ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 FR Satin Black
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ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 FR Satin Black
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- LEC1000FRBLKS
- Color
- Black
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Description
Sound & Tone
Mahogany body and set-thru neck give this EC-1000 FR a thick, resonant core with long sustain, and the active EMG 81 in the bridge pushes that into tight, high-output territory with aggressive midrange punch and crisp treble bite for riffing and lead work. The EMG 60 at the neck stays articulate and focused rather than woolly, handling clean and mid-gain passages without losing definition, while independent volume controls for each pickup plus master tone allow fine adjustment of gain and brightness. With a 24.75" scale, 24 stainless steel frets, macassar ebony fingerboard and a Floyd Rose 1000SE, it suits metal, hard rock and modern rock players who want fast technical passages and expressive tremolo work.
ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 FR Satin Black
The EC-1000 FR captures aggressive, articulate tones in the studio with its set-thru mahogany construction and active EMG 60/81 pickups, delivering the thick resonance and crisp high-end clarity essential for tight tracking and mix definition. The satin black finish pairs with an ergonomic thin U-profile neck that enables precision during long session work, while the responsive Floyd Rose bridge adds expressive tonal shaping across metal, hard rock, and modern rock productions—with enough sonic range to explore genre-adjacent textures without instrument swaps.
Playability & Recording Feel
The 3-piece mahogany neck with thin U profile reduces fatigue during tracking takes and sustains responsive feel through extended studio sessions, while the macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets ensures clean, articulate note definition across all registers for precise performance capture. A 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfortable position shifts with aggressive single-note technique needed for layered riff work, and the 42mm nut width delivers adequate string spacing for both intricate chord voicings and aggressive palm-muted patterns.
Tone Shaping & Studio Electronics
The Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge enables controlled tremolo effects and expressive pitch modulation for layered arrangement ideas, while the set-thru construction maximizes sustain and resonance through the mahogany body for punch in dense mixes. Dual active EMG 60 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) pickups deliver articulate, high-output signal with independent volume controls on each pickup plus master tone shaping, providing complete tonal flexibility across different take dynamics and mix scenarios—neck pickup sweetness for rhythm layers, bridge pickup aggression for leads.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with satin black finish
- Construction: Set-Thru
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany, thin U profile
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony, 350mm radius, 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
- Tuning Keys: Grover
- Pickups: EMG 60 (neck), EMG 81 (bridge)
- Electronics: Active, bridge volume, neck volume, tone control, toggle switch
- Includes: D'Addario XL120 strings (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
The EC-1000 FR combines professional-grade tracking hardware with proven active electronics and resonant mahogany construction to deliver both cutting high-output tone and mechanical reliability for production-ready performances.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Pickup Models | EMG 60, EMG 81 (active) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Modern Rock, Progressive |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Thick and resonant, aggressive midrange punch, crisp high-end clarity, high-output, articulate |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
No, the EC-1000 FR is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The thin U-profile neck, 24-fret ebony fingerboard, and Floyd Rose tremolo demand solid technique and familiarity with active pickups and advanced hardware.
What genres does this guitar work best in?
The EC-1000 FR excels in metal, hard rock, modern rock, and progressive applications. Its aggressive midrange and high-output active pickups are not well-suited to jazz, blues, or folk playing styles.
What pickups come with this guitar?
The EC-1000 FR ships with active EMG 60 in the neck position and EMG 81 in the bridge position, each with independent volume controls plus a master tone knob for complete tonal sculpting.
Can I make tremolo and whammy effects with the Floyd Rose bridge?
Yes, the Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge delivers responsive tremolo control for both expressive dive bombs and subtle whammy effects, giving you mechanical precision for dynamic playing.
What is the neck profile and fingerboard radius?
The 3-piece mahogany neck features a thin U profile that balances comfort during extended play with responsive feel, while the 350mm fingerboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets support both comfortable chord work and aggressive single-note technique. The 42mm nut width provides adequate spacing for intricate fingerings and open voicings.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $84 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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