that knows all about guitars, please offer any pros or cons about this guitar, or upgrades I should look at, I would appreciate it much! 
I payed $200.00 US- Any bad comments wont hurt my feelings. Thanks for any comments.
-Tucker Green
Posted by: ElHombre Mar 19 2012, 10:08 AM
I dont know, 200$? That seems too cheap, was it used?
Posted by: JTaylor Mar 19 2012, 10:08 AM
The guy that sold it to me got me all worked up about it, so I bout it because I am weak like that... Is this a good guitar? Or is the dude that sold it to me going to get salesman of the month? lol! Anyone that knows all about guitars, please offer any pros or cons about this guitar, or upgrades I should look at, I would appreciate it much! I payed $200.00 US- Any bad comments wont hurt my feelings. Thanks for any comments. -Tucker Green
I do not know all about guitars but I can offer this:
LTD is ESP. It's like buying a Corvette and seeing parts that are stamped "Chevrolet". To the best of my knowledge, there is no such thing as an LTD pickup. Now, if your pickups said "Wal-Mart", then you could be worried (no offense Brandon!
). I just traded for an LTD and the pickups, neck plate, and headstock are all stamped "ESP". See my thread "Traded guitars today" and you will see in some of the posts how the guitar is referred to as an ESP / LTD. As for your particular model, I have no idea of the quality but, no, the salesman was not misleading you.... it is an LTD. I personally wish everything still just said ESP but that is only my personal preference.Looking at this, $200 is the average price for this model.The Jackson I traded for my LTD cost substantially more and I traded even. However, the LTD suits me better, plays better, and sounds better. In other words, price is not the only thing to look at. If you like it, you got a good deal!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 19 2012, 10:25 AM
LTD by ESP is a bit like Squier Strats by Fender, I guess ?
Either way, the ones I've seen up close are quality guitars, pure and simple. It's amazing what great guitars you can get for your bucks these days... enjoy it ! 
Posted by: JaxN4 Mar 19 2012, 10:29 AM
LTD seems to do just fine for this man here...
different guitar of course but don't be worried about the brand, LTD make dam fine guitars....
Enjoy your new purchase, get to know it name it, and it will serve you well untill you upgrade down the track...
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 19 2012, 11:03 AM
different guitar of course but don't be worried about the brand, LTD make dam fine guitars....
Enjoy your new purchase, get to know it name it, and it will serve you well untill you upgrade down the track...
Hehe! Jordan came up with the best example - although I am sure Andy's guitars are most likely moded
Posted by: JaxN4 Mar 19 2012, 11:31 AM
Hehe, true.... check out his "strap holder" haha cheap and nasty
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 19 2012, 11:38 AM
noticed that one 
Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Mar 19 2012, 11:39 AM
LTD-M50NT are about $200-250 brand new. The action is probably quite high on it when you get it but once its setup it won't be half bad. 
I had this bad boy for awhile its a LTD Alexi-600 not that bad of a guitar, played pretty good also. Just after awhile being a V it got on my nerves when I had to stand to play everything.
Posted by: TuckerG Mar 19 2012, 01:06 PM
Yessir it was used! very good condition. Could pass off as new.
At least to me... LTD is ESP. It's like buying a Corvette and seeing parts that are stamped "Chevrolet". To the best of my knowledge, there is no such thing as an LTD pickup. Now, if your pickups said "Wal-Mart", then you could be worried (no offense Brandon!
). I just traded for an LTD and the pickups, neck plate, and headstock are all stamped "ESP". See my thread "Traded guitars today" and you will see in some of the posts how the guitar is referred to as an ESP / LTD. As for your particular model, I have no idea of the quality but, no, the salesman was not misleading you.... it is an LTD. I personally wish everything still just said ESP but that is only my personal preference.Looking at this, $200 is the average price for this model.The Jackson I traded for my LTD cost substantially more and I traded even. However, the LTD suits me better, plays better, and sounds better. In other words, price is not the only thing to look at. If you like it, you got a good deal!
ESP Pickups! I apologize!
LTD is ESP. It's like buying a Corvette and seeing parts that are stamped "Chevrolet". To the best of my knowledge, there is no such thing as an LTD pickup. Now, if your pickups said "Wal-Mart", then you could be worried (no offense Brandon!
). I just traded for an LTD and the pickups, neck plate, and headstock are all stamped "ESP". See my thread "Traded guitars today" and you will see in some of the posts how the guitar is referred to as an ESP / LTD. As for your particular model, I have no idea of the quality but, no, the salesman was not misleading you.... it is an LTD. I personally wish everything still just said ESP but that is only my personal preference.Looking at this, $200 is the average price for this model.The Jackson I traded for my LTD cost substantially more and I traded even. However, the LTD suits me better, plays better, and sounds better. In other words, price is not the only thing to look at. If you like it, you got a good deal!
