ESP LTD TH-1000ET Evertune Guitar See Thru Black Sunburst
Description
ESP LTD TH-1000ET Evertune Guitar See Thru Black Sunburst
The TH-1000ET features a thin U-shaped neck profile that locks into your hand with comfort and control, paired with a 25.5" scale that lets you move between traditional and contemporary playing styles without compromise. Its swamp ash body and flamed maple top deliver substantial weight and presence on stage, anchored by the EverTune constant-tension bridge—a game-changing hardware solution that holds perfect intonation through drop tunings, aggressive tremolo work, and temperature swings during tours.
Construction & Hardware
Bolt-on construction teams a three-piece roasted maple neck with a swamp ash body and figured flamed maple top, a combination built for both sustain and structural reliability under the demands of heavy touring. The Macassar ebony fingerboard with 12-inch radius adapts to vintage bends and modern shredding alike, while 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets deliver durability that outlasts years of nightly play without requiring leveling.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active Humbuckers (direct-mounted, bridge and neck positions) unlock switchable tonal textures through push-pull controls on volume and tone—Voice 1 runs passively, while Voices 2 and 3 activate via pull controls, giving you thick and aggressive attack or articulate and refined clarity depending on the gig and the room. The EverTune bridge locks your intonation rock-solid, eliminating tuning drift entirely—essential for drop tunings, tremolo abuse, and the unpredictable temperature swings of touring venues and outdoor stages.
Key Features
- Swamp ash body with flamed maple top
- Three-piece roasted maple neck with thin U contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard, 12-inch radius
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets
- EverTune constant-tension bridge for perfect intonation stability
- Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice active humbuckers (bridge and neck)
- Push-pull volume and tone controls for voice switching
- Black bone nut, LTD locking tuners
- Offset dot inlays
- Black hardware throughout
- 25.5" scale length, bolt-on construction
- See Thru Black Sunburst finish
Built for touring musicians and session work where intonation stability and tonal versatility are non-negotiable demands.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD TH-1000ET is a professional hard-rock and metal machine built for players who demand rock-solid intonation and tonal range on stage and in the studio. Its EverTune bridge eliminates tuning drift entirely—critical for drop tunings, aggressive playing, and temperature-swinging tours—while dual Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice humbuckers deliver switchable textures from thick and aggressive to articulate and refined. The thin U-shaped neck, 24 extra-jumbo stainless frets, and swamp ash/flamed maple construction make this a workhorse for intermediate to pro players who won't compromise on intonation stability or versatility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EverTune bridge and why does it matter for recording and touring?
The EverTune is a constant-tension bridge that maintains perfect intonation regardless of environmental conditions, aggressive playing, or tuning changes. For touring musicians, this eliminates tuning drift from temperature swings and heavy playing; for studio work, it ensures consistent intonation across multiple takes and tuning experiments without retuning between sessions.
How do the 3-Voice Seymour Duncan pickups work and what tones can I get?
The dual Mortal Coil humbuckers offer three switchable voices via push-pull controls on volume and tone: Voice 1 is passive, while Voices 2 and 3 activate via pull controls, delivering textures from thick and aggressive to articulate and refined. This gives you three distinct tonal palettes from a single pair of pickups for both recording versatility and live sound shaping.
Is this guitar suitable for genres other than metal and hard rock?
The TH-1000ET is optimized for hard rock, metal, progressive, and studio sessions; it is not recommended for traditional jazz, folk, or worship styles due to its voiced pickup design and aggressive tonal profile. Its 25.5" scale and modern construction are intermediate to advanced and professional level.
What is included and what are the neck and fretboard specs?
The guitar ships as pictured with a three-piece roasted maple neck (thin U-shaped profile), Macassar ebony fingerboard with 12-inch radius, 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets, black bone nut, and LTD locking tuners. The 25.5" scale length and bolt-on construction balance traditional ergonomics with modern playability for both vintage and contemporary techniques.
How does this compare to other professional metal guitars like the Ibanez RG Custom or Schecter Hellraiser?
The TH-1000ET stands apart with its EverTune constant-tension bridge—a game-changing feature that the RG Custom and Hellraiser do not offer—making it the clear choice if tuning stability and intonation across drop tunings and aggressive play are priorities. Its 3-voice active pickup switching and swamp ash/flamed maple construction deliver comparable versatility and tonal sophistication to the Schecter and Ibanez platforms.
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