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ESP LTD EC-1000 CANDY APPLE RED SATIN guitar B-Stock 0604 vs ESP LTD RS-1000 PEARL WHITE guitar B-Stock 1531
The EC-1000 offers versatile 3-voice active humbuckers with dual volume controls and push/pull switching for tonal experimentation, while the RS-1000 pairs fixed EMG pickups with a Floyd Rose tremolo for stable, aggressive modern metal tones. Choose the EC-1000 if you want flexible voicing and traditional bridge; choose the RS-1000 if you need professional-grade tremolo stability and straightforward high-output aggression.
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ESP LTD EC-1000 CANDY APPLE RED SATIN guitar B-Stock 0604
ESP LTD RS-1000 PEARL WHITE guitar B-Stock 1531
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EC-1000 CANDY APPLE RED SATIN guitar B-Stock 0604 | ESP LTD RS-1000 PEARL WHITE guitar B-Stock 1531 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,119.20 | $1,119.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EC | LTD RS |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD EC-1000 CANDY APPLE RED SATIN guitar B-Stock 0604
- ✓ Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice switchable humbuckers allow on-the-fly tone shaping
- ✓ Dual volume controls with push/pull split-coil tone knob for advanced tonal control
- ✓ TonePros locking TOM-style bridge offers tuning stability without tremolo complexity
- ✓ Versatile voicing suits metal, hard rock, and progressive styles
Why choose ESP LTD RS-1000 PEARL WHITE guitar B-Stock 1531
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000SE double-locking tremolo with stainless steel screws for demanding whammy bar work
- ✓ EMG 81/85 active pickup pairing delivers aggressive highs and warm compressed lows ideal for modern metal
- ✓ Direct-mount EMG design maximizes clarity and output consistency
- ✓ Neck-through construction ensures zero dead spots and uninhibited upper-fret access
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for tremolo whammy bar techniques?
The RS-1000 features a Floyd Rose 1000SE double-locking tremolo with stainless steel screws designed for demanding whammy bar work and tuning stability. The EC-1000 uses a traditional TonePros locking TOM bridge and has no tremolo system.
Which pickup system is more versatile?
The EC-1000's Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice humbuckers with switchable voicing and dual volume controls plus split-coil tone knob offer more tonal experimentation. The RS-1000's EMG 81/85 pairing is fixed and more straightforward but optimized specifically for aggressive modern metal tones.
Are there differences in neck construction or playability?
Both feature 24.75-inch scale, 350mm radius, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, and extra-thin U neck profiles. The EC-1000 uses set-thru three-piece mahogany; the RS-1000 uses three-piece maple neck-through construction, which ensures zero dead spots and full upper-fret access.
What is the B-Stock condition?
Both units are B-Stock with minor cosmetic imperfections on the finish but full structural integrity, playability, and tone retained. Neither defect affects function or sound quality.