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ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Fluence Black Guitar B-Stock vs ESP LTD EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock
The EC-1000 Fluence Black is a right-handed instrument with active electronics and Voice 2 switching via the tone knob, while the EC-1000 Lefty Gold Andromeda is built for left-handed players with passive coil-split capability. Choose the Fluence Black if you're right-handed and want expanded tonal options; pick the Lefty if you play left-handed and prefer traditional coil-split switching.
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ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Fluence Black Guitar B-Stock
ESP LTD EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Fluence Black Guitar B-Stock | ESP LTD EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.20 | $1,199.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EC | LTD EC |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Fluence Black Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Active electronics with Voice 2 switching for expanded tonal range
- ✓ Tone knob-accessible voice switching for intuitive on-the-fly tone shaping
- ✓ Right-handed orientation for the majority of players
- ✓ B-stock pricing on professional-grade Fluence pickup technology
Why choose ESP LTD EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock
- ✓ Purpose-built left-handed configuration with mirrored hardware and controls
- ✓ Striking Gold Andromeda finish with iridescent shift and reflection
- ✓ Passive coil-split provides traditional and straightforward tonal switching
- ✓ Mahogany body with maple top adds visual and tonal depth
Frequently asked questions
What's the key electronics difference between these two?
The EC-1000 Fluence Black features active electronics with a Voice 2 option controlled via the tone knob for expanded tonal range. The EC-1000 Lefty uses passive Fishman Fluence humbuckers with push-pull coil-split capability, offering traditional passive switching without onboard electronics.
Can right-handed players use the Lefty model?
The EC-1000 Lefty Gold Andromeda is specifically configured for left-handed players with mirrored hardware, controls, and pickup orientation. Right-handed players would find it unplayable in standard configuration.
Are both guitars suitable for metal and progressive rock?
Yes, both instruments are rated for metal, hard rock, and progressive genres. The Fluence Black adds studio sessions and live performance to its strengths, while the Lefty emphasizes rock alongside those core genres.
What construction features do these guitars share?
Both feature set-thru construction, thin U-contoured necks, mahogany bodies, 24.75-inch scale length, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, Macassar ebony fingerboards, and Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups with alnico neck and ceramic bridge elements.