The Swedish Guitar Nerd demos the LTD MH-50 electric guitar Support my channel on Patreon and keep it independent: / theswedishguitarnerd To interact with the Nerd go to swedishguitarnerd
Good point about some guitarists wanting crazy stuff cause its "vintage" rather than what actually works. I know somebody is gonna show up trying to defend it too. But back to that LTD, it does sound quite good as it is.
Michael Z Martin Not by me you won't. All thats needed is put the old broken vintage parts in the case n replace them on the guitar itself with new parts that work. I've always been 1 to like guitars as something to make music with instead of as a wall hanging. When I want something good looking to hang on the wall I'll get a painting or photo.
CJ99 W I'm not a big fan of vintage guitars. I have a few (mainly because I got them really cheap). They aren't any better than a new one. I especially don't understand the $1.000.000.000 guitars. It's a piece of wood, some metal and magnets. There is no magic :)
SwedishGuitarNerd I think exactly the same as you on that subject. Back at the start of the year I saw several youtube videos from the winter NAMM show. Some of them were more expensive than any of the houses I grew up in as a kid or even what a person would pay for a really high end car. There comes a point for any guitar when money spent does not result in greater sound or performance, going past that point is of no benefit. I can be very rough at times, on people who make crazy claims to the contrary.
+CJ99 W I guess a high end car would be a good comparison. You're never going to be able to drive it like you're supposed to in normal traffic and you can always get a cheaper car and upgrade the interior to be equally as comfortable. So why do people buy more expensive cars? I guess it's the feeling they get from it. Even if it isn't quantifiable.
That's for you to decide. This one (Floyd Rose Special) was horrible. They market these as being made with the same base plate as the original, but that is just not true. It's much softer and therefore can't move as easily.
Plan to get this guitar for christmas, with lock on tuners it'll make sure it stays in tune while I whammy the shit out of it lol. But great job brother. Great job.
mouthcard Boys locking tuners don't do anything in case of floyd roses coz it already has a locking nut. If the floyd is a cheap copy or low end licensed one then you'll only be able to use it for some time and then it will start wearing out and go out of tune.
I like the guitar , the neck is great & so is the look .I just don't like the tone. I would need to change the pickups to Seymour Duncan black winters , but other than that . I'm looking for a good deal on one 🤘
I got mine used for about $80. That's a reasonable price 😀 Upgrading the pickups will surely bring out a new character from the guitar. I've kept the stock bridge humbucker and removed the neck pickup completely.
I have a m10 that for 80 usd plays fine for tossing about by the couch. I ordered a slight better model that I suppose is no different than yours. Its the mh103qm I think now it's new version is the 203qm which only difference is mahogany with maple vanneer and mine coming Tuesday is a few years old. Bought off reverb. Has the maple neck. See thru blue color they call it lol. I think it will be fine as long as the delivery is ok. Has a paint chip in headstock but I paid 150.00 shipped. Lol usd
@@SwedishGuitarNerd Yes indeed man. I've just recently began relearning guitar or learning more than chords and how to lead. Drumming most of 30 years but not in a house nowdays. A small apmt last 10 years. No drums in long time. So. I play keys and now wanting to solo over my tunes I make. Lol. Love it. Drums again one day.
Could you help me with a suggestion? I am a beginner, I will have to start from scratch. I know very little about guitars. Should I get MH 50 or M 50?? I want to play metal.
The are very similar, but have some things that set them apart. They share the same neck and pickups - so they will sound exactly the same. The M series has a more comfortable body shape to me. (You can hear me complain about the body shape of the MH in the video :) ) The M50 has a simple traditional tremolo (don't use it - it will just make the guitar go out of tune!). The MH has a Floyd Rose tremolo that is great for doing crazy bends and dive-boms, but it's more complicated to set up and has to be adjusted continuously. So for a beginner guitar I'd choose the M50. It's simpler and more comfortable to play. The sounds of it is perfect for metal!
