ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
Description
ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
The ESP LTD EC-Black Metal sits naturally in your hands with its contoured body and smooth satin finish, built to deliver dark, articulate tones with excellent sustain and harmonic clarity. This is a heavy-hitter designed for aggressive genres—metal, high-gain work, and hard-hitting riffing where tonal definition and attack matter. The all-black aesthetic and aggressive Eclipse-style cutaway make the statement clear: this guitar is built to punch through a dense mix and reward precise technique with punchy attack and deep resonance.
Playability & Construction
The set-thru mahogany neck and body provide the stability and sustain needed for aggressive playing, while the 24.75" scale length with 13.78" (350mm) radius offers a familiar playing field for standard tuning and technique. The Macassar Ebony fingerboard resists fret wear and delivers smooth, fast playability, while glow-in-the-dark side markers provide essential fretboard navigation in dim stage or studio conditions.
Tone & Electronics
A Seymour Duncan "Blackened" Black Winter pickup delivers aggressive output and controlled articulation across the frequency spectrum, paired with LTD locking tuners and all-black hardware for tuning stability through aggressive playing. This setup holds its voice through crushing distortion and maintains surprising clean definition when you dial back the gain—reliable tone on the road and in the studio.
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 players prioritizing function and tone over factory-fresh cosmetics.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with light handling during storage or transit. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium ESP LTD EC-Black Metal electric at a significant B-Stock discount while maintaining complete confidence in your purchase with full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD EC-Black Metal is a mahogany set-thru guitar built for metal, hard rock, and djent—delivering dark, articulate tones with punchy attack and excellent sustain through a Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickup. The 24.75" scale, Macassar Ebony fingerboard, and aggressive Eclipse cutaway give intermediate to professional players a road-ready workhorse that handles drop tunings and high-gain clarity without sacrificing definition. This B-Stock unit is fully functional with only minor cosmetic wear, offering the same playability and tone as new inventory at a significant discount.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means the guitar is fully functional with the same construction, electronics, and playability as new inventory, but features minor cosmetic imperfections from light handling during storage or transit. These marks are purely superficial and have zero impact on tone, playability, or structural integrity.
Is this guitar suitable for standard tuning, or is it only for drop tunings?
The 24.75" scale length and 13.78" radius fingerboard work well for both standard and drop tunings. The guitar is optimized for metal and hard rock, but its familiar playing field accommodates a range of tuning styles.
What pickup is in this guitar?
The ESP LTD EC-Black Metal features a Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickup, which delivers aggressive output and controlled articulation across the frequency spectrum for crushing distortion and surprising clean definition.
What is the fretboard material and how does it perform?
The Macassar Ebony fingerboard resists fret wear and delivers smooth, fast playability. It includes glow-in-the-dark side markers for fretboard navigation in dim stage or studio settings.
How does this guitar compare to the ESP LTD EC-1000?
The EC-Black Metal shares the same mahogany construction and set-thru neck design as the EC-1000, delivering excellent sustain and stability. This model is specifically voiced for aggressive high-gain applications with dark, articulate tones optimized for metal and hard rock.
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