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ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar vs ESP LTD EC-1000B Baritone Lefty Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
The Arrow-1000NT is a standard-scale neck-thru shredder for modern rock and metal in standard tunings, while the EC-1000B is a 27-inch baritone set-thru designed for drop tunings and extended-range exploration. Choose the Arrow if you play standard tuning with fast fretboard access; choose the EC-1000B if you want heavier, lower tunings with a full-bodied tone.
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ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000B Baritone Lefty Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar | ESP LTD EC-1000B Baritone Lefty 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 maximizes sustain and upper-fret access
- ✓ Standard 25.5" scale suits traditional tuning and technique
- ✓ Compound radius fingerboard (300-400mm) balances chording and lead playing
- ✓ Alnico/ceramic Fluence pickups with push/pull voicing switch
Why choose ESP LTD EC-1000B Baritone Lefty Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin
- ✓ 27-inch baritone scale maintains ideal tension in drop tunings
- ✓ Set-thru construction delivers structural rigidity for aggressive playing
- ✓ 350mm radius fingerboard optimized for both chording and lead work
- ✓ Glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side dots aid low-light visibility
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar handles drop tunings better?
The EC-1000B Baritone is purpose-built for drop tunings with its 27-inch scale, which maintains proper string tension in lower tunings. The Arrow-1000NT uses a standard scale and is better suited to standard or light drop tunings.
How do the fingerboard radii differ and why does it matter?
The Arrow-1000NT has a compound radius (300-400mm) that curves more at the nut for comfortable chording and flattens toward the body for easier bending. The EC-1000B uses a fixed 350mm radius optimized for balance between both techniques on a baritone platform.
What is the difference between neck-thru and set-thru construction?
Neck-thru (Arrow) has the neck extend fully through the body for maximum sustain and upper-fret access. Set-thru (EC-1000B) glues the neck into a body cavity for similar sustain and access with slightly more body mass, which contributes to its fuller tone.
Are the pickups and electronics identical?
Both use identical Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (alnico neck, ceramic bridge) with push/pull voicing switching, so tonal flexibility is the same. The difference in final tone comes from body wood, scale length, and construction method.