ESP LTD M-1000 Electric Guitar Snow White
Description
ESP LTD M-1000 Electric Guitar Snow White
The M-1000 is engineered for session work and studio tracking, delivering the tonal versatility and playability demanded in professional recording environments. Neck-thru construction ensures sustain and clarity on every note, while the extra-thin "U" profile neck with satin finish keeps hand fatigue minimal during marathon recording days. The striking Snow White finish photographs beautifully for promotional content and live streaming.
Recording-Ready Construction
Neck-thru design maximizes sustain and provides seamless access to all 24 frets for layered tracking and intricate overdubs. The 3-piece maple neck paired with an alder body produces balanced resonance that sits well in dense mixes, while the satin-finished back ensures comfortable hand positioning during extended tracking sessions. The Macassar ebony fingerboard with compound radius (300-400mm) and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets enables precise intonation and supports both aggressive bending techniques and subtle vibrato control across all registers.
Studio Tonal Flexibility
Direct-mount Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers deliver dual-voice switching—alnico in the neck position for warm, articulate rhythm tones and detailed sustain, ceramic in the bridge for punchy, aggressive lead definition. The push-pull coil-split control on the tone pot unlocks four distinct voicings from a single pickup configuration, eliminating the need to swap guitars mid-session and streamlining your recording workflow across rock, metal, and alternative genres.
Key Features
- Neck-thru construction for superior sustain and high-fret access
- Alder body with 3-piece maple neck and satin-finished back
- Extra-thin "U" neck profile for fast playability
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with black binding and offset mother-of-pearl dot inlays
- Compound radius fingerboard (300-400mm) with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 25.5" scale length with 43mm nut width
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (alnico neck / ceramic bridge) with push-pull voice switching
- Grover tuners for reliable tuning stability
- Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge with stainless steel screws
- Snow White finish with satin back of neck
The M-1000 integrates professional-grade hardware, dual-voice pickup technology, and precision fretwork into an instrument designed to capture versatile, album-quality tones across multiple recording sessions and genres.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The M-1000 is a studio-ready neck-thru electric with direct-mount Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers that split into four distinct voices—warm articulation from the alnico neck and aggressive punch from the ceramic bridge—giving you versatile tonal options within a single guitar. Its balanced alder/maple construction and extra-jumbo fretwork capture both sustained leads and complex harmonic detail, while the compound-radius fingerboard and satin neck finish keep hand fatigue minimal during long tracking sessions. Record metal, hard rock, and progressive material without rewiring or switching instruments.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the M-1000 suited for?
The M-1000 is engineered for intermediate to professional players. Its fast extra-thin U-profile neck and high-fret accessibility reward solid technique, and the dual-voice Fluence pickups offer the tonal range that gigging and session musicians demand.
How does the push-pull coil-split work?
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers include a push-pull control on the tone pot that splits the pickup coils, delivering four distinct voicings: neck humbucker full, neck single-coil, bridge humbucker full, and bridge single-coil. This eliminates the need to switch guitars for different tonal character within metal, hard rock, and progressive styles.
What fingerboard radius is this, and why does it matter?
The M-1000 features a compound radius of 300-400mm, which means it's flatter toward the body for easier barre chords and smooth string bending, and more curved near the headstock for comfortable fretting hand position. This design supports both aggressive bending technique and precision fretwork across the entire neck.
What bridge does it use, and is it reliable for live play?
The M-1000 features a Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge with stainless steel screws, paired with Grover tuners for stable tuning. This combination is road-tested for gigging musicians and supports both dive bombs and everyday tuning stability.
Does the neck-thru construction really make a difference?
Yes. Neck-thru design means the neck extends through the body as a single piece, which provides superior sustain, seamless access to all 24 frets, and greater structural stability during heavy performance demands. Combined with the 3-piece maple neck and alder body, you get balanced resonance and reliability for extended studio sessions and live stages.
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