@@SwedishGuitarNerd Do you think Floyd Rose bridge would be a bad choice keeping in view that I am a *beginner* , I mean a literal noob. Thanks for the valuable suggestions :). Your review is really helpful 😊
@@IfIDont_NobodyWill Yes I agree with Kevin. The Floyd Rose tremolo would just just cause irritation and frustration. You want to put all your energy into thr joy of playing guitar! :)
SwedishGuitarNerd Nice! Tack för svar. Köpte en LTD igår så jag får den nog på onsdag. Kolla gärna min Spotify om du har tråkigt någon dag. open.spotify.com/artist/5zatIoqVaALBjGM0cT4s6P?si=_AU2GS1sTra8Vm6cw7g-cw
I'm having a little trouble with the pinch harmonics on the one I got. Anybody else having this problem? I know it's something to do with the guitar because I don't have any shred of a problem pulling out pinch harmonics on my jackson Kelly nor my Dean Dime razorback. What's the deal?
And the Floyd Rose and the Ltd branded Floyd are not too much difference in quality. Sometimes it's a shot in the dark whether you're gonna get a good one or not.
It could be the intonation that needs adjusting. If it's off then the notes on the 5th fret (for instance) aren't right and then it's impossible to get pinch harmonics. New, clean strings are easier to get harmonics out of too.
It’s amazing how redundant designs remain a standard due to only nostalgia. I gravitate towards more modern brands who logically progress in building and materials without the stupid misguided love for classics
I don't think a neck is gonna break unless you drop it. And any real guitar lover/player is gonna take care of their instruments. Unless the guitar is already damaged, the wood shouldn't just spontaneously fucking combust while you are playing lol
Lucas Harshbarger Any real guitar lover is usually in a band with a clumsy drummer and self-obsessed singer that will make sure that your gear gets pushed over at every other gig..
This review is so satisfying. I mean he actually touches every aspect of the guitar....
Excellent demo, this the correct way of do it, introduction and specs, clean sound, overdrive, high gain, Greetings from Colombia.
+Jorge Trochez Thank you man!
Great review man, you made my mind up about getting one.
+Zarhn Swift It's a very solid and playable guitar. I might upgrade the pickups one day, but there's nothing wrong with it. Thanks for watching!
I'm buying the ESP LTD MH-50 looking forward to playing and owning this beautiful guitar nice review ! Mark UK
Mark Johnston Thanks for watching! Mine has been played a lot. The Floyd Rose tremolo has had some problems returning to pitch sometimes.
@@SwedishGuitarNerd you know what helped me? Chapstick on the knife edges
@@j3in725 Tip of the day! I have to try that!
Good to see u back mate. Great stuff
WholeLottaBulldog Thanks a lot!!
Great review! Definitely got a great insight from it, cheers!
+Cody Costa Wow thanks man!!
I have one of these and omg is it fast, waw I love it.it works for me anyways.great video
Works for me too! Mine lives in the UK now and use it while touring there. Thanks for watching.
Ps…unless we r talking early 90s universe Steve via models….. that’s some classic one would hold onto for dear life lol
That was the essence of radical when it came. Now it's 30 years old!! (Like a late 50s Les Paul when I started playing..)
Good point about some guitarists wanting crazy stuff cause its "vintage" rather than what actually works. I know somebody is gonna show up trying to defend it too. But back to that LTD, it does sound quite good as it is.
Michael Z Martin Not by me you won't. All thats needed is put the old broken vintage parts in the case n replace them on the guitar itself with new parts that work. I've always been 1 to like guitars as something to make music with instead of as a wall hanging. When I want something good looking to hang on the wall I'll get a painting or photo.
CJ99 W I'm not a big fan of vintage guitars. I have a few (mainly because I got them really cheap). They aren't any better than a new one. I especially don't understand the $1.000.000.000 guitars. It's a piece of wood, some metal and magnets. There is no magic :)
SwedishGuitarNerd I think exactly the same as you on that subject. Back at the start of the year I saw several youtube videos from the winter NAMM show. Some of them were more expensive than any of the houses I grew up in as a kid or even what a person would pay for a really high end car. There comes a point for any guitar when money spent does not result in greater sound or performance, going past that point is of no benefit. I can be very rough at times, on people who make crazy claims to the contrary.