That makes me feel good good
Alright. Thank you sirEither way, the ones I've seen up close are quality guitars, pure and simple. It's amazing what great guitars you can get for your bucks these days... enjoy it !
Thanks Ben! It would suck if I didn't have this site to learn and share the experience
Haha gosh I bet his is perfected as fat as set up with mods, but just the fact it is the same brand I feel so justified!!
It has the body style and set up of your grey striped guitar Cosmin, they had an Ibanez white with gold stuff that is the same model as the one you have with a hand grip, but it was $2,000.00...gah It was nice I just want to be able to play any guitar awesome, haha I had this bad boy for awhile its a LTD Alexi-600 not that bad of a guitar, played pretty good also. Just after awhile being a V it got on my nerves when I had to stand to play everything.
Haha, I actually watched a bunch of you tube videos the past couple days, and decided to do a fret leveling job on it, and how to adjust the trust rod. I actually have the action very close, but If you have any tips, or a process that I could do the get it even tighter, I'd be willing to follow instructions sir.
I'd like to get the action really as close as possible.. Thanks for the input!different guitar of course but don't be worried about the brand, LTD make dam fine guitars....
Enjoy your new purchase, get to know it name it, and it will serve you well untill you upgrade down the track...
Man, that guy can play too! Thank much you for the input, I do want to name it, haha. I just really love it so much haha
Maybe because I'm really learning to play and excited, but its like I have to look at it and pick it up 50 times a day Can't go by the room it is in without picking it up! Is that normal? LOL I even moved the light around where it is so it would reflect perfect when I walk by... ugh
Posted by: JaxN4 Mar 19 2012, 01:13 PM
Maybe because I'm really learning to play and excited, but its like I have to look at it and pick it up 50 times a day Can't go by the room it is in without picking it up! Is that normal? LOL I even moved the light around where it is so it would reflect perfect when I walk by... ughHaha, yea mate, i dont know if it's normal, if it isn't then we are both ab-normal then
I was like that with the room too, always find an excuse to walk by and pickup.... then i got moved downstairs
Posted by: TuckerG Mar 19 2012, 01:21 PM
I was like that with the room too, always find an excuse to walk by and pickup.... then i got moved downstairs
Ah haha! yessir, that I fear is my destiny
Yea I'm down with abnormal for sure
Posted by: WeePee Mar 19 2012, 04:35 PM
I used to have the exact same guitar (it can be seen on my early youtube vids). I had to sell my KH 602 and I bought mh-50 for 150 euros.
Well it's really low end guitar. You can get started with it but I would recommend at least 300/400 models. 50 - models are the cheapest of Esp/ Ltd series.
Posted by: derper Mar 19 2012, 06:45 PM
Congrats!! If you love the guitar, then that's really what you're after! In my opinion, when you "need" to upgrade....you'll know it! Just keep practicing, and get out and play other guitars occasionally.
Regarding the setup, I personally discourage most people to attempt to modify at all. I feel that for a correct setup, there are so many factors working together, and without proper tools and training....you stand to fix one thing, but throw off a bunch of other things you may not notice at the time because you're so excited about the low string height, etc. BUT, some people disagree with my opinion on that, and feel that many are capable of doing a decent setup with the proper instructions. That's opinion.....but a PROPER setup is fact. It's science. It's intonation.
So....enjoy your new guitar, and that "new gear HIGH"!! (My bandmates and I sing a little tune they put together, every time one of use gets some new gear. )
Posted by: Alex Feather Mar 19 2012, 09:34 PM
You payed a good price for it! It's a good sounding guitar made of mahogany and has a through neck! It is as close to LP you will get for this money! Also what I like about LTD you can add some upgrades and make it even better!
Congrats man! I think you got a sweet deal!
Posted by: thefireball Mar 19 2012, 11:03 PM
Congrats man!!
LOL at Jon! You must read my blog to know I work at Walmart. Or maybe I told you?
