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ESP LTD EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock vs ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM See Thru Black Cherry Guitar B-Stock
The EC-1000 Lefty is optimized for left-handed players seeking versatility across rock, metal, and progressive styles with coil-split flexibility, while the EC-1000QM is a right-handed instrument emphasizing blues compatibility and tonal refinement through active electronics and a quilted maple top. Choose the Lefty if you're left-handed; choose the QM if you're right-handed and want enhanced harmonic complexity and blues capability.
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ESP LTD EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock
ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM See Thru Black Cherry Guitar B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock | ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM See Thru Black Cherry Guitar 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 EC-1000 Lefty Guitar in Gold Andromeda B-Stock
- ✓ Left-handed configuration for comfortable left-handed playing
- ✓ Coil-split capability via push-pull for expanded tonal range
- ✓ Eye-catching iridescent Gold Andromeda finish
- ✓ Equally versatile across metal, hard rock, and progressive genres
Why choose ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM See Thru Black Cherry Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Quilted maple top adds visual appeal and harmonic complexity
- ✓ Stainless steel frets resist wear better than standard frets
- ✓ Active electronics provide more precise tone shaping
- ✓ Explicitly optimized for blues applications alongside metal and progressive
Frequently asked questions
What's the main playability difference between these two?
Both feature identical 24.75-inch scale lengths, 24 extra-jumbo frets, and macassar ebony fingerboards. The primary difference is the EC-1000 Lefty is configured for left-handed players, while the EC-1000QM is right-handed. The EC-1000QM includes stainless steel frets for improved durability, whereas the EC-1000 Lefty has standard frets.
How do the pickups and electronics differ?
Both use Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers with alnico neck and ceramic bridge pickups. The EC-1000 Lefty features passive electronics with push-pull coil-split for voice-switching. The EC-1000QM uses active electronics with volume/volume/tone/toggle configuration, offering more refined tone control and natural compression.
Which guitar is better for blues?
The EC-1000QM is explicitly marketed as suitable for blues, while the EC-1000 Lefty lists blues as not ideal for its application. The QM's active electronics and quilted maple top design favor the expressive, nuanced voicings blues playing demands.
Are there tonal differences between the finishes?
The EC-1000 Lefty's mahogany body with maple top and the EC-1000QM's mahogany body with quilted maple top both deliver warm resonance and sustain. The quilted maple on the QM contributes slightly enhanced harmonic complexity. Finish choice (Gold Andromeda versus See Thru Black Cherry) is primarily aesthetic.