What is the difference between LTD and ESP?

ESP (Electric Sound Products) is a legendary company founded in Tokyo in 1975. The ESP and E-II brands cover custom-shop and premium Japanese production instruments played by James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (Metallica), George Lynch, and Stephen Carpenter (Deftones). LTD is the same company's brand, launched in 1996: the same iconic shapes, design, and engineering, but built in modern Asian factories, which lowers the price several times over. LTD instruments are working tools for stage and studio, accessible to students and up-and-coming bands. SoundsGood is the official LTD dealer in Ukraine: every instrument is genuine and covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Which LTD guitar should a beginner choose?

For a first electric guitar, the entry-level '10'–'256' series are a great fit: the EC-10 and EC-50 (classic single-cut), the M-10 (superstrat), or junior Viper models. They share the same signature design and comfortable thin neck as the higher models, but cost as much as a typical first guitar. If your budget allows, go straight for the '400' series with active EMG pickups — an instrument you won't outgrow, equally at home in rehearsals and on stage. Tell us the genre you want to play, and we'll match a specific model to your budget.

What is the LTD Deluxe '1000' Series?

The Deluxe '1000 Series' is LTD's flagship line for professionals: set-thru and neck-thru construction, extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, top-tier EMG, Fishman Fluence Modern, and Seymour Duncan MortalCoil electronics, Floyd Rose 1000SE, EverTune, and TonePros bridges. These guitars are used daily by musicians on the world's biggest stages and in studio recordings. In 2026, the line gained 14 new models, including the Maverick (MV-1000), NV-1000, and Random Star (RS-1000) shapes. If you want a lifetime instrument without the custom-shop price tag, the Deluxe '1000' is it.

What pickups do LTD guitars use?

It depends on the series. The metal classics are active EMG 81/60 and 81/85 sets: tight high gain, articulate palm mutes, and dead-quiet operation. Modern Deluxe models get Fishman Fluence Modern pickups with three voicings — from aggressive active to vintage passive tones at the flip of a switch — as well as exclusive Seymour Duncan MortalCoil pickups with push-pull voice switching. Entry-level series come with ESP/LTD-designed passive humbuckers. Multi-voice pickups make today's LTDs more versatile than ever: one instrument covers both metal and clean parts. We'll walk you through the differences on specific models.

Floyd Rose or EverTune — which should I choose?

Floyd Rose means double-locking strings and total tremolo freedom: dives, flutter, pull-ups. The trade-off is more complex maintenance and slower string changes. EverTune is a non-tremolo bridge that mechanically holds perfect tuning and intonation in any conditions — a studio and rhythm player's dream, staying in tune even with fresh strings. Hardtail and TonePros bridges are the classics: simple, reliable, maximum sustain. The rule of thumb: heavy whammy use — Floyd Rose; recording and riffing — EverTune; simplicity — hardtail. The LTD catalog offers all three.

Are LTD guitars only for metal?

The brand's DNA is heavy music, and for rock, hard rock, and metal, LTD is the #1 choice. But modern models are far more versatile: multi-voice Fishman Fluence and Seymour Duncan MortalCoil pickups switch between active high-gain and vintage passive voices, confidently handling clean and crunch parts — from blues to fusion. Ergonomics are on the player's side too: Thin U neck profiles and comfortable body bevels. So if you play a variety of music but love fast necks and modern electronics, LTD will suit you.

Do you offer delivery and installment payments?

Yes. We deliver across Ukraine via Nova Poshta within 1–3 business days, free from 4,000 UAH; consultation and pickup are available in Kyiv (15 Olzhycha St., Dorohozhychi metro). You can try the instrument at our showroom before buying. Installment payments via PrivatBank and monobank are available with no extra fees. We'll bundle a complete rig with your guitar — gig bag or case, strings, cable, amp, or effects processor — in one shipment. For music schools and institutions, we work through Prozorro tenders and bank transfer. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.

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Q: How much do LTD guitars cost?

