ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
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- SKU
- LECBKMBLKS-B
- Color
- Black
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Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and set-thru mahogany neck give this single-cutaway Eclipse a thick, resonant midrange with long sustain, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard tightens up the attack and keeps fast passages articulate. The single Seymour Duncan "Blackened" Black Winter humbucker pushes high output with a dark, focused voice that stays defined under heavy gain, and the 24.75" scale adds a slightly slinkier feel and warmth to low riffing. It's aimed squarely at metal, hardcore, and other high-gain styles, though the pickup still clears up enough for clean passages when you roll back the drive.
ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
The ESP LTD EC-Black Metal captures aggressive, articulate tones with excellent sustain and harmonic clarity—ideal for tracking heavy riffs, metal, and high-gain material where tonal definition cuts through the mix. The contoured body and smooth satin finish ensure comfort during extended recording sessions, while the all-black aesthetic and aggressive Eclipse-style cutaway deliver punchy attack and deep resonance that rewards precise technique and translates clearly to tape.
Playability & Construction
The set-thru mahogany neck and body provide the stability and sustain essential for consistent take-to-take performance in the studio. The 24.75" scale length with 13.78" (350mm) radius establishes a familiar playing platform for standard tuning and technique, while the Macassar Ebony fingerboard resists fret wear and delivers smooth, fast playability. Glow-in-the-dark side markers provide essential fretboard navigation during low-light studio sessions and late-night overdub work.
Tone & Recording Character
A Seymour Duncan "Blackened" Black Winter pickup delivers aggressive output with controlled articulation across the frequency spectrum, translating heavy riffing into focused, defined recordings that sit well in dense mixes. LTD locking tuners and all-black hardware maintain tuning stability through aggressive playing, ensuring consistent tone across multiple takes while providing crushing distortion and surprising clean definition when dialing back drive for versatile session applications.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with set-thru mahogany neck construction
- Single-cutaway ESP Eclipse body shape
- Black Satin finish
- 24.75" scale length
- Macassar Ebony fingerboard with glow-in-the-dark side markers
- 13.78" (350mm) fretboard radius
- 1.65" (42mm) nut width
- Seymour Duncan "Blackened" Black Winter pickup
- LTD locking tuners
- All-black hardware and component finish
- B-Stock condition (minor cosmetic blemishes)
This B-Stock model offers the same construction, electronics, and playability as new inventory at a reduced price, making it an excellent choice for engineers and producers prioritizing function and tone over factory-fresh cosmetics.
As a B-Stock instrument it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish — a small finish mark with no effect on playability, tone or structure — which is why it sells for less than a first-quality unit. The exact blemish varies from unit to unit, so it is not described or pictured here; photos show the model, not the individual unit. It is new, unplayed and covered by the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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About this B-Stock unit
| Condition | B-Stock - cosmetic blemish, fully functional |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $200 under the new unit ($999) |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin is in the catalog at $999.
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 | 2021 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Thrash Metal, Hard Rock, Drop Tunings |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Dark, articulate, aggressive output, excellent sustain, punchy attack |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Country, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means this is a fully functional, new, unplayed guitar covered by full manufacturer warranty—the only difference is a minor factory cosmetic blemish (such as a small finish mark) that does not affect playability, tone, or structure. The exact cosmetic imperfection varies by unit.
Is this guitar suitable for standard tuning, or is it designed only for drop tunings?
While the EC-Black Metal excels in drop tunings and aggressive genres, the 24.75" scale length and familiar 13.78" radius fretboard work well for standard tuning and technique. It's built for metal and hard rock but remains versatile for any player seeking dark, articulate tones and excellent sustain.
What pickup does it have, and can I hear clean tones from it?
The guitar features a Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickup, which delivers aggressive output and controlled articulation. It produces crushing distortion for high-gain applications and surprising clean definition when needed, giving you tonal flexibility in the studio or on stage.
How does the set-thru construction affect sustain and stability?
The mahogany set-thru neck and body design provides excellent sustain and harmonic clarity, while the all-black locking tuners and hardware maintain tuning stability through aggressive playing and extended sessions.
Are the side markers visible on dark stages?
Yes—the glow-in-the-dark side markers on the Macassar Ebony fingerboard provide essential fretboard navigation in dim stage or studio lighting conditions.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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