Sound Pure's Take
The LTD MT-1 is a no-compromise signature guitar built for players who demand precision, stability, and crushing modern tone. Its set-thru construction, mahogany body with a white ash top, and Thin U maple neck provide exceptional sustain and effortless playability, while the compound-radius Macassar ebony fingerboard and stainless steel frets are designed to handle the most demanding techniques. The Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson Signature pickup offers multiple voicings, delivering everything from tight, articulate rhythm tones to massive, aggressive lead sounds. Finished in sleek Black Satin and outfitted with premium Hipshot hardware, the MT-1 is a formidable instrument built for the stage, studio, and beyond.
From ESP Guitars
Updated for 2026 with a killer new Black Satin finish, the LTD MT-I is the Signature Series guitar for Mick Thomson, the iconic guitarist of Slipknot. The MT-I is based on the MH-style body, with an arched top and an inline reverse headstock. This outstanding guitar features set-thru construction at 25.5” scale, pairing a mahogany body with white ash top to a three-piece maple neck with a flawless, smooth Macassar ebony fingerboard with compound radius and 24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets. Based on Mick’s precise requirements, the MT-I has a set of special, unique features not found on any other LTD guitar model, including a Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut, Hipshot Grip-Lock locking open gear tuners, an all-brass Hipshot Hi-Mass hardtail bridge, blue Luminlay side markers, and a Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson Signature pickup with a 3-way low profile toggle switch to select between Voice 1, Voice 1 with bass boost shift, and Voice 2, and a push/pull volume control to select Voice 3. Includes deluxe ESP hardshell case.
Construction: Set-Thru
Scale: 25.5"
Body: Mahogany
Top: White Ash
Neck: 3PC Maple
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 300-400mm Compound
Finish: Black Satin
Nut Width: 42mm
Nut Type: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Neck Contour: Thin U
Frets/Type: 24 MJ Stainless Steel
Hardware Color: Black
Strap Button: Gotoh Locking
Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open
Bridge: Hipshot Ibby HM w/ String Thru
Bridge PU: Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson Signature *(Toggle for Voice 1, Voice 1 w/ Bass Shift, Voice 2/Pull Volume for Voice 3)
Electronics Layout: Volume(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
Case: MH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Weight: 6lbs 10oz
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