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ESP LTD EC-1000 FR Satin Black Electric Guitar B-Stock vs ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
The EC-1000 FR is a standard 25.5" scale guitar with Floyd Rose tremolo suited for speed-focused metal and technical work, while the MH-1000B is a longer 27" baritone designed for extended-range, drop-tuned material with superior low-end authority. Choose the EC-1000 FR for traditional metal shredding; pick the MH-1000B if you want deeper tunings and heavier rhythm tones.
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ESP LTD EC-1000 FR Satin Black Electric Guitar B-Stock
ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EC-1000 FR Satin Black Electric Guitar B-Stock | ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone Guitar Black Satin B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $959.20 | $959.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EC | LTD M |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 27" Baritone Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD EC-1000 FR Satin Black Electric Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge allows precise whammy control and dive bombs
- ✓ Standard 25.5" scale familiar to most players and enables higher tunings
- ✓ Set-thru construction balances sustain with resonance clarity
- ✓ Thin U-shaped neck optimized for lead speed and technical passages
Why choose ESP LTD MH-1000B Baritone Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
- ✓ 27" baritone scale engineered for drop tunings and extended-range playing
- ✓ Neck-thru construction delivers maximum sustain and resonance
- ✓ EMG 60TW-R with coil splitting provides tonal flexibility from rhythm to lead
- ✓ Low-end authority and harmonic clarity ideal for crushing riffs in low tunings
Frequently asked questions
What tunings work best for each guitar?
The EC-1000 FR handles standard through drop-D tuning comfortably with its 25.5" scale. The MH-1000B excels in drop-C, drop-B, and lower tunings thanks to its 27" baritone scale, which keeps strings from becoming too loose and maintains clarity in the low frequencies.
Which guitar is better for metal riffing?
Both excel at metal, but differently: the EC-1000 FR suits technical speed and lead work with its Floyd Rose, while the MH-1000B is built for heavy, chunky rhythm riffs in extended tunings with superior low-end definition.
How do the pickups and electronics compare?
The EC-1000 FR pairs EMG 81/60 for high-gain clarity with independent volume controls on bridge and neck. The MH-1000B uses EMG 81/60TW-R with coil splitting on the neck pickup, adding mid-focused tonal variation ideal for baritone aggression.
Why is one neck-thru and one set-thru?
The EC-1000 FR uses set-thru for a balance of sustain and resonance suited to standard tunings. The MH-1000B employs neck-thru construction to anchor the longer baritone scale and provide the maximum sustain needed for low-frequency definition.