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    ESP LTD EXL Black Metal Guitar

    The ESP LTD EXL Black Metal takes the beloved EX body shape, bulks it up a notch, and dresses it in a Black Red Burst Satin finish that looks like it crawled out of a crypt. This guitar isn't just bigger to look tough on stage, though it does that too. It's built for players who want a serious low-end growl, smooth upper-fret access, and playability that makes shredding feel less like work and more like a party.

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    Made to Rock, Made to Last

    The EXL Black Metal isn't just a dangerous axe to look at. Underneath that finish is a guitar engineered for players who live on stage and in the studio in equal measure.

    • Mahogany Body with Set-Thru Construction: Delivers a beefy, resonant tone while giving you smooth, unobstructed access to the highest frets for those face-melting solos.
    • 24.75" Scale Length: A shorter scale that makes big string bends feel natural and keeps your fretting hand happy during marathon sessions.
    • Thin U-Shaped Three-Piece Maple Neck: Fast, comfortable, and stable, this neck shape is built for speed without sacrificing control.

    A Fretboard Fit for Metal Royalty

    Every great riff deserves a great runway, and the EXL Black Metal's neck is exactly that.

    • Macassar Ebony Fingerboard: Smooth, dark, and dense, this fingerboard adds clarity and snap to every note you play.
    • 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets: Built for durability and easy bending, these frets hold up to aggressive playing styles without wearing down fast.
    • LTD Locking Tuners: Keep your guitar in tune through the most chaotic breakdowns, no re-tuning mid-set required.
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    ESP LTD EXL Black Metal One Pickup, Three PersonalitiesESP LTD EXL Black Metal One Pickup, Three Personalities

    One Pickup, Three Personalities

    The EXL Black Metal doesn't make you choose between tones. It gives you options, and plenty of them.

    • Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil Active Humbucker: A versatile bridge pickup that delivers everything from tight, aggressive metal tones to warmer, rounder voicings.
    • 3-Way Toggle for Voice Selection: Switch between three unique voices from a single pickup, no need to swap guitars for different tones.
    • TonePros Locking TOM-Style Bridge and Tailpiece: Locks everything down for rock-solid tuning stability and maximum sustain.

    A Guitar That Earns Its Name

    The ESP LTD EXL Black Metal is a guitar that means business, from its beefed-up body to its tone-shifting pickup setup. It's built for players who want versatility, stage presence, and a playing feel that rewards speed and precision. If you're after a metal guitar that can actually keep up with your riffs, this one earns its name.

    ESP LTD EXL Black Metal A Guitar That Earns Its NameESP LTD EXL Black Metal A Guitar That Earns Its Name

    ESP LTD EXL Black Metal Features:

    • Enlarged EX body shape for excellent playing balance
    • Mahogany body with set-thru-neck construction
    • Thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fingerboard
    • 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
    • 24.75" scale length
    • Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil active bridge humbucker
    • 3 switchable voices from a single pickup
    • TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece with LTD locking tuners
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    ESP LTD EXL Black Metal Guitar Black Red Burst Specifications

    ESP LTD EXL Black Metal Guitar Black Red Burst Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Body Shape: EXL
    • Bridge Type: Tune-o-Matic
    • Number of Strings: 6
    • Orientation: Right Handed
    • Construction: Set-Thru
    • Scale: 24.75"
    • Body: Mahogany
    • Neck: 3-Piece Maple
    • Fingerboard : Macassar Ebony
    • Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
    • Finish: BLACK RED BURST SATIN
    • Nut Width: 42 mm
    • Nut Type: Molded
    • Neck Contour: Thin U
    • Logo: LTD RED Black Metal
    • Frets/Type: 24 XJ Stainless Steel
    • Hardware Color: Black
    • Strap Button: Standard
    • Tuners: LTD Locking
    • Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
    • Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active Bridge
    • Electronics: Active
    • Electronics Layout: Volume/Voice Selection Toggle Switch
    • Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    It's an enlarged version of ESP's EX body shape, finished in Black Red Burst Satin and built for metal players who want beefy tone and big stage presence. It combines a mahogany body, set-thru neck, and an active Seymour Duncan pickup for serious versatility.

    It features a Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil active bridge humbucker. A 3-way toggle lets you select between three distinct voices from that single pickup.

    The guitar has a 24.75" scale length. This shorter scale makes big string bends easier and keeps the feel comfortable for fast playing.

    Yes, it's purpose-built for the genre. The mahogany body, active humbucker, and extra-jumbo frets all support the aggressive tone and playability metal players look for.

    Set-thru construction combines elements of set-neck and neck-through designs, gluing the neck deep into the body for added sustain. It also allows smoother access to the highest frets compared to a traditional set neck.
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