ESP LTD EC-1000 CANDY APPLE RED SATIN guitar
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- Full ESP LTD manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- LEC1000CARS
- Color
- Black
Description
ESP LTD EC-1000 Candy Apple Red Satin
The EC-1000 delivers a supremely comfortable playing experience with its thin U-profile neck and set-thru mahogany construction that encourages fluid movement across the fretboard. This is a serious workhorse guitar built for players who demand responsive action, clarity, and sustain without compromise. The Candy Apple Red Satin finish presents a striking visual that photographs beautifully on stage while maintaining the practical matte sheen of a player's instrument.
Playability & Feel
The 24.75-inch scale and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets on a Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius create a fast, articulate platform that rewards both precision and aggression. Set-thru neck construction coupled with the three-piece mahogany build ensures minimal energy loss and maximum resonance from string to body, translating to solid sustain and presence in a live mix.
Tone & Electronics
The Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active Humbuckers deliver punchy, articulate output with switchable voicing options to shape tone on the fly—essential for cutting through a band context or staying defined in a mix. Independent volume controls with push/pull functionality and a split-coil tone knob provide serious tonal flexibility, while the TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and LTD locking tuners ensure rock-solid intonation and minimal tuning drift during extended sets.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with set-thru three-piece mahogany neck
- 24.75-inch scale length
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- Thin U neck profile
- Black and white multi-binding on body and headstock
- TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece
- LTD locking tuners
- Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Active Humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Dual volume with push/pull switching and tone control with push/pull switching
- Toggle switch for pickup selection
- Matching Candy Apple Red Satin headstock finish
This EC-1000 combines professional-grade hardware, active electronics, and thoughtful design into a guitar that performs reliably night after night.
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 EC-1000 is a mid-tier workhorse built for intermediate to advanced players who need articulate, high-output tone and rock-solid reliability on stage. Its thin U-profile neck, set-thru mahogany construction, and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets create a fast, responsive platform that cuts through live mixes with punchy sustain and tonal flexibility via Seymour Duncan 3-Voice Active Humbuckers. Choose this guitar if you play metal, hard rock, progressive, or djent and demand a dependable instrument that photographs well and holds tuning through a full set.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and fretwork does this guitar have?
The EC-1000 features a thin U-profile neck with a 24.75-inch scale and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets on a Macassar ebony fingerboard with a 350mm radius. This design creates a fast, articulate platform suited to both precision and aggressive playing.
What are the Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice humbuckers and how do I switch voices?
The Mortal Coil humbuckers are active pickups with three selectable voicing options that let you shape tone on the fly via the toggle switch and push/pull controls on the volume and tone knobs. This gives you serious tonal flexibility without swapping pickups.
Is the bridge stable for heavy playing and tuning stability?
Yes. The guitar uses a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge paired with LTD locking tuners, ensuring rock-solid intonation and minimal tuning drift even during aggressive playing or extended sets.
What genres and skill levels is this guitar best suited for?
The EC-1000 is designed for intermediate to advanced players in metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent. Its punchy, articulate voicing and responsive sustain make it less suited to jazz, folk, or country styles.
What does the Candy Apple Red Satin finish mean for maintenance and appearance?
The satin finish provides a matte sheen that photographs beautifully and feels practical for a working musician's instrument, avoiding the high-gloss reflections of polished finishes while maintaining visual impact on stage and in recordings.
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