LTD MH-100FM: What wood is the body made of?

[Mio+Azunyan Fanboy]

Hi all, would like to clarify if the LTD MH-100FM is made of agathis or basswood for the body

On davis guitar website, it says agathis (http://www.davisguitar.com/product.php?prod=M100FM)

On the ESP official website. it says basswood (http://www.espguitars.com/guitars/ltd-standard-deluxe/m-100fm.html)

Any form of assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[noobkerpal]

maybe the newer 2011 models are made of basswood and the existing ones are Agathis

 

[Mio+Azunyan Fanboy]

Hey thanks alot for your help!

From the archives of ESP website, i found out that for this guitar model, those made during the 2003-2007 period had their bodies manufactured out of agathis, those made during the 2008-2011 period had their bodies manufactured out of basswood. (The archeive can be found in this link http://www.espguitars.com/support_archives.html)

Is there any way to check when an LTD guitar is made? I would rather get a guitar made of basswood rather than agathis

ALso, how often are guitar stocks at davis replenished? This might give a clue to when the guitar is manufactured

Thanks!

 

[faekildare]

If you buy it now, it will probably be Basswood already.

 

[noobkerpal]

regardless, i hate both woods

check the serial number and place of manufacture and date them

also the soft classifieds has one guy selling it

EDIT: found it http://www.soft.com.sg/forum/showthread.php/213224-Guitars-For-Sale-Trade?highlight=100fm

 

[LadyInTears]

why the hate for basswood!?

 

[relinquish69]

I tried a whole bunch of LTD MH-100FMs & I've concluded that it's a great guitar even without looking at the spec sheet. I love the feel and the way they shape their fret ends. very nice. Only thing I don't like is the reliability of their hardware. swap out the bridge and you'd have a good rocking guitar.

IMO, it doesn't really matter what wood is in this particular guitar. cos the pickups are really hot so if you are a metal head, just max out the gain in your amp. dynamics are secondary.

 

[noobkerpal]

but imo the esp version of the m ( M-II NTB ) would be in my top 10 list of dream guitars , just wish there were other finishes rather than hurr durr black

 

[Mio+Azunyan Fanboy]

Hi all, thanks for all your help! Since we are already having a debate on wood,actually how much difference does the wood of a guitar body make to the overall tone of the guitar?

For example, how much difference does basswood make in terms of tone as compared to agathis? Is basswood really all that superior as i've read all over the net? Let's say if you give a person three guitars made of three different types of wood, can he or she really make the distinction and correctly guess what kind of wood the guitar is made of after playing each of the three different instruments?

 

[Mio+Azunyan Fanboy]

I tried a whole bunch of LTD MH-100FMs & I've concluded that it's a great guitar even without looking at the spec sheet. I love the feel and the way they shape their fret ends. very nice. Only thing I don't like is the reliability of their hardware. swap out the bridge and you'd have a good rocking guitar.

IMO, it doesn't really matter what wood is in this particular guitar. cos the pickups are really hot so if you are a metal head, just max out the gain in your amp. dynamics are secondary.

I would like to ask you since you've tried more than one guitar, how is the quality control for this guitar? Does the bridge stay in tune after giving it some abuse? Thanks!

 

[noobkerpal]

Hi all, thanks for all your help! Since we are already having a debate on wood,actually how much difference does the wood of a guitar body make to the overall tone of the guitar?

For example, how much difference does basswood make in terms of tone as compared to agathis? Is basswood really all that superior as i've read all over the net? Let's say if you give a person three guitars made of three different types of wood, can he or she really make the distinction and correctly guess what kind of wood the guitar is made of after playing each of the three different instruments?

that is the whole point in using different woods, you see. other factors are also taken as well, such as weight , grain , and aesthetics.

basswood is lightweight and has a bright tone , where else mahogany is heavy and warm. two polar opposites. i can't give you much details on agathis though , it isnt very popular.

and yes the floyd rose special tremolo system is unreliable , oxidises too fast, the metal is too soft and prone to damage . and doesnt stay in tune after much whammy abuse. but thats just based on my experience