+CJ99 W I guess a high end car would be a good comparison. You're never going to be able to drive it like you're supposed to in normal traffic and you can always get a cheaper car and upgrade the interior to be equally as comfortable. So why do people buy more expensive cars? I guess it's the feeling they get from it. Even if it isn't quantifiable.
***** In both cases its EGO.
Good guitar for beginners and intermediate
Yes I agree! :)
ok im buying this shit
Haha!
Do the ltd floyd Roses stay in tune well? Or should i replace it?
That's for you to decide. This one (Floyd Rose Special) was horrible. They market these as being made with the same base plate as the original, but that is just not true. It's much softer and therefore can't move as easily.
Nice att se en svensk gitarr review! :)
Coolspy Gaming Haha! Tack för det!! Jag har gjort nästan 100 svengelska videos så det är bara att kolla vidare :)
Sir, Is there an alternative to this under $300
That depends on what features of the MH-50 that are important to you. And where you live.
Thanks
Someone is selling it under $200.. should I buy it ?
Sure! I got mine for like $90, but that was a crazy deal.
@@SwedishGuitarNerd the seller said it's made in China.. where was yours made Sir ?
@@apchan If I remember it right, it was made in Indonesia.
@@SwedishGuitarNerd OK thank you sir..I hope it's the same quality ..
Plan to get this guitar for christmas, with lock on tuners it'll make sure it stays in tune while I whammy the shit out of it lol. But great job brother. Great job.
mouthcard Boys locking tuners don't do anything in case of floyd roses coz it already has a locking nut. If the floyd is a cheap copy or low end licensed one then you'll only be able to use it for some time and then it will start wearing out and go out of tune.
from what year do they come with an original floyd rose bridge?
I don't have a clue from when they started using Floyd Rose Specials. I was expecting this one to have the ESP-branded Floyd and was surprised.
I like the guitar , the neck is great & so is the look .I just don't like the tone. I would need to change the pickups to Seymour Duncan black winters , but other than that . I'm looking for a good deal on one 🤘
I got mine used for about $80. That's a reasonable price 😀 Upgrading the pickups will surely bring out a new character from the guitar. I've kept the stock bridge humbucker and removed the neck pickup completely.
I have a m10 that for 80 usd plays fine for tossing about by the couch. I ordered a slight better model that I suppose is no different than yours. Its the mh103qm I think now it's new version is the 203qm which only difference is mahogany with maple vanneer and mine coming Tuesday is a few years old. Bought off reverb. Has the maple neck. See thru blue color they call it lol. I think it will be fine as long as the delivery is ok. Has a paint chip in headstock but I paid 150.00 shipped. Lol usd
I also have my baby. It's a MIM FSR gilmour vibe. Lovely and keep in its case for blues and when I get better. Lol
@@robertclarkguitar I suppose those guitars serve different purposes? I got my LTD for about $80 too :) Great value for money!!
@@SwedishGuitarNerd Yes indeed man. I've just recently began relearning guitar or learning more than chords and how to lead. Drumming most of 30 years but not in a house nowdays. A small apmt last 10 years. No drums in long time. So. I play keys and now wanting to solo over my tunes I make. Lol. Love it. Drums again one day.
I just the ltd mh50 for $64 usd and i have 2 emg 81s, grover tuners, and floyd 1000 laying around so ima upgrade my ltd mh50 🤘
Could you help me with a suggestion?
I am a beginner, I will have to start from scratch. I know very little about guitars. Should I get MH 50 or M 50?? I want to play metal.
The are very similar, but have some things that set them apart. They share the same neck and pickups - so they will sound exactly the same. The M series has a more comfortable body shape to me. (You can hear me complain about the body shape of the MH in the video :) ) The M50 has a simple traditional tremolo (don't use it - it will just make the guitar go out of tune!). The MH has a Floyd Rose tremolo that is great for doing crazy bends and dive-boms, but it's more complicated to set up and has to be adjusted continuously. So for a beginner guitar I'd choose the M50. It's simpler and more comfortable to play. The sounds of it is perfect for metal!
@@SwedishGuitarNerd Do you think Floyd Rose bridge would be a bad choice keeping in view that I am a *beginner* , I mean a literal noob.
