ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar
Description
ESP LTD ARROW-1000NT Charcoal Metallic Satin Lefty Guitar
The Arrow-1000NT delivers a distinctly comfortable playing experience through its neck-thru construction, which provides superior sustain and effortless access to the highest frets. The angular, aggressive body shape combined with the thin U neck contour creates an instrument that feels balanced and responsive in hand, while the Charcoal Metallic Satin finish maintains professional aesthetics under stage and studio lighting. Built for modern rock and metal applications, this left-handed model offers the tone, feel, and build quality professional musicians demand.
Playability & Construction
The neck-thru design paired with a 3-piece maple neck and mahogany body establishes a stable, resonant platform with excellent sustain characteristics. A Macassar ebony fingerboard with 300-400mm compound radius and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets ensures smooth playability across the entire range, while the 42mm locking nut and thin U neck contour support both precision and comfort during extended sessions.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—alnico in the neck and ceramic in the bridge—deliver versatile voicing options through the push/pull master volume control, allowing quick access to alternate tonal characters without reaching for additional switches. The recessed TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru-body design couples with LTD locking tuners to ensure solid tuning stability and precise intonation across the 25.5" scale.
Key Features
- Neck-thru construction for enhanced sustain and upper-fret access
- Mahogany body with 3-piece maple neck for tonal resonance and stability
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 300-400mm compound radius
- 24 XJ extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 42mm locking nut
- Thin U neck contour
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups (alnico neck / ceramic bridge) with push/pull voice switching
- Active electronics with master volume and toggle switch
- Recessed TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru design
- LTD locking tuners with black hardware
- 25.5" scale length
- D'Addario XL120 strings (.009-.042)
The Arrow-1000NT combines professional-grade components and innovative pickup technology in a left-handed configuration, making it a capable instrument for both studio recording and live performance in demanding modern rock and metal contexts.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD Arrow-1000NT is a left-handed neck-thru metal machine built for intermediate to professional players who demand sustain, upper-fret access, and tonal versatility. Its thin U-profile neck, mahogany/maple construction, and Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers with voice-switching deliver articulate attack and sustained resonance that cuts through a band mix on stage or locks in tight during studio sessions. Choose this for gigging metal and hard-rock musicians who need road-ready tuning stability, professional build quality, and the playability to nail fast runs and precision technique.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The Arrow-1000NT is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its thin U-profile neck, compound-radius fingerboard, and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets support both precision technique and speed, making it well-suited to metal, hard rock, and progressive styles.
Does this come with everything I need to play?
Yes. The guitar ships with D'Addario XL120 strings (.009-.042) already installed, locking tuners for tuning stability, a locking nut, and a recessed TonePros TOM bridge with string-thru-body design. You will need a cable and amplifier to get started.
How do the Fishman Fluence pickups work, and can I switch between voicings?
The guitar features dual Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers—alnico in the neck position for articulate, warm tones and ceramic in the bridge for high-output clarity and punch. A push/pull master volume control lets you instantly toggle between voice characters without reaching for additional switches.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The Arrow-1000NT is optimized for metal, hard rock, progressive, and studio session work. Its sustain, output, and articulate attack make it less ideal for jazz, folk, or country applications.
Why is neck-thru construction important?
Neck-thru design extends the neck wood through the body, enhancing sustain and resonance while providing seamless access to the highest frets—critical for metal and progressive players who use the upper register regularly. The 3-piece maple neck and mahogany body also ensure stability and tonal consistency across extended playing sessions.
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