ESP LTD NV-1000 BLACK guitar
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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
- LNV1000BLK
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The active EMG 81 in the bridge cuts with tight, high-output aggression that keeps palm-muted riffing articulate under heavy gain, while the EMG 60 at the neck adds clarity and focus for lead lines. Mahogany body and neck-thru maple construction lend sustain and body to the low end, with the Macassar ebony board and 25.5" scale keeping note definition crisp and attack firm. The Floyd Rose 1000SE opens up dive bombs and vibrato work, making it a fit for modern rock, metal, and shred-oriented playing.
ESP LTD NV-1000 Black
The NV-1000 delivers a lightweight, supremely comfortable neck-thru platform with its thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck and mahogany body engineered for extended tracking sessions and overdub work. The reversed headstock and thin profile sit naturally in the lap during seated recording, with responsive fret access across the entire 24-fret fingerboard for capturing precise articulation and lead passes. Built for high-gain tracking and modern rock production, this instrument combines focused tone-shaping potential with genuine playability across a full session.
Construction & Recording Character
Neck-thru-body construction ensures superior sustain and resonance—critical for layering guitars and achieving definition in dense mixes—while the Macassar Ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets provides durability and fast, smooth playing feel for consistent takes. The 350 mm fingerboard radius balances comfortable chording on rhythm passes with modern lead work, and the 25.5" scale length maintains traditional tuning stability with standard gauge strings throughout long sessions.
Electronics & Tone Shaping
The Floyd Rose 1000SE double-locking tremolo with stainless steel screws delivers reliable pitch stability for expressive modulation effects and creative studio work, while Grover tuners and a locking nut ensure tuning retention even with deliberate whammy bar use. Active EMG 81 bridge and EMG 60 neck pickups provide high-output clarity and tight low-end response essential for capturing heavy tones, palm-muted rhythms, and clean separation in multi-tracked arrangements.
Key Features
- Neck-thru-body construction with 25.5" scale length
- Mahogany body with thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck
- Macassar Ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 350 mm fingerboard radius
- EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 60 (neck) active pickups
- Floyd Rose 1000SE double-locking tremolo bridge with stainless steel screws
- Grover tuners and locking nut with 42 mm nut width
- Black hardware and black gloss finish
- Reversed headstock design
- Master volume control with 3-way toggle switch
- Equipped with D'Addario XL120 strings (.009–.042 gauge)
This LTD NV-1000 combines professional-grade hardware with active electronics in a lightweight platform, making it a capable instrument for studio recording and performance applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The NV-1000 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its thin neck profile, responsive fret access, and high-output active electronics favor players comfortable with modern playing styles and heavy tones.
What genres and tuning styles work best with this guitar?
This guitar excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and modern rock—especially drop-tuning applications. The 25.5-inch scale length and tight low-end EMG 81 bridge pickup are voiced specifically for aggressive palm-muted rhythms and high-gain clarity. It is not well-suited for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
Does it come with a tremolo system, and is it stable?
Yes, the Floyd Rose 1000SE double-locking tremolo with stainless steel screws is included, paired with a locking nut and Grover tuners to ensure tuning retention even with aggressive whammy bar use.
What pickups are in this guitar, and what tone do they deliver?
It features active EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 60 (neck) pickups, delivering high-output clarity and tight low-end response ideal for heavy tones and articulate lead work. The bridge pickup is especially responsive in palm-muted rhythm applications.
What strings come installed?
D'Addario XL120 strings in .009–.042 gauge are pre-installed, providing a balanced setup for modern playing and standard tuning stability across the 25.5-inch scale.
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