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ESP LTD M-1000QM Electric Guitar Black Ocean vs ESP LTD SN-1000HT Lefty Guitar Fire Blast
The M-1000QM is a set-thru mahogany guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo designed for maximum sustain and tuning stability during extreme playing, while the SN-1000HT is a left-handed swamp ash bolt-on with a hardtail bridge optimized for bright articulation and straightforward stability. Choose the M-1000QM if you need a tremolo system and prefer neck-through construction; pick the SN-1000HT if you're left-handed, want simpler hardware, or prioritize tonal brightness.
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ESP LTD M-1000QM Electric Guitar Black Ocean
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD M-1000QM Electric Guitar Black Ocean | ESP LTD SN-1000HT Lefty Guitar Fire Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399.00 | $1,399.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD M | LTD SN |
| Body | — | Stratocaster |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | — |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD M-1000QM Electric Guitar Black Ocean
- ✓ Set-thru mahogany neck-through construction maximizes sustain and resonance
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge enables dive-bombs and vibrato effects
- ✓ Quilted maple top in Black Ocean finish adds visual warmth and tonal character
- ✓ Extra-thin 3-piece neck keeps weight down for long sessions
Why choose ESP LTD SN-1000HT Lefty Guitar Fire Blast
- ✓ Explicitly left-handed configuration with optimized nut and hardware placement
- ✓ Swamp ash body delivers naturally bright, articulate tone signature
- ✓ Hardtail bridge with string-through-body provides rock-solid intonation without tremolo complexity
- ✓ Scalloped frets (17–22) enable expressive bending and vibrato in upper register
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for left-handed players?
The SN-1000HT is explicitly manufactured as a left-handed instrument with proper nut orientation and locking tuner placement. The M-1000QM is a standard right-handed design.
Can I use a tremolo bar on either guitar?
Only the M-1000QM features the Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge system, which enables tremolo effects. The SN-1000HT uses a hardtail Hipshot bridge with no tremolo capability.
How do their tones differ?
The M-1000QM's mahogany neck-through construction and quilted maple top produce warm resonance with bright articulation. The SN-1000HT's swamp ash body and roasted maple bolt-on neck emphasize bright, cutting articulation with tight responsiveness—swamp ash naturally yields more treble-focused tone than mahogany.
Are the pickups and electronics the same?
Both guitars use identical Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers with alnico neck and ceramic bridge pickups, plus voice-switching via push-pull controls on volume and tone.