ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM See Thru Black Cherry Guitar B-Stock
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- SKU
- LEC1000QMSTBC-B
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and quilted maple top, joined by set-thru construction, give this EC-1000QM a thick, resonant midrange with long sustain and plenty of harmonic detail, while the macassar ebony fingerboard and 24.75-inch scale keep note attack tight and focused. Its Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers pair an alnico neck and ceramic bridge for high-output clarity with natural compression, moving from percussive, aggressive rhythm crunch to smooth, singing sustain for leads. That combination suits metal and hard rock most directly, though the tone controls and active voicing leave room for blues phrasing and more nuanced progressive work.
ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM See Thru Black Cherry Guitar
The EC-1000QM is engineered to capture articulate, controlled tones in the studio with its smooth three-piece mahogany neck and ergonomic body contour that maintains comfort through long tracking sessions. The set-thru construction combined with a resonant mahogany body and stunning quilted maple top produces rich, articulate tone with excellent sustain and harmonic complexity—critical assets for layering rhythm sections, carving defined lead tones, and maintaining clarity in dense mixes. This guitar excels across metal, hard rock, blues, and progressive applications, equally capable of thick, saturated tones or expressive, nuanced voicings.
Playability & Recording Precision
The 24.75-inch scale length and macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets enable precise intonation and consistent performance across the neck during overdub sessions and punch-in work. LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking TOM bridge with tailpiece maintain rock-solid tuning stability across entire recording sessions, eliminating drift during multiple takes and keeping tuning locked between layers.
Tone & Signal Path
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickup set—featuring an alnico neck pickup and ceramic bridge pickup—delivers authoritative, defined output with natural compression and clarity across all frequencies, translating predictably through your interface and into the DAW. Active electronics with volume/volume/tone/toggle switch configuration provide full tonal control, enabling you to shape everything from tight, aggressive rhythm tones to singing, sustained leads without retracking.
Key Features
- Set-thru construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
- Mahogany body with quilted maple top
- Three-piece mahogany neck
- Macassar ebony fingerboard
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 24.75-inch scale length
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups (alnico neck, ceramic bridge)
- Active electronics with volume/volume/tone/toggle switch layout
- LTD locking tuners
- TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Black hardware throughout with multi-ply binding
- See Thru Black Cherry finish
The EC-1000QM combines professional-grade components with versatile voicing, making it a serious instrument for producers and engineers who demand both session stability and tonal range across multiple recording applications.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of open-box or display inventory. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. The ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM See Thru Black Cherry is a premium instrument offered at a significant B-Stock discount with full manufacturer warranty included.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Traditional Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and will cosmetic imperfections affect tone or playability?
B-Stock means this guitar is fully functional with minor cosmetic marks from open-box or display use—purely superficial and with zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity. You get the full manufacturer warranty included.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock, or does it work for other genres?
The EC-1000QM excels in metal, hard rock, blues, and progressive music, delivering tight aggressive rhythm tones and singing leads. It is not optimized for folk or traditional jazz.
What pickups are in this guitar, and can I switch between different voicings?
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker set features an alnico neck pickup and ceramic bridge pickup with active electronics and a volume/volume/tone/toggle switch layout, letting you dial in everything from thick, saturated tones to expressive, nuanced voicings in one instrument.
How does the tuning stability hold up during aggressive playing?
The LTD locking tuners and TonePros locking TOM bridge with tailpiece ensure rock-solid tuning stability during aggressive playing and dive-bombs, making the guitar reliable for touring and live performance.
What is the scale length, and how many frets does it have?
The EC-1000QM has a 24.75-inch scale length and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets on a macassar ebony fingerboard, providing comfortable fretting and an extended bending range for precise intonation.
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