ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar in Pearl White
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- Brand new in original box
- Full ESP LTD manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- LEC1000PW
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
Mahogany body and 3-piece set-thru mahogany neck give this EC-1000 a thick, sustaining midrange, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and 24.75" scale keep attack tight and note definition clear. The Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice humbuckers cover a lot of ground, with the ceramic bridge pickup pushing punchy crunch and dense saturation and the alnico neck offering warmer, rounder lead tones, all without passive hum. It suits hard rock and metal rhythm work and legato lead playing, and the noise-free, wide-dynamic voicing translates well to both stage and recording.
ESP LTD EC-1000 Pearl White Electric Guitar
The EC-1000 is a stage-ready workhorse that feels at home in your hands night after night. Its set-thru mahogany neck and 24.75" scale deliver the responsive, stable platform gigging musicians rely on—natural ergonomics, fast neck feel, and the kind of sustain and tuning hold that survives long sets and road travel. Built for players who need professional-grade hardware and pickup technology to keep up with demanding live work.
Playability & Construction
The 3-piece mahogany set-thru neck locks in superior sustain and neck stability through night-to-night use, while the 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets on a 350mm fingerboard radius let you nail precise intonation and comfortable string bending across the entire neck. LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece keep you in tune through extended gigs and aggressive playing styles, night after night.
Tone & Electronics
The Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers — with ceramic bridge and alnico neck pickups — cut through a live mix with articulate, detailed tones that range from punchy crunch to thick saturation, all without hum. These active-voiced pickups respond cleanly across a wide dynamic range, staying focused whether you're crushing rhythm in a loud room or trading solos under stage lights.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with pearl white finish
- 3-piece mahogany set-thru neck construction
- 24.75" scale length
- Macassar ebony fingerboard
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers (ceramic bridge, alnico neck)
- TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece
- LTD locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Single-ply black binding
This EC-1000 combines proven set-thru construction with premium electronics and hardware, delivering a reliable instrument built to handle the demands of professional touring and gigging.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The EC-1000 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its 24 extra-jumbo frets, fast set-thru neck, and 350mm fingerboard radius support precise intonation and aggressive string bending, making it well-suited to experienced players navigating complex rhythms and lead passages.
What genres does this guitar work best for?
The EC-1000 excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive styles, where its articulate humbuckers and high-sustain mahogany construction shine. Its active electronics and punchy crunch also translate well to studio sessions and live performance across those genres; it is not optimized for traditional jazz or folk.
How do the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups handle both studio and live use?
The Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice humbuckers combine ceramic bridge and alnico neck pickups to deliver detail across a wide dynamic range without the hum typical of passive designs. This active-voiced design captures nuance during studio tracking and translates clearly to a live stage, making them equally comfortable in both contexts.
What hardware keeps the tuning stable during intense playing?
The EC-1000 features LTD locking tuners, a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge, and a matching tailpiece that ensure tuning stability through extended sessions and aggressive playing. This combination minimizes tuning drift during hard playing or frequent string bending.
How does the set-thru neck construction benefit playability and tone?
The 3-piece mahogany set-thru neck provides superior sustain and exceptional neck stability compared to bolt-on designs. Combined with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and a 24.75-inch scale length, it enables fast, precise playing and delivers the high sustain expected of professional-grade instruments.
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