ESP LTD H-207

Features

The ESP LTD H-207 has a through 7 string alder body with an ash top. It has two Duncan Designed humbuckers, one volume, one tone, 3 way switch, side jack, a generic tone-pros bridge and tuners. It weighs about 6 pounds and its made in Korea.

The neck is maple with a 24 jumbo fret rosewood board. The radius is a "U" profile slightly thicker then a Fender Strat. It looks like it has a graphite nut but could be other.

Sound

Right out of the box this guitar sounds amazing. I was shocked how well it sounded with the cheap Duncan Design pickups. The Duncan Design model is a HB7 which is the same as HB-102. These were designed after the famous USA Seymour Duncan JB and Jazz models.

Knowing what the USA version sounds like the Duncan Design comes close. They are not as tight in high gain and lack some tone. These are the best cheap pickups I have ever played.

Action, Fit & Finish

Action is ok but I tend to favor a thinner neck. Fit is ok but it is slightly neck heavy. Finish is beautiful! I have the transparent green with natural binding. Pickup routes do not match string alignment, poles off center.

Reliability

This guitar is a perfect practice guitar. I would modify a few things before hitting a stage though. Tuners are cheap and must go. Pickups should be upgraded.

Overall Rating

I like this guitar. Spend a few dollars on it and this could back your best guitar. If you could get this guitar for around $300 its worth it! I bought mine for $325 but see them cheaper. I will get started modding mine with new tuners, pickups, and sand down neck then oil.

It is a shame ESP does not make this model anymore. It really is a great cheap guitar!

Keep shredding,

dk