The LTD lineup covers every budget. The entry '10'–'256' series are the most affordable way to get ESP's signature design — first-guitar money. The mid-range '400'–'401' series with active EMGs are the sweet spot for the stage. The flagship Deluxe '1000' and Signature models are the professional category, yet still several times more affordable than custom ESPs. Price depends on the series, neck construction (bolt-on, set-thru, neck-thru), electronics, and bridge type (hardtail, Floyd Rose, EverTune). Prozorro tender supplies are available. Check current prices and stock with our manager.

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LTD — Legendary ESP Shapes at an Accessible Price

LTD is a brand of the ESP Guitar Company (Tokyo, since 1975) that has been bringing the iconic shapes of ESP custom guitars to production instruments since 1996. The same silhouettes played by James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (Metallica), George Lynch, and Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) — at working-instrument prices. The lineup includes the classic single-cut EC series, MH and M superstrats, the Viper, Arrow, EX, and Phoenix stage shapes, the flagship Deluxe "1000 Series" with EMG, Fishman Fluence, and Seymour Duncan pickups, artist Signature models, and bass guitars. SoundsGood is the official LTD dealer in Ukraine: genuine instruments, manufacturer warranty, delivery across Ukraine, and Prozorro tenders.

🎸EC Series
The single-cut metal benchmark

⚡Deluxe "1000"
Professional grade

🌟Signature
ESP artists' models

🎚️EMG / Fishman
Top-tier electronics

🎸 Types of LTD Guitars

🎸 EC Series — single-cut

The brand's best-selling line — single cutaway, mahogany, 24.75" scale. The benchmark EC-1000 is the sound of modern metal.

⚡ MH & M — superstrats

Speed for leads — thin neck, 24 frets, 25.5" scale, Floyd Rose or EverTune.

🔥 Viper, Arrow, EX, Phoenix

Stage shapes — SG-style double cutaway, neck-thru arrow, and other aggressive silhouettes.

💎 Deluxe "1000 Series"

The LTD flagship — neck-thru, stainless steel frets, EMG, Fishman Fluence, Seymour Duncan, EverTune.

🌟 Signature models

Star guitars — accessible versions of Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, George Lynch, and Stephen Carpenter instruments.

🎚️ LTD bass guitars

B, D, F, AP series — 4-, 5-, and 6-string basses with active electronics for a tight low end.

🆚 LTD Series

The series defines the instrument's level, construction, and electronics. Here's a guide.

Series	Construction	Best For	Key Point
"10"–"256"	Bolt-on / set-neck	Beginners	Signature design at first-guitar prices
"400"–"401"	Set-neck	Intermediate players	Active EMGs, stage-ready reliability
Deluxe "1000"	Set-thru / neck-thru	Professionals	Stainless frets, Fishman, EverTune
Signature	Per artist spec	Fans & pros	Hammett, Hetfield, Lynch models
B/D/F/AP basses	Bolt-on / neck-thru	Bass players	Active electronics, 4–6 strings

Not sure? Tell us your genre and budget, and we'll recommend the right LTD series and model.

🔍 What to Look For When Choosing

🎚️ Pickups

Active EMG 81/60 — the metal classic; Fishman Fluence and Seymour Duncan MortalCoil — several voices in one pickup.

🌉 Bridge

Floyd Rose — tremolo freedom; EverTune — perfect tuning always; hardtail and TonePros — simplicity and sustain.

🪵 Neck construction

Bolt-on — attack; set-thru — sustain and upper-fret access; neck-thru — maximum resonance in the flagships.

📏 Scale & frets

24.75" (EC) — softer tension; 25.5" (MH, M) — a tight low end for drop tunings; Deluxe models get extra-jumbo stainless frets.

⭐ LTD Categories

Single-cut

EC Series

From the EC-10 starter to the benchmark EC-1000 — the sound and look of modern metal.

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Superstrats

MH & M Series

Fast necks, 24 frets, Floyd Rose or EverTune — the lead guitarist's choice.

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Shapes

Viper, Arrow, EX, Phoenix

Aggressive silhouettes for the stage — maximum character in sound and looks.

