ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Guitar B-Stock
Description
ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Guitar B-Stock
The ARROW-1000NT delivers a thin, comfortable neck profile paired with a sleek body shape designed for extended reach and speed across all registers. This neck-through construction provides sustain and resonance while maintaining the lightweight character players expect from the Arrow platform. The Charcoal Metallic Satin finish presents a professional appearance with subtle visual depth.
Playability & Feel
The thin U-contoured neck combined with a 300-400mm compound radius fingerboard and 42mm locking nut creates a fast, responsive playing surface suitable for both lead work and rhythm playing. 24 XJ stainless steel frets provide durability and consistent feel across extended sessions, while the 25.5" scale offers standard tuning stability with familiar string tension. On stage or in the studio, this neck profile cuts fatigue during long sets and rewards precision technique with immediate feedback.
Tone & Electronics
The active electronics layout with master volume push/pull and toggle switch controls a pair of Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers—alnico in the neck position for warmth and ceramic in the bridge for aggression and clarity. The mahogany body with 3-piece maple neck-through construction combined with macassar ebony fingerboard produces a tonally focused, punchy response with natural sustain, while the recessed Tonepros locking TOM bridge with string-through design ensures intonation stability and full resonance. This platform cuts through a mix with authority and maintains rock-solid tuning stability through demanding live performances.
Key Features
- Neck-through construction for enhanced sustain and tonal coherence
- Mahogany body with 3-piece maple neck
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 300-400mm compound radius
- 25.5" scale length with 24 XJ stainless steel frets
- Thin U neck contour optimized for speed and comfort
- 42mm locking nut for reliable tuning stability
- Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers (alnico neck / ceramic bridge)
- Active electronics with master volume push/pull and toggle switch
- Recessed Tonepros locking TOM bridge with string-through design
- LTD locking tuners with black hardware
- Charcoal Metallic Satin finish
- D'Addario XL120 strings (.009-.042)
This B-Stock ARROW-1000NT combines premium components with neck-through engineering and modern active pickups to deliver reliable performance and versatile voicing across multiple genres.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT is a neck-through metal machine built for speed, sustain, and articulate aggression on stage. The thin U-contoured neck, 24 XJ stainless steel frets, and compound radius fingerboard make it fast and comfortable for lead work and rhythm playing, while the Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers deliver a punchy, focused tone with warm cleans in the neck position and aggressive clarity in the bridge. This B-Stock unit is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections, offering professional reliability and intonation stability through its Tonepros locking TOM bridge and active electronics—ideal for metal, hard rock, and progressive players who demand durability and playability on the road.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means this guitar is fully functional with all original features and electronics intact, but has minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect playability or sound. It is a new unit, not used or refurbished.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock?
Yes. The ARROW-1000NT is designed specifically for metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent genres. The ceramic bridge Fishman Fluence delivers aggressive, cutting high-end clarity, while the neck-through construction and active electronics support fast lead work and powerful rhythm tones.
What is the neck shape and how fast is it?
The thin U-contoured neck with a 300-400mm compound radius fingerboard and 42mm locking nut creates a fast, responsive playing surface optimized for speed and comfort across all registers. The 25.5 scale length is standard tuning-stability specification.
How do the pickups sound and can you switch between them?
The Fishman Fluence Modern pair uses alnico in the neck position for warm, articulate cleans and ceramic in the bridge for aggressive, focused aggression and clarity. The active electronics with toggle switch let you select either pickup, and the push/pull master volume adds dynamic control in the mix.
What hardware keeps this guitar in tune?
The 42mm locking nut, recessed Tonepros locking TOM bridge with string-through design, and LTD locking tuners work together to ensure reliable tuning stability and full resonance, even during aggressive playing or extended sessions.
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