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ESP LTD EC-1000 Duncan Electric Guitar - Vintage Black Demo

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage Black
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There is discoloration on the front body bass side of the tailpiece, and there are tactile scratches on the back of the neck around the 4th-6th fret area. This guitar may also have fine scratches on various parts of the body that do not show up well in photos, if at all. This instrument comes with action & truss rod adjustment tools.

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An LTD with Looks, Tone, and Feel

The ESP LTD EC-1000 is primed for performance. Its mahogany single-cut body and set-through mahogany neck unleash truckloads of resonance and sustain upon your amp of choice, and its eye-grabbing quilted maple top is sure to garner jealous stares. From modern metal to classic rock, this solidbody electric guitar has you covered for a wide range of musical styles. Its feisty tone is full of power, served up by Seymour Duncan JB and '59 humbuckers (with a push-pull control for a range of tones too). The EC-1000 features a TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge/tailpiece and locking LTD tuners to give you precision intonation and stability. Factor in a modern-radius ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets, and the ESP LTD EC-1000 has all your bases covered for high-gain chuggas to creamy classic solos.

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 LTD EC-1000 truly epic sustain, whereas its slightly arched top provides comfortable hand positioning no matter what your playing style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway for easy access to all 24 frets, and you're equipped for all manner of rock, metal, and shred tones.

Powerful and aggressive tones from Seymour Duncan humbuckers

The combination of Seymour Duncan pickups in the ESP LTD EC-1000 gives you the perfect balance of tone shaping and sheer destructive power. The SD '59 neck pickup boasts the grumbling low-end sound you crave with a hint of high-end chime. The SD JB bridge pickup sharpens things up with a snarlingly aggressive attack that effortlessly cuts through just about any mix — all with complete tonal versatility, courtesy of the EC-1000's 3-way pickup selector switch with tone and volume controls. With this collaborative pickup duo, you have an ultra-powerful, intimidating sonic tonal palette that makes this axe sound just great as it looks. Guitarists at Sweetwater agree: this pickup combination is primed for modern rock and metal.

TonePros bridge and LTD locking tuners

Players who are choosy about tuning, action, and intonation will delight in the LTD EC-1000's Tune-o-matic-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 EC-1000 Electric Guitar Features:

  • Single-cut Eclipse body style provides access to all 24 frets
  • Seymour Duncan JB and '59 neck and bridge pickups supply some impressively aggressive power
  • 3-piece, Thin "U"-profile mahogany neck is comfortable in the hand
  • Modern 350 mm radius Macassar ebony fingerboard
  • TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge/tailpiece streamlines setup, maximizes sustain
  • Locking LTD tuners give you stage- and studio-ready tuning stability

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Eclipse
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Vintage Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set-through
  • Radius 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Flag
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Molded
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners LTD Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x tone (push/push coil-tap)
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LEC1000VBD

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I like this ESP, not a Wannabe!

So, I've had my ESP LTD EC-1000 Duncan for a few months, and 4 or 5 gigs I really do like it. I play Rock Originals and Classic Covers, some Country. This thing is sonically versatile, with good tone through all of my amps. It's a good player for a good price and it seems like it's going to be a work horse. I like the coil taps and the pups overall, good clean and grit and it punches through the mix well. Most of my guitars have 24 frets so I feel right at home on the neck. Is it a Les Paul Custom? Definitely not. But what you get for the price tag is, in my opinion, a good deal. It's got a killer look to it as well, very sweet.
by Slamma Jamma from The Slums of Montana on
Music background: Rockin it for many years!

How about a more fair and honest review.

It's an LTD. It doesn't say ESP on the headstock. I'm use to buying LTD instruments and adding upgraded parts after the fact. However, a guitar this price point shouldn't have any of these issuse upon arrival: It had a burr in the low E tunning peg that I had to file out. It came with rough or unfinished patches on the satin finish both on the neck and body. I used some ultra fine sandpaper for those. Last but not least. This guitar comes with the same cheap bridge that LTD uses in their lower end models. As a relsult this "deluxe" model had a bridge saddle that jammed do to a stripped screw. I had use my dremel tool to fix the screw.

After all that BS. It played like the LTD brand I know and love. Sounds great. Plays well. That's why I'm keeping it. The push/ pull feature on the pickus is very nice. I'll be upgrading the bridge. The LTD locking tuners work surpingsly well for now.

I think this was either a B-Stock item, over just overpriced. I shouldn't have to do any upgrading or repairing of any kind for something that was $ in total. Still a good guitar. Just a disappointing on the quality control end. That's all.
by Chris Hester from Glen Burnie, MD on

B Stock Guitar at an A Stock price.

My model came with a bunch of issues. Unfinished rough patches on the Satin finish.
Cheap and faulty bridge complete with a stuck saddle and stripped screw. I've had less problems with cheaper guitars. Can't say I recommend this one. Feels very much like buying overpriced B Stock that was listed as New.
by Chris Hester from Glen Burnie, MD on
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