ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
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ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
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- SKU
- LARROW1000CARSF
- Color
- Red
Description
ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Guitar in Candy Apple Red Satin
The Arrow-1000 pairs a distinctly sharp, aggressive aesthetic with commanding playability that cuts through live mix. Its neck-thru construction and extra-thin U-contour neck enable fast, fluid fretwork across the 24 stainless steel frets, while the satin candy apple red finish delivers visual impact without the maintenance demands of a gloss coat. Built for players who demand both speed and stability in their gigging rig.
Playability & Feel
The 25.5" scale with 42mm locking nut and extra-thin U neck contour create an uncommonly comfortable platform for rapid playing and sustained bends under stage lights. The 300-400mm compound fingerboard radius balances vintage comfort with modern low action, while 24 XJ stainless steel frets resist wear and hold intonation through years of hard touring. The 3-piece maple neck threaded through a mahogany body delivers the rigidity and sustain that justifies neck-thru construction, translating directly to note clarity and sustain in a band context.
Tone & Live Performance
The EMG 85 neck and EMG 81 bridge pickups paired with active electronics generate tight, modern voicing—aggressive highs cut through without harshness, controlled lows sit in the mix without muddiness. The Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge holds tuning locked in through aggressive use and enables precise tremolo control for studio and stage work, while the straightforward volume/toggle switch layout stays intuitive under performance pressure. Grover tuners complete a hardware set designed for reliability over decoration.
Key Features
- Neck-Thru construction with 3-piece Maple neck
- Mahogany body with Candy Apple Red Satin finish
- Macassar Ebony fingerboard
- 25.5" scale with 24 XJ Stainless Steel frets
- Extra Thin U neck contour
- 42mm Locking nut
- 300-400mm Compound fingerboard radius
- EMG 85 neck and EMG 81 bridge pickups
- Active electronics with volume/toggle switch layout
- Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
- Grover tuners with black hardware
- D'Addario XL120 strings included (.009-.042)
The Arrow-1000 combines aggressive design, professional-grade electronics, and road-tested hardware into an instrument built to handle demanding gigs and sessions without compromise.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD Arrow-1000 is a neck-thru metal machine built for speed and aggression, featuring a thin U-contour neck, 24 stainless steel frets, and active EMG pickups that deliver tight lows and articulate highs without mud. This is built for intermediate-to-pro players who demand rapid fretwork, heavy tuning stability via Floyd Rose 1000SE, and road reliability through sustained high-gain playing. Choose it if you live in drop tunings, need a workhorse that handles djent, progressive metal, and hard rock without maintenance headaches, and want professional-grade hardware that won't let you down on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to play this guitar comfortably?
The Arrow-1000 is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The extra-thin U neck contour and low action reward rapid fretwork and technique-focused playing, making it best suited for players with solid fundamentals who spend time on speed and precision.
What genres does this guitar excel at?
The Arrow-1000 is built specifically for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive music. Its tight low end, aggressive highs, and high-output active pickups are optimized for these styles and are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does the neck-thru construction affect tone and stability?
Neck-thru construction with a 3-piece maple neck threaded through the mahogany body provides exceptional rigidity and sustain, while the 42mm locking nut and Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge maintain pitch stability through heavy tremolo use and demanding performance.
What pickups are in this guitar and how do they sound?
The Arrow-1000 features active EMG 85 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) pickups with modern voicing that produces tight, articulate tone with aggressive highs and controlled lows, eliminating mud in high-gain applications.
Is this guitar practical for touring and regular gigging?
Yes. The satin candy apple red finish requires no gloss maintenance, professional-grade Grover tuners prioritize reliability, and the Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge is road-tested for sustained use—all designed to withstand demanding gigging without compromise.
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