Posted by: Mudbone Mar 20 2012, 05:11 AM
The guy that sold it to me got me all worked up about it, so I bout it because I am weak like that... Is this a good guitar? Or is the dude that sold it to me going to get salesman of the month? lol! Anyone that knows all about guitars, please offer any pros or cons about this guitar, or upgrades I should look at, I would appreciate it much! I payed $200.00 US- Any bad comments wont hurt my feelings. Thanks for any comments. -Tucker Green
The only real problem I see with the guitar you have is the floating trem. Its most likely not made from hardened steel, so it will wear out pretty fast. Then it won't be able to stay in tune and you'll eventually have to block it off. When it comes to long term reliability, the only floating trems I would consider are the Original Floyd Rose and the Schaller Floyd Rose. The top of the line Ibanez guitars also have great trem systems. But any other Floyd Rose Licensed trem that is on the market will not have long term durability.
The 1000 series LTD's are almost the same as their ESP equivalents. The LTD's are made in Korea and the ESP's are made in Japan. All the hardware is the same with the exception of the tuners. Also, some of the Korean Eclipse series guitars don't have maple tops.
Posted by: dark dude Mar 20 2012, 01:33 PM
Looking at the model, there's a bit of confusion as to what guitar you have. Here are the details, should you require them (if you haven't found this already):
Direct link: http://www.espguitars.com/guitars/ltd-standard-deluxe/mh-50nt.html
SPECIFICATIONS:
*Bolt-On Construction
*25.5" Scale
*Basswood Body
*Maple Neck
*Rosewood Fingerboard
*42mm Standard Nut
*Thin U Neck Contour
*24 XJ Frets
*Chrome Hardware
*ESP Tuners
*TOM Bridge
*ESP LH-150 (B & N) p.u.
*Finish: BCH (Black Cherry)
*Master Volume
*3-Way Toggle
*Master Tone
EDIT: Also, as Mudbone was saying, many don't realise the quality of the ESP LTD range. I have an EC-1000, the one Andy James is using in the video up there, and it's stellar. I've never tried one of the lower numbers, so it's hard for me to comment, Tucker, but I trust in their quality overall. It looks like it'll serve you well for a few years - I'm sure you'll appreciate the 24 frets and the upper-fret access!
Posted by: Alex Feather Mar 20 2012, 09:41 PM
WOW I got confused! And thought about totally different instrument
This one is a good one as well! LOL
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 20 2012, 10:34 PM
I couldn't agree with this more!!! (And not just because I do Set-ups for a Shop.)
A lot of my Set-ups are basically re-setting the bad set ups and mistakes made by people who don't know what they need to do or how to do it.
When i confront them about what needs doing it invariably receives the answer "Well, my mate who's been playing for a few years told me that this/that was the problem and that I should do this/that to fix it!"
Enjoy the new axe mate!!
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 20 2012, 10:55 PM
if it feels good, that is all that matters
if you need it to sound better, put an after market pup in it and you will be set
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 21 2012, 12:35 AM
Looks like a really nice axe and a sounds like you paid a fair price, well done! I've never regretted adding instruments to my collection. I've only ever regretted selling them!
Posted by: TuckerG Mar 21 2012, 10:34 AM
Well it's really low end guitar. You can get started with it but I would recommend at least 300/400 models. 50 - models are the cheapest of Esp/ Ltd series.
Haha, yea I have already seen a few of those higher end models, and gosh they are nice
Thanks for the advice man Just keep practicing, and get out and play other guitars occasionally. Regarding the setup, I personally discourage most people to attempt to modify at all. I feel that for a correct setup, there are so many factors working together, and without proper tools and training....you stand to fix one thing, but throw off a bunch of other things you may not notice at the time because you're so excited about the low string height, etc. BUT, some people disagree with my opinion on that, and feel that many are capable of doing a decent setup with the proper instructions. That's opinion.....but a PROPER setup is fact. It's science. It's intonation.
So....enjoy your new guitar, and that "new gear HIGH"!! (My bandmates and I sing a little tune they put together, every time one of use gets some new gear.
)Haha, the "new gear high" is so great man lol!
I I used to be cool about that kind of thing, you know, not really let anyone know I was excited and diminish my bluff... Now I don't care so much, I'm a dork on the inside, always have been haha! I like anything that is positive and makes me excited like a kid with a new transformer. LOL Yea, I watched you tube videos, sanded the frets, shimmied the neck, and I would guess about 2 or maybe 3 more tweaks it will be so unplayable I will use the purposely set back $150.00 to take it to a professional. But no force on planet earth will force me to go against human nature...LMAO Thanks for real manCongrats man! I think you got a sweet deal!
Ah man Alex, thanks!!
Haha, I'm so excited about it even a week later!:D Even though it isn't a super high end setup, in the excitement of getting it, I am so motivated to learn more, play more, etc, haha. It's like when someone has their first baby, its the best looking kid on the planet, lol... Thanks for commenting Alex
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