LECLIPSE87RBCRK vs LPHOENIX1000VWLH-B — Compare
ESP LTD Eclipse 87 Electric Guitar in Rainbow Crackle Finish vs ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock
The Eclipse '87 is a right-handed shredder with Floyd Rose tremolo and classic 1980s character, while the PHOENIX-1000 Lefty is a left-handed instrument with a TOM bridge offering greater tonal versatility across rock and blues. Choose the Eclipse '87 if you're right-handed and want high-gain metal tone with whammy bar access; pick the PHOENIX-1000 Lefty if you play left-handed and need a warm, flexible platform for rock, hard rock, and blues.
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ESP LTD Eclipse 87 Electric Guitar in Rainbow Crackle Finish
ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Eclipse 87 Electric Guitar in Rainbow Crackle Finish | ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,249.00 | $959.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD TE | LTD Phoenix |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Eclipse 87 Electric Guitar in Rainbow Crackle Finish
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo for dive bombs and pitch modulation
- ✓ Pure 1980s high-gain tone with articulate midrange and explosive treble
- ✓ Thin U neck with 24.75" scale optimized for speed and extended playing sessions
- ✓ Right-handed configuration (standard orientation)
Why choose ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock
- ✓ Left-handed design with reverse headstock for southpaw players
- ✓ Warm, full-bodied tone versatile across rock, hard rock, metal, and blues
- ✓ TonePros TOM bridge and locking tuners for superior intonation stability
- ✓ Coil-split capability on both neck and bridge pickups for wider sonic range
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for metal and high-gain genres?
The Eclipse '87 is specifically voiced for metal and hard rock with its articulate midrange and explosive treble from the Seymour Duncan '59/JB pickup pair. The PHOENIX-1000 can handle metal but leans warmer and more versatile across blues and rock as well, making it less laser-focused on high-gain tone.
What's the key hardware difference?
The Eclipse '87 features a Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo for whammy-bar effects, while the PHOENIX-1000 uses a TonePros TOM bridge and tailpiece for maximum tuning stability without tremolo functionality. Choice depends on whether you need pitch-bending capabilities.
Why is one listed as B-Stock?
The PHOENIX-1000 is marked B-Stock, indicating it may have minor cosmetic imperfections or be a returned/display unit. Both guitars are the same mid-tier price point, but the B-Stock designation typically reflects a slight discount or reduced cosmetic condition.
Which pickup configuration offers more tonal flexibility?
The PHOENIX-1000 pairs a creamy vintage single-coil (Phat Cat neck) with a high-output humbucker (Custom bridge), plus coil-split on both, creating wider range from cleans to aggression. The Eclipse '87 uses two humbuckers (59/JB) optimized for sustained high-gain tone without single-coil options.