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ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar vs ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
The Arrow-1000NT is a left-handed neck-thru design optimized for standard tuning and maximum upper-fret access, while the EC-1000 Baritone features a longer 27-inch scale built for drop tunings and extended-range playing. Choose the Arrow-1000NT if you're a lefty needing traditional tuning range; pick the EC-1000 Baritone if you want a longer scale for heavier, lower tunings regardless of handedness.
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ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar | ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299.00 | $1,299.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Arrow | LTD EC |
| Body | Explorer | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 27" Baritone Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar
- ✓ Neck-thru construction delivers superior sustain and easier highest-fret access
- ✓ Left-handed option for players who need it
- ✓ 3-piece maple neck with mahogany body adds tonal clarity
- ✓ Compound radius fingerboard (300-400mm) adapts to varied playing styles
Why choose ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
- ✓ Extended 27-inch baritone scale excels in drop tunings and lower registers
- ✓ Warm, woody resonance with modern punch ideal for heavy music
- ✓ Glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side dots aid visibility during extended play
- ✓ Set-through neck construction balances sustain with tonal warmth
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal and hard rock?
Both excel in metal and hard rock. The Arrow-1000NT suits standard-tuning metal with its neck-thru sustain; the EC-1000 Baritone is purpose-built for drop-tuned heavy music and delivers thicker low-end clarity across the extended scale.
What is the key difference in scale length?
The Arrow-1000NT uses a standard scale length (unspecified in description but typical for Arrow models); the EC-1000 Baritone has a 27-inch extended scale designed specifically for lower tunings and articulate clarity on thicker strings.
Are the pickups and electronics the same?
Both guitars feature dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers with alnico in the neck and ceramic in the bridge, and both offer switchable voices. The EC-1000 adds independent bridge and neck volume controls plus tone push/pull switching for more detailed tonal shaping.
Does the Arrow-1000NT come in right-handed?
The Arrow-1000NT listed here is a left-handed model. Handedness availability varies; check current inventory for right-handed options in the Arrow-1000NT line.