ESP LTD SN-1000HT Electric Guitar Silver Blast
Description
ESP LTD SN-1000HT Electric Guitar Silver Blast
The ESP LTD SN-1000HT Silver Blast cuts through on stage with a thin U-profile roasted maple neck and scalloped upper frets that let fast position shifts happen naturally under your fingers. The striking sandblasted Silver Blast finish over swamp ash delivers aggressive presence without sacrificing the resonant tone that holds up in dense band mixes, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and compound radius fretboard stay smooth and responsive across the entire range. This is a road-ready instrument for players who demand both visual impact and dependable hardware that won't let you down during a gig or in the studio.
Playability & Feel
The thin U neck contour paired with a 25.5" scale length and 11.81"-15.74" compound radius gives you speed without sacrificing comfort across different playing styles. Scalloped frets from the 17th to the 22nd fret enhance lead articulation and bending expression, while the roasted maple construction provides excellent stability and a fast, responsive feel that sits naturally in your hands night after night.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers—alnico in the neck and ceramic in the bridge—stack modern tones with 3-voice switching via push/pull controls, letting you dial in everything from tight rhythm definition to fluid, aggressive leads that punch through a live mix. The Hipshot string-through hardtail bridge locks in sustain and intonation across long sets, while LTD locking tuners keep your tuning rock-solid through demanding performances.
Key Features
- Body: Swamp ash with gloss Silver Blast finish, S-style shape
- Neck: Roasted maple, bolt-on joint, thin U contour with satin finish
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony with 11.81"-15.74" compound radius and dot inlays
- Frets: 22 extra jumbo stainless steel, scalloped from frets 17–22
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico humbucker (neck) and Ceramic humbucker (bridge) with 3-voice push/pull switching
- Electronics: 1 volume, 1 tone (push/pull voice select), 3-way blade pickup switch
- Hardware: Hipshot string-through bridge with LTD locking tuners
- Scale Length: 25.5" with 1.653" molded nut width
- Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046)
- Weight: 9.00 lbs
- Configuration: 6-string, right-handed
The SN-1000HT combines premium components, road-ready hardware, and a carefully engineered neck profile to deliver an instrument that performs as impressively as it looks.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD SN-1000HT is a high-gain shredder built on a thin U-profile roasted maple neck with scalloped upper frets, designed for speed and modern articulation on stage and in the studio. Players working in metal, hard rock, and progressive styles will appreciate the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups with 3-voice switching for tight rhythms and aggressive leads, plus the Hipshot hardtail bridge and locking tuners that hold tuning through demanding performances. The swamp ash body and compound radius fingerboard deliver sustain-rich tone that cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing playability across the entire range.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The SN-1000HT is engineered for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The thin neck profile, scalloped frets, and 25.5 scale length favor players comfortable with faster position shifts and modern high-gain techniques, though the compound radius fingerboard remains forgiving across different playing styles.
What genres does this guitar work best in?
This guitar excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and studio sessions where tight rhythm definition and aggressive leads are priorities. The Fishman Fluence Modern pickups and sustain-rich tone are optimized for high-gain contexts and cut through dense mixes; it is not designed for jazz, folk, or blues applications.
How does the 3-voice pickup switching work?
The Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers include a push/pull voice-select control on the tone pot, letting you dial in three different voice modes per pickup (alnico in the neck, ceramic in the bridge). This gives you versatility from tight, defined rhythm tones to fluid, aggressive lead sounds without swapping pickups.
What hardware ensures tuning stability during live performance?
The guitar features a Hipshot string-through hardtail bridge for enhanced sustain and intonation stability, paired with LTD locking tuners that hold your tuning through demanding stage work and frequent string bends.
What is included with the guitar?
The SN-1000HT ships strung with D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046) strings. The guitar is a 6-string, right-handed configuration with a 1.653 molded nut width and 22 extra jumbo stainless steel frets; specific case or accessory bundles depend on your retailer.
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