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Sonic and visual transgression ? these are the sole purpose for the ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal. From its aggressive offset-V body shape to its scorching-hot active EMG humbucker, everything about this axe screams extreme metal. Nevertheless, it plays like butter, courtesy of a comfortable Thin U-shaped neck and fast-playing Macassar ebony fingerboard. This electric guitar comes armed with a single volume knob and a TKO kill switch ? everything you need to conquer the underground with abrasive riffs and metallic screams. A Floyd Rose tremolo completes the package. The LTD Arrow Black Metal boasts an inlay-less fingerboard and black hardware for a cool, blacked-out look.





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Active EMG pickup delivers impressive versatility





The ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal is fitted with a single active humbucker ?an EMG 81. It’s a scorching-hot classic. There's a reason top metal guitarists use active pickups: they rock hard. The EMG 81 has become a first-call lead pickup choice for some of the most respected metal guitarists of all time. The LTD Arrow Black Metal’s streamlined layout includes a single volume knob and a TKO kill switch. These simple controls are all you need to churn out abrasive rhythms and screaming leads. If you’re into high tempos, maximum aggression, and a harsh extremity, the LTD Arrow Black Metal makes a fine sonic weapon.





This guitar looks amazing under stage lights





No doubt about it ? with its aggressive offset-V body shape, no-nonsense black hardware, and inlay-less fingerboard, the ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal looks killer. A class act all the way. If you're into heavier rock and metal, then this guitar is designed for you. Onstage, the LTD Arrow Black Metal projects pure attitude. At Sweetwater, we're stone serious about sound... but we're not immune to a little stage vanity. Look at it this way: as you're bludgeoning your audience with monstrous power chords, you might as well look good doing it. And with the LTD Arrow Black Metal, you will.





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ESP LTD ? the perfect guitar for rock or metal





ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments feature premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye to detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.





ESP LTD Arrow Black Metal Features:


Resonant mahogany body with aggressive offset-V shape


1 active EMG humbucker dishes out screaming tone


Streamlined controls include a single volume knob and a TKO kill switch


Comfortable Thin U-shaped neck with fast-playing Macassar ebony fingerboard


Floyd Rose tremolo for dive-bombs and warbles


Grover tuners ensure rock-solid intonation


Glow-in-the-dark side markers are easy to see on a dark stage


Inlay-less fingerboard and black hardware create a cool, blacked-out look