ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
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- SKU
- LARROW1000CARSF-B
- Color
- Red
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Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and neck-thru maple construction give this Arrow a thick, sustaining core, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and 25.5" scale keep note attack tight and articulate. The Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers are the tonal centerpiece: a ceramic bridge unit for high-gain rhythm chug and cutting lead tones, an alnico neck pickup for warmer, rounder soloing, and push-pull voicing that shifts between multiple active voices for cleaner or more compressed textures. With a Floyd Rose 1000SE, extra-thin neck profile, and 24 stainless frets, it's aimed squarely at metal, hard rock, and shred playing where fast runs, dive bombs, and tuning stability under heavy picking matter most.
ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar in Candy Apple Red Satin
The Arrow-1000 delivers a distinctly sharp, aggressive aesthetic matched by equally commanding playability. Its neck-thru construction and extra-thin U-contour neck encourage fast, fluid fretwork across the 24 stainless steel frets, while the satin candy apple red finish provides visual impact without the maintenance demands of a gloss coat. Built for gigging musicians and players who demand both speed and stability night after night.
Playability & Feel
The 25.5" scale with 42mm locking nut and extra-thin U neck contour create an unusually comfortable platform for rapid playing and sustained bends. The 300–400mm compound fingerboard radius balances vintage comfort with modern low action, while 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets resist wear and maintain intonation across years of heavy use on stage. The 3-piece maple neck threaded through a mahogany body with a reverse headstock provides rigidity and sustain that translates to reliable performance under live conditions.
Tone & Electronics
The pairing of Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers—featuring a ceramic bridge pickup and alnico neck pickup—with active electronics and push-pull voicing control delivers modern versatility and tonal clarity for any stage setting. The Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge maintains tuning stability through aggressive use while enabling precise tremolo control, and the straightforward volume/toggle switch layout keeps operation intuitive during performance. Grover tuners and black hardware round out components prioritized for road reliability and dependable ownership.
Key Features
- Neck-Thru construction with 3-piece Maple neck and reverse headstock
- Mahogany body with Candy Apple Red Satin finish
- Macassar Ebony fingerboard with single-ply binding
- 25.5" scale with 24 extra-jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Extra-Thin U neck contour
- 42mm Locking nut
- 300–400mm Compound fingerboard radius
- Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers with ceramic bridge and alnico neck pickups
- Active electronics with Push/Pull voicing control, Volume control, and Toggle Switch
- Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
- Grover tuners with black hardware
- Factory strings: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
This Arrow-1000 combines aggressive design, versatile modern electronics, and road-tested hardware into a package built to withstand demanding use without compromise.
As a B-Stock instrument it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish — a small finish mark with no effect on playability, tone or structure — which is why it sells for less than a first-quality unit. The exact blemish varies from unit to unit, so it is not described or pictured here; photos show the model, not the individual unit. It is new, unplayed and covered by the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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About this B-Stock unit
| Condition | B-Stock - cosmetic blemish, fully functional |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $320 under the new unit ($1,599) |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin is in the catalog at $1,599.
Specifications
| Body Style | Explorer |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Djent, Thrash Metal |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Aggressive and sharp, modern clarity, tight sustain, high output, versatile voicing |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means this Arrow-1000 is fully functional and new, unplayed, and covered by the full manufacturer warranty—but it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish such as a small finish mark that does not affect playability, tone, or structure. The exact blemish varies by unit and is not described or pictured; photos show the model standard, not this specific unit.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or blues?
No; the Arrow-1000 is built for metal, hard rock, progressive, djent, and thrash metal. Its aggressive ceramic bridge pickup, active electronics, and tight sustain profile are optimized for modern, high-output tones and are not designed for the warm, nuanced voicing jazz and blues players typically demand.
What skill level is required to play this guitar?
The Arrow-1000 is designed for intermediate to advanced and professional players. The extra-thin U-contour neck and 24 stainless steel frets encourage fast, fluid fretwork, but players new to shredding or lower-action instruments may find the setup and playing style more suited to experienced hands.
How does the Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge perform for tuning stability?
The Floyd Rose 1000SE combined with the 42mm locking nut maintains tuning stability through aggressive use and enables precise tremolo control without drastic pitch drift. This setup is road-tested and prioritized for reliability during heavy live and studio use.
What pickups are included, and can I switch their voicing?
The Arrow-1000 features Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers with a ceramic bridge pickup and alnico neck pickup, paired with active electronics and a push-pull voicing control. This lets you switch tonal character on the fly to adapt from raw ceramic aggression to warmer alnico response without swapping pickups.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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