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Flagship

Deluxe "1000 Series"

Professional instruments of the world's stages — 14 new models joined the line in 2026.

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Signature

Artist models & basses

Hammett, Hetfield, Lynch, and Carpenter guitars plus B, D, F, AP series basses.

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Check exact stock and models with our manager — we'll match an LTD to your genre and budget.

🚚 Delivery, Warranty & Installments

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Delivery across Ukraine

Via Nova Poshta; free from 4,000 ₴

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Try it in Kyiv

15 Olzhycha St., Dorohozhychi metro

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Official LTD dealer

Genuine, manufacturer warranty

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Installment payments

PrivatBank, monobank — no extra fees

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Advice from musicians

Matched to your genre, level, and budget

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Prozorro tenders

Supplies for schools and institutions

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between LTD and ESP?

ESP and E-II are custom-shop and premium Japanese production instruments. LTD is the same company's brand since 1996: the same shapes and design, but built in Asian factories at a much lower price. SoundsGood is the official LTD dealer in Ukraine.

Which LTD should a beginner choose?

The "10"–"256" series: EC-10, EC-50, M-10 — signature design and a comfortable neck at first-guitar prices. To grow into — the "400" series with active EMGs. Tell us your genre and we'll pick a model.

What is the Deluxe "1000"?

The LTD flagship: set-thru/neck-thru construction, stainless steel frets, EMG, Fishman Fluence, Seymour Duncan, Floyd Rose 1000SE and EverTune bridges. 14 new models in 2026, including the MV-1000 and RS-1000.

What pickups do LTDs use?

The classics are active EMG 81/60 and 81/85. Modern Deluxe models use multi-voice Fishman Fluence Modern and Seymour Duncan MortalCoil pickups with switchable voicings. Entry series get ESP/LTD passive humbuckers.

Floyd Rose or EverTune?

Floyd Rose — dives and flutter, but more maintenance. EverTune — perfect tuning always: studio and tight riffing. Hardtail — simplicity and sustain. LTD offers all three.

Is LTD only for metal?

The brand's DNA is heavy music, but multi-voice Fishman and MortalCoil pickups confidently handle clean and crunch parts — from blues to fusion. Thin U necks are comfortable in any genre.

How much do LTD guitars cost?

From entry "10"–"256" series at first-guitar prices to professional Deluxe "1000" and Signature models — still several times more affordable than custom ESPs. Check current prices with our manager.

Delivery and payment?

Nova Poshta across Ukraine in 1–3 days, free from 4,000 UAH; try-outs and pickup in Kyiv (15 Olzhycha St.). PrivatBank and monobank installments. Prozorro tenders for institutions. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.

📞 Order an LTD Guitar

📱 Phone

+380 (73) 060 01 01

✉️ E-mail

info@soundsgood.kiev.ua

📍 Address

15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi

🕐 Hours

Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed

🎸 Official Dealer in Ukraine

LTD Guitars — Legendary ESP Designs at an Accessible Price

LTD is a brand of the American-Japanese ESP Guitar Company that brings the design and spirit of legendary ESP guitars to production instruments for a wide range of musicians. From your first electric guitar for heavy riffs to professional stage models of the Deluxe "1000" Series — all with an official warranty at SoundsGood.

🏭 ESP Guitar Company 🎯 Rock & Metal ✅ Genuine with Warranty

✅Official manufacturer warranty

🚚Free delivery from 4,000 UAH

💳Installment payments, no extra fees

🎸Try before you buy at our Kyiv showroom

The LTD Story: From a Tokyo Workshop to the World's Stages

The LTD story begins with ESP (Electric Sound Products) — a legendary guitar workshop founded in Tokyo in 1975. ESP quickly earned a reputation for building custom instruments for the world's most demanding guitarists: ESP guitars are played by James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett (Metallica), George Lynch, Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), and dozens of other rock and metal stars.

Custom ESPs have always been premium-class instruments with a matching price tag. That's why in 1996 the company launched the LTD brand — production guitars and basses that carry ESP's signature shapes, design, and engineering, but are built in modern factories in Asia at a fraction of the cost. This made ESP's iconic silhouettes accessible to students, up-and-coming bands, and professionals who need a reliable working instrument.

Today LTD is one of the most popular guitar brands in heavy music. LTD Deluxe "1000" Series instruments are used every day by professional musicians on the world's biggest stages and in studio recordings.

Main LTD Guitar Series

LTD EC — Single-Cut Classic

The brand's best-selling series with a single cutaway and mahogany body. The flagship EC-1000 — with set-thru construction, EMG, Fishman Fluence or Seymour Duncan pickups, and TonePros hardware — is considered one of the benchmark instruments of modern metal.

LTD MH & M — High-Speed Superstrats

Double cutaway, thin fast neck, 25.5" scale, 24 frets — the lead guitarist's choice. Available with a Floyd Rose tremolo, hardtail, or EverTune bridge for rock-solid tuning stability.

LTD Viper, Arrow, EX, Phoenix — Stage Shapes

Aggressive silhouettes for players who want to stand out: the Viper (SG-style double cutaway), the arrow-shaped neck-thru Arrow, the Phoenix, and the EX. Maximum character in both sound and looks.

LTD Deluxe "1000 Series" — Professional Grade

LTD's flagship line: neck-thru and set-thru construction, extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, active EMG, Fishman Fluence, and Seymour Duncan electronics, Floyd Rose 1000SE and EverTune bridges. In 2026 the line gained 14 new models, including the Maverick (MV-1000) and Random Star (RS-1000) shapes.

Signature Models

LTD offers accessible versions of ESP artists' signature guitars — Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, George Lynch, Stephen Carpenter, and more. The same design and sonic character as your heroes' instruments, at a sensible price.

LTD Bass Guitars (B, D, F, AP Series)

4-, 5-, and 6-string basses with active electronics — a tight, articulate low end for rock, metal, and modern genres.

Who Are LTD Guitars For?

Level	Recommended Series	What You Get
Beginners	EC-10 / EC-50, M-10, "200" Series	True metal styling and a comfortable neck at first-guitar prices
Intermediate players	"400" and "401" Series	Active EMG pickups, upgraded hardware, stage-ready reliability
Professionals	Deluxe "1000 Series", Signature	Neck-thru construction, stainless steel frets, EverTune / Floyd Rose, top-tier electronics

LTD guitars are built first and foremost for rock, hard rock, and metal, but thanks to multi-voice Fishman Fluence and Seymour Duncan pickups with switchable voicings, modern models handle clean and crunch tones with confidence — from blues to fusion.

SoundsGood — Official LTD Dealer in Ukraine

When you buy an LTD guitar or bass at SoundsGood, you get a 100% genuine instrument with the official manufacturer's warranty and a full set of documents. We work directly through official supply channels — no grey-market instruments.

✅ Genuine products — official warranty and documents with every instrument
🎸 Try before you buy — visit our Kyiv showroom and play the instrument yourself
🎵 Advice from musicians — we'll help you choose a model for your genre, level, and budget
💳 Installment payments — PrivatBank and monobank plans with no extra fees
🚚 Delivery across Ukraine — Nova Poshta in 1–3 days, free from 4,000 UAH
📦 Everything for guitarists — strings, gig bags, cables, amps, and effects processors in one place

LTD Guitars — Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between LTD and ESP?

ESP covers custom-shop and premium Japanese production instruments, while LTD is the same company's production brand with the same shapes and designs, built in Asian factories. This significantly lowers the price while keeping the instruments' signature character.

Which LTD model should I choose as a beginner?

For a first electric guitar, entry-level EC or M series models are a great fit. If your budget allows, the "400" series with active EMGs will serve you on stage as well. Message or call us — we'll match a model to your genre.

Do LTD guitars come with a warranty?

Yes, every LTD instrument at SoundsGood is covered by the official manufacturer's warranty. The exact warranty term is listed on the product page and in the warranty card.