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ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Vintage Black Certified Open Box

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage Black
Item ID: EC1000VBd2
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ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Vintage Black

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A Modern Single-cut Fueled with Active EMGs

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You can coax endless tones out of this stunning ESP LTD EC-1000 thanks to its elevated tonewood selection and amp-punishing EMG humbuckers. The EC-1000's mahogany single-cut body and set-through mahogany neck unleash truckloads of resonance and sustain upon your amp of choice. From modern metal to classic rock, this guitar has you covered for a wide range of musical styles, with EMG 81/60 pickups unleashing a high-output blast of active aggression. Plus, the EC-1000 features a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge/tailpiece and locking LTD tuners to give you precision intonation and stability. Factor in a modern-radius ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, and the ESP LTD EC-1000 has all your bases covered for high-gain chugs, gravity-defying solos, and everything in between.

Single-cut body style blends classic looks with modern performance

Nothing screams hard-rock like ESP's LTD Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the EC-1000 truly epic sustain, while its slightly arched top provides comfortable hand positioning, regardless of your playing style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway for unfettered access to all 24 frets, and with the EC-1000, you're equipped for all manner of rock, metal, and shred tones.

TonePros bridge and LTD locking tuners

Players who are particular about tuning, action, and intonation will delight in the EC-1000's TOM-style TonePros bridge/tailpiece and locking LTD tuners. The TonePros is a common aftermarket upgrade on many single-cut guitars. Its six adjustable saddles provide precise intonation and enhanced sustain for chords and leads. At the other end of the guitar, a set of LTD locking tuners provides slip-free performance for stage and studio tuning stability you can depend on.

ESP LTD: a huge value with ESP quality

ESP LTD guitars and basses were created to bring a more accessible version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for 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.

ESP LTD EC-1000 Features:

  • A sleek, sustain-filled hard rock and heavy metal machine
  • Eclipse single-cut body style provides access to all 24 stainless steel frets
  • Solid mahogany body yields a warm, resonant acoustic tone
  • Thin U mahogany neck is fast yet comfortable in the hand
  • Active EMG pickups dish out a high-output blast of humbucking firepower
  • Modern 13.8-in.-radius ebony fingerboard
  • TonePros locking TOM-style bridge/tailpiece streamlines setup and maximizes sustain
  • Locking LTD tuners give you stage- and studio-ready tuning stability

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