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ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 VB Vintage Black Lefty Guitar B-Stock vs ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock
The EC-1000 VB is a left-handed instrument with active EMG pickups optimized for high-output metal and hard rock, while the Eclipse '87 NT is right-handed with passive Seymour Duncan pickups and vintage '80s character suited to blues and classic rock. Choose the EC-1000 VB if you're left-handed and want modern aggression; choose the Eclipse '87 NT if you're right-handed and prefer vintage tone with tonal flexibility.
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ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 VB Vintage Black Lefty Guitar B-Stock
ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 VB Vintage Black Lefty Guitar B-Stock | ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $879.20 | $879.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EC | LTD EC |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | — | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | — | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | 2020 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 VB Vintage Black Lefty Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with proper ergonomic balance and comfort
- ✓ Active EMG pickups deliver high-output clarity and fast transient response ideal for metal
- ✓ Set-neck construction optimized for articulate lead work and complex voicings
- ✓ Premium active electronics cut through dense mixes
Why choose ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Electric Guitar Pearl White B-Stock
- ✓ Neck-thru construction provides seamless upper-fret access and sustained resonance
- ✓ Passive Seymour Duncan pickups with coil-splitting offer classic articulate cleans to aggressive overdriven tones
- ✓ Vintage '80s specs deliver authentic character without modern active electronics
- ✓ Right-handed availability suits the broader player base
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference in electronics?
The EC-1000 VB uses active EMG pickups (81 bridge, 60 neck) for high-output punch and clarity. The Eclipse '87 NT uses passive Seymour Duncan pickups (59 neck, JB bridge) with coil-splitting for vintage character and tonal range. Active pickups suit modern metal; passive pickups suit classic rock and blues.
How do the neck constructions differ?
The EC-1000 VB uses set-neck mahogany for focused energy and sustain, optimized for lead work. The Eclipse '87 NT uses neck-thru mahogany with three-piece maple for seamless upper-fret access and body resonance, more suited to sustained chords and vintage playing styles.
Which is better for metal versus blues?
The EC-1000 VB excels in metal with its punchy, articulate high-output active pickups and tight transient response. The Eclipse '87 NT is stronger in blues and rock with balanced midrange, articulate cleans, and vintage character that pairs well with overdrive and sustain.
Are there handedness considerations?
The EC-1000 VB is built as a dedicated left-handed instrument with proper ergonomic balance. The Eclipse '87 NT is right-handed only. This is the deciding factor if you're left-handed.