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ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock vs ESP LTD MT-I BLACK SATIN guitar
The Arrow-1000 is a neck-thru shredder built for maximum speed and sustain with Floyd Rose tremolo, while the MT-I is a set-thru instrument prioritizing balanced articulation and controlled tone with a more refined aesthetic. Choose the Arrow-1000 if you need fast fretwork and aggressive tremolo capability; pick the MT-I if you want modern metal clarity without a whammy bar.
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ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock | ESP LTD MT-I BLACK SATIN guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,279.20 | $1,599.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Arrow | — |
| Body | Explorer | — |
| Body Type | Solid | — |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | — | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Hipshot |
| Year | 2024 | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
- ✓ Neck-thru construction delivers superior sustain and rigidity for demanding players
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge enables aggressive tremolo techniques
- ✓ Extra-thin U-contour neck optimizes speed across 24 extra-jumbo frets
- ✓ Dual voice options (ceramic bridge, alnico neck) provide modern versatility
Why choose ESP LTD MT-I BLACK SATIN guitar
- ✓ Set-through design balances playability with controlled, focused midrange tone
- ✓ Ash top adds refined tonal character and aesthetic appeal
- ✓ Four-voice Fluence pickup system via toggle and push-pull control
- ✓ No tremolo means rock-solid tuning stability for heavy playing
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for tremolo techniques like dive bombs?
The Arrow-1000 features a Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge for precise tremolo control. The MT-I has no tremolo system, so it's not suitable for those techniques.
How do the tonal characters differ?
The Arrow-1000 emphasizes aggressive, articulate tones with high sustain and modern clarity. The MT-I focuses on controlled sustain with a focused midrange and tighter definition, better suited to rhythm precision.
Which construction type is better?
Neck-thru (Arrow-1000) maximizes sustain and rigidity for lead work; set-through (MT-I) balances sustain with resonance and is lighter. Both are pro-level approaches—choose based on playing style.
Do the pickup systems differ significantly?
Both use Fishman Fluence pickups, but the Arrow-1000 has a ceramic/alnico pairing with push-pull voicing, while the MT-I's Mick Thomson bridge pickup offers four voices (toggle plus push-pull bass boost). The MT-I system is more complex.