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ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar vs ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
The Arrow-1000NT is a left-handed neck-thru design optimized for standard tuning and maximum fret access, while the EC-1000 Baritone features a longer 27-inch scale built for drop tunings and extended range. Choose the Arrow-1000NT if you're left-handed and play standard tuning; choose the EC-1000 Baritone if you want heavier, deeper tones and drop-tuned flexibility.
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ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar | ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299.00 | $1,299.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Arrow | LTD EC |
| Body | Explorer | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 27" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar
- ✓ Left-handed configuration (right-handed players excluded)
- ✓ Neck-thru construction for superior sustain and fret access
- ✓ Compound radius fingerboard (300-400mm) eases playability across entire range
- ✓ Compact scale ideal for standard and alternate tunings
Why choose ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
- ✓ Extended 27-inch baritone scale delivers clarity in drop tunings
- ✓ Deeper, warmer woody resonance suited to heavy and alternative styles
- ✓ Glow-in-the-dark side dots aid visibility during extended sessions
- ✓ Set-through neck still offers excellent sustain with different tonal character
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for drop-D and lower tunings?
The EC-1000 Baritone is purpose-built for drop tunings with its 27-inch scale, delivering crystalline clarity and thick sustain even in extended-range territories. The Arrow-1000NT works in drop tunings but is optimized for standard and moderate alternate tunings.
What's the main construction difference?
The Arrow-1000NT uses neck-thru construction (3-piece maple neck through body) for maximum sustain and fret access, while the EC-1000 employs set-through construction (mahogany body with set neck). Neck-thru typically offers slightly longer sustain; set-through provides slightly different tonal warmth.
Are the pickups and electronics the same?
Both feature dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (alnico neck, ceramic bridge) with switchable voices. The EC-1000 Baritone adds dedicated bridge and neck volume controls with tone push/pull switching for more granular control, while the Arrow-1000NT uses a push/pull master volume.
Can right-handed players use the Arrow-1000NT?
No, the Arrow-1000NT is explicitly a left-handed model. Right-handed players must choose the EC-1000 Baritone or look for a different right-handed option.