ESP LTD EC-1000B Baritone Lefty Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
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ESP LTD EC-1000B Baritone Lefty Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
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- SKU
- LEC1000BCHMSLH
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The 27" baritone scale and heavy .013–.062 strings keep low tunings tight and defined, while the mahogany body with maple cap and set-thru construction push a thick midrange and long sustain behind every chug. Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers cover a lot of ground: the ceramic bridge is cutting and articulate under high gain, the alnico neck stays warm and vocal for leads, and the push/pull voicing switches add a second set of tones from each pickup. It's aimed squarely at modern metal, djent and progressive playing, though the cleaner voicings and ebony-board clarity make it workable for anything that benefits from low, well-articulated riffing.
ESP LTD EC-1000B Baritone Lefty Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
The EC-1000B Baritone Lefty is engineered for studio tracking and live performance in downtuned contexts. Its 27" baritone scale maintains ideal string tension across tuning ranges while the set-thru construction delivers resonant sustain and effortless upper-fret access for layered arrangements. The thin U-shaped neck contour and 42mm nut width support both traditional and modern playing techniques, minimizing hand strain during marathon session work.
Playability & Construction
The set-thru design routes the neck directly through the body, yielding superior sustain and structural rigidity that captures aggressive tones and clean articulation in equal measure. A 3-piece mahogany neck, macassar ebony fingerboard, and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets create a fast, durable tracking surface; glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side dots support low-light studio visibility without visual distraction. The 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfortable voicing and open-string arrangements with smooth lead articulation.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—alnico in the neck, ceramic in the bridge—capture aggressive articulation through warm, defined recordings. Push/pull voicing switches on the tone control access alternate voice circuits, allowing rapid tonal shifts across overdubs and takes without re-miking. The mahogany body with maple cap produces a full-bodied resonance with excellent sustain that cuts through dense mixes, while the TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru design and LTD locking tuners ensure tuning stability across session changes and dynamic playing demands.
Key Features
- 27" baritone scale for downtuned tuning and extended range
- Set-thru construction for superior sustain and upper-fret access
- Mahogany body with maple cap for rich, full-bodied tone
- 3-piece mahogany neck with thin U contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- Fingerboard radius: 350mm
- 42mm nut width
- Glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side dots
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups (alnico neck / ceramic bridge) with push/pull voicing switches
- Bridge volume, neck volume, tone (push/pull), and toggle switch controls
- TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru design
- LTD locking tuners with black hardware
- Charcoal metallic satin finish with black single-ply binding
- Includes D'Addario XL158 baritone strings (.013/.017/.026W/.036/.046/.062)
The EC-1000B Baritone Lefty merges modern component engineering with single-cutaway ergonomics, delivering professional-grade recording performance and tonal flexibility across downtuned production work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 27" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and string gauges does this baritone support?
The 27-inch baritone scale is optimized for downtuned playing and extended-range exploration while maintaining ideal string tension. It ships with D'Addario XL158 baritone strings (.013/.017/.026W/.036/.046/.062), which are included.
How do the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups and voicing switches work?
The neck humbucker uses alnico magnets and the bridge uses ceramic, delivering aggressive articulation to warm, defined tones. Push/pull switches on the tone control access alternate voice circuits, letting you expand your tonal range without adding extra knobs or controls.
What makes the set-thru construction important for this guitar?
Set-thru design connects the neck directly through the body, yielding superior sustain and structural rigidity essential for aggressive playing styles and maintaining intonation under dynamic techniques.
Is this guitar suitable for left-handed players?
Yes—this is a full left-handed configuration. The 42mm nut width and thin U-shaped neck contour are designed to accommodate both traditional and modern grip techniques without fatigue for extended play sessions.
What hardware and tuning stability features does it have?
The TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru design and LTD locking tuners with black hardware ensure reliable intonation and tuning stability across dynamic playing.
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