Thanks for the valuable suggestions :). Your review is really helpful 😊
i hv the same exact model mh 50, if ur a beginner go with traditional tremolo, u dont wanna set up a Floyd
@@IfIDont_NobodyWill Yes I agree with Kevin. The Floyd Rose tremolo would just just cause irritation and frustration. You want to put all your energy into thr joy of playing guitar! :)
@@kevinchan1182 that's so kind of you man! Thanks for the suggestion 👍!
Would you have to change the strings when you buy it? Or is it perfect for drop tuning
The Doctor I'd get a set of thicker strings if I were you. That makes them less loose even if you tune down.
SwedishGuitarNerd thank you! Keep up the good work!
The Doctor Thanks a LOT!!!
Vad använder du för stärkare?
Fortfarande svårt att hitta LTD gitarrer i Sverige?
SwedishGuitarNerd Nice! Tack för svar. Köpte en LTD igår så jag får den nog på onsdag. Kolla gärna min Spotify om du har tråkigt någon dag. open.spotify.com/artist/5zatIoqVaALBjGM0cT4s6P?si=_AU2GS1sTra8Vm6cw7g-cw
Örat Theear Är det hårrrdrock?
SwedishGuitarNerd Nä det är det inte. Men tror du skulle uppskatta låten ”Time to say goodbye”. Kristian Niemann som som lägger gitarrsolot 👍
They make them without a Floyd and with emg pickups right?
Guitars Creed There a a gazillion models in the MH-range. A few have solid bridges and EMGs.
Guitar Nerd please do a review of LTD f10. this or f10. please suggest. Thanks.
Great review guitar nerd.
Kingcobra McDonald Thanks man! Sorry that it isn't a 12-string LTD ;)
+SwedishGuitarNerd lol that's ok
what are the diffirneces between this and mh 200?
The MH200 is a bit fancier with bound neck and stuff. But playing- and sound-wise they should be rather similar.
@@SwedishGuitarNerd ah thanks for the Info man!
I'm having a little trouble with the pinch harmonics on the one I got. Anybody else having this problem? I know it's something to do with the guitar because I don't have any shred of a problem pulling out pinch harmonics on my jackson Kelly nor my Dean Dime razorback. What's the deal?
And the Floyd Rose and the Ltd branded Floyd are not too much difference in quality. Sometimes it's a shot in the dark whether you're gonna get a good one or not.
It could be the intonation that needs adjusting. If it's off then the notes on the 5th fret (for instance) aren't right and then it's impossible to get pinch harmonics. New, clean strings are easier to get harmonics out of too.
New ones seem to be from china.. And also got LTD branded tuners
TheSgyro Oh really? Thanks for the info!!
TheSgyro where is this made in ? Someone is selling it under $200 and it's also made in China..
I'd rather have flat with an arm contour than arched. Especially if the guitar is a solid color and you can't see that's it arched from a distance.
***** I agree. The arch seems to be more for looks than function to me..
It’s amazing how redundant designs remain a standard due to only nostalgia. I gravitate towards more modern brands who logically progress in building and materials without the stupid misguided love for classics
Well said!!
Sir , is it lasting ?
Indraneel Maha I still have it and it plays great. It doesn't hold the tuning very well though, but the neck is great and the pickups sound very good.
Jag gillar din accent!!
Dude is so layed back if he wasn't sitting down he would fall over!"""""""""" LOL
This or the mh 53.?
I'd get the MH 53. I love the look and feel of a maple fingerboard. And they don't have to cut down the rainforests to get it!
SwedishGuitarNerd hehe thank u brother .. Ya no squirrel has to lose it's home for me to play guitar 😁👌
TheSgyro squirrels lose their home due to the greedy teachers who want more and more exams , the monsters
I don't think a neck is gonna break unless you drop it. And any real guitar lover/player is gonna take care of their instruments. Unless the guitar is already damaged, the wood shouldn't just spontaneously fucking combust while you are playing lol
Lucas Harshbarger Any real guitar lover is usually in a band with a clumsy drummer and self-obsessed singer that will make sure that your gear gets pushed over at every other gig..
Vai a scuola!!!