ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar in Pearl White
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- Brand new in original box
- Full ESP LTD manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- LEC1000PW
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
Mahogany body and 3-piece set-thru mahogany neck give this EC-1000 a thick, sustaining midrange, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and 24.75" scale keep attack tight and note definition clear. The Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice humbuckers cover a lot of ground, with the ceramic bridge pickup pushing punchy crunch and dense saturation and the alnico neck offering warmer, rounder lead tones, all without passive hum. It suits hard rock and metal rhythm work and legato lead playing, and the noise-free, wide-dynamic voicing translates well to both stage and recording.
ESP LTD EC-1000 Pearl White Electric Guitar
The EC-1000 captures articulate, controlled tones in the studio and sits confidently in dense mixes thanks to its set-thru mahogany neck and 24.75" scale. The offset body ergonomics translate to extended tracking sessions without fatigue, while the fast neck action supports precise articulation across rhythm and lead applications. Built with professional-grade hardware and pickup technology for serious home-studio and production work.
Playability & Construction
The 3-piece mahogany set-thru neck locks sustain and maintains rock-solid tuning stability across multiple takes, critical for punch-in sessions and layered arrangements. 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets on a 350mm fingerboard radius deliver tight intonation tracking for clean recording and smooth string articulation without buzz. LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece eliminate tuning drift during overdub runs and reduce re-tuning between takes.
Tone & Recording Character
The Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers — with ceramic bridge and alnico neck pickups — cut through dense mixes while maintaining harmonic clarity and dynamic responsiveness ideal for studio recording. These active-voiced pickups reject hum inherent to passive designs, ensuring clean tracking from rhythm beds to lead overdubs, and their three voicing modes adapt quickly across multiple song styles in a single session.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with pearl white finish
- 3-piece mahogany set-thru neck construction
- 24.75" scale length
- Macassar ebony fingerboard
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers (ceramic bridge, alnico neck)
- TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece
- LTD locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Single-ply black binding
The EC-1000 pairs set-thru sustain and stability with hum-free active electronics and precision hardware, engineered for professional recording sessions and multi-track production environments.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The EC-1000 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its 24 extra-jumbo frets, fast set-thru neck, and 350mm fingerboard radius support precise intonation and aggressive string bending, making it well-suited to experienced players navigating complex rhythms and lead passages.
What genres does this guitar work best for?
The EC-1000 excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive styles, where its articulate humbuckers and high-sustain mahogany construction shine. Its active electronics and punchy crunch also translate well to studio sessions and live performance across those genres; it is not optimized for traditional jazz or folk.
How do the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups handle both studio and live use?
The Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice humbuckers combine ceramic bridge and alnico neck pickups to deliver detail across a wide dynamic range without the hum typical of passive designs. This active-voiced design captures nuance during studio tracking and translates clearly to a live stage, making them equally comfortable in both contexts.
What hardware keeps the tuning stable during intense playing?
The EC-1000 features LTD locking tuners, a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge, and a matching tailpiece that ensure tuning stability through extended sessions and aggressive playing. This combination minimizes tuning drift during hard playing or frequent string bending.
How does the set-thru neck construction benefit playability and tone?
The 3-piece mahogany set-thru neck provides superior sustain and exceptional neck stability compared to bolt-on designs. Combined with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and a 24.75-inch scale length, it enables fast, precise playing and delivers the high sustain expected of professional-grade